Total in Burma : the yadana pipeline project

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Presentation by Total of the Yadana gas development project and the supporting Socio-Economic Program in Burma. Total also responds to criticism of its presence in a country whose military regime shows little concern for human rights and where forced labor has not been eradicated.

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Total E&P Myanmar's Code of Conduct


		Ethical standards in working practices



		Listening to local communities



		Local development

Description of the Yadana Project

The Pipeline Project

Project Security



			Total's Ethical Guidelines
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			Sharing Our Energies - Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2006
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	Local development

This concern is central to sustainable development initiatives, in particular where non-renewable resources are concerned. The key question in Myanmar was how to develop the gas while delivering positive benefits to the country's people, in particular villagers in the pipeline region. Total E&P Myanmar's Code of Conduct responds to this crucial question in the following manner.

Train and develop local employees

Nearly 90% of the project workers were Myanmar nationals. An even higher percentage, almost 95% was reached in 2005, for operating phase employees (including employees from subcontracting companies) holding much more skilled jobs. A wide array of training programs was offered during the construction phases, in line with needs for builders, welders, mechanics, foremen, heavy equipment operators and managers. This had a positive impact on individual qualifications and the technical capabilities of local subcontractors.

Transfer technology and expertise

Around 100 local managers and technicians spent 18 months to two years working in the Group's centers and subsidiaries in Abu Dhabi, Indonesia, Thailand and other countries, acquiring the skills required to operate the project themselves.

Help improve the quality of life in the concerned area

This was the aim of the Socio-Economic Program (SEP) launched in 1995, which focuses on four key areas: health care, education, economic development and infrastructure construction.