Arnaud Pieton

Arnaud Pieton is Chief Executive Officer of Technip Energies and an Executive Director of the Board. Prior to this, he served as President of TechnipFMC’s Subsea business segment from 2018 to 2020. Between 2017 and 2018, he held the position of Executive Vice President People & Culture of TechnipFMC. From 2004 to 2017, Arnaud Pieton served in a number of leadership positions at Technip, including as President Asia Pacific Region and held assignments in Paris, Houston and Kuala Lumpur. Prior to joining Technip in 2004, he held several positions at Serimax, part of Vallourec Group. Arnaud Pieton holds a master’s degree in Material Science & Welding from Polytech Nantes and attended the executive education program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He serves as President of the France - Qatar council for the French Business Confederation.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

13:30

Global strategy ICC Hall A 13:30 - 14:15

The continued rise of natural gas and LNG

As energy demand continues to rise due to fast-growing populations, industrialisation and the unprecedented acceleration of AI and data centres, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) are emerging as essential components in the inclusive approach to energy needed to advance a resilient, low-carbon, high-growth future.

The flexibility and versatility of natural gas, particularly in LNG form, make it well-suited for diversifying energy sources, reducing dependence on coal and oil, and integrating effectively with renewable sources – helping to meet sharply rising global energy demand while advancing a resilient, low-carbon future. Global market dynamics continue to evolve, driven by regional agendas, including shifts in supply-demand patterns and geopolitical considerations.

China remains the world's largest LNG buyer, with demand driven by industrial sectors and expanding regasification capacity. The EU, currently a significant LNG importer having purchased 43% of US LNG exports in 2024, faces challenges due to expected declining demand and climate goals. Meanwhile, the US has emerged as a major exporter, while Japan's natural gas demand has declined as it restarts nuclear power plants, reinforcing its energy diversification strategy.

Attendee insights:

Gain valuable perspective on natural gas and LNG's pivotal role in the global energy mix, examining evolving supply-demand dynamics across the US, Europe and Asia, and exploring opportunities to harness diverse forms of energy to fuel inclusive growth.