Jérôme Paillat serves as LNG Business Development Manager at TotalEnergies, where he is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing new liquefied natural gas opportunities across global markets. With extensive experience in the energy sector, he plays a key role in shaping TotalEnergies’ LNG strategy, negotiating commercial agreements, and supporting project development from conception through delivery. In his current role, Jérôme focuses on expanding the company’s LNG portfolio through strategic partnerships, long-term offtake agreements, and investment in new liquefaction and regasification projects. He collaborates closely with commercial, technical, and financial teams to structure competitive, sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers and markets worldwide. Jérôme has spent over a decade working in the oil and gas industry, with expertise spanning upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. Before taking on his current position, he held various roles within TotalEnergies in project development, commercial analysis, and strategic planning, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the LNG value chain and international energy markets. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering and a specialization in Energy Economics. Fluent in French and English, Jérôme is passionate about advancing the energy transition by delivering reliable, lower-carbon LNG solutions that support global decarbonization goals.