Coastal Bend LNG today announced the appointment of Keith Shoemaker as Chief Commercial Officer, effective October 1, 2025. With a career spanning the full natural gas value chain, Shoemaker brings deep commercial expertise, strategic vision, and a passion for leveraging liquid natural gas (LNG) to power economies and improve lives worldwide.

Keith began his career as a pipeline engineer before advancing through roles in transportation, physical and financial trading, risk management, and hedging. He later assumed leadership positions at leading natural gas producers, including Rice Energy and EQT. His experience across every stage of the natural gas industry positions him as a strategic asset to Coastal Bend LNG at a pivotal time for the sector.

“I’m impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit of the management team and the project’s intentional focus on reducing carbon impact,” said Keith. “I’m excited to join a team that shares my belief in LNG’s ability to expand global access to reliable energy while addressing the challenge of greenhouse gas emissions.”

As Chief Commercial Officer, Keith will focus on expanding Coastal Bend LNG’s international reach and strengthening its position as the LNG industry continues to evolve.

About Coastal Bend LNG

Coastal Bend LNG is a privately held energy infrastructure development company redefining LNG production with integrated carbon capture and storage to deliver low-carbon American energy to the world. For more information, visit www.coastalbendlng.com.

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