The Gas & Power division encompasses the marketing, trading, transport and storage of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), LNG re-gasification and the maritime transport and trading of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It also includes power generation from combined cycle plants and renewable energies, the trading and marketing of electricity as well as the production and marketing of coal. Total is continuing to develop its global presence in each of these activities.

Total's presence across the natural gas chain

Natural gas is abundant and environmentally friendly, making it an ideal energy for the future. Demand is growing steadily, while the increasing use of natural gas for power generation is opening up new markets for producers.

Developing natural gas resources is critical to ensuring future energy supply, which is why Total is active across the natural gas chain, from exploration and production to liquefaction, transportation and transmission, marketing and power generation.

Total has been active in the natural gas sector for more than 60 years and has become a leading gas producer. We are increasingly active in transporting and marketing natural gas and have strong positions in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) segment.

Total has proved natural gas reserves of 25,730 Bcf at year-end 2007 (729 billion cubic meters), accounting for 45% of our total oil and gas reserves. We are strategically committed to strengthening our leadership positions in world natural gas and LNG markets.