TOTAL ENERGIES to transform the way that we all use energy so that we can be sustainable .”
“ We are changing our energy mix as a company , hence why we are transforming from being an oil & gas company into an integrated and broad energy company . We are reducing the carbon intensity of petroleum products sold by more than 30 %, whilst we also plan to produce and sell 30 % more energy products , especially through growth in electricity and liquefied natural gas ( LNG ). LNG , in particular , is a very important fuel in the transition , as the lowest carbon fossil fuel ,” says Chau .
The UK has recently witnessed extreme weather events , first with the heatwaves and then with resulting scenes of flash flooding - examples of how our climate is changing .
“ The impacts of climate change are irrefutable ,” says Chau . “ The general public expects governments and large companies , like TotalEnergies , to act on this . In Europe , around 80 % of greenhouse gas emissions come from energy production and consumption , so energy producers have a vital role to play .”
1955
Year founded
250 +
Number of employees
EXECUTIVE BIO
DR . GARR CHAU
TITLE : HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY : OIL & ENERGY LOCATION : PRESTON , UK
Garr Chau is currently the Head of the Bitumen Supply Chain for TotalEnergies Marketing UK Ltd , where he ’ s responsible for : primary supply via ship and rail import ; stock management and quality control of the 3 terminal locations ; and ensuring the safe and cost efficient distribution of finished products to TotalEnergies ’ bitumen , PMB and emulsion customers .
During his 17-year career at TotalEnergies , Garr has ( amongst other roles ) served as : a Chemical Engineer at the Lindsey Oil Refinery , responsible for energy optimisation of the combined heat and power ( CHP ) unit , steam methane reformer ( SMR ) unit , fired heaters and boilers ; Operations Manager of the long distance pipeline and aviation assets ; JV Director of the HOSL terminal operation ;
HSEQ Manager responsible for safety and mitigating the environmental impact of the bitumen business .
Garr earned both a PhD and MEng in Process Engineering from University College London ( UCL ).
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