Margerie

Mr de Margerie is regarded by analysts, investors and peers as one of the most competent men in the industry.

Win some, lose some Helen 2006

There is some difference of opinion as the Times describes on whether Margerie was actually charged or, as one Total spokesperson explained, merely questioned.

Win some, lose some Helen 2006

"We can start being again a little bit worried about our capacity" to meet the world's demand, Mr. de Margerie told an audience at the annual IHS CERA energy conference here, a high-profile gathering of energy officials.

World Faces Oil Crunch As Demand Rises Angel Gonzalez 2011

Whereas De Margerie jokes that in most of its territory Total is "the best," in the Gulf, "we are the best at not being present."

High Friends In Low Places Christopher Helman 2011

"The answer is, definitely, we have to reduce demand," Mr. de Margerie said.

World Faces Oil Crunch As Demand Rises Angel Gonzalez 2011

Christophe de Margerie , chairman and chief executive of France's Total SA, says he can't fathom how global oil output can grow beyond 95 million barrels a day.

World Faces Oil Crunch As Demand Rises Angel Gonzalez 2011

Whereas De Margerie jokes that in most of its territory Total is "the best," in the Gulf, "we are the best at not being present."

High Friends In Low Places Christopher Helman 2011

This environment has been favorable for the upstream, but it was difficult for the downstream activities, notably in Europe, Mr. de Margerie said, adding that 2012 started favorably for the company.

Total's Profit Rises on High Oil Prices Geraldine Amiel 2012

"Let's find if there is gas down there first, before debating about the merits of shale gas," said Total's boss, Christophe de Margerie .

French Report Backs Shale Gas, Oil Production Geraldine Amiel 2011

Mr. de Margerie said that recent changes to Brazil's hydrocarbons law, for example, turned private oil companies into "little more than financiers" playing second-fiddle to national oil companies.

World Faces Oil Crunch As Demand Rises Angel Gonzalez 2011