Chesapeake Energy Corp. is searching for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) adviser to join its workforce as more North American exploration and production (E&P) companies look to gain exposure to the export boom.

In a job posting on LinkedIn late last month, Chesapeake said it was searching for a person to take the lead on new business opportunities in the LNG sector to help “optimize the company’s revenue.”

Chesapeake markets 4.5 Bcf/d of gas production, more than 2 Bcf/d of which is produced near LNG export terminals on the Gulf Coast. Like other major gas producers in the United States and Canada, Chesapeake is working to capitalize on growing LNG exports as buyers in Europe and Asia compete for limited supplies. 

“LNG was easily the most asked topic from analysts to...