Total Eren, a leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) headquartered in Paris, is pleased to announce the start of construction of the Kiamal Solar Farm located in the state of Victoria, Australia. The 256.5 MWp solar power plant has already signed three Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) with Mars Australia and the two Victorian-based energy retailers: Flow Power and Alinta Energy.

During the term of the contract, Total will be supplying 14 million litres of lubricants to the 6th largest gold mine in the world.

Total, the 4th largest international Oil and Gas company has been awarded a 4-year contract with Newcrest’s Lihir Gold Mine in Papua New-Guinea (PNG), following a competitive tender process that began last November.

Total Eren, AEMP and IAMGOLD Essakane SA are pleased to announce that the grand opening ceremony of Essakane Solar, the world’s largest hybrid solar/thermal plant, was held on March 16th in Northern Burkina Faso. The new 15 MWp photovoltaic (“PV”) power plant will supply IAMGOLD Essakane SA with competitive and carbon-free electricity.

Total, the 4th largest international oil and gas company has been awarded a 3-year lubricant contract with Thiess Pty Ltd with an option to extend the contract for up to 7 years.

Core fundamental of oil management is to rationalize the number of lubricants and lubricant packaging. The Total mining team has observed that this can result in savings up to 17 % of your total oil cost!