Despite a difficult economic climate in Africa, marked by a decline in the rate of production and downstream sales of oil and gas, Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, still sees the continent as a key market for the French oil company. At the age of 60, Pouyanné, an alumnus of the prestigious Ecole Polytechnique and École des Mines in Paris, is heading towards a fourth term in office. He is counting on influential players to reorganise the group’s key forces on the continent. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa.
