Transaction in Own Shares

Total S.A.
05 September 2005


Paris, 5th of September, 2005


Notice of Repurchase of Ordinary Shares of TOTAL


Please, be advised that in connection with TOTAL's share repurchase program,
TOTAL S.A. reacquired 1 772 500 of its ordinary shares, nominal value 10 euros
per share, in August 2005, through trades executed at the Paris Stock Exchange.



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