Press Release

Paris, June 22, 2009

Technip announced today that Thierry Parmentier is appointed Group Human Resources Director.

Thierry Parmentier reports directly to Thierry Pilenko, Chairman and CEO of Technip, and is a member of the Executive Committee.

Thierry Parmentier joined Technip as Senior Vice President International Staff in March 2008. Prior to this date and over a twenty-year period Thierry held various senior HR positions at Schlumberger, Atos Origin and Faurecia. He holds a Masters degree in law from the University of Paris II.

Commenting on his appointment, Thierry Pilenko said "The people at Technip are the cornerstone of our continued success. Thanks to his extensive experience in international groups, Thierry Parmentier brings the HR skills and processes that are required to develop the talents of all our employees worldwide to their full potential".

Technip is a world leader in the fields of project management, engineering and construction for the oil & gas industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions and technologies.

With 23,000 employees around the world, integrated capabilities and proven expertise in underwater infrastructures (Subsea), offshore facilities (Offshore) and large processing units and plants on land (Onshore), Technip is a key contributor to the development of sustainable solutions for the energy challenges of the 21st century.

Present in 46 countries, Technip has operating centers and industrial assets (manufacturing plants, spoolbases, construction yard) on five continents, and operates its own fleet of specialized vessels for pipeline installation and subsea construction.