The Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) news section features current news, accomplishments, research initiatives, funding opportunities and more from around the energy sector.

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced that contracts have been awarded for the acquisition of 2.1 million barrels of U.S.-produced crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), bringing the total to 3 million barrels for delivery to the Big Hill site.

When an emergency strikes, reliable power couldn’t be more important; it allows hospitals to provide urgent healthcare, keeps communities safe and sheltered, and enables communication.

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced a solicitation for up to 3 million barrels of oil for delivery to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in March 2024.

On October 23-27, 2023, CESER conducted an unprecedented delivery of its CyberStrike program – a “simulated real-world cybersecurity event training” – in Hawai’i.

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserve announced a solicitation for up to 3 million barrels of oil for delivery in February 2024.

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced that contracts have been awarded for the acquisition of 2.7 million barrels of U.S.-produced crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $70 million funding opportunity to enhance the cybersecurity posture of electric cooperative, municipal, and small investor-owned utilities.
Big ideas for building more secure and reliable energy systems across the U.S. do not always come from big organizations.

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) and Argonne National Lab (ANL) announced the winners of the ninth CyberForce Competition® held November 4 in St. Charles, Illinois.

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserve announced a supplemental solicitation for up to 3 million barrels of oil for delivery in January 2024.