Additional Information

Additional Information

Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management

July 1, 2025
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NPC Leadership

The National Petroleum Council is headed by a Chair and Vice Chair who are elected by the Council. The positions are currently held by the following members:

  • Alan S. Armstrong | Chair, National Petroleum Council  | President and Chief Executive Officer, The Williams Companies, Inc. 
  • Ryan M. Lance | Vice Chair, National Petroleum Council | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ConocoPhillips Company

DOE Contacts

Acting Designated Federal Officer

  •  Tala Goudarzi, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) (tala.goudarzi@hq.doe.gov)

Committee Managers 

  • Blair Pasalic, Director of Planning and Administration, FECM Office of Resource Sustainability (blair.pasalic@hq.doe.gov, 202-586-9013)
  • Stephanie Plith, Administrative Officer, FECM Office of Resource Sustainability (stephanie.plith@hq.doe.gov, 240-751-3877)