Thomas Holst discusses his extensive career in the energy sector with Chevron as it overlapped with the Obama presidency. He describes the impact of the Obama administration on business relations in Africa, with particular attention paid to activities in Angola. Holst also describes the geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China in Africa, expressed through infrastructure investments. Holst di scusses the Obama administration's prioritization of energy security as it pertained to Europe, focusing on Secretary Clinton's 2012 trip to Bulgaria. Holst also describes Chevron's operations in Romania, as well as its relationship with stakeholders including national and county governments, religious stakeholders, the European Union, and the U.S. embassy in Bucharest
Presidents--United States; Energy security--Law and legislation--United States; United States Foreign relations Angola; Holst, Thomas; Obama, Barack; Chevron Corporation
Format
oral histories
Genre
Interviews
Date
2022
Physical Description
44 pages
Note (Biographical)
Thomas Holst, at the time of the interview, is senior energy analyst at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. He joined the Gardner Institute after an extensive career in the energy industry, which included work in Brazil, Rus sia, Angola, and Romania where he served as Chevron's country manager
Note
Interviewed by Coleman Sherry on May 9, 2022. This interview is part of the Columbia University: Obama Presidency Oral History
Note (Provenance)
Thomas Holst, Gift, transferred from Columbia Center for Oral History Research 2022