CorporateEurope

EDF’s unit names gas trading head

By LNG Prime Staff
EDF's unit names gas trading head
For illustration only (Image: EDF)

EDF Trading, a unit of French state-controlled energy group EDF, said it has appointed Alex Watson as its new head of gas trading.

Watson previously worked at Connecticut-based trading house Freepoint Commodities.

Prior to that, he worked as a European natural gas trader at Citigroup, according to a statement by London-based EDF Trading.

Alex took up the role at EDF Trading on July 19 and reports to Marcello Romano, head of trading.

“I’m delighted to welcome Alex to EDF Trading”, Romano said.

“He has extensive knowledge of the natural gas and LNG markets and will help us to expand our global gas footprint and the services we provide to the EDF Group and our third party customers,” he said.

Most Popular

LNG Terminals

Jera Global Markets delivers its first LNG cargo to Senegal

Singapore-based LNG trader Jera Global Markets, a joint venture of Japan’s Jera and France’s EDF, has recently delivered its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to Senegal.
Contracts and Tenders

Worley clinches EPC gig for Venture Global’s CP2 LNG expansion project

Australian engineering firm Worley has signed a reimbursable engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for Venture Global’s CP2 LNG expansion project in Louisiana.
LNG Terminals

ExxonMobil boosts Rovuma LNG stake

US energy giant ExxonMobil has increased its stake in the planned Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique through a deal with Italy's Eni, while the company still targets a final investment decision by the end of this year, according to ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods.

More News Like This

LNG Terminals

Jera Global Markets delivers its first LNG cargo to Senegal

Singapore-based LNG trader Jera Global Markets, a joint venture of Japan’s Jera and France’s EDF, has recently delivered its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to Senegal.
Vessels

Jera Global Markets expands LNG carrier fleet

Singapore-based LNG trader Jera Global Markets, a joint venture of Japan’s Jera and France’s EDF, has further expanded its fleet of chartered liquefied natural gas carriers.
Contracts and Tenders

Tourmaline pens new LNG deals

Canada’s largest natural gas producer Tourmaline said it had entered into new short-term and long-term LNG deals with Centrica, EDF Trading North America, and Hartree Partners.
Corporate

Jera Global Markets closes $1.8 billion credit facility

Singapore-based LNG trader Jera Global Markets, a joint venture of Japan’s Jera and France’s EDF, has closed its one-year syndicated revolving credit facility at $1.8 billion.