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From: Sent: To: Subject: Smith, Lem Wed, 9 Apr 2025 16:58:17 +0000 Lamanna, Isabelle [EXTERNAL] Re: DJ incident - Just FYI Document 45 Thanks, Izzy. Everyone is ok - we are taking extra precaution as you would expect. Regards, Lem O. Smith [V Manager, Intl & Federal Affairs Chevron Corporation (b) (6) - mobile Sent w/ Outlook for i0S - pls excuse typos From: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabellelamanna@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:45:52 PM To: Smith, Lem <Lem.Smith@chevron.com> Subject: [**EXTERNAL**] RE: DJ incident - Just FYI 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. Thanks Lem, I hope everyone's okay. I'll get it to the team that's with Chris. From: Smith, Lem <Lem.Smith@chevron.corn> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:39 PM To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fw: DJ incident -Just FYI Just FYI on below since everyone is traveling. Regards, Lem O. Smith IV Manager, Intl & Federal Affairs Chevron Corporation (b) (6) - mobile Sent w/ Outlook for iOS - pls excuse typos Sierra Club v. Dept of Energy, 4:25-cv-5027 SC_EVERSPLIT0014649 From: Smith, Lem <Lem.Smith@chevron.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:14 AM To: Rapp, Andrew <andrew.rapp@hq.doe.gov> Subject: DJ incident - Just FYI Andy, Just FYI that there was an incident in the DJ. (b) (4) Press Statement Chevron Rockies Business Unit April 7, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. MST On April 6, 2024, at approximately 6 pm MST, a well control incident occurred at one of Chevron's well locations near Galeton, CO. We notified the Weld County Office of Emergency Management and all appropriate regulatory agencies. Galeton Fire Department is on location and, as a precaution, evacuated a half-mile perimeter around the incident site. An injury to one contractor's employee was reported, and that individual was taken to a local medical facility. All other personnel are accounted for and in a secure location. Our priority is the safety and security of people and the environment. We activated our emergency response procedures and implemented air monitoring at and around the incident site. A Unified Command was established to manage a coordinated response effort that includes the Weld County Office of Emergency Management, Galeton Fire District, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission, and Environmental Protection Agency. At this time, we are focused on the safety of our local community and response personnel, controlling the source, containing and recovering released material, and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Well control experts have been mobilized and are on location to assess the situation and take any necessary actions. Containment boom and other protection devices have been deployed to help contain wellbore fluids away from ditches and waterways. We apologize for the impact to our local communities and will keep you updated. FAQ's How many homes were evacuated? The Galeton Fire Department notified 13 residences and the Galeton Elementary School. Sierra Club v. Dept of Energy, 4:25-cv-5027 SC_EVERSPLIT0014650 What caused this incident? We are investigating the cause of the incident. What is coming out of the well? What is the plume? The well is releasing primarily water with some oil and gas. Is it dangerous? Are there any health impacts? We are not aware of any health impacts at this time. We will continue to monitor the air quality and provide updates. When can people go back to their homes and kids go back to school? The Galeton Fire Department will provide this information. Lem O. Smith IV Manager, International & Federal Government Affairs Lem.Smith@chevron.com Chevron Corporate Affairs 600 13th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005-3027 Tel (b) (6) Fax (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. ******************************************************************** Sierra Club v. Dept of Energy, 4:25-cv-5027 SC_EVERSPLIT0014651