Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER)

Congratulations to University of Central Florida’s Tinley Park MHC, the 2025 CyberForce® Program winner! Hosted by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Argonne National Laboratory, this competition builds the next generation of cyber defenders by challenging students to defend critical energy infrastructure and strengthen energy sector resilience. CyberForce trains our future workforce today for tomorrow’s threats! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guwkM_Bf

ANNOUCEMENT: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded contracts for the acquisition of one million barrels of crude oil to restore the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after it was recklessly drained. The effort to refill the SPR advances President Trump’s commitment to protecting our energy security and national security. Delivery is expected to begin in December and continue through January 2026, kickstarting President Trump’s promise to restore the reserve to full operational capacity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUEGyRfQ

BREAKING: We’re excited to announce that contracts have been awarded for the acquisition of one million barrels of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). After last month’s solicitation U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) received multiple competitive bids to start refilling the SPR after it was severely weakened by the previous administration’s reckless 180-million-barrel drawdown. Delivery of the one million barrels is expected in December 2025 and January 2026 and is a down payment on President Trump’s promise to restore the reserve to full operational capacity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUEGyRfQ

NEW: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced yesterday a new solicitation to acquire oil for delivery to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, inviting bids for an initial purchase of 1 million barrels of oil. “After the previous administration recklessly drained the SPR for political purposes, President Trump promised to refill and manage this national security asset more responsibly,” said Secretary Chris Wright. “Thanks to the President and Congress, we are able to begin the process of refilling the SPR. While this process won’t be complete overnight, these actions are an important step in strengthening our energy security and reversing the costly and irresponsible energy policies of the last administration.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZi_RYwh

BREAKING: Under the Working Families Tax Cut, Congress allocated $171 million to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Today, we are proud to announce a new solicitation to acquire 1 million barrels of oil for delivery to a SPR site. This purchase reflects our commitment to strengthening national security, ensuring a reliable and secure energy supply, and proving that America leads the world in energy independence. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZi_RYwh

BIG NEWS: Energy Secretary Chris Wright has announced a new solicitation to acquire 1 million barrels of oil for delivery to our Strategic Petroleum Reserve this December 2025 and January 2026. The ongoing effort to refill the reserve helps advance President Trump’s commitment to protecting our energy security at a good price for the American taxpayer. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZi_RYwh

Stay up to date with the latest news from CESER!      Check out our monthly newsletter and learn more about the recent steps we've taken to secure U.S. energy security this summer—including our efforts to secure grid reliability, fortify disaster plans, and exercise emergency response scenarios with our energy sector partners.  

Earlier this year wildfires ravaged landscapes across the country, making it more important than ever to protect the nation’s electric grid against natural hazards.  Explore how U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s CESER, in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, is using AI to create an advanced protection system that fortifies the electric grid against wildfires.  Read now: https://lnkd.in/eBabk_MY

“The energy sector is THE critical sector,” says Alex Fitzsimmons, CESER Director in his recent interview with Francis Rose on Fed Gov Today. Director Fitzsimmons described how CESER is working to strengthen the energy sector’s security and resilience by sharing actionable intelligence, supporting security research and development, and fostering collaboration. Thank you again to Francis Rose and Fed Gov Today for having us. Watch the full interview below to learn more about how CESER is working to secure the nation’s energy infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/en4HNecv

Creating a future resistant to cyber threats takes a blend of skilled engineers and grounded research. 💡 Learn how we're developing the next generation of Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) experts, focused on integrating robust controls into our energy infrastructure. ⚡   Read now: https://lnkd.in/e_ciC5Fk