HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - Caught on Camera

France: Climate protesters block TotalEnergies meeting

Several hundred climate protesters have disrupted a TotalEnergies shareholders meeting in Paris

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Chadians protest as anti-French sentiments hit new highs in Sahel

In recent years, resentment against the presence of France in its former African colonies has been on the increase.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2022

Large and on charge: How to drive to Italy and back in an electric car

It may not be for the faint-hearted, but relying on Europe’s charging network on a road trip to Tuscany taught Lizzie Wingfield that swapping diesel for kilowatts is totally doable

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

France's TotalEnergies leaving Myanmar, resists pressure to withdraw from Russia

French energy company TotalEnergies is leaving Myanmar without any financial compensation, handing over operation of the Yadana gas field to the Thai energy company PTTEP. The company is also under pressure to exit Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2022

10 Alternatives to Amazon Prime for Free Shipping and More

With more and more retailers offering free shipping and exclusive deals, Amazon Prime isn't your only option for member's only pricing and perks. Here are 10 Amazon alternatives to check out.

Kiplinger · Mar 15, 2022

UK businesses and fund managers scramble to cut ties with Russia’s Kremlin-linked firms

British Gas, Total, and City fund managers in charge of trillions of pounds are rapidly dropping investments in Russia in response to Ukraine invasion

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Total agrees to halt new Russia funding but will keep existing projects

The French company said it will make no future investments in Russia but it will retain its stakes in gas and oil projects in the country.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Iraq's $27 Billion Total Deal Stuck Over Contract Wrangling

A $27-billion deal between France’s Total and Iraq, that Baghdad hoped would reverse the exit of oil majors from the country, has stalled amid disputes over terms and risks being scrapped by the country's new government. Iraq has struggled to attract major fresh investments into its energy industry since signing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022

Thailand seeks control of Myanmar gas project

PTT Pcl, Thailand's state-controlled energy company, is bidding to take control of Myanmar's Yadana gas field after TotalEnergies SE and Chevron Corp exited the country to protest against the junta's continued violence against civilians since the military coup.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2022

French company TotalEnergies bounces back to massive profits after Covid slump

French energy giant TotalEnergies on Thursday posted a whopping €14 billion profit for 2021, thanks to soaring oil and gas prices, helping them bounce back from 2020 pandemic losses.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 10, 2022