LNG

Jan 17 (LNGJ) - TechnipFMC, the merged combination of subsea energy and LNG players, France Technip and FMC Technologies of the US, is operating as a single company from January 17 with US and Euronext-listed shares. “This is a transformational day for TechnipFMC and our employees,” said Thierry Pilenko, Executive Chairman of TechnipFMC “As one company, we can make oil and gas projects more viable, driving value for our clients and shareholders. With an unmatched commitment to innovation and efficiency, TechnipFMC will advance the creation of cost-efficient solutions for years to come,” stated Pilenko. Chief Executive Doug Pferdehirt said: “With our merger complete, TechnipFMC is uniquely positioned to unlock possibilities for our clients to transform their project economics. We will do this by inspiring a culture of challenging conventions and finding new and better ways of doing things.”

May 10 (LNGJ) - FMC Technologies, the energy and LNG project contractor, said its board had appointed Douglas J. Pferdehirt, 52, as the Houston-based company’s next President and Chief Executive, effective September 1, 2016. Pferdehirt will succeed John T. Gremp, 64, who will continue to serve as Chairman while the company completes its transition to the new CEO. “Doug is a strong leader who has demonstrated his ability to translate vision and strategy into solid execution,” said Gremp, who has served as CEO since 2011, having been with the company for 41 years. Pferdehirt joined FMC from energy services company Schlumberger in August 2012 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was appointed President in May 2015.