Marcus Leclerc is a Paris-based journalist specializing in LNG trading, contracts, and global gas flows. He holds a Master's degree in International Energy from Sciences Po and began his career at TotalEnergies in LNG origination support before transitioning into reporting. Over the past 12 years, Marcus has covered LNG procurement strategies across Europe and Asia, with a focus on long-term SPAs, spot market dynamics, and arbitration trends. His reporting draws on direct interviews with traders, utilities, and portfolio players, offering granular insights into negotiation structures and pricing mechanisms. He is known for breaking down complex trade flows and identifying emerging shifts in buyer behavior, particularly as Europe restructures its LNG sourcing strategies post-2022.