Patrick Pouyanné
CEO of Total
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View Timeline →Total Company Convicted for Bribing 'Individuals Linked to Mehdi Hashemi'
Total has been convicted in a Paris court for bribing individuals linked to Mehdi Hashemi in relation to a 1997 contract with Iran, resulting in…
Total CEO: The likelihood of exemption from U.S. sanctions against Iran is very low
The CEO of Total has indicated that the chances of the company receiving an exemption from U.S. sanctions to continue its project in Iran are…
Putin Welcomes European Efforts to Preserve Nuclear Deal with Iran
Vladimir Putin praised European efforts to maintain the nuclear deal with Iran and warned against linking it to other issues like missile programs. Emmanuel Macron…
The Shadow of U.S. Withdrawal from the JCPOA: From Iran's Aviation Industry to Oil
The U.S. decision on whether to withdraw from the JCPOA could significantly impact Iran's economy, particularly its aviation and oil sectors. Companies like Boeing and…
Total: We Will Strive to Remain in Iran
Total's CEO announced the company's intention to continue its gas project in Iran despite potential U.S. sanctions. The Iranian government remains optimistic about signing new…
Total and Iran Sign $4.8 Billion Contract for South Pars Development
Total has signed a $4.8 billion contract with Iran for the development of Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, marking a significant return…
Total's Return to South Pars: The Beginning of a New Era?
Total has signed a twenty-year contract to develop Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, marking its return to Iran's oil sector after years…
Why is the New Oil Contract Model Not Being Implemented?
The implementation of Iran's new oil contract model (IPC) has been delayed again, with the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company citing the need…
Total's $1 Billion Investment in South Pars Gas Field
Total has announced a $1 billion investment in the South Pars gas field in Iran, following the extension of U.S. sanctions relief. This project, which…
Total: We Will Invest in Iran If the U.S. Does Not Impose New Sanctions
Total's investment plans in Iran depend on the U.S. not imposing new sanctions. CEO Patrick Pouyanné highlighted the uncertainty surrounding U.S. policy under President Trump,…
French Prime Minister: Iran Can Count on Us
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls announced that Iran can count on France as they prepare to sign several agreements during President Hassan Rouhani's visit. These…
Total Oil Company Seeks to Return to Iran
Total Oil Company is looking to resume its natural gas liquefaction project in Iran if sanctions are lifted, following discussions between Iran's Oil Minister and…