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Harold Hamm to chair IPAA after DEPA merger

8/19/2026

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  • Harold Hamm will chair the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) after merging with the Domestic Energy Producers Alliance (DEPA).
  • Denise Bode said Hamm could restore prominence after IPAA’s clout slipped as the American Exploration & Production Council’s revenue rose from $1.2 million in 2019 to over $9 million in 2024.
  • Hamm has a net worth over $20 billion and has given more than $5 million to President Donald Trump’s campaigns since 2016.