TotalEnergies Reports Record Earnings Amid War-Driven Energy Surge
TotalEnergies (TTE) reported a second-quarter adjusted net income of $6 billion on July 23, 2026 — up 67% year-over-year and its best performance in nearly three years. The earnings surge was largely driven by the ongoing Iran war, which disrupted oil flows through Hormuz, pushing energy prices to multi-year highs and boosting refining margins across Europe. The company's refining and chemicals segment saw a significant increase of 362% year-over-year to $1.8 billion in income, while exploration and production earnings rose by 64% to $3.2 billion. However, the LNG sector faced challenges with its Cronos segment reporting an 807 million dollar profit — down 22%, attributed to trading underperformance despite flat European demand. On July 28, TotalEnergies announced a final investment decision on the Cronos gas field off Cyprus in partnership with Eni. The project is expected to begin production by 2028 and contribute toward its goal of reaching 60 million tons per annum (Mtpa) LNG capacity by 2030.
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