Seaside LNG appoints new C-Suite leadership team to drive next phase of growth
Seaside LNG, North America’s premier integrated LNG bunkering platform, has announced the appointment of a newly formed C-suite leadership team to guide the company’s next chapter of growth.
The new executive team brings a combined century of specialised experience spanning LNG liquefaction, regasification, maritime infrastructure, commercial strategy, and energy finance. The appointments come as the North American LNG bunkering market accelerates toward a projected value of more than $15 billion by 2030.
Seaside LNG describes itself as the only platform in North America offering integrated shoreside liquefaction, LNG storage, and Jones Act-compliant bunkering capabilities under one roof, a position the company says makes it uniquely equipped to meet the maritime industry’s rapidly expanding demand for cleaner fuel.
Douglas Shanda has been appointed chief executive officer, bringing more than 30 years of energy sector leadership to the role, including executive positions at Cheniere Energy and as president and CEO of Mexico Pacific Limited. He will drive Seaside LNG’s strategic growth and business development as the company looks to consolidate its position as North America’s leading integrated LNG bunkering platform.
Jason Owens joins as chief operating officer, drawing on over two decades of international and domestic experience in large-scale oil and gas infrastructure. He will oversee project execution, construction planning, safety, and system completions across the company’s US operations.
Andrew Bonnarens has been named chief financial officer, bringing deep expertise in energy infrastructure finance. He will provide the financial leadership and capital strategy required to support the company’s continued fleet expansion and market growth across North America.
Bryan Frey takes on the role of chief commercial officer, bringing more than 30 years of experience in domestic and international energy sectors, including 20 years in the global LNG industry. His background spans Freeport LNG, Macquarie Energy, Marathon Oil, and El Paso Global LNG. He will lead Seaside LNG’s commercial development strategy, LNG supply and marketing, and long-term revenue growth.
Shanda said the company had built the infrastructure, assembled the fleet, and now had the leadership team to match its ambition. He added that with LNG demand across the shipping industry reaching historic levels, Seaside LNG remained the only fully integrated platform on the continent capable of delivering LNG from liquefaction to vessel safely, reliably, and at scale.
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