EDF Appoints New Head of LNG (UK)

EDF Trading, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDF S.A., announced the appointment of Matthew Arnold as Head of LNG effective July 8th, 2013.

Arnold will be based in London and will focus on developing EDF Trading’s international LNG and NGL footprint, identifying market opportunities and creating a strategy for expanding the business. Arnold will report to John Rittenhouse, Chief Executive.

“Matthew has over 20 years experience in the LNG/gas space. He will be a great addition to our business and we look forward to welcoming him to EDF Trading,” said John Rittenhouse.

Arnold joins from ExxonMobil where he has held a number of roles, most recently as Production Planning and Commercial Manager for ExxonMobil Qatar.

EDF Trading is one of the world’s leading participants in the LNG market and offers a complete range of services including supply and delivery, terminal operations, re-gasification and nominations into networks. It has master agreements with the majority of the market’s key participants.