# DLA Energy year in review

/ Published Jan. 4, 2023
FORT BELVOIR, Va., 
As Defense Logistics Energy enters 2023, the military support command is leaning forward to address new challenges and adapt strategies from last year’s successes to meet the rapidly changing, competitive operating environment.

Among the annual fuel and energy accomplishments, 2022 was marked by DLA Energy launching clean energy initiatives, working to implement the Secretary of Defense’s global bulk fuel management goals, supporting the closure Defense Fuel Support Point Red Hill in Hawaii and seeking innovative energy-resilient solutions around the world to support the Warfighter, whole of government and international partners.

“It’s certainly been a memorable 12 months for DLA Energy, and I personally wanted to thank each one of you for your hard work and dedication to the Agency and its mission,” said DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas. “Whether it be the historic decision to close Red Hill, Russia’s incursion into Ukraine, working NDAA section 353 with USTRANSCOM, launching our last DELTA IV into space, dealing with hurricanes, or closing our Lorton offices, you have all shown remarkable resolve.”

                Defense Logistics Agency Energy launched a new comprehensive webpage to outline its efforts to support of President Biden’s administration’s clean energy goals. DLA Energy is combining its acquisition expertise and strong industry partnerships to help the military services and whole-of-government partners achieve their climate change goals.                            DLA Energy launches informative carbon pollution-free electricity webpage                            Defense Logistics Agency Energy launched a new comprehensive webpage to outline its efforts to support of President Biden’s administration’s clean energy goals. DLA Energy is combining its acquisition expertise and strong industry partnerships to help the military services and whole-of-government partners achieve their climate change goals.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Energy VIRIN: 221017-D-D0441-900

The DLA Energy Installation Energy team made significant contracting progress to advance the Biden administration’s Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity initiatives by partnering with the Military Services and Whole of Government for progress towards their climate change goals. In 2022, the team released a requests for information for Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity and for Department of Defense geothermal development, requests for proposal for an Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Micro-Reactor Pilot Program and for Electric Reliability Council of Texas as well as a notice of opportunity for Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Duke Energy Carolinas. Learn more about CFE and opportunities available on the DLA Energy CFE webpage. 

In cooperation with U.S. Transportation Command, DLA Energy worked to meet the Congressionally mandated timelines outlined in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act section 352 to make TRANSCOM the single manager for Global Bulk Fuel Management and Delivery by February 2023. DLA Energy experts collaborated with TRANSCOM personnel to develop strategies that leverage the global combatant command’s reach and influence and DLA’s contracting and supply chain expertise.

                NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carried the Orion spacecraft on the Artemis I flight test, Nov. 16, 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Defense Logistics Agency Energy supplied the uncrewed Orion capsule with 438 pounds of High Purity Hydrazine, 6,245 pounds of Monomethyl Hydrazine and 10,670 pounds of Nitrogen Tetroxide Mon-3 grade. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)                            DLA Energy powers the NASA Orion spacecraft                            NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carried the Orion spacecraft on the Artemis I flight test, Nov. 16, 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Defense Logistics Agency Energy supplied the uncrewed Orion capsule with 438 pounds of High Purity Hydrazine, 6,245 pounds of Monomethyl Hydrazine and 10,670 pounds of Nitrogen Tetroxide Mon-3 grade. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: NASAVIRIN: 221116-D-D0441-800

Supporting space exploration and scientific discovery, DLA Energy Aerospace Energy provided hypergolic propellants for 19 Defense Department and National Aeronautics and Space Administration space vehicles launched into the Earth's orbit and/or the solar system for planetary missions. Among these successful missions include three for the National Reconnaissance Office, four for the U.S. Space Force, and five for NASA including the Orion mission to the Moon. Read more about these missions and Aerospace Energy’s support in these DLA news stories.

Preserving and renewing DOD fuel infrastructure, DLA Energy Facility Sustainment provided $867.7 million for sustainment, restoration and modernization contract awards across the globe. The team returned 97 fuel tanks to the operator, conducted 1,861 site visits and completed 5,200 Recurring Maintenance Service Orders, obligated $83.2 million in Environmental Compliance and Restoration projects, and obligated $50.3 million in Fuels Automation Equipment.

                For the seventh year in a row, Defense Logistics Agency Energy was awarded Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for their significant contributions to energy and water efficiency within the federal government at the Energy Exchange Oct. 26. Pictured from left to right are Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program Director Mary Sotos, Installation Energy team members – Jacob Vigil, Andrea Kincaid, Cynthia Ralph, Christine Bond-Jawish, Steven Slater – Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment & Energy Resilience Richard Kidd IV, and Department of Energy Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Infrastructure Kathleen Hogan. Photo courtesy of DLA Installation Energy team.                            DLA Energy earns seventh annual Federal Energy and Water Management Award                            For the seventh year in a row, Defense Logistics Agency Energy was awarded Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for their significant contributions to energy and water efficiency within the federal government at the Energy Exchange Oct. 26. Pictured from left to right are Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program Director Mary Sotos, Installation Energy team members – Jacob Vigil, Andrea Kincaid, Cynthia Ralph, Christine Bond-Jawish, Steven Slater – Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment & Energy Resilience Richard Kidd IV, and Department of Energy Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Infrastructure Kathleen Hogan. Photo courtesy of DLA Installation Energy team.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: Photo courtesy of DLA Installation Energy team. VIRIN: 221026-D-D0441-800

DLA Energy Utility Services executed 952 contracting actions for Utilities Privatization efforts worth approximately $1,894 million in obligations. The team provided pre- and post-award contracting and technical expertise for partners who seek to privatize government-owned utility systems of water, wastewater, electric, thermal and natural gas on government installations. Read more about these projects in the DLA newsroom.

DLA Energy Quality and Technical Support teams provided input to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge. The goal is to develop a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for scaling up new technologies to produce sustainable aviation fuels on a commercial scale.  The roadmap details action areas to address climate change goals and priorities set by the Administration as well as enhance energy independence and security. 

Utilizing state-of-the-art technology integrated into DLA business systems, DLA Energy Business Process Support teams worked to establish the Electronic Point of Sale System Fixed Device providing a mobile capability to capture flightline and other fuel custody transfer transactions.

                Representatives from 13 countries met in person to talk fuel infrastructure, future operations, future initiatives, challenges, and increased partnership opportunities during the 17th annual Defense Logistics Agency Energy Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 20-22. This year marks the largest forum in 17 years with nearly 90 military and civilian representatives attending from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ghana, and NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. Photo courtesy of DLA Energy Europe & Africa.                            DLA Energy hosts 17th annual international Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum                            Representatives from 13 countries met in person to talk fuel infrastructure, future operations, future initiatives, challenges, and increased partnership opportunities during the 17th annual Defense Logistics Agency Energy Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 20-22. This year marks the largest forum in 17 years with nearly 90 military and civilian representatives attending from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ghana, and NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. Photo courtesy of DLA Energy Europe & Africa.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Energy public affairsVIRIN: 220920-D-D0441-900

Leveraging its global infrastructure and fuel expertise, DLA Energy provided strategic fuel management support to the 11 combatant commands through 590 defense fuel support points. In 2022, three new DFSPs became operational including DFSP North Pole in Alaska and two in the United Kingdom – DFSP Loch Striven and DFSP Campbeltown.

The DLA Energy Indo-Pacific region continues engagement in the closure of DFSP Red Hill supporting the Defuel Planning Cell and the Joint Task Force throughout the defueling and fuel relocation process. The World War II-era underground fuel storage facility is a series of 20 steel-lined tanks, pipelines and tunnels that once stored up to 250 million gallons of fuel.

In support of U.S. European Command efforts in Ukraine, DLA Energy Europe & Africa provided over 350 million gallons of various fuel products to the Warfighters, allies, NATO partners in support of the efforts to deter Russian aggression and bolster NATO’s defense. The region employed the new Logistics Fuel Card to support immediate mission requirements for troops in Poland engaged in the Ukraine response and purchased emergency fuel in Germany at the height of the theater wide driver and tank truck resource distribution challenge. Read more about the Logistics Fuel Card in this DLA news story.  

When Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida on Sept. 28 causing widespread flooding and destruction, DLA Energy Americas and it’s Task Force Americas went to great lengths to ensure the DoD supply chain was well prepared and in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Defense Support to Civil Authorities operations. Read more about these efforts in this DLA news story.

“It’s certainly been a memorable 12 months for Energy, and I’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to thank each and every one of you for all your efforts,” Canlas said. “You’ve overcome notable challenges and shown remarkable resolve. You make the impossible look easy.”

DLA Energy Deputy Commander Dave Kless echoed Canlas’ sentiment.

“Take time to reflect on everything you’ve completed. You should be extremely proud of what you’ve accomplished,” Kless said. “You’ve given much to this organization, to the Warfighter and all our customers.  Your passion, dedication, and enthusiasm has made all the difference in setting up Energy for continued success. Thank you for making this a great year.”

DLA Energy will release its fiscal year 2022 Fact Book in early 2023. The book provides a detailed organizational overview of the agency with a snapshot of the facts, figures and financial information from fiscal year 2022. Check DLA Energy’s Library for the most recent and historical copies of the book.