TotalEnergies’ OneTech Leadership Strengthens Collaborations with Qatari Research Partners

TotalEnergies recently reaffirmed its commitment to research and development in Qatar with a visit by its OneTech leadership team, including Dr. Marie-Noëlle Semeria, Senior Vice President R&D, and Wilfried Konde, Senior Vice President Finance & General Affairs, alongside other top executives of the energy Company.

This visit highlighted TotalEnergies’ strong collaboration with its Qatari partners, such as QRDI (Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council), QNRF (Qatar National Research Fund), QEERI (Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute), and Qatar University.

It also underscored the collective efforts of TotalEnergies alongside its partners in various sustainability areas, such as gas, LNG, renewables, refining and chemicals, plastics, sustainable fuels, oil operations, and environmental development across Qatar.

"Our collaboration with local universities and institutes is focused on building local capacities and facilitating knowledge sharing and transfer, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. These strategic partnerships are instrumental in fostering a knowledge-based economy for the future of the country and the region," remarked Yousef Al-Jaber, Vice President, Innovation & Change Management at TotalEnergies EP Qatar, and Director of TotalEnergies Research Center – Qatar (TRC-Q) "This visit by the top leadership at TotalEnergies R&D reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing research and innovation while addressing key sustainability challenges with our valued partners."

Dr. Marie-Noëlle Semeria, R&D Director and Chief Technology Officer, expressed her delight with the visit, stating, “Qatar's robust ecosystem for research, development, and innovation is providing opportunities to pilot innovative technologies. This not only fosters long-term collaboration with local industrial and academic partners but also aligns perfectly with our shared dedication to advancing solar energy and various sustainability initiatives…”

“We are delighted to have concluded our international R&D center tour with Qatar as our final destination, strengthening our commitment to these important goals alongside our esteemed partners at QEERI and Qatar University”, Dr. Semeria continued.