The Chemicals segment is organized into the Base Chemicals activities (petrochemicals and fertilizers) and the Specialties activities, which includes the Group's rubber processing, resins, adhesives and electroplating activities.
Total is one of the world's largest integrated chemical producers*
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In 2006, the Chemicals segment sales amounted to 19.11 B€. Europe accounted for 57% of the segment’s overall sales for 2006 and North America for 24%. The remaining 19% of 2006 sales were
Chemicals operations cover major sectors:
- Total's Base Chemicals activities encompass petrochemicals as well as fertilizers.
Total's Petrochemicals activities include base petrochemicals (olefins and aromatics) as well as polyethylene, polypropylence and styrenics. Its products are used in a wide range of domestic and industrial applications, including packaging, construction and automobiles.
On October 1, 2004, Total Petrochemicals was created to regroup these activities
 Total Petrochemicals
Fertilizers, which consist of GPN and Belgium-based Engrais Rosier. Grande Paroisse’s core competency is nitrogen chemistry.
GPN
Rosier Fertilizers
*Source: Company data based on annual sales. |
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