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Document 50 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jimmy Goodrich (LTV) Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:36:31 +0000 Pruet, Jason Anthony; Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Bartlett, Dirk Allen Hebert, Ashley; Lamanna, Isabelle [EXTERNAL] RE: a briefing to DOE leadership ... on China and Jimmy of RAND Thanks Jason and appreciate the connection to your main DOE colleagues. Hi All -- let me know if you'd like to connect. I would be happy to provide a briefing on PRC advanced tech and Al efforts. -- I am based in DC and not traveling for the next few weeks. Jimmy Goodrich Senior Advisor for Technology Analysis jgoodrich@rand.org M: (b) (6) Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/iimmygoodrich From: Pruet, Jason Anthony <jpruet@lanl.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2025 9:49 PM To: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Bartlett, Dirk Allen <dbartlett@lanl.gov> Cc: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov>; Jimmy Goodrich (LTV) <jgoodrich@rand.org> Subject: [EXT] a briefing to DOE leadership ... on China and Jimmy of RAND Hi Alex and S1 team, Thanks for helping to arrange the briefing for the Secretary and DOE leadership. I'm writing to make the connection with Jimmy Goodrich. He is the analyst that who gives the briefing that Thom mentioned. He said he is glad to do this, and plus he lives out in DC so the scheduling might be easy. Jason From: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:00 AM To: Bartlett, Dirk Allen <dbartlett@lanl.gov>; Pruet, Jason Anthony <ipruet@lanl.gov>; Mason, Thom <masont@lanl.gov> Cc: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@ho.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Thank you! Adding the S1 scheduling team. We're on travel through tomorrow, but will follow up when we can to arrange. On the policy side, send us your list as soon as possible so we can discuss with S1. Thanks for a great visit. This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is sensitive, proprieta1y, and/or pliviJeged. Any unauth01ized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. ******************************************************************** This message does not 01igi11ate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 51 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Crude.pdf Jack Cramton Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:02:08 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] Oil and Gas Tariff Exemption Request US Oil and Natural Gas - New Tariff Exemptions.pdf, Benefits of North American Alex, As the administration considers the next steps on trade policy, we want to make sure you are aware of the imported products that the industry views as essential for achieving American energy dominance. The attached document includes a list of products assembled through a survey of our membership which would inhibit the administration's objective of achieving their energy goals if tariffs were applied to them. We are asking that these products be exempted from potential tariffs. Additionally, I have attached a document demonstrating the importance of Canadian crude to U.S. refineries. We would like to meet with you and your team to discuss this request at your convenience. Please let us know if you have any questions and are available to meet. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: oramtonleaoi.orq www.ani.orct I= I ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 51 Attachment 1 Tariff Exemptions for Energy Dominance Tariffs Exemptions for Oils, Natural Gas, and Refined Products Context: The U.S. has a global advantage in oil and natural gas production and refining/manufacturing. Historically, increased costs on crude oil, natural gas, or refined products led to upward pressure on costs to consumers. Tariffs would likely have a similar result and, could erode the U.S.'s standing as a net exporter of energy. U.S. refineries take advantage of heavy-grade crude oil from Canada and Mexico to meet U.S. consumers' demand, especially in Indiana, Montana, and Michigan. While there is the possibilityto retool U.S. refineries to utilize light-grade crude from the U.S., it would jeopardize U.S. energy dominance. Ask: Exempt from tariffs crude oil, natural gas, refined products, and used cooking oil under these HTS code headings (see Appendix A for the ten-digit HTS codes): (b) (4) Tariffs Exemptions for Critical Industrial Materials Context The U.S.'s global advantage in oil and natural gas is also built, in part, with industrial materials that cannot be sourced sufficiently in the U.S. to produce, transport, and refine hydrocarbons. These industrial materials include pipes for drilling, production, and pipelines; turbines; transformers; and taps, valves, pressure/temperature measuring devices, and centrifuges for facilities. US suppliers do not meet specifications required for procurement of these products. Ask: Exempt from tariffs the industrial materials criticalto U.S. oil and natural gas under these HTS code headings (see Appendix B for the ten-digit HTS codes): (134)(4) 1 Appendix A: Hydrocarbon Products to Exempt from Tariffs HTS Product Name (ID) (4) HIS Product Name 4) Appendix B: Industrial Materials Critical to US Oil & Natural Gas to Exempt from Tariffs HTS Product Name (ID) (4) 4 HTS Product Name 4 5 HTS Product Name 6 HTS Product Name (ID) (4) 7 Document 51 Attachment 2 U.S. Consumers Benefit from Oil & Natural Gas Imports from Canada and Mexico Crude oil imports from CANADA AND MEXICO ACCOUNT FOR 28% of the crude oil run through U.S. refineries. Canada 25% I 1 3M'e'/xoico U.S. refineries are configured for heavier crude oil from Canada and Mexico; which cannot be replaced with lighter domestic crude oil. Canadian imports account for 74% OF CRUDE OIL used in PADD 2 (Midwest) refineries. Imports of Canadian crude oil account for 74% of crude used in refineries located in PADD 2 (Midwest) and 44% in PADD 4 (Rocky Mountains) Share of regional refinery crude oil inputs by country of origin Canada Mexico Other Imported Domestic PADD 1 PADD 2 PADD 3 Imports from Canada are equivalent to 9% OF TOTAL U.S. NATURAL GAS CONSUMPTION THE MAJORITY OF THE NATURAL GAS ENTERS THE U.S. IN THE WEST with +30% entering through Idaho, though the majority of this is ultimately sent to Washington. 31% of U.S. natural gas imports entered the country through Idaho in 2023 Share of total U.S. natural gas imports by point-of-entry Idaho North Dakota Minnesota Washington Other Montana Other 13% Idaho 319E PADD 4 16. 1,; 41' 42% PADD 5 2S 9% Total U.S. Geography and existing pipeline infrastructure make it easier to get natural gas to market from Canada than shipping it from the South or East. Washington 16% Minnesota 11;`, North Dakota Iwo 01111i0 Note: Ths does not account for interstate transfers once thenatural gases importeo. for example. 24 buld ofCanadian naturalgas entered thela throughIdaho is 20.3. Out Idaho then transferred a net 2.1 bcf/d across state goes. with the snajoe.ne going to Washings, MidwestItefineries. 91, II;Case Studies " r % .4 I P et r eil : -1 e tk 11101.4.17 1 ExxonM obit Joliet, IL C Olk CEMONPTLROAYEEOSe&S CT Ur 900 REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Diesel., Coke, Sulfur, Propylene, Asphalt INFLOW FROM CANADA 238,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 252,000 BPD BP Whiting, IN EMPLOYEES & CONTRACTORS 2,700 REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, Asphalt , IIIMISZ1P1 1...1 INN .41671 - INFLOW FROM CANADA 350,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 440,000 BPD Phillips 66 Wood River, IL cCd]5, ECMONPTI-ROAYECETOSR&S 800 REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, Petrochemical Feedstocks, Asphalt, Coke INFLOW FROM CANADA 134,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 356,000 BPD Phillips 66 Billings, MT c 5 ECOMNPTi-ItAYCEETOSRSS' INFLOW 0 FROM CANADA 68,000 BPD REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, Coke OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 67,000 BPD Marathon Petroleum Detroit, MI c ok CEMONPTLROAYECETSOR&S ur 525 REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Distillates, Asphalt, Natural Gas Liquids and Petrochemicals, Propane, Heavy Fuel. Oil INFLOW FROM CANADA 68,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 140,000 BPD Marathon Petroleum Robinson, IL C CI R EMPLOYEiElS0&s CONTRACTORS Ur 650 co REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Distillates, Natural Gas Liquids and Petrochemicals, Propane, HeavyFuelDill INFLOW FROM CANADA 238,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 252,000 BPD Document 52 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Farrell, Carolyn Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:03:25 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander Hrkman, Lou (Louis) [EXTERNAL] American Gas Association Letter to Secretary Wright Letter to Secretary Wright_AGA 2025.pdf Alex -- Attached please find a letter from Karen Harbert, President and CEO of the American Gas Association to Secretary Wright. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you or your staff have any questions. Best, Carolyn Farrell Carolyn Farrell I Manager, President's Office American Gas Association 400 N. Capitol St., NW I Washington, DC I 20001 P: (b) (6) I cfarrell@aga.org The American Gas Association represents more than 200 local energy companies committed to the safe and reliable delivery of clean natural gas to more than 74 million customers throughout the nation. ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** AGAAmerican Gas Association Document 52 Attachment 1 February 10, 2025 The Honorable Chris Wright Secretary U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20024 Re: Congratulations and Request for Introductory Meeting Dear Secretary Wright: As President and CEO of the American Gas Association ("AGA") and a DOE alumna, I would like to congratulate you on your confirmation and swearing-in as DOE Secretary. AGA and DOE have a long history of working together to maintain consumer access to clean, affordable natural gas and leverage our collective expertise to design programs and initiatives to advance our nation's energy security. On behalf of our members and staff, AGA looks forward to working with you and your team to advance our shared energy priorities. AGA represents more than 200 local energy companies committed to the safe and reliable delivery of clean natural gas to more than 189 million Americans and 5.8 million businesses in all fifty states. There are more than 79 million residential, commercial, and industrial natural gas customers in the United States, of which 94 percent--more than 74 million customers--receive their gas from AGA members. Today, natural gas meets more than one third of energy needs within the United States. Natural gas has been and will continue to be the cornerstone of America's economy and energy independence. Our industry is committed to investing, building, and innovating for the families and businesses who depend on us every minute of every day. We were pleased to see the inclusion of a complete review of DOE's appliance standards program in your nine-point plan - AGA's members serve residential and commercial consumers, the majority of whom use natural gas appliances, such as furnaces and water heaters. We also welcome your focus on permitting reform, which is one of our industry's highest priorities. Additionally, as AGA members provide service to federal buildings, including Department of Defense installations, AGA has an interest in the government's rules and policies that would remove or limit natural gas in federal facilities such as DOE's Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations ofFederal Buildings rule. I would like to request a meeting on behalf of our Board Chair, Lloyd Yates, President & CEO, NiSource and me, to introduce AGA and outline our top issues for the department. Mr. Yates will be in town on February 20th and 25th and has availability for meetings. If your staff has any questions, please contact Carolyn Farrell, Manager, President's Office at cfarrell@aga.org or (b) (6) Sincerely, Karen Harbert President and Chief Executive Officer American Gas Association Cc: Alex Fitzsimmons, Chief of Staff Louis Hrkman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Document 53 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Lamanna, Isabelle Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:01:12 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Sylvester Lukis Brian Ballard; Lem Smith; Hebert, Ashley RE: Mike Wirth, CEO Chevron Hi Syl! My apologies for the double email, but it looks like Michael from your team already reached out and sent over the forms. Our team will review them and get back to y'all as soon as possible. Thank you, Izzy From: Lamanna, Isabelle Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:41PM To: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Sylvester Lukis <syl@ballardpartners.com> Cc: Brian Ballard <ballard@ballardpartners.com>; Lem Smith <lem.smith@chevron.com>; Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: Mike Wirth, CEO Chevron Hi Syl! It is great to e meet you! I hope you are having a great weekend. Thank you very much for reaching out and your interest in setting up a meeting with Sec. Wright. If you could please fill out the attached meeting request form with a few more details and send it back to us at your earliest convenience, that would be great. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Izzy From: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@ho.doe.gov> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:55 PM To: Sylvester Lukis <syl@ballardpartners.com> Cc: Brian Ballard <ballard@ballardpartners.com>; Lem Smith <lem.smith@chevron.com>; Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isa belle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Subject: Re: Mike Wirth, CEO Chevron Hi Syl, looping in the Secretary's scheduling team to assist. From: Sylvester Lukis <syl@ballardpartners.com> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2O25 11:21:24 AM To: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hb.doe.gov> Cc: Brian Ballard <ballard@ballardpartners.com>; Lem Smith <lem.smith@chevron.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Mike Wirth, CEO Chevron Alex, hope you are well. Mike Wirth, Chevron's CEO, will be in DC on March 18 and would greatly appreciate an opportunity to meet with Secretary Wright. Can you please let us know if he is available then. Thanks so much for your help. All the Best, Syl Lukis Senior Partner Ballard Partners Washington, DC (b) (6) Sent from my iPhone ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 54 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Importance: Sanchez Ramirez, Mariana Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:21:56 +0000 Lamanna, Isabelle Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Turenne, Bill [EXTERNAL] FW: Invitation I Chevron Reception at CERAWeek, March 10 2025 Chevron Reception at CERAWeek Invitation_.pdf High All: I am sending a follow-up email to ensure receipt of the invite as I received a bounce back notification. -Mariana From: Sanchez Ramirez, Mariana Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 10:16 AM To: 'Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov.' <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov.> Cc: 'Alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.govi <Alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Turenne, Bill <Bill.Turenne@chevron.corn> Subject: Invitation I Chevron Reception at CERAWeek, March 10 Importance: High Isabelle, good morning. Chevron invites Secretary Wright to join us Monday, March 10 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM CT at the Chevron Lounge in GRB 350F for a private reception. CERAWeek by S&P Global Partner Hosted Exclusive Event Invitation Chevron March 10-14, 2025 Houston, Texas You are invited to join Chevron at our CERAWeek Reception Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM (CT) Location: GRB Chevron Lounge 350F Please RSVP to marianasanchezramirez chevron.com This invitation is non-transferable CERAWeck by S&P Global 1'roud Partner Attendance at this event may be subject to federal. state or local gift rules for U.S. public officials as food and drinks will be provided. Please consult counsel prior to accepting the invitation. To RSVP, please reply directly to this email. Best, Mariana Mariana Sanchez Ramirez International Government Affairs marianasanchezramirez chevron.com Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Government Affairs 600 13th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Direct (b) (6) Mobile (b) (6) the h4onan V energy cOrnDanY ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** CERAWcck by S&P Global Document 54 Attachment 1 March 10-14, 2025 Houston, Texas Partner Hosted Exclusive Event Invitation Chevron You are invited to join Chevron at our CERAWeek Reception Date: Monday. March 10, 2025 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM (CT) Location: GRB Chevron Lounge 350F Please RSVP to marianasanchezramirezchevron.com This invitation is non-transferable CERAWcck by S&P Global Proud Partner Attendance at this event may be subject to federal, state or local gift rules for U.S. public officials as food and drinks will be provided. Please consult counsel prior to accepting the invitation. Document 55 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: 27 or 29 Vlasaty, Andrew Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:30:51+0000 Lamanna, Isabelle; Hebert, Ashley Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Mcgregor, Ruby [EXTERNAL) RE: bp Meeting Request on behalf of CEO Murray Auchincloss - May Hi Izzy, Thank you so much for the quick response. Let me take back those dates of Secretary Wright's availability in June, and I'll follow back up if anything might work for Murray. He's in DC those days in May for our board meeting so will pass along some events we are having that week. Greatly appreciate you sharing the meeting request form for future use! Thanks, Andrew From: La manna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:56 PM To: Vlasaty, Andrew <andrew.vlasaty@bp.com>; Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Mcgregor, Ruby <ruby.mcgregor@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: bp Meeting Request on behalf of CEO Murray Auchincloss - May 27 or 29 Hi Andrew! I hope you are doing well and having a great week. Thank you very much for reaching out and your interest in setting up a meeting with Sec. Wright and Murray! Unfortunately, Sec Wright will be out of own the entire week of the 26th of May. He does have some availability starting June 9th! If you could please fill out the attached meeting request form with a few more details and some possible dates in June if that would be of interest, that would be great. Thanks so much and have a great rest of your day. Izzy From: Vlasaty, Andrew <andrew.vlasaty@bp.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:02 PM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashlev.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@ha.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] bp Meeting Request on behalf of CEO Murray Auchincloss - May 27 or 29 Good afternoon. BP's CEO, Murray Auchincloss, will be in DC at the end of May and would like the opportunity to meet with Secretary Wright to talk about BP's investments in America and activities globally. Murray will be available during the following time blocks: May 27: 1pm -- 6pm May 29: 11am -- 2pm I will be grateful if we can schedule a meeting for Murray with Secretary Wright during one of those times. Biography for Murray Auchincloss: As bp's CEO, appointed January 2024, Murray leads bp's strategy -- to drive improved performance, aimed at growing free cash flow, returns and long-term shareholder value. Murray joined Amoco in 1992 and then bp when the two companies merged in 1998. He has held senior roles in finance and management -- across Tax, Business Development, Mergers and Acquisitions and Performance Management. Murray was chief of staff to the bp CEO from 2010 to 2013. Most recently he has been bp's chief financial officer and a member of the board of directors. As CFO, Murray led a major modernization drive in bp finance, including building the financial frame on which bp's strategy rests. Murray has extensive experience and knowledge of the energy sector. He provides a deep insight into bp's assets and businesses through broad experience across the group, extensive financial expertise and experience. Murray has made great strides in modernizing bp's financial teams, controlling costs and continuing to deliver transparent financial disclosures to investors and markets. He has a degree in commerce from the University of Calgary, Canada, and qualified as a chartered financial analyst at the University of West Virginia, US. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request. Andrew Vlasaty Senior Federal Government Affairs Manager bp America Inc. Mobile (b) (6) 80 M St. SE I Washington, DC 20003 ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 56 From: Sent: To: Subject: Turenne, Bill Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:07:45 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Sanchez Ramirez, Mariana [EXTERNAL] Re: Invitation I Chevron Reception at CERAWeek, March 10 You are more than welcome, Alex. I'll let Karen know to expect you! Bill Turenne Manager, Global Media Relations Bill.Turenne chevron.com Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Corporate Affairs 600 13th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Tel (b) (6) Mobile (b) (6) From: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 12:06:49 PM To: Sanchez Ramirez, Mariana <marianasanchezramirez@chevron.com> Cc: Turenne, Bill <Bill.Turenne@chevron.com> Subject: [**EXTERNAL**] Re: Invitation I Chevron Reception at CERAWeek, March 10 Be aware this external email contains an attachment and/or link. Ensure the email and contents are expected. If there are concerns, please submit suspicious messages to the Cyber Intelligence Center using the Report Phishing button. Hi Mariana, I am happy to attend the reception tonight, if you're amenable. From: Sanchez Ramirez, Mariana <marianasanchezramirez@chevron.com> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 11:47 AM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Turenne, Bill <Bill.Turenne@chevron.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Invitation I Chevron Reception at CERAWeek, March 10 Izzy, hello! I appreciate your prompt response to our invitation for the Secretary. Absolutely, we understand that he has prior commitments and look forward to hosting him at another opportunity. Best, Mariana From: Lamanna, Isabelle <lsabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 12:41 PM To: Sanchez Ramirez, Mariana <marianasanchezramirez@chevron.com> Cc: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [**EXTERNAL**] RE: Invitation I Chevron Reception at CERAWeek, March 10 Be aware this external email contains an attachment and/or link. Ensure the email and contents are expected. If there are concerns, please submit suspicious messages to the Cyber Intelligence Center using the Report Phishing button. Good morning, Mariana! Thank you so much for following up and my apologies if we missed your invitation earlier! I hope your start to CERAWeek is going great. We really appreciate the invitation for the Secretary to join you. Unfortunately, he already has prior commitments tonight and he will be unable to join. Thank you again for the invite and I hope the rest of your week goes great. Izzy From: Sanchez Ramirez, Mariana <marianasanchezramirez@chevron.com> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 10:22 AM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <lsabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzslmmons@hq.doe.gov>; Turenne, Bill <Bill.Turenne@chevron.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] FW: Invitation I Chevron Reception at CERAWeek, March 10 Importance: High All: I am sending a follow-up email to ensure receipt of the invite as I received a bounce back notification. -Mariana From: Sanchez Ramirez, Mariana Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 10:16 AM To: 'Isabelle. Lamanna@hq.doe.gov.' <Isa belle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov.> Cc: 'Alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov' <Alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Turenne, Bill <Bill.Turenne@chevron.com> Subject: Invitation I Chevron Reception at CERAWeek, March 10 Importance: High Isabelle, good morning. Chevron invites Secretary Wright to join us Monday, March 10 from 6:30 -- 8:00 PM CT at the Chevron Lounge in GRB 350F for a private reception. CERAWeck by S&P Global Partner Hosted Exclusive Event Invitation Chevron March 10-14, 2025 Houston, Texas I I You are invited to join Chevron at our CERAWeek Reception Date: Monday. March 10, 2025 Time: 6:30 -- 8:00 PM (CT) Location: GRB Chevron Lounge 350F Please RSVP to marianasanchezramirezachevron.com This invitation is non-transferable CERAWeek. by S&P Global Proud Partner Attendance at this event may be subject to federal. state or local gift rules for U.S. public officials as food and drinks will be provided. Please consult counsel prior to accepting the invitation. To RSVP, please reply directly to this email. Best, Mariana Mariana Sanchez Ramirez International Government Affairs marianasanchezramirezAchevron.com Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Government Affairs 600 13th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Direct (b) (6) Mobile (b) (6) the human to energy company ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 57 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kristin A. Westmoreland Tue, 4 Feb 2025 17:52:19 +0000 Hebert, Ashley; Jack Cramton Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Tyler Cianciotti; Lamanna, Isabelle [EXTERNAL] RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Thank you, Ashely! We will complete the from and circle back asap. All the best, Kristin Kristin Westmoreland Chief of Staff arid Vice President, Membership and Events (b) (6) e: westmorelandk@api.org www.api.org American Petroleum Institute From: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 12:36 PM To: Jack Cramton <Cramtoni@api.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Good afternoon, Jack -- Thanks for reaching out and for this invitation! It's great to be in touch. At your earliest convenience, please complete one of the attached request forms for consideration (please note the Event Form is for more of a formal remarks/speaking role while the Meeting Request is for more of an active participatory role in a meeting, based on what you're looking for him to do). Once returned, we will review with the Secretary and get back to you soon. I'm also pleased to loop in and introduce you to our Director of Scheduling, Izzy Lamanna. Warm regards, Ashley Ashley Hebert Director of Scheduling & Advance Office of the Secretary I U.S. Department of Energy Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) From: Jack Cramton <CramtonJ@api.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:50 AM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <Westmoreland K@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Board of Directors on March 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Board of Directors. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in March. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtonj api.orq www.api.orq ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 58 From: Sent: To: Subject: Turenne, Bill Sun, 9 Mar 2025 14:33:56 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] Re: Hey Fitz! Sounds good. I'm on the 2:45 united flight to IAH. Free until then Bill Turenne Manager, Global Media Relations Bill.Turenne chevron.com Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Corporate Affairs 600 13th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Tel (b) (6) Mobile (b) (6) From: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Sunday, March 9, 2025 9:25:49 AM To: Turenne, Bill <Bill.Turenne@chevron.com> Subject: [**EXTERNAL**] Re: Hey Fitz! Hey Bill, yeah we have an awesome team. Really happy with how things are going. I can give you a call today before I get to Houston. From: Turenne, Bill <Bill.Turenne@chevron.com> Sent: Saturday, March 8, 2025 9:39 AM To: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Hey Fitz! Congrats! Been in touch with Andrea. Sounds like you're building one hell of a team! Wanted to chat briefly about Monday at CERA if you have a moment to call today. I'm free on my work cell (below) or personal (b) (6) at your convenience. Looking forward to seeing you in Houston! Bill Bill Turenne Manager, Global Media Relations Bill.Turennee.chevron.com Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Corporate Affairs 600 13th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Tel (b) (6) Mobile (b) (6) ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 59 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Aaron Ringel Mon, 3 Feb 2025 16:43:17 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] AFPM meeting request for Secretary Wright AFPM Meeting Request Letter to Secretary Wright.pdf Alex, It was great connecting with you last week! Following up on our conversation I wanted to pass along the attached meeting request letter from AFPM CEO Chet Thompson to Secretary Wright. Understanding the Secretary's busy schedule, we stand ready to work with your staff to set up a time for them to meet at your earliest convenience. I'm looping in Chet's Executive Assistant Sofia Tran as well. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Best, Aaron Aaron Ringel Vice President Government Relations American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers 1800 M Street NW Suite 900 North Washington, DC 20006 202.457.0480 (b) (6) (b) (6) office direct mobile ARinoel afom.orq CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message contains information from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers that may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named above. 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Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Secretary Wright U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20585 February 3, 2025 Document 59 Attachment 1 American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers 1800 M Street, NW Suite 900 North Washington, DC 20036 202.457.0480 office afpm.org Secretary Wright, Congratulations on your recent confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE). On behalf of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), we are confident that your leadership will bring a fresh perspective to the agency, further advancing our nation's success and energy independence. We would welcome a chance to meet with you to discuss in more detail AFPM's priorities. AFPM is the leading trade association representing the U.S. fuel refining industry, which supplies gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, sustainable aviation fuel, and renewable diesel around the country and the world; the petrochemical industry, which manufactures the essential building blocks for modern life; and the midstream energy industry, which makes it possible to transport energy feedstocks and products where they need to go. Our companies support nearly 3 million high-quality U.S. jobs and have facilities in more than 30 states. I hope that your schedule permits you to accept our invitation to meet. Please feel free to contact Aaron Ringel (arineel(Thafpm.on.).) on our staff if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Chet Thompson President and CEO American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Document 60 From: Sent: To: Subject: Ellis, Joe Mon, 7 Apr 2025 17:26:04 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] Invitations for Secretary Wright Hi, Alex. I hope you're doing well. Our CEO would like to request a meeting with Secretary Wright and also invite the Secretary to an event. We want to be sure we know how best to get those items into consideration. In addition to copying you, is there a scheduler or other email address to which we should send the request and invitation? Much appreciation for your help! Joe Ellis BP America ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 61 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Jack Cramton Tue, 4 Feb 2025 14:49:38 +0000 Hebert, Ashley Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Kristin A. Westmoreland; Tyler Cianciotti [EXTERNAL) API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th API_Secretary Wright Invite 2025-02-04.pdf, 2025 API Board of Directors.pdf Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Board of Directors on March 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Board of Directors. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in March. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtoni aoi.ord www.aoi. orq ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Asp 41 I American Petroleum Institute Document 61 Attachment 1 Mike Sommers President and CEO API 202-682-8500 sommersm@api.org February 4, 2025 The Honorable Chris Wright Secretary U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585 Dear Secretary Wright, Under President Donald Trump's and your leadership, our country has an incredible opportunity to secure energy dominance. With that in mind, I would like to invite you to join the API Board of Directors during their March Board Meeting, on March 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. API's Board of Directors brings together chief executives from across the oil and natural gas industry. Our members would greatly appreciate the opportunity for a discussion with you on the Administration's efforts to restore energy leadership. Please find the API Board of Directors roster enclosed. Jack Cramton, Vice President of Federal Relations, will follow-up with your office to facilitate your participation. In the meantime, please reach out with any questions. I hope you can join us in March. All the best, Enclosure American Petroleum Institute 2025 API Board of Directors Chairman Mr. John B. Hess Chief Executive Officer Hess Corporation Chair-Finance Committee Ms. Gretchen Watkins President Shell USA, Inc. Members Mr. Orlando Alvarez Chairman and President bp America, Inc. Mr. Alan S. Armstrong President and Chief Executive Officer The Williams Companies Mr. Willie Chiang Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Mr. John Christmann President and Chief Executive Officer Apache Corporation Mr. Chris Doyle President and Chief Executive Officer Civitas Resources Mr. Gregory L Ebel President and Chief Executive Officer Enbridge Inc. Mr. Robert W. Elfier President and Chief Executive Officer Noble Corporation Mr. W. Randall (Randy) Fowler Director, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Enterprise Products Partners LP. Ms. Ann G. Fox President and Chief Executive Officer Nine Energy Service, Inc. Mr. Jack Fusco President and Chief Executive Officer Cheniere Energy, Inc. Soft Document 61 Attachment 2 Mr. Chris Golden Senior Vice President, U.S. Upstream Equinor US Mr. Stephen L Hightower President and Chief Executive Officer Hightowers Petroleum Co. Ms. Vicki Hollub President and Chief Executive Officer Occidental Mr. Roger Hutson President and Chief Executive Officer HRM Resources III, LLC Mr. Tom Jorden Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Coterra Energy Inc. Mr. Tracy Krohn Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President W&T Offshore, Inc. Mr. Ryan Lance Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ConocoPhillips Mr. Rod Larson President and Chief Executive Officer Oceaneering International, Inc. Mr. Mark E. Lashier Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phillips 66 Mr. David C. Lawler Chief Executive Officer Kimmeridge Texas Gas Mr. Olivier Le Peuch Chief Executive Officer SLB Ms. Melanie Little President and Chief Executive Officer Colonial Pipeline Company API Boaa 01012025 American Petroleum Institute 2025 API Board of Directors Ms. Maryann Mannen President and Chief Executive Officer Marathon Petroleum Corporation Mr. Jeffrey W. Martin Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Sempra Mr. Brendan M. McCracken President and Chief Executive Officer Ovintiv Mr. Jeff Miller Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Halliburton Mr. Richard Muncrief President and Chief Executive Officer Devon Energy Corporation Mr. Joseba Murillas Executive Director, North America Repsol Mr. Pierce Norton President and Chief Executive Officer ONEOK, Inc. Ms. Meg E. O'Neill Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Woodside Energy Mr. Doug Pferdehirt Chair and Chief Executive Officer TechnipFMC Mr. Francois Poirier President and Chief Executive Officer TC Energy Ms. Christy Resler President and Chief Executive Officer ASRC Energy Services Mr. Jeff Rinker President and Chief Executive Officer Motiva Enterprises Mr. Lorenzo Simonelli Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Baker Hughes 2 of 2 Mr. Travis D. Stice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Diamondback Energy. Inc. Mr. Richard Voorberg President--North America Siemens Energy Mr. Mike Wirth Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chevron Corporation Mr. Bevin Wirzba President and Chief Executive Director South Bow Mr. Darren Woods Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Exxon Mobil Corporation Ms. Karen B. Wright Chairman Ariel Corporation Ex-Officio Mr. Mike Sommers President and Chief Executive Officer American Petroleum Institute API Board 01012025 Document 62 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Energies Attachments: Boshwit, Jeremy Fri, 4 Apr 2025 15:44:20 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander Leahy, Michael [EXTERNAL] Meeting Request: Austin Knight, VP of Hydrogen, Chevron New Austin Knight - Bio.pdf Good morning Alex -- I am kindly requesting an opportunity for Chevron New Energies' VP of Hydrogen, Austin Knight, to have a meeting with you next week to discuss our hydrogen business and current projects. Chevron is increasing our production of American oil and gas, as well as investing to scale new American energy industries, including powering Al data centers and developing advanced geothermal, CCUS, and hydrogen. For hydrogen, Chevron is seeking to make large investments in producing hydrogen from abundant natural gas. In addition to supplying domestic manufacturing and heavy-duty transport, there is a key export opportunity for hydrogen from the U.S. Gulf Coast. America can dominate this future export market, just like we do with natural gas now that the Trump Administration has lifted the 'pause' on American LNG. We greatly appreciate the President and Sec. Wright's leadership on energy and look forward to discussing how Chevron can support the Administration's energy dominance agenda. Below is our availability next week. Wednesday, April 9th: 8:00 - 10:30 AM; 11:15 AM - 3:30 PM; 5:30 - 6:00 PM Thursday, April 10th: 9:15 AM -- 3:00 PM I have attached Austin's bio for additional information. Please let me know if any of these times work for you. Thank you in advance for considering this request. Best, Jeremy Jeremy Boshwit Federal Government Affairs (b) (6) Mobile: (b) (6) Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Government Affairs 600 13th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Chevron Document 62 Attaclunent 1 biographical information Austin Knight Vice President, Hydrogen, Chevron New Energies Austin Knight assumed the position of vice president of hydrogen for Chevron New Energies in February 2022. In this role, he will be responsible for accelerating Chevron's lower carbon business prospects, including the commercialization of our hydrogen business opportunities. He previously served as the vice president, Large Industries World Business Line for Air Liquide, a world leader in industrial gases, supplying over 400 global customers with oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas. Addressing climate and energy transition needs for a sustainable future in industrial supply chains through hydrogen, carbon capture and renewable electricity have been a strong emphasis of his work. In this last role he led the global vision, customer experience, industrial strategy, energy management and technical roadmap activities for supply of industrial gases to major chemical producers, refineries and steel manufacturers. In his roles with Air Liquide, Austin also led the hydrogen business for a number of years, with demonstrated experience in production units, purification plants, storage facilities and pipeline infrastructure for hydrogen transport. Prior to joining Air Liquide in 2007, he was a lead electrical engineer at Fluor, a leading global engineering, procurement and construction firm. Austin holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. Austin and his family -- who have relocated back to Houston from Frankfurt -- are lovers of the great outdoors and enjoy participating in a variety of faith-based service programs and activities. Chevron New Energies 1600 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002 www.chevron.com 1 of 1 Document 63 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Lamanna, Isabelle Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:55:33 +0000 Vlasaty, Andrew; Hebert, Ashley Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Mcgregor, Ruby RE: bp Meeting Request on behalf of CEO Murray Auchincloss - May 27 or 29 Sec. Chris Wright_Meeting Request Form.docx Hi Andrew! I hope you are doing well and having a great week. Thank you very much for reaching out and your interest in setting up a meeting with Sec. Wright and Murray! Unfortunately, Sec Wright will be out of own the entire week of the 26th of May. He does have some availability starting June 9th! If you could please fill out the attached meeting request form with a few more details and some possible dates in June if that would be of interest, that would be great. Thanks so much and have a great rest of your day. Izzy From: Vlasaty, Andrew <andrew.vlasaty@bp.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:02 PM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] bp Meeting Request on behalf of CEO Murray Auchincloss - May 27 or 29 Good afternoon. BP's CEO, Murray Auchincloss, will be in DC at the end of May and would like the opportunity to meet with Secretary Wright to talk about BP's investments in America and activities globally. Murray will be available during the following time blocks: May 27: 1pm -- 6pm May 29: 11am -- 2pm I will be grateful if we can schedule a meeting for Murray with Secretary Wright during one of those times. Biography for Murray Auchincloss:  As bp's CEO, appointed January 2024, Murray leads bp's strategy -- to drive improved performance, aimed at growing free cash flow, returns and long-term shareholder value. Murray joined Amoco in 1992 and then bp when the two companies merged in 1998. He has held senior roles in finance and management -- across Tax, Business Development, Mergers and Acquisitions and Performance Management. Murray was chief of staff to the bp CEO from 2010 to 2013. Most recently he has been bp's chief financial officer and a member of the board of directors. As CFO, Murray led a major modernization drive in bp finance, including building the financial frame on which bp's strategy rests. Murray has extensive experience and knowledge of the energy sector. He provides a deep insight into bp's assets and businesses through broad experience across the group, extensive financial expertise and experience. Murray has made great strides in modernizing bp's financial teams, controlling costs and continuing to deliver transparent financial disclosures to investors and markets. He has a degree in commerce from the University of Calgary, Canada, and qualified as a chartered financial analyst at the University of West Virginia, US. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request. Andrew Vlasaty Senior Federal Government Affairs Manager bp America Inc. Mobile (b) (6) 80 M St. SE I Washington, DC 20003 *************************************k****************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. *************************************k****************************** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF Document 63 Attachment 1 ENERGY Meeting Information Request Form Thank you for your interest in meeting with U.S. Secretary of Energy. To ensure that the appropriate individual within the Department of Energy is meeting with you on a given matter and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to schedule a meeting'. Please respond to the questions below and send your response to (b)(6) - Secretary Wright. If you have any questions you may contact the Secretary's Scheduling Office at (b) (6) Requesting individual/organization: (Please identify the person(s) (name and affiliation) requesting the meeting, including any background information on the affiliated organization(s).) Contact information (Name, Email, Phone): Please describe the action sought from the Office of the Secretary: Meeting date (if date is flexible please indicate the range): Please explain any time sensitivity that impacts the date of the meeting, such as courtordered or statutory deadline: Proposed meeting location (City, State/Country): Describe the proposed meeting topic/ agenda, provide available briefing materials, and identify desired outcome(s): Expected meeting participants (name, title, and organizational affiliation): Are any expected meeting participants registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations, and/or registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act? (If yes. please identify.) Are any expected meeting participants a partisan political candidate, a representative of a political party or a registered political action committee (PAC)? (If ye , please identify.) Do any expected meeting participants seek or currently have any business interest with the Department of Energy such as pennits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please identify.) Will the meeting involve legislation, broad policy options, or other general matters that involve a large and diverse range of persons and interests? (If yes, please describe.) --, Will the meeting involve regulations, rules, or other matters that impact a specific industry, sector of the economy, or group of persons? (If yes, please describe.) ,. If any gifts ( e.g. meals or refreshments, mementos or tokens of appreciation, transportation, etc.) will be offered to the Secretary, please describe and provide their monetary value. If the Secretary is unable to meet, is a surrogate desired? If yes, who specifically? Any additional notes or infonnation? Document 64 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Amy Reed Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09.12:27 -0500 Korzh, Yuliya (CONTR) Katie Christian Re: [EXTERNAL] ClearPath Introduction to Secretary Wright Hi Yuliya, Removing Secretary Wright's team from this thread and will email them separately for a meeting with Secretary Wright, Moving Jeremy and Alex to bcc. Can Friday, 2/21 work at any of these times for Alex and Jeremy to touch base this week? 930-10am ET 130-2pmET or 2-2:30pm ET Thank you! Best, Amy Reed Executive Assistant reed@clearpath.org (M) (b) (6) On Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> wrote: Thanks Jeremy. Adding the Secretary's scheduling team to assist. In the interim, we should connect separately later this week. Yuliya (ccd) can find time. From: Jeremy Harrell <harrell@clearpath.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:01PM To: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.goy> Cc; Amy Reed <reed@clearpath.org>; Katie Christian <christian@clearpath.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] ClearPath Introduction to Secretary Wright Alex, Happy Tuesday, hope you had a nice weekend. I wanted to reach out about a possible ClearPath introduction to the Secretary to discuss mutual innovation goals. We fully recognize the team is just settling in and this meeting is not a national security-related matter. We wanted to make sure to get into the queue once the Secretary is taking external meetings. One option to put out there if a DC meeting doesn't work in the next month or so. Lisa, Katie and I will be out at CERA week March l0th-12th if that works better for his schedule. I saw he'll be speaking at the main event. Appreciate the consideration. Hope you are well! Best, Jeremy Jeremy B. Harrell Chief Executive Officer ClearPath 300 New Jersey Ave. NW, Suite 800 Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: (b) (6) ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 65 From: Sent: To: Subject: March 18 2025 Leahy, Michael Tue, 11Feb 2025 18:50:48 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting Request with Mike Wirth, Chevron Chair and CEO Hi Alex. Thanks again for your rapid reply on Chevron CEO's meeting request with Secretary Wright. I am sure you're completely slammed over there at Forrestal. Would you have 2 minutes (or less) for a very quick clarification call by chance? All the best, Michael Michael B. Leahy Manager, Federal & International Government Affairs MLeahy(aChevron.com Chevron 600 13th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005-3027 Mobile (b) (6) From: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 7:09 PM To: Wery Garcia, Michael <michaelwery@chevron.com> Cc: Knutson, Karen <karenknutson@chevron.com>; Thompson, Jay <ThompsonJR@chevron.com>; Leahy, Michael <MLeahy@chevron.com> Subject: [**EXTERNAL**] Re: Meeting Request with Mike Wirth, Chevron Chair and CEO March 18 2025 Be aware this external email contains an attachment and/or link. Ensure the email and contents are expected. If there are concerns, please submit suspicious messages to the Cyber Intelligence Center using the Report Phishing button. Thank you, Michael. I have passed along the invite to the scheduling team for consideration. We will follow up soon. Best, Alex Alexander N. Fitzsimmons Chief of Staff Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Energy From: Wery Garcia, Michael <michaelwery@chevron.com> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 3:41 PM To: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Knutson, Karen <karenknutson@chevron.com>; Thompson, Jay <ThompsonJR@chevron.com>; Leahy, Michael <MLeahy@chevron.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Meeting Request with Mike Wirth, Chevron Chair and CEO March 18 2025 Good Afternoon Alexander - I hope this note finds you well. Chevron Chairman and CEO, Mike Wirth, will be visiting Washington DC on March 18 and would like to meet with Secretary Chris Wlight. I've attached a meeting request from om Vice President of Government Affairs Karen Knutson on behalf of Mr. Wirth. Mr. Wirth would appreciate the opportunity to meet with the Secreta1y to discuss the cunent geopolitical energy landscape, provide and overview of Chevron's current operations and di cuss our perspectives on - and commitment to - furthering lower carbon energy solutions. Please let me know if there is a time convenient for the Secretary on March 18 to com1ect with Mr. Wirth in person. Also, Mr. Wi1th will be attending CERA Week in Houston the week of March 10 and would welcome the opportunity to meet with Sec. Wright there should he be attending as well. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks so much, M Michael We1y Garcia (he/him) Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Government Affairs Chevron Government Affairs 600 13th Street NW Suite 600 Washington DC 20005 (b) (6) mobile michaelwery@chevron.com the human Chevron energy %OP company ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 66 From: Hebert, Ashley Sent: Wed, 9 Apr 2025 18:38:47 +0000 To: Jack Cramton Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Kristin A. Westmoreland; Tyler Cianciotti; Kristin Whitman; Lamanna, Isabelle; Mcgregor, Ruby Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Attachments: API Invite_Secretary Wright.pdf, 2025 API EC 03 26 2025.pdf Hi Jack, Thanks for reaching out and for the invitation! I'm looping in our Director of Scheduling, Izzy Lamanna, and Ruby McGregor to carry this request forward. In an attempt to be transparent, as of now the Secretary will likely be on official travel on June 4th. We will review nonetheless in case his travel schedule shifts, but please let us know if you would be interested in a surrogate. From: Jack Cramton <CramtonJ@api.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:23 PM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright-June 4th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Executive Committee on June 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Executive Committee. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in June. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations 0: (b) (6) e: cramtoniaapi.orq www.api.org ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** American Petroleum Institute Document 66 Attachment 1 Mike Sommers President and CEO API 202-682.8500 sommersm@api.org April 9, 2025 The Honorable Chris Wright Secretary U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585 Dear Secretary Wright, On behalf of the American Petroleum Institute (API), I would like to invite you to join our Executive Committee for an off-the-record discussion on Wednesday, June 4, at a time convenient for your schedule between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. at API's Headquarters (200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW). API's Executive Committee brings together the chief executives from the United States' most prominent oil and natural gas companies. The Committee would welcome the opportunity to discuss the Administration's decisive actions thus far to secure America's energy leadership and continued efforts to meet the energy dominance agenda. Enclosed is the current API Executive Committee roster. Jack Cramton, Vice President of Federal Relations, will follow up with your office to facilitate your participation. In the meantime, please reach out with any questions. I hope you can join us in June. All the best, Enclosure American Petroleum Institute 2025 API Executive Committee Chairman Mr. John B. Hess Chief Executive Officer Hess Corporation Members Mr. Orlando Alvarez Chairman and President bp America, Inc. Mr. John Christmann President and Chief Executive Officer Apache Corporation Mr. Gregory L Ebel President and Chief Executive Officer Enbridge Inc. Ms. Vicki Holub President and Chief Executive Officer Occidental Mr. Torn Jorden Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Coterra Energy Inc. Mr. Ryan Lance Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ConocoPhillips Mr. Mark E. Lashier Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phillips 66 Ms. Maryann Mannen President and Chief Executive Officer Marathon Petroleum Corporation Mr. Lorenzo Simonelli Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Baker Hughes Mr. Travis D. Stice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Diamondback Energy Ms. Gretchen Watkins President Shell USA, Inc. Document 66 Attachment 2 Mr. Mike Wirth Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chevron Corporation Mr. Darren Woods Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Exxon Mobil Corporation Ex-Officio Mr. Mike Sommers President and Chief Executive Officer American Petroleum Institute API Executive Committee 03 26 2025 Document 67 From: Wery Garcia, Michael Sent: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:47:13 +0000 To: Lamanna, Isabelle Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Hebert, Ashley; Leahy, Michael; Thompson, Jay; Knutson, Karen Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting Request with Mike Wirth, Chevron Chair and CEO March 18 2025 Attachments: Sec. Chris Wright_Meeting Request Form.docx, MKW-Secretary Chris Wright Meeting Request 2025 March.pdf, Mike Wirth Bio 10.2024 1.pdf Hi Izzy -- Please find attached the meeting request form per your instructions. We look forward to confirming a time for Mike and Sec. Wright to connect in Houston or in DC. Please let me know if you have any additional questions for us. Thanks, M From: Wery Garcia, Michael Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 9:16 AM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Leahy, Michael <MLeahy@chevron.com>; Thompson, Jay <ThompsonJR@chevron.com> Subject: RE: [**EXTERNAL**] RE: Meeting Request with Mike Wirth, Chevron Chair and CEO March 18 2025 Thank you Izzy! We will get this form filled out and returned to you asap. M From: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna_@hg.doe.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 3:48 PM To: Wery Garcia, Michael <michaelwery@chevron.com> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [**EXTERNAL**] RE: Meeting Request with Mike Wirth, Chevron Chair and CEO March 18 2025 Be aware this external email contains an attachment and/or link. Ensure the email and contents are expected. If there are concerns, please submit suspicious messages to the Cyber -nce Center the R is Phishi button. Good afternoon, Michael! I hope you are having a great week; it is great to e-meet you. Please pass along a thank you to Mr. Wirth for his interest and outreach to set up a meeting. Secretary Wright will be attending CERAWeek, and we are in the process of solidifying his schedule for that. When it comes to a meeting in person at the DOE, please have the appropriate member of your team fill out the attached meeting request form and return it to myself and (b)(6) - Secretary Wright for our records. Since we are coming from the Private Sector, these will be run through ethics so please be sure to include the topics of discussion listed below as well as any attendees that would be joining Mr. Wirth! We look forward to hearing from you. Have a great rest of your week. Izzy From: Wery Garcia, Michael <michaelwerv@ichevron.com> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 3:41PM To: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmonsehq.doe.gov> Cc: Knutson, Karen <karenknutsonechevron.com>; Thompson, Jay <Thompsongtechevron.com>; Leahy, Michael <MLeahy@chevron.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Meeting Request with Mike Wirth, Chevron Chair and CEO March 18 2025 Good Afternoon Alexander -- I hope this note finds you well. Chevron Chairman and CEO, Mike Wirth, will be visiting Washington DC on March 18 and would like to meet with Secretary Chris Wright. I've attached a meeting request from our Vice President of Government Affairs, Karen Knutson on behalf of Mr. Wirth. Mr. Wirth would appreciate the opportunity to meet with the Secretary to discuss the current geopolitical energy landscape, provide and overview of Chevron's current operations and discuss our perspectives on -- and commitment to -- furthering lower carbon energy solutions. Please let me know if there is a time convenient for the Secretary on March 18 to connect with Mr. Wirth in person. Also, Mr. Wirth will be attending CERA Week in Houston the week of March 10 and would welcome the opportunity to meet with Sec. Wright there should he be attending as well. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks so much, M Michael Wery Garcia (he/him) Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Government Affairs Chevron Government Affairs 600 13th Street NW Suite 600 Washington DC 20005 (b) (6) mobile michaelwery chevron.com the ch human ioron energy 1%0 company ********************x*********************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests lor information. ******* ********************* ),***** ************************** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF Document 67 Attachment 1 ENERGY Meeting Information Request Form Thank you for your interest in meeting with U.S. Secretary of Energy. To ensure that the appropriate individual within the Department of Energy is meeting with you on a given matter and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to schedule a meeting'. Please respond to the questions below and send your response to (b)(6) - Sec. Wright If you have any questions you may contact the Secretary's Scheduling Office at (b) (6) Requesting individual/organization: (Please identify the person(s) (name and affiliation) requesting the meeting, including any background information on the affiliated organization(s).) MIKE WIRTH, CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF CHEVRON USA INC. Contact information (Name, Email, Phone): Please describe the action sought from the Office of the Secretary: Assistant: Michael Wery Garcia, michaelweiy@chevron.com, (b) (6) Meeting date (if date is flexible please indicate the range): Please explain any time sensitivity that impacts the date of the meeting, such as courtordered or statutory deadline: March 10-12 (CERAWeek) Or March 18 (DC) Proposed meeting location (City, State/Country): Houston (March 10-12) or Washington DC (March 18) Describe the proposed meeting topic/ agenda, provide available briefing materials, and identify desired outcome(s): Expected meeting participants (name, title, and organizational affiliation): Are any expected meeting participants registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations, and/or registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act? (If yes, please identify.) Brief Secretary Wright on current geopolitical energy landscape, provide an overview of Chevron's operations and discuss our perspectives on furthering lower carbon solutions. Mike Wirth, CEO and Chairman, Chevron USA Inc. Karen Knutson, Vice President of Government Affairs, Chevron USA Inc. Yes, Karen Knutson is a registered lobbyist Are any expected meeting participants a No partisan political candidate, a representative of a political party or a registered political action committee (PAC)? (If yes, please identify.) Do any expected meeting participants seek or currently have any business interests with the Department of Energy such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please identify.) Will the meeting involve legislation, broad policy options, or other general matters that involve a large and diverse range of persons and interests? (If yes, please describe.) Yes, discussion on the President's initiative for U.S. energy dominance. Will the meeting involve regulations, rules, or other matters that impact a specific industry, sector of the economy, or group of persons? (If yes, please describe.) If any gifts (e.g., meals or refreshments, No mementos or tokens of appreciation, transportation, etc.) will be offered to the Secretary, please describe and provide their monetary value. If the Secretary is unable to meet, is a No surrogate desired? If yes, who specifically? Any additional notes or information? Chuvrol Document 67 Attachment 2 Karen Y. Knutson Vice President & General Manager of Government Affairs February 10, 2025 Via E-mail/Facsimile: The Honorable Christopher Wright Secretary of Energy U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20585 Dear Secretary Wright: I am writing to request a meeting in Washington DC on behalf of Mike Wirth, Chevron Chairman and CEO. Mr. Wirth will be in Washington DC March 18 and would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the current geopolitical energy landscape, provide an overview of Chevron's operations and discuss our perspectives on -- and commitment to -- furthering lower carbon energy solutions. Also, Mr. Wirth will be attending CERA Week in Houston earlier in March and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you there should you be attending as well. Mr. Michael Wery Garcia will be in contact with your office to see if a meeting is possible. Also, he can be reached at (b) (6) or rnichaelwery chevron.com. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Chevron Corporation 600 13th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005 Tel 202 408 5858 Chevron Document 67 Attaclunent 3 biographical information Michael K. Wirth Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Michael K. (Mike) Wirth, 64, has been chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Chevron Corporation since 2018. Wirth served as vice chairman of the board in 2017, and as executive vice president of Midstream & Development from 2016 to 2018, where he was responsible for the shipping, supply and trading, and pipeline and power operating units, as well as for Chevron's strategy, business development, and corporate affairs. Previously, Wirth was executive vice president of Downstream & Chemicals from 2006 to 2015 and president of Global Supply and Trading from 2003 to 2006. He joined Chevron as a design engineer in 1982 and holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado. Wirth serves on the board of directors of the American Petroleum Institute, Catalyst and the National Football Foundation, and is a member of the National Petroleum Council, the Business Roundtable, the World Economic Forum International Business Council, the American Heart Association CEO Roundtable, The Business Council, and the American Society of Corporate Executives. Chevron Corporation 1400 Smith Street Houston, TX 77002 www.chevron.com Document 68 From: Sent: To: Subject: Plowfield, Carole Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:33:02 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] Congratulations!! And Speaker for ARPA_E Summit Hi, Alex! Congratulations on being named COS for Secretary Wright, it is so exciting and so welldeserved!! It's also nice to see so many from our old team back there, Secretary Wright is fortunate to have you all with your experience on how things work there. I was planning to reach out to you when the dust settled a bit, I know how busy transitions are in the first 100 days, but was contacted this morning about the ARPA-E Summit next week, and your name was mentioned, so now seemed like a good time -- see an excerpt of a message I sent below internally looking for an EPRI speaker for you: This just came in this morning, a request for Arshad or another EPRI speaker on Al to be considered by the Secretary speak at DOE's ARPA-E Summit next week, (ARPA-e is hosting its annual Energy Innovation Summit next week (17-19 MAR) at the Gaylord Resort in National Harbor, MD.) link to Summit webpage is below. They are still looking to fill a main stage panel position for Wednesday 19 MAR 9:00-10:00am. Details of the panel follow: Panel: Enabling an Al World Potomac Ballroom/9:00-10:00 Wednesday 19 MAR/Gaylord National Harbor As the role of Artificial Intelligence (Al) in our society grows, so too must the infrastructure that empowers Al. Of particular importance is the critical increase in energy generation, transmission, and storage for power-hungry Al systems and the data centers that enable them. This session will feature players from across the Al power value chain discussing the challenges facing a growing AI society, the innovations needed to secure the energy demand, improve grid operations efficiency, increase reliability/resiliency/capacity, and how Al-centric world will look. Home - ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit The bottom line from the email trail is that Laura Schepis from NEMA introduced Chip Cotton, who is part of the leadership team at Xignux and GEProlec (makes Transformers in US and Mexico). He is helping Secretary Wright and Alex Fitzsimmons build out a high-level ARPA-e event on Al and Energy next week. They asked if we would be willing to talk with Chip about placing an EPRI speaker on the consideration list for the Secretary? Laura said she knows Arshad's enthusiasm for this topic but also his travel schedule, and said he might be just what this event and the ongoing conversation need. I asked Chip to schedule a call with me right away to get more details, but wanted to get a direct line started with you SO things don't get lost in the communications. and actually couldn't wait to get started on working with you again!! Looking forward to it, Carole Carole Plowfield Senior Advisor Government & External Affairs 1325 G Street, NW Washington. DC 20005 colowfield ebri.com Office: (b) (6) I Mobile: (b) (6) *** This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. 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Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 69 From: Sent: To: Subject: Plowfield, Carole Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:24:11+0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] Checking in Hi again Alex, I know you are crazy busy with everything going on over there right now, but wanted to check in again after I last touched base around the ARPA-E Summit. It was nice to see a few folks there, and am hoping you are getting closer to being through the pause and review phase and ready to set up a few meetings with EPRI leadership to see how we can continue collaborating on DOE's efforts. Should I be doing that through you or can you connect me with Secretary Wright's scheduler or another staff member so I don't bug you about it?! Our CEO Arshad Mansoor is really looking forward to meeting the Secretary and discussing things he knows are priorities for him, including energy supply, nuclear, and Al. We have a new Open Power Al Consortium here at EPRI to develop datasets for the electric power industry we think will use technology to innovate in some really cutting edge ways we'd like to share with you. I hope you are doing well, am so excited for you and other folks from the team who are back, so please let me know how I can be helpful! Thanks, Carole Carole Plowfield Senior Advisor Government & External Affairs CR121 1325 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 colowfield eori.com Office: (b) (6) I Mobile: (b) (6) *** This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. 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Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 70 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kristin A. Westmoreland Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:08:55 +0000 Lamanna, Isabelle; Hebert, Ashley; Jack Cramton Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Tyler Cianciotti; Kristin Whitman; Mcgregor, Ruby [EXTERNAL] RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Understood! Figured we would ask just in case. Thanks, Kristin From: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:19 AM To: Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Jack Cramton <Cramtord@api.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org>; Mcgregor, Ruby <ruby.mcgregor@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Thanks so much for the invitation and extra info Kristin! As Ashley mentioned, we are scheduled to be traveling during the first week of June, but I'll make sure to keep you posted if anything changes! Thanks, Izzy From: Kristin A. Westmoreland <Westmorelandk@api.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 4:41PM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Jack Cramton <CramtonJOapi.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.goy>; Mcgregor, Ruby <rubv.mcgregor@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Hi Ashley - We appreciate your quick response. The Executive Committee will have a dinner at API the evening beforehand (June 3). If the Secretary happens to be in town that evening, we would love for him to join us. Thank you for considering. All the best, Kristin Kristin Westmoreland ct, ipc of Staff and Vice President, Membership and Events (b) (6) e: westmoreiandk&api.org www.api.orq American Petroleum Institute From: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:39 PM To: Jack Cramton <Cramton.IPagi.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@ha.doe.gov>, Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmoreiandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org>: Lamanna, Isabelle <is abelle.Lamanna@hg.doe.gov>; Mcgregor, Ruby <ruby.mcgregor@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Hi Jack, Thanks for reaching out and for the invitation! I'm looping in our Director of Scheduling, Izzy Lamanna, and Ruby McGregor to carry this request forward. In an attempt to be transparent, as of now the Secretary will likely be on official travel on June 4th. We will review nonetheless in case his travel schedule shifts, but please let us know if you would be interested in a surrogate. From: Jack Cramton <Cramton.l@abi.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:23 PM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashlei.hebert2hg.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hg.doe.gov>i Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright-June 4th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Executive Committee on June 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Executive Committee. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in June. Let me know if you have any questions at all. 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Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** From: Sent: To: Subject: Turenne, Bill Sun, 9 Mar 2025 13:26:57 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] RE: Hey Fitz! Document 71 , Turenne, Bill reacted to your message: From: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:25:49 PM To: Turenne, Bill <Bill.Turenne@chevron.com> Subject: [**EXTERNAL**] Re: Hey Fitz! Hey Bill, yeah we have an awesome team. Really happy with how things arc going. I can give you a call today before I get to Houston. From: Turenne, Bill <Bill.Turenne@chevron.com> Sent: Saturday, March 8, 2025 9:39 AM To: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Hey Fitz! Congrats! Been in touch with Andrea. Sounds like you're building one hell of a team! Wanted to chat briefly about Monday at CERA if you have a moment to call today. I'm free on my work cell (below) or personal (b) (6) at your convenience. Looking forward to seeing you in Houston! Bill Bill Turenne Manager, Global Media Relations Bill .Tu rennegchevron.corn Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Corporate Affairs 600 13th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Tel (b) (6) Mobile (b) (6) ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 72 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: 12, 2025 Emily Johnson Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:34:53 -0500 Fitzsimmons, Alexander Jeremy Harrell; Katie Christian [EXTERNAL] Invitation to join ClearPath and CEBA at CERAWeek Dinner -- March Ili Alex, We're looking forward to catching up with you next month at CERAWeek! We'd love to feature you at our annual CERAWeek Dinner on March 12 -- this is a casual dinner in Houston's Chinatown neighborhood, and expected attendees include a variety of stakeholders in the energy innovation space. I can send a list of confirmed RSVPs closer to the date if you'd like. Ideally, you could give 1-2 minutes of off-the-record remarks about what DOE is looking forward to over the next four years. When: Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00 pm CT Where: Fung's Kitchen, 7320 Southwest Fwy #115, Houston, TX 77074 Please RSVP directly to Emily Johnson (emily(u,clearpath.org) by March 5 if you can make it. This will be a pre-set menu, so let me know if you have dietary restrictions. Wednesday, March 12 - 7pm CT Fung's Kitchen: 7320 Southwest F CLEARPATH CEBA Clean Energy Buyers Association Thank you for your consideration, Emily Emily Johnson Senior Director of External Affairs emilv(iticlearpath.org (b) (6) 2<i ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 73 From: Guith, Christopher Sent: Thu, 6 Mar 2025 00:13:59 +0000 To: Guith, Christopher; Dietderich, Ben; Woods, Andrea; Byers, Dan Subject: Meeting (ScheduledMeeting)/Thread Id: 19:meeting_MzFlYTEzODgtZDdmOS00MTg5LTg3MTQtOGExODhkNDgyNDgz@thread.y2/Communicatio n Id: 84886f55-23ca-4e7d-9936-53c0c8e9f709/Guith, Christopher,Dietderich, Ben,Woods, Andrea,Byers, Dan Start Time (UTC): 3/5/2025 3:15:32 PM End Time (UTC): 3/5/2025 3:42:54 PM Duration: 00:27:21.6419767 [3/5/2025 3:15:42 PM (UTC)] CGuith@USChamber.com joined. [3/5/2025 3:39:28 PM (UTC)] CGuith@USChamber.com left. [3/5/2025 3:18:34 PM (UTC)] ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov joined. [3/5/2025 3:42:54 PM (UTC)] ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov left. [3/5/2025 3:18:34 PM (UTC)] andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov joined. [3/5/2025 3:39:28 PM (UTC)] andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov left. 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Join the meeting now Meeting ID: (b) (6) Passcode: (b) (6) Dial in by phone +1 443-457-064c(b) (6) United States, Brooklyn Park Find a local number Phone conference ID: (b) (6) For organizers: Meeting options Reset dial-in PIN From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Document 75 Coe, Carl Tue, 13 May 2025 14:03:32 +0000 Coe, Carl; jasonlarrabee@chevron.com Woods, Andrea Meet w/Andy Walz (Chevron's Downstream, Midstream & Chemicals President) Document 76 From: Hebert, Ashley Sent: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:24:20 +0000 To: Hebert, Ashley; Affolter, Shawn; Lamanna, Isabelle; Wardell, Jonathan; Dietderich, Ben; Woods, Andrea; Cortina, Cynthia; Iciciarelli@RGA.ORG; sgroen@rgppc.org Subject: RGA Winter Meeting Panel w/ Secretary Wright Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: (b) (6) Passcode: (b) (6) Dial in by phone +1 443-457-0649 (b) (6) United States, Brooklyn Park Find a local number Phone conference IF (b) (6) For organizers: Meeting options Reset dial-in PIN From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Document 77 Coe, Carl on behalf of Korzh, Yuliya (CONTR) Tue, 13 May 2025 14:03:27 +0000 jasonlarrabee@chevron.com Woods, Andrea Meet w/Andy Walz (Chevron's Downstream, Midstream & Chemicals President) From: Sent: To: Subject: Guith, Christopher Tue, 4 Mar 2025 17:04:14 +0000 Byers, Dan; Woods, Andrea; Dietderich, Ben [EXTERNAL] DOE/Chamber CERA Chat Document 78 Microsoft Teams.Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: (b) (6) Passcode: (b) (6) Dial in by phone .+ 1 206-413-8589 (b) (6) United States, Seattle ,Find a local number Phone conference ID: (b) (6) For organizers:.Meeting options Reset dial-in PIN ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** From: Sent: To: Subject: Document 79 Dietderich, Ben Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:37:03 +0000 Dietderich, Ben; mboyle@breitbart.com; Woods, Andrea Call Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: (b) (6) Passcode: (b) (6) Dial in by phone +1 443-457-0649(b) (6) Find a local number Phone conference ID: (b) (6) United States, Brooklyn Park For organizers: Meeting options Reset dial-in PIN From: Sent: To: Subject: Woods, Andrea Tue, 4 Mar 2025 17:05:51+0000 Guith, Christopher Accepted: DOE/Chamber CERA Chat Document 80 Document 81 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Woods, Andrea Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:32:50 +0000 Katelyn Bledsoe Re: Stakeholder engagement request Sec. Chris Wright_Meeting Request Form.docx Hi Katelyn, Thanks for reaching out! Sharing our request form for meetings with Secretary Wright here. Please send the completed form to (b)(6) - Secretary Wright Let me know if there's anything else I can help with! Best, Andrea Andrea Woods Deputy Director Office ofPublic Affairs MOBILE (b) (6) From: Katelyn Bledsoe <KBledsoe@afphq.org> Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM To: Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stakeholder engagement request Hi Andrea -- This is Katelyn Bledsoe. I oversee external affairs for Americans for Prosperity. I hope you all are settling in well during this exciting time! Question for you all. I know you all are incredibly busy at the moment, but I have been asked to see if the Secretary is taking high level meetings with industry leaders. A close partner of our broader network who leads a major energy start up (b) (4) is extremely excited about the work Secretary Wright is doing and would love an opportunity for some kind of touchpoint. I am sorry to be a bit cryptic and I am happy to share more in-depth information over a call if you all are interested. If you are, feel free to give me a call at any time (b) (6) Katelyn Katelyn Bledsoe Managing Director of External Affairs Americans for Prosperity C: (6) (6) l'AFP ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF Document 81 Attachment 1 ENERGY Meeting Information Request Form Thank you for your interest in meeting with U.S. Secretary of Energy. To ensure that the appropriate individual within the Department of Energy is meeting with you on a given matter and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to schedule a meeting'. Please respond to the questions below and send your response to (b)(6) - Sec. Wright If you have any questions you may contact the Secretary's Scheduling Office at (b) (6) Requesting individual/organization: (Please identify the person(s) (name and affiliation) requesting the meeting, including any background information on the affiliated organization(s).) Contact information (Name, Email, Phone): Please describe the action sought from the Office of the Secretary: Meeting date (if date is flexible please indicate the range): Please explain any time sensitivity that impacts the date of the meeting, such as courtordered or statutory deadline: Proposed meeting location (City, State/Country): Describe the proposed meeting topic/ agenda, provide available briefing materials, and identify desired outcome(s): Expected meeting participants (name, title, and organizational affiliation): Are any expected meeting participants registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations, and/or registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act? (If yes. please identify.) Are any expected meeting participants a partisan political candidate, a representative of a political party or a registered political action committee (PAC)? (If ye , please identify.) Do any expected meeting participants seek or currently have any business interest with the Department of Energy such as pennits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please identify.) Will the meeting involve legislation, broad policy options, or other general matters that involve a large and diverse range of persons and interests? (If yes, please describe.) --, Will the meeting involve regulations, rules, or other matters that impact a specific industry, sector of the economy, or group of persons? (If yes, please describe.) ,. If any gifts ( e.g. meals or refreshments, mementos or tokens of appreciation, transportation, etc.) will be offered to the Secretary, please describe and provide their monetary value. If the Secretary is unable to meet, is a surrogate desired? If yes, who specifically? Any additional notes or infonnation? Document 82 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Woods, Andrea Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:44:00 +0000 Aaron Sibarium; Dietderich, Ben DOE NEWS RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Media Inquiry: Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's role on HEPAP Hi Aaron, We're still working on this for you! Thanks, Andrea From: Aaron Sibarium <sibarium@freebeacon.com> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2025 2:38 PM To: Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov>; Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov> Cc: DOE NEWS <doenews@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Media Inquiry: Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's role on HEPAP Hi, just checking in on this. Ben told me yesterday that your office would try to get me a quote by COB today. Let me know if it's possible to get me something by 5:00 PM. Best, Aaron On Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM Aaron Sibarium <sibarium@freebeacon.com> wrote: Dear Ms. Woods and Mr. Dietderich, This is Aaron Sibarium with the Washington Free Beacon. I am reporting a story about Chanda Prescod-Weisntein's role on the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP), which advises the Department of Energy on research and funding priorities. Prescod-Weinstein has argued, that "white empiricism" is endemic to physics and undermines Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. She has also accused Israel of genocide, falsely claimed that James Webb led a withunt against gay employees at NASA, and written that string theory "failed to succeed" because the field has too many white men. Prescod-Weinstein was appointed to HEPAP by Joe Biden in 2024, before the Trump administration's executive orders on DEI went into effect. Her term on the panel is not set to expire until 2027. I'm reaching out to see if the Energy Department has any comment on PrescodWeinstein and whether it will revisit her role on the panel. I'm reachable at this email or by phone--(b) (6) My deadline for the story is 12 PM tomorrow. Thank you, Aaron Sibarium ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 83 From: Sent: To: Subject: Woods, Andrea Wed, 5 Feb 2025 01:45:16 +0000 Thomas Catenacci; Dietderich, Ben Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Secretary Wright to Deliver Remarks tomorrow Hi Thomas! Looking forward to working with you again! From: Thomas Catenacci <catenacci@freebeacon.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:33 PM To: Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Secretary Wright to Deliver Remarks tomorrow Appreciate the heads up, Ben. Also happy to see Andrea on the team! All the best, Thomas On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietdericha,hq.doe.gov> wrote: Hi Thomas, I wanted to pass along a link to Secretary Wright's welcome remarks to the DOE staff tomorrow at 11 am ET. You can watch those remarks at (b) (6) . We ask that you don't publicly share the link but feel free to use any of his remarks for reporting purposes. Best, Ben Dietderich Press Secretary & Chief Spokesperson U.S. Department of Energy ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 84 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Washington, Emery Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:34:47 +0000 Aaron Sibarium DOE NEWS; Woods, Andrea; Dietderich, Ben Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Media Inquiry: Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's role on HEPAP Hi! Thank you for your patience. Please see the following statement you can attribute to a DOE spokesperson: "The High Energy Physics Advisory Panel is a scientific advisory panel to the Office of High Energy Physics in DOE's Office of Science and the National Science Foundation's Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Advisory panels such as HEPAP meet under the guidelines established by the Federal Advisory Committee Act and provide guidance on longrange plans, priorities, and strategies for scientific research programs. HEPAP meeting topics are limited to technical discussions of current developments and research directions within particle physics and related fields. HEPAP members are appointed to the panel, following extensive reviews and approval of the membership by the Secretary of Energy, by the Under Secretary for Science and Innovation (or designee) and the Director of the NSF. The DOE and NSF review HEPAP's membership annually and assesses each candidate's alignment with the Department of Energy's objectives, and whether the candidate possesses relevant knowledge and experience in the fields they will represent. Prof. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein was appointed by the Eiden-Harris administration and has served since 2024. She attended two HEPAP meetings, May (in person) and December (remote) 2024. At the December meeting, she contributed to discussion of several topics, all of which were related to the agenda items. The recording for this meeting is available on the HEPAP website: https://science.osti.gov/hep/hepaplMeetings" Best regards, Emery Washington Deputy Press Secretary Office of Public Affairs MOBILE (b) (6) From: Aaron Sibarium <sibarium@freebeacon.com> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2025 2:37 PM To: Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov>; Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov> Cc: DOE NEWS <doenews@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Media Inquiry: Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's role on HEPAP Hi, just checking in on this. Ben told me yesterday that your office would try to get me a quote by COB today. Let me know if it's possible to get me something by 5:00 PM. Best, Aaron On Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM Aaron Sibarium <sibarium@freebeacon.com> wrote: Dear Ms. Woods and Mr. Dietderich, This is Aaron Sibarium with the Washington Free Beacon. I am reporting a story about Chanda Prescod-Weisntein's role on the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP), which advises the Department of Energy on research and funding priorities. Prescod-Weinstein has argued that "white empiricism" is endemic to physics and undermines Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. She has also accused Israel of genocide, falsely claimed that James Webb led a withunt against gay employees at NASA, and written that string theory "failed to succeed" because the field has too many white men. Prescod-Weinstein was appointed to HEPAP by Joe Biden in 2024, before the Trump administration's executive orders on DEI went into effect. Her term on the panel is not set to expire until 2027. I'm reaching out to see if the Energy Department has any comment on Prescod-Weinstein and whether it will revisit her role on the panel. I'm reachable at this email or by phone--(b) (6) My deadline for the story is 12 PM tomorrow. Thank you, Aaron Sibarium ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 85 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: David Bolhuis Tue, 11Feb 2025 22:36:01+0000 Lamanna, Isabelle Woods, Andrea; Fulkerson, Jake [EXTERNAL] RE: P0C for Sec Wright -- Thank you Thank you Izzy -- much appreciated! It will be coming directly from Jason Matheny (imathenv@rand.org). Take care, David. From: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2O25 2:32 PM To: David Bolhuis <bolhuis@rand.org> Cc: Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov>; Fulkerson, Jake <jake.fulkerson@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTI RE: POC for Sec Wright -- Thank you Hi David! It is great to e-meet you! Please share the letter with me as well as Jake Fulkerson, copied here! Jake can print it off and ensure the Secretary sees it. Thank you and have a great evening. lzzy From: David Bolhuis <bolhuisprand.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 2:40 PM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov>; David Bolhuis <bolhuis@rand.org? Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: P0C for Sec Wright -- Thank you Hello Andrea and thank you for your very kind assistance! Hello Isabelle -- Would you be the appropriate person to receive an email letter from Dr. Jason Matheny and forward it on to Secretary Wright? If not, would you mind assisting me with the proper person and email address? Many thanks, David. David Bolhuis Executive Assistant to Jason Matheny, President and CEO RAND 1 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (b) (6) I Mobile: (b) (6) From: Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 8:40 AM To: David Bolhuis <bolhuis@rand.org>; La manna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTI RE: POC for Sec Wright -- Thank you Hi David, Looping you in with Isabelle Lamanna, who can help with this! Thanks, Andrea Andrea Woods Deputy Director, Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Energy (b) (6) From: David Bolhuis <bolhuis2rand.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:15 AM To: DOE NEWS <doenews2hg.doe.gov> Cc: David Bolhuis <bolhuis@rand.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] POC for Sec Wright -- Thank you Hello! We are hoping to send a letter of congratulations from our President and CEO, Jason Matheny, to Sec Wright. Could you possibly assist me with the contact email for the appropriate POC within Sec Wright's office? Thank you for your time and attention! David. David Bolhuis Executive Assistant to Jason Matheny, President and CEO RAND 1 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (b) (6) I Mobile: (b) (6) This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is sensitive, proprietary, and/or privileged. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 86 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Thomas Catenacci Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:43:11 -0400 Dietderich, Ben Woods, Andrea; DL-PAPress Re: [EXTERNAL] Question on LPO actions - Free Beacon Appreciate it, Ben! That would be fantastic. Thomas On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM Dietderich. Ben <bcn.dietdericha,hq.doc.eov> wrote: Hi Thomas, We will keep you posted on these and would love to set up an interview with Secretary Wright soon. In the meantime, here is a statement: "The Department of Energy is conducting a department-wide review to ensure all activities follow the law and align with the Trump administration's priorities. The American people provided President Trump with a mandate to govern and to unleash `American Energy Dominance.' The Department of Energy is hard at work to deliver on President Trump's promise to restore affordable, reliable, and secure energy to the American people." Best, Ben Dietderich Press Secretary & Chief Spokesperson U.S. Department of Energy (b) (6) From: Thomas Catenacci <catenacci@freebeacon.com> Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM To: Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@bq.doe.gov> Cc: Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hg.doe.gov>, DOE NEWS <doenews@hg.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Question on LPO actions - Free Beacon Hey Andrea! Reaching out because I saw reports that the DOE is assembling a list of projects the previous administration used grants and loans to fund that may face elimination. Does DOE have anything to share on this? Overall, the Biden admin announced $107.7B in loan funding for 53 projects. 25 of those loans (worth $60.6B) have closed. 27 ($46.9B) are still pending. How many of these pending loans is DOE considering canceling? Does DOE believe taxpayers should be footing the bill for EV battery factories owned by major automakers Ford, GM, and Stellantis? We are particularly interested in the LPO's activities given our previous reporting on that topic (linked below). Biden-Harris Admin Races To Dish Out $25 Billion for Green Energy Befre Trump Takes Office, Sparking Fraud Fears https://freebeacon.com/biden-harris-administration/biden-hanis admin-races-to-dish-out-25-billion-for-green-energy-before-trump-takes-office-sparking-fraud fears/ Biden's Lame-Duck Loan Czar Finalizes $1.6 Billion Award to Green Power Company He Invested In bttps://freebeacon.com/biden-administration/bidens-lame-duck-loan-czar-finalizes1-6-billion-award-to-green-power-company-be-invested-in/ Biden-Backed Battery Company Defends Chinese Partner Following Free Beacon Report https://freebeacon.com/energy/biden-backed-battery-company-defends-chinese-partner following-free-beacon-report/ Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm Spends Final Days in Office Sending Billions to Home State, Defying Inspector General https://freebeacon.com/energy/energy-secreta1y jennifer-granholm-spends-fmal-days-in-office-sending-billions-to-home-state/ Republican Leaders Demand Biden-Harris Admin Freeze Lame Duck Green Loans Following Free Beacon Report bttps://freebeacon.com/biden-barris-administration/republican leaders-demand-biden-admin-freeze-lame-duck-green-loans-following-free-beacon-report/ Solar Company That Received $3 Billion Biden Loan Warns It Might Go Bankrupt https://freebeacon.com/energy/solar-company-that-received-3-biJlion-biden-loan warns-it-might-go-bankrupt/ Thank you! Thomas Cate'a cci Reporter I Washington Free Beacon e: catenacci@freebeacon.com c: (b) (6) Li ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 87 From: Sent: To: Subject: Matthew Boyle Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:15:34 +0000 Woods, Andrea [EXTERNAL] Re: Breitbart Omg I love Cohn I didn't know you guys were married Talk tomorrow!!! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 24, 2025, at 5:57 PM, Woods, Andrea <andrea.woodsghq.doe.gov> wrote: Hi Matt, I don't think we've had the chance to work together yet, but my husband Colin Reed speaks very highly of you. Looking forward to talking tomorrow morning! Best, Andrea I I Andrea Woods Deputy Director Office ofPublic Affairs MOBILE (b) (6) From: Matthew Boyle <mboyle@breitbart.com> Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM To: Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Pugliese, Anthony <anthony.pugliese@hq.doe.gov>, Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Breitbart That's perfect My cell is (b) (6) Sent from my iPhone On Mar 24, 2025, at 5:11 PM, Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov> wrote: Hey Matt! Great to hear from you. How is tomorrow around 11 am? Ben Dietderich Press Secretary & Chief Spokesperson U.S. Department of Energy (b) (6) From: Matthew Boyle <mboyle@breitbart.com> Sent: Monday, Marrh 74, 2025 4:36:12 PM To: Pugliese, Anthony <anthony.pugliese@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov>; Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Breitbart Hey guys nice to meet you and thank you Anthony for making the connection -- would love to do a call this week perhaps tomorrow to discuss. Let me know if there's a good time tomorrow that works for you guys. Thanks, Matthew Boyle Washington Bureau Chief, Breitbart News Sent from my iPhone On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:30 PM, Pugliese, Anthony <anthony.pugliese@hq.doe.gov> wrote: Ben and Andrea, I wanted to introduce you to Matt Boyle the Washington Bureau Chief for Breitbart. This past Wednesday Matt met with the Secretary at the White House and discussed an event they did with Sec. Burgum on energy dominance. Matt discussed doing something similar with Sec. Wright and it sounded like there may be some interest in doing something in mid May. As such, I wanted to connect you all to work out the details should the Sec. want to move forward. Let me know if I can be helpful Anthony Anthony J. Pugliese Chief Commercialization Officer U.S. Department of Energy ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 88 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Thomas Catenacci Wed, 2 Apr 2025 09:40:01-0400 Woods, Andrea; Dietderich, Ben DL-PAPress [EXTERNAL) Re: Question on RMI grant cancellations - Free Beacon Following up to see if there is any interest here. Thank you! Thomas On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 11:57AM Thomas Catenacci <catenacci@freebeacon.com> wrote: Hi Andrea and Ben, I saw this report that the DOE is canceling grants awarded to the left-wing think tank Rocky Mountain Institute by the previous administration. Can the DOE share more info on this and provide a more detailed explanation for this decision? https://apnews.com/a rticle/trump-energy-department-clean-energy-wind-solar-batterieshydrogen-fossil- fuels-cfldff9ee771c566765e9ca3e3599d91 As you are aware, RMI has led efforts to ban gas stoves and boasts a number of ties to the Chinese Communist Party. It has also received millions of dollars from prominent left-wing grantmakers. We would love to highlight this grant cancellation, if possible. Let me know if you could get something over by around 3pm EST. Thank you! All the best, Thomas Catenacci Reporter I Washington Free Beacon e: catenacci@freebeacon.com c: (b) (6) ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 89 From: Laura Ciciarelli Sent: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:30:39 +0000 To: Hebert, Ashley Cc: Lamanna, Isabelle; Secretary; Stephanie Groen; Dietderich, Ben; Woods, Andrea; Wardell, Jonathan Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Teams is great. Thanks Ashley! Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association (b) (6) (office) (b) (6) (mobile) On Feb 14, 2025, at 7:25 PM, Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> wrote: Thank you for accommodating, Laura! I've just shared an invitation with a Microsoft Teams link, but we also have a conference line if that is preferred. We will certainly let you know if our schedules open up on Tuesday morning. Warm regards, Ashley From: Laura Ciciarelli <Iciciarelli@RGA.ORG> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 7:21 PM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov>; Secretary (b)(6) - Secretary Wright Stephanie Groen <sgroen@rgppc.org>; Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov>; Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov>; Wardell, Jonathan <jonathan.wardell@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 No problem, happy to set a call. We will take the 1:30pm on Feb 18, but if you have anything earlier in your schedules open up please let us know. Happy to coordinate a walk through Wednesday morning. Our conference starts around 12pm on Wednesday so please let us know what works Wednesday morning. Thank you! Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association (b) (6) (office) (b) (6) (mobile) On Feb 14, 2025, at 6:06 PM, Hebert, Ashley <ashlev.hebertPho.doe.00v> wrote: You too, Laura! It would be great to hop on a call early next week to go over logistics and comms. Below are a few windows of availability on our end; please let me know what works best for your team. Also looping in Ben Dietderich (Press Secretary) and Andrea Woods (Deputy Director of Public Affairs) from our comms shop, as well as Jon Wardell who we'd like to discuss options for a walkthrough on Wednesday. 1. (preferred) Tuesday, February 18th, 1:30-2:00pm, 2:30-3:30pm EDT 2. Wednesday, February 19th, 12:00-2:00pm EDT Looking forward to working with you both -- have a great weekend! Warm regards, Ashley Ashley Hebert Director of Scheduling & Advance Office of the Secretary I U.S. Department of Energy Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) From: Laura Ciciarelli <IciciarelliPRGA.ORG> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 5:40 PM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright >; Stephanie Groen <sgroen@rgppc.org>; Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Thank you! Nice to meet you Ashley. Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20006 (b) (6) (O) (b) (6) (M) IcioiarelliPrga.org From: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@ho.doe.gov> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 5:38 PM To: Laura Ciciarelli <Iciciarelli@RGA.ORG> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright >; Stephanie Groen <sgroen@rgppc.org>; Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Hi Laura! Thank you for the update. I'm looping in our Director of Scheduling and Advance, Ashely, for her awareness as well! Thank you and have a great weekend. Izzy From: Laura Ciciarelli <Iciciarelli_@RGA.ORG> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 5:32 PM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright 1Stephanie Groen <sgroen@rgppc.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Izzy -- We had a change in governor for this panel. Governor Youngkin had a last-minute change in his schedule, we replaced him with Governor Little of Idaho. Briefings are attached and updated for you. Thank you! Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20006 (b) (6) (O) (b) (6) (M) Iciciarelli(arga.orq From: Laura Ciciarelli Sent Friday, February 14, 2025 12:57 PM To: 'Lamanna, Isabelle' <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: 'Secretary' <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright . Stephanie Groen <sgroen@rgppc.org> Subject: RE: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Hi Izzy, Attached is the briefing for the panel that includes questions to be asked by Governor Gianforte. Please let me know if you have any questions. Would you mind putting me on text with whoever will be staffing Sec. Wright the day of? Thanks! Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20006 (b) (6) (O) (b) (6) (M) From: Laura Ciciarelli Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:08 PM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabellelamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright >; Stephanie Groen <sgroen@rgpps.jkg- > Subject: RE: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Thanks for the call! When your security team schedules the walk though, please feel free to send them my information as well, I am happy to jump over to the Conrad for that. Thanks! Conrad Security Contact Marcellus Riley Director of Safety & Security (b) (6) (cell) Marcellus.Riley@ccnradhotels.com Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20006 (b) (6) (0) (b) (6) (M) Iciciarelli@rga.org From: Laura Ciciarelli Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:46 PM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright >; Stephanie Groen <sgroen@rgppc.org> Subject: RE: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Hi Izzy, Just wrapping a call and will call you right back. Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20006 (b) (6) (0) (b) (6) (M) Iciciarelli@rga.org From: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:44 PM To: Laura Ciciarelli <Iciciarelli@RGA.ORG> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright >; Stephanie Groen <seroen@rgppc.org> Subject: RE: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Hi Laura! That sounds great. I just tried to give you a call but please feel free to call me back at (b) (6) I should be around my phone until 6pm tonight and also am available tomorrow. Izzy From: Laura Ciciarelli <Iciciarelli@RGA.ORG> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 2:07 PM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright >; Stephanie Groen <sgroen@rgppc.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Hi Izzy, Great news! Would you like to schedule a call to discuss logistics? We are available anytime today or tomorrow. Please send me your availability if so. How would Secretary Wright like to be listed on our agenda and briefing materials? I will also include our policy director on the call for any questions related to the program as well as talking points. Thank you! Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association (b) (6) (office) (b) (6) (mobile) On Feb 11, 2025, at 1:55 PM, Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna hq.doe.gov> wrote: Hi Laura! Thank you for the follow up here! Secretary Wright would love to attend. Thank you and please let us know the next steps you need on our end. Thank you for the invitation and talk soon. Izzy From: Laura Ciciarelli <Iciciarelli@RGA.ORG> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:25 AM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Secretary (b)(6) - Secretary Wright Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Hi Izzy and Team -- I just wanted to keep you all updated, below is who we have confirmed for the Energy Panel. We added Glenn Youngkin to the panel. Thanks! Gov. Greg Gianforte, Montana -- Moderator Gov. Kelly Armstrong, North Dakota Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20006 (b) (6) (O) (b) (6) (M) Iciciarelli4rua.orq From: Laura Ciciarelli Sent: Friday, February 7, 2025 3:45 PM To: Isabelle Lamanna <Isabelle.Larnanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright > Subject: Re: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Thanks lzzy! Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association (b) (6) (office) (b) (6) (mobile) On Feb 7, 2025, at 3:41 PM, Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.LamannaAhq.doe.gov> wrote: Thank you so much for the update, Laura! We are still waiting to run this by one more part of our team to confirm his schedule allows. Thanks so much for the patience, talk soon and Happy Friday! Izzy From: Laura Ciciarelli <Iciciarelli@RGA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:55 AM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright > Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Izzy -- I wanted to keep you updated and let you know that Secretary Burgum confirmed for this panel. We also have both Governors Lee and Gianforte confirmed for the panel as well. Thank you! Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20006 (b) (6) (O) (b) (6) (M) lactarelli@rqa.orq From: Laura Ciciarelli Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:48 AM To: Isabelle Lamanna <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Secretary <(b)(6) - Secretary Wright >; Stephanie Groen <sgroen(Wrgppc.org> Subject: Re: INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Thank you, Izzy! Laura Ciciarelli Chief Operating Officer Republican Governors Association (b) (6) (office) (b) (6) (mobile) On Feb 4, 2025, at 11:40 AM, Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@ho.doe.gov> wrote: Good afternoon, Laura! Thank you for all the information below and completing the form. Our team will review this and get back to you as soon as possible! Have a great rest of your week. Izzy From: Laura Ciciarelli <Iciciarelli@RGA.ORG> Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 2:06 PM To: Secretary <(b)(6) - Sec. Wright Cc: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov>; Stephanie Groen <sgroen@rgppc.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] INVITE: RGA Winter Meeting Panel Speaker Request for Feb. 20 Hello -- My name is Laura Ciciarelli, and I am the COO at the Republican Governors Association (RGA). By way of background, the RGA Executive Roundtable program was created in 2008 to bring a select group of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other leaders together with our governors to both discuss the key issues facing our country and the states, and to support the election and reelection of Republican governors. Our membership continues to expand across the nation and continues to generate a tremendous base in support of our Republican governors and gubernatorial candidates. We would like to invite soon-to-be Secretary Wright to speak on a panel with 3-4 Republican governors discussing the Administration's work on unleashing America's energy independence. Attached is the event information request form for your records. Below is more information on the location and timing of the panel. The audience will consist of 225-250 of our C-Suite Executive Roundtable members and our Republican governors. This panel will take place at RGA's Executive Roundtable Winter Meeting on Thursday, February 20, and it will be closed to press. Thank you in advance for your consideration. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Executive Roundtable Panel Discussion II: Energy -- Changing Course: How Republican Governors will support the Trump Administration's Push for Energy Dominance Location: Grand Ballroom, Conrad Washington, DC, 950 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001 Energy -- Changing Course: How Republican Governors will support the Trump Administration's Push for Energy Dominance President Trump is back in office, which means American energy is once again open for business. Over the last four years, the Biden Administration ruled by regulation, leading to higher energy costs across the board and less American-made energy. The good news? President Trump changed course within minutes of being sworn into office and issued multiple executive actions to maximize the responsible use of America's natural resources, limit regulations, and expand innovation to achieve energy dominance. Additionally, President Trump has empowered thoughtful, innovative, and commonsense leaders such as Doug Burgum and Chris Wright to unleash American energy and put the foot on the gas for producers. This panel will discuss how Republican governors have been laying the groundwork to leverage the new direction of the Trump Administration and support future American energy production. 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