Petroleum Communication Foundation
Petroleum Communication Foundation (PCF) Background The Petroleum Communication Foundation (PCF) was a Calgary, Alberta-based non-profit that developed communication materials for the fossil fuel industry in Canada. PCF described itself as “a national non-profit association founded in 1975 to increase public awareness and understanding of the Canadian petroleum industry.”2PCF […]
Governors Coalition for Energy Security
Governors Coalition for Energy Security (GCES) Background The Governors Coalition for Energy Security (GCES) launched in September 2024, initially called the Governors’ Coalition for Energy Choice, with the stated goals of “focusing on preserving all energy options” to “foster innovation, reduce regulatory barriers and attract business investment.”1Mary Stuart. “Danielle Smith Working With Trump Official Who […]
Fusion Law Firm
Fusion Law PLLC Background Fusion Law, PLLC is a law firm founded by Paul Watkins, an attorney in Arizona, on April 4, 2022. Fusion describes its focus as “federal and state litigation and regulatory issues involving finance and technology” […]
American Energy Institute
American Energy Institute (AEI) Background The American Energy Institute (AEI) is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by former Texas State Representative Jason Isaac in 2015. Originating as […]
CT Group
Background CT Group is an influential lobbying firm. CT Group’s clients have included the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association, mining giants BHP and Glencore, and the Legatum Institute (now the Prosperity Institute) — a think tank with right-wing ties. CT Group was founded in Australia in 2002 as Crosby|Textor by Sir Lynton […]
Kathryn Porter
Credentials Background Kathryn Porter is an energy consultant and blogger who has worked with prominent British climate science denial groups including the Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) and its sister campaign group Net Zero Watch, producing reports attempting to undermine the case for net zero. She has also worked for fossil fuel companies.1“Kathryn Porter,” SEPA […]
Robert L. Levy
Image credit: Still from Federalist Society video. Robert L. Levy Background Robert L. Levy is an American attorney who served for 17 years in the law department of ExxonMobil Corporation, one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies. Levy’s most recent role at Exxon was as Executive Counsel – Issues and Advocacy,1“Robert L. Levy.” The […]
Consumers’ Research
Consumers’ Research Background Consumers’ Research is a Virginia-based nonprofit that describes its mission as increasing “the knowledge and understanding of issues, policies, products, and services of concern to consumers and to promote the freedom to act on that knowledge and understanding.” […]
Christopher Harborne
Credentials Background Christopher Harborne is a British Thailand-based businessman and a major donor to Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK. In 2025, Harborne gave £12 million to Reform, including the […]
James Orr
Credentials Background Dr James Orr is an associate professor of philosophy of religion at the University of Cambridge and former head of policy for the right-wing political party Reform UK.2Poppy Coburn. “Reform’s new ‘kingmaker’: The theologian friend of JD […]