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IFP/TOTAL: joint creation of a chair position in "Sedimentology and reservoir characterization"

28 October 2008

IFP and TOTAL have signed an agreement to create a research and teaching chair in sedimentology and reservoir characterization at IFP School.

By creating this chair position, the companies hope to support and develop teaching and research on these two subjects, both of which involve major issues in today's energy context, the improved operation of oil and gas deposits and CO₂ storage, which require considerable education and training efforts.

Most of this research will be carried out as part of doctoral theses, to be done in IFP's laboratories or in Total's R&D centers.

Philippe Joseph, a Doctor-Engineer in Geology, professor at IFP School and researcher at IFP's Geology – Geochemistry – Geophysics division, has been appointed to this new chair position. Philippe Joseph is an internationally-recognized expert in deep deposit sedimentology and sedimentary process modeling. In addition to defining and supervising doctoral theses in cooperation with Total, his work will mainly involve drafting teaching proposals and running an international relations network.
 

About IFP School
Open to post-graduate students from around the world, IFP School offers a full range of courses to specialists in every area of the oil, gas, petrochemicals and engines fields. This integral part of IFP enjoys an environment that fosters the scientific relevance of its teaching and the quality of technical resources made available to students. More than 50 companies from several countries sponsor students or send their own professionals to the School each year, ensuring solid industrial integration and helping develop apprenticeship. Every year, this world-class school boasts 50% international students and offers some education and training programs completely in English. The satellite-degree program (courses leading to qualification organized abroad) also contributes to the school's worldwide influence. www.ifp-school.com

About Total
Total is one of the world's leading oil and gas groups, operating in more than 130 countries. Its 96,000 employees develop their skills and expertise at every level of this industry: oil and natural gas exploration and production, refining and distribution, gas and new energies, and trading. Through their work, they help meet the world's present and future energy needs. The Group is also a forerunner in the area of chemistry. www.total.com