Former Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham Launches International Consulting Firm

Secretary Spencer Abraham & Councilman John Akouri

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Former U.S. Secretary of Energy and U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham and former top aides announced today the formation of The Abraham Group, LLC, an international strategic consulting firm based in Washington, D.C.

The Abraham Group will provide strategic advice and hands-on assistance for clients seeking opportunities or solutions to challenges arising in the global market. The firm will offer help to U.S. clients in need of counsel in both domestic and foreign markets, particularly, China, Russia, the Caspian, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East as well as assist foreign companies in their U.S. and international operations.

“The energy business is first and foremost a global market,” Abraham said. “Our aim is to help our clients enter and operate in the international energy market, whether it is a U.S. energy company doing business in the Middle East or a foreign energy company seeking to enter the U.S. market. We hope to provide valuable insight and help to enhance relationships with key stakeholders to meet the business objectives of our clients.”

Abraham is a FOX News analyst and a periodic contributor of op-ed articles to the Financial Times, The Weekly Standard and other publications. He is on the Board of Directors of Occidental Petroleum and also serves as a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution.