Why It Matters
Coterra Energy ended its engagement with Turquoise Policy Group LLC in August after less than a year, as noted in a termination filing signed on September 20. Turquoise Policy Group filed a Q1 2026 lobbying report for Coterra Energy Inc. for $60,000 on June 1, followed by a Q2 2026 report indicating $0 spent, filed on July 14.
This termination followed the all-stock merger of Coterra Energy and Devon Energy on May 7. Coterra disclosed total lobbying expenditures of $75,000 for all reported periods, while another client, TXNM Energy Inc., had lobbying expenses of $160,000. Coterra has spent $137,000 on lobbying in 2024 and reported $170,000 in lobbying expenses over the past four quarters. Previously, Coterra collaborated with Vogel Group LLC, paying $45,000 in both the first and second quarters of 2025 for lobbying related to energy and natural resources issues before switching to Turquoise Policy Group in early 2026.
Broader Context
Coterra’s lobbying activities addressed issues related to oil and gas, particularly in New Mexico’s Permian Basin, methane mitigation, and production technology. Notably, the company did not reference specific legislation in its 2026 filings with Turquoise Policy Group.
On March 14, 2025, President Trump disapproved the EPA’s Waste Emissions Charge rule, effectively rolling back a methane fee established under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Coterra is a member of several industry organizations, including the American Petroleum Institute and the Texas Oil & Gas Association, and operates in multiple shale regions such as the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, and Anadarko Basin. The company reported approximately $7.65 billion in revenue for 2025, showcasing its position as a significant player in the energy sector.
The Bottom Line
Deanna Archuleta, CEO of Turquoise Policy Group, was the sole lobbyist for the Coterra account. Archuleta previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the Department of the Interior under the Obama Administration and has worked with the Wilderness Society.
Devon Energy characterizes the merged entity as a leading large-cap shale operator.
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