Statement re TPA

Total S.A.
15 September 2003

Total Professeurs Assocles Celebrates Its Second Anniversary

Paris - September 15, 2003 - Total Professeurs Assocles (TPA - Total Associated 
Teachers) is celebrating its second anniversary this month. 

Commenting on the occasion, Alain Quenelle, TPA's Chairman and founder, stated: 
'TPA now comprises 150 Group experts. Thanks to them, we are approaching the 
milestone of 1,000 half-days of training provided in France and abroad over the 
last two years.' 

This outstanding performance has encouraged the association's members to pursue 
a new objective: 'We want to expand our offering into countries in Africa, the 
Middle East and Latin America,' adds Alain Quenelle, 'and further raise our 
profile with Institutes of higher education.'


> 1,000 courses taught in two years

Offshore technology, geosciences, automotive and other fuels, and polymer 
production are just some of the wide array of courses related to the Group's 
core businesses. Other courses cover cross-functional skills including 
intercultural management, patent law, sustainable development, and techniques to 
stimulate creativity and innovation. A total of more than 250 courses in 90 
areas of knowledge are available, and 150 are offered in English.


> 150 experts from the Total Group

TPA's membership has grown steadily since the association was created and now 
stands at 150 current and retired Total employees, all volunteers. 'These 
managers all have one thing in common: they are passionate about their jobs, and 
are eager to share their oil and energy expertise with students,' says Alain 
Quenelle.


>An international dimension

Leveraging the varied skills of its experts and ever more diversified courses, 
the association has acquired an international dimension, with courses taught in 
14 countries. Today, TPA is turning its attention to students in Africa, the 
Middle East and Latin America. To raise the profile of its activities with 
institutes of higher education in France and abroad, the association has a 
dedicated website:

                           http://www.totalprof.com






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