Seaside LNG has appointed a veteran C-suite team to spearhead its expansion, leveraging a century of collective expertise to dominate the projected $15 billion North American bunkering market. As the continent’s only fully integrated provider, the company is uniquely positioned to scale its liquefaction and Jones Act-compliant fleet to meet record-breaking maritime demand.
Houston | April 29, 2026 – Seaside LNG, currently the only fully integrated LNG bunkering platform in North America, has signaled a major aggressive growth phase with the appointment of a veteran C-suite leadership team. The move, announced today, arrives as the maritime industry pivots toward LNG at an unprecedented pace, with the global bunkering market projected to exceed $15 billion by 2030.
As the regulatory and environmental pressure on the shipping industry intensifies, Seaside LNG has positioned itself as the sole “end-to-end” provider on the continent. By controlling the entire value chain, from shoreside liquefaction and storage to Jones Act-compliant delivery, the company aims to eliminate the logistical bottlenecks that have historically slowed LNG adoption in North American waters.
A Leadership Team Built for Scale
The newly formed executive suite brings a combined century of specialized experience in energy finance, maritime infrastructure, and LNG liquefaction. This deep bench is designed to transition Seaside from an infrastructure builder into a high-frequency operational leader.
“This is a defining moment for Seaside LNG and for North American maritime energy,” said Douglas Shanda, Chief Executive Officer. “As LNG demand across the shipping industry reaches historic levels, Seaside is the only fully integrated platform on the continent capable of delivering LNG from liquefaction to vessel, safely, reliably, at scale, and on schedule.”
The Architects of Seaside LNG’s Next Phase
Douglas Shanda, Chief Executive Officer: A titan of the energy sector with over 30 years of leadership, Shanda previously served as President & CEO of Mexico Pacific Limited and held pivotal executive roles at Cheniere Energy. At Seaside, he spearheads the company’s overarching strategic evolution, cementing its status as the premier integrated LNG bunkering powerhouse in North America.
Jason Owens, Chief Operating Officer: With a career spanning two decades in domestic and international oil and gas infrastructure, Owens is the operational engine behind Seaside’s growth. He directs complex project execution, construction planning, and safety protocols, ensuring the seamless scale-up of the company’s U.S. delivery network.
Andrew Bonnarens, Chief Financial Officer: A specialist in energy infrastructure finance, Bonnarens provides the fiscal stewardship and capital modeling necessary for aggressive expansion. His expertise in navigating high-stakes energy markets is central to fueling Seaside’s fleet acquisitions and long-term infrastructure investments.
Bryan Frey, Chief Commercial Officer: Leveraging 30 years of energy experience, including two decades exclusively in global LNG, Frey dictates Seaside’s market positioning and revenue strategy. His formidable background includes senior roles at Freeport LNG, Macquarie Energy, Marathon Oil, and El Paso Global LNG, providing him with the deep commodity insights required to lead Seaside’s supply and marketing divisions.
Infrastructure and Fleet: The Seaside Advantage
Seaside LNG’s operations are anchored at the JAX LNG facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Seaside owns a 50% stake in this small-scale production site, which currently operates two trains with a capacity of 360,000 gallons per day.
The company’s primary competitive moat is its ownership of the largest LNG bunker barge fleet in North America. These vessels are essential for the “last mile” of maritime refueling and are fully compliant with the Jones Act, a federal law requiring goods shipped between U.S. ports to be transported on ships that are built, owned, and operated by United States citizens.
The Seaside Fleet Includes:
- Clean Canaveral
- Clean Everglades
- Clean Jacksonville
Market Context: The $15 Billion Opportunity
The maritime sector is facing a “green transition” deadline, and LNG remains the most viable, at-scale alternative to heavy fuel oil (HFO) available today. By assembling a team with specific expertise in both the molecules (liquefaction) and the miles (maritime logistics), Seaside LNG is betting that its integrated model will become the industry standard as the market scales toward its $15 billion valuation by the end of the decade.
With the infrastructure already in the water and the leadership now in the boardroom, Seaside LNG has effectively declared its intention to remain the dominant force in North American marine fuel.
About Seaside LNG
Seaside LNG stands as North America’s only fully integrated LNG platform, unifying shoreside liquefaction, specialized storage, and Jones Act-compliant bunkering under a single operational umbrella. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company’s operations are anchored at JAX LNG in Jacksonville, Florida. Seaside currently maintains the continent’s most extensive fleet of LNG bunker barges, including the Clean Canaveral, Clean Everglades, and Clean Jacksonville. Additionally, Seaside holds a 50% ownership stake in the JAX LNG facility, a high-efficiency, small-scale production plant capable of producing 360,000 gallons per day across two operational trains.
Source: Seaside LNG