doi:10.7916/fp00-eg49Oral history interview with Thomas Holst, 2022Holst, Thomasoral historiesmixed materialPresidents--United StatesEnergy security--Law and legislation--United StatesUnited States Foreign relations AngolaHolst, ThomasObama, BarackChevron CorporationThomas 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 discusses 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