Luciano Fernandez

Senior Manager - Americas

Excelerate Energy

01.2020 - Current

Lead figure in Argentine FSRU operations, managing regasification, STS execution (700+ ship-to-ship transfers), demand alignment, and stakeholder relations at GNL Escobar and Bahía Blanca GasPort.
Provided strategic and operational guidance to HQ, ship managers (EXMAR - ET), and onboard teams to anticipate, mitigate and resolve risks, maintaining high performance under high-stakes and time-sensitive scenarios.
Coordinated all STS schedules and port operations, engaging directly with agents, pilots, service providers, and regulatory authorities to ensure seamless turnaround and compliance.
Personally built and structured the crewing model for Argentine LNG operations from the ground up: recruitment, onboarding, training, rotation planning, performance management and succession design for key maritime roles.
Oversaw recruitment and integration of international and specialized LNG personnel, managing relationships with recruitment agencies, internal crewing departments, and unions when required — ensuring alignment between operational needs and contract frameworks.
Mentored and promoted Argentine merchant officers, designing paths for cadets to integrate onboard regasification vessels and reach senior roles through hands-on experience and clear performance benchmarks.
Maintained an active liaison with HSEQ, Procurement, and Logistics departments, ensuring alignment between safety, efficiency, and supply chain continuity, even during periods of equipment constraints or vessel reconfiguration.
Key operational counterpart to Commercial and Development departments, bridging field insight with strategic planning, budget considerations, and project feasibility — contributing directly to new infrastructure concepts and long-term service solutions.
Speaker at SIGTTO and regional Oil & Gas forums, representing Excelerate Energy’s operational standards, safety practices, and LNG interface model in high-level institutional settings.
Constant contributor to cross-functional teams, aligning marine operations with commercial frameworks, customer needs (e.g. YPF, IEASA), and regional strategic goals.
Ensured strict compliance with Flag, Class, ISM, ISPS, MLC, QMS, and HSSE standards across all Argentine operations, establishing a benchmark for FSRU-based terminal performance in South America.
Positions Held
Argentina Operations Senior Manager (2017–2020)
Argentina Operations Manager (2014–2017)
GNL Escobar Regas Manager (2013–2014)
Assistant Regas Manager (2011–2013)
Key Contributions
Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.