Harold Hamm Poised to Run Major U.S. Oil Lobby After Industry Consolidation

Harold Hamm, the shale-oil pioneer and Trump ally, is poised to chair IPAA after his DEPA merged with the group, giving Hamm and his allies significant influence over the oil industry's Washington lobbying; insiders say he will effectively run the organization even if no formal title has been announced, signaling a sharper, more combative stance against environmental regulations as Democrats gain leverage and the industry seeks a unified voice.