NDP Tortoise Energy Independence Fund Inc

Item 1. Proxy Voting Record

Vote Summary

EQT CORPORATION

Security

26884L109

Meeting Type

Special

Ticker Symbol

EQT

Meeting Date

16-Jul-2021

ISIN

US26884L1098

Agenda

935463288 - Management

Record Date

04-Jun-2021

Holding Recon Date

04-Jun-2021

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

15-Jul-2021

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.

Approve, for purposes of complying with applicable NYSE listing rules, the issuance of shares of common stock, no par value, of EQT Corporation ("EQT") in an amount that exceeds 20% of the currently outstanding shares of common stock of EQT in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, by and among EQT, EQT Acquisition HoldCo LLC, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of EQT, Alta Resources Development, LLC, Alta Marcellus Development, LLC and ARD Operating, LLC (the "Stock Issuance Proposal").

Management

No Vote

2.

Approve one or more adjournments of this special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to permit solicitation of additional votes if there are insufficient votes to approve the Stock Issuance Proposal.

Management

No Vote

RICE ACQUISITION CORP.

Security

762594109

Meeting Type

Special

Ticker Symbol

RICE

Meeting Date

09-Sep-2021

ISIN

US7625941098

Agenda

935485436 - Management

Record Date

29-Jul-2021

Holding Recon Date

29-Jul-2021

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

08-Sep-2021

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

A proposal (the "Aria Business Combination Proposal") to approve & adopt the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2021, as amended, by & among Rice Acquisition Corp. ("RAC") & Aria Energy LLC, among others, a copy of which is attached to the accompanying proxy statement (the "Aria Merger Agreement"), & approve transactions contemplated thereby ("Aria Merger").

Management

For

For

1B.

A proposal ("Archaea Business Combination Proposal" & together with Aria Business Combination Proposal, "Business Combination Proposal") to approve & adopt Business Combination Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2021, as amended, by & among RAC & Archaea Energy LLC, among others, a copy of which is attached to accompanying proxy statement ("Archaea Merger Agreement"), & approve transactions contemplated thereby ("Archaea Merger" & collectively with Aria Merger, "Business Combinations").

Management

For

For

2.

A proposal (the "NYSE Proposal") to approve, assuming the Business Combination Proposal is approved & adopted, for purposes of complying with NYSE rules, the issuance by RAC of more than 20% of its issued & outstanding shares of Common Stock.

Management

For

For

3.

A proposal to approve & adopt, assuming the Business Combination Proposal & the NYSE Proposal are approved & adopted, the Amended & Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Combined Company (the "Combined Company Charter").

Management

For

For

3A.

A proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, an increase in the total number of authorized shares of all classes of capital stock to 1,100,000,000 shares, consisting of (i) 900,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, (ii) 190,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock & (iii) 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock.

Management

For

For

3B.

A proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the U.S. federal district courts as the exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act of 1933.

Management

For

For

3C.

A proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the removal of provisions in RAC's current certificate of incorporation related to RAC's status as a blank check company.

Management

For

For

4.

DIRECTOR

Management

1

J. Kyle Derham

For

For

2

Dr. Kathryn Jackson

For

For

3

Joseph Malchow

For

For

4

Scott Parkes

For

For

5

Daniel Joseph Rice, IV

For

For

6

Nicholas Stork

For

For

7

James Torgerson

For

For

5.

A proposal to approve & adopt, assuming the Business Combination Proposal, the NYSE Proposal & the Charter Proposal are approved & adopted, the Archaea Energy Inc. 2021 Incentive Plan.

Management

For

For

6.

A proposal to adjourn the Special Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to permit further solicitation & vote of proxies in connection with the approval of proposals.

Management

For

For

COTERRA ENERGY INC.

Security

127097103

Meeting Type

Special

Ticker Symbol

COG

Meeting Date

29-Sep-2021

ISIN

US1270971039

Agenda

935489333 - Management

Record Date

10-Aug-2021

Holding Recon Date

10-Aug-2021

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

28-Sep-2021

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.

A proposal to approve the issuance of shares of common stock, par value $0.10 per share ("Cabot common stock"), of Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation ("Cabot"), pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 23, 2021, as amended, by and among Cabot, Double C Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabot, and Cimarex Energy Co.

Management

For

For

2.

A proposal to adopt an amendment to Cabot's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to increase the number of authorized shares of Cabot common stock from 960,000,000 shares to 1,800,000,000 shares.

Management

For

For

SHELL PLC

Security

780259206

Meeting Type

Special

Ticker Symbol

RDSA

Meeting Date

10-Dec-2021

ISIN

US7802592060

Agenda

935524795 - Management

Record Date

15-Nov-2021

Holding Recon Date

15-Nov-2021

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

06-Dec-2021

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.

Adoption of New Articles of Association (Special Resolution).

Management

For

For

SHELL PLC

Security

780259206

Meeting Type

Special

Ticker Symbol

RDSA

Meeting Date

10-Dec-2021

ISIN

US7802592060

Agenda

935530611 - Management

Record Date

26-Nov-2021

Holding Recon Date

26-Nov-2021

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

06-Dec-2021

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.

Adoption of New Articles of Association (Special Resolution).

Management

For

For

EQT CORPORATION

Security

26884L109

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

EQT

Meeting Date

20-Apr-2022

ISIN

US26884L1098

Agenda

935553049 - Management

Record Date

04-Feb-2022

Holding Recon Date

04-Feb-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

19-Apr-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: Lydia I. Beebe

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: Lee M. Canaan

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: Janet L. Carrig

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: Frank C. Hu

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: Kathryn J. Jackson, Ph.D.

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: John F. McCartney

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: James T. McManus II

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: Anita M. Powers

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director: Daniel J. Rice IV

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director: Toby Z. Rice

Management

For

For

1K.

Election of Director: Hallie A. Vanderhider

Management

For

For

2.

Advisory vote to approve the 2021 compensation of the Company's named executive officers (say-on-pay)

Management

For

For

3.

Approval of an amendment to the Company's 2020 Long- Term Incentive Plan to increase the number of authorized shares

Management

For

For

4.

Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2022

Management

Against

Against

EOG RESOURCES, INC.

Security

26875P101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

EOG

Meeting Date

20-Apr-2022

ISIN

US26875P1012

Agenda

935557011 - Management

Record Date

24-Feb-2022

Holding Recon Date

24-Feb-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

19-Apr-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: Janet F. Clark

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: Charles R. Crisp

Management

Against

Against

1C.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: Robert P. Daniels

Management

Against

Against

1D.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: James C. Day

Management

Against

Against

1E.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: C. Christopher Gaut

Management

Against

Against

1F.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: Michael T. Kerr

Management

Against

Against

1G.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: Julie J. Robertson

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: Donald F. Textor

Management

Against

Against

1I.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: William R. Thomas

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director to serve until 2023: Ezra Y. Yacob

Management

For

For

2.

To ratify the appointment by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as auditors for the Company for the year ending December 31, 2022.

Management

Against

Against

3.

To approve, by non-binding vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.

Management

For

For

MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, L.P.

Security

559080106

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

MMP

Meeting Date

21-Apr-2022

ISIN

US5590801065

Agenda

935554748 - Management

Record Date

10-Feb-2022

Holding Recon Date

10-Feb-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

20-Apr-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.1

Election of Director: Walter R. Arnheim

Management

For

For

1.2

Election of Director: Lori A. Gobillot

Management

For

For

1.3

Election of Director: Edward J. Guay

Management

For

For

2.

Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation

Management

For

For

3.

Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2022

Management

Against

Against

THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.

Security

969457100

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

WMB

Meeting Date

26-Apr-2022

ISIN

US9694571004

Agenda

935556538 - Management

Record Date

25-Feb-2022

Holding Recon Date

25-Feb-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

25-Apr-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of director for a one-year term: Alan S.Armstrong

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of director for a one-year term: Stephen W. Bergstrom

Management

Against

Against

1C.

Election of director for a one-year term: Nancy K. Buese

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of director for a one-year term: Michael A. Creel

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of director for a one-year term: Stacey H. Doré

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of director for a one-year term: Richard E. Muncrief

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of director for a one-year term: Peter A. Ragauss

Management

Against

Against

1H.

Election of director for a one-year term: Rose M. Robeson

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of director for a one-year term: Scott D. Sheffield

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of director for a one-year term: Murray D. Smith

Management

For

For

1K.

Election of director for a one-year term: William H. Spence

Management

Against

Against

1L.

Election of director for a one-year term: Jesse J. Tyson

Management

Against

Against

2.

Ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

Management

Against

Against

3.

Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.

Management

For

For

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.

Security

025537101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

AEP

Meeting Date

26-Apr-2022

ISIN

US0255371017

Agenda

935557908 - Management

Record Date

01-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

01-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

25-Apr-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: Nicholas K. Akins

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: David J. Anderson

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: J. Barnie Beasley, Jr.

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: Benjamin G.S. Fowke III

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: Art A. Garcia

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: Linda A. Goodspeed

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: Sandra Beach Lin

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: Margaret M. McCarthy

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director: Oliver G. Richard III

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director: Daryl Roberts

Management

For

For

1K.

Election of Director: Sara Martinez Tucker

Management

For

For

1L.

Election of Director: Lewis Von Thaer

Management

For

For

2.

Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

Management

For

For

3.

Amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to authorize preferred stock.

Management

For

For

4.

Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation.

Management

For

For

COTERRA ENERGY INC.

Security

127097103

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

CTRA

Meeting Date

29-Apr-2022

ISIN

US1270971039

Agenda

935563076 - Management

Record Date

08-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

08-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

28-Apr-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: Dorothy M. Ables

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: Robert S. Boswell

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: Amanda M. Brock

Management

Against

Against

1D.

Election of Director: Dan O. Dinges

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: Paul N. Eckley

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: Hans Helmerich

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: Thomas E. Jorden

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: Lisa A. Stewart

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director: Frances M. Vallejo

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director: Marcus A. Watts

Management

For

For

2.

To ratify the appointment of the firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for its 2022 fiscal year.

Management

Against

Against

3.

To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.

Management

For

For

TC ENERGY CORPORATION

Security

87807B107

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

TRP

Meeting Date

29-Apr-2022

ISIN

CA87807B1076

Agenda

935569206 - Management

Record Date

14-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

14-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

Canada

Vote Deadline Date

26-Apr-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1

DIRECTOR

Management

1

Michael R. Culbert

For

For

2

William D. Johnson

For

For

3

Susan C. Jones

For

For

4

John E. Lowe

For

For

5

David MacNaughton

For

For

6

François L. Poirier

For

For

7

Una Power

For

For

8

Mary Pat Salomone

For

For

9

Indira Samarasekera

For

For

10

Siim A. Vanaselja

For

For

11

Thierry Vandal

For

For

12

Dheeraj "D" Verma

For

For

2

Resolution to appoint KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants as auditors and authorize the directors to fix their remuneration.

Management

Withheld

Against

3

Resolution to accept TC Energy's approach to executive compensation, as described in the Management information circular.

Management

For

For

4

Resolution to continue and approve the amended and restated shareholder rights plan dated April 29, 2022, as described in the Management information circular.

Management

For

For

ENBRIDGE INC.

Security

29250N105

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

ENB

Meeting Date

04-May-2022

ISIN

CA29250N1050

Agenda

935566274 - Management

Record Date

09-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

09-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

Canada

Vote Deadline Date

29-Apr-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1

DIRECTOR

Management

1

Mayank M. Ashar

For

For

2

Gaurdie E. Banister

For

For

3

Pamela L. Carter

For

For

4

Susan M. Cunningham

For

For

5

Gregory L. Ebel

For

For

6

Jason B. Few

For

For

7

Teresa S. Madden

For

For

8

Al Monaco

For

For

9

Stephen S. Poloz

For

For

10

S. Jane Rowe

For

For

11

Dan C. Tutcher

For

For

12

Steven W. Williams

For

For

2

Appoint the auditors Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of Enbridge and authorize the directors to fix their remuneration

Management

Withheld

Against

3

Advisory vote on executive compensation Accept Enbridge's approach to executive compensation, as disclosed in the Management Information Circular

Management

For

For

4

Shareholder proposal Vote on the shareholder proposal, as set out in Appendix A of the Management Information Circular The Board of Directors recommends voting "AGAINST" Item 4

Shareholder

For

Against

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION

Security

674599105

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

OXY

Meeting Date

06-May-2022

ISIN

US6745991058

Agenda

935571504 - Management

Record Date

11-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

11-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

05-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: Vicky A. Bailey

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: Stephen I. Chazen

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: Andrew Gould

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: Carlos M. Gutierrez

Management

Against

Against

1E.

Election of Director: Vicki Hollub

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: William R. Klesse

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: Jack B. Moore

Management

Against

Against

1H.

Election of Director: Avedick B. Poladian

Management

Against

Against

1I.

Election of Director: Robert M. Shearer

Management

For

For

2.

Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation

Management

For

For

3.

Ratification of Selection of KPMG as Occidental's Independent Auditor

Management

Against

Against

4.

Shareholder Proposal Requesting Occidental Set and Disclose Quantitative Short-, Medium- and Long-Term GHG Emissions Reduction Targets Consistent with the Paris Agreement

Shareholder

For

Against

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.

Security

237266101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

DAR

Meeting Date

10-May-2022

ISIN

US2372661015

Agenda

935571972 - Management

Record Date

15-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

15-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

09-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: Randall C. Stuewe

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: Charles Adair

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: Beth Albright

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: Celeste A. Clark

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: Linda Goodspeed

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: Enderson Guimaraes

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: Dirk Kloosterboer

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: Mary R. Korby

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director: Gary W. Mize

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director: Michael E. Rescoe

Management

For

For

2.

Proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

Management

For

For

3.

Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.

Management

For

For

SUNCOR ENERGY INC.

Security

867224107

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

SU

Meeting Date

10-May-2022

ISIN

CA8672241079

Agenda

935574067 - Management

Record Date

14-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

14-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

Canada

Vote Deadline Date

05-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1

DIRECTOR

Management

1

Patricia M. Bedient

For

For

2

John D. Gass

For

For

3

Russell K. Girling

For

For

4

Jean Paul Gladu

For

For

5

Dennis M. Houston

For

For

6

Mark S. Little

For

For

7

Brian P. MacDonald

For

For

8

Maureen McCaw

For

For

9

Lorraine Mitchelmore

For

For

10

Eira M. Thomas

For

For

11

Michael M. Wilson

For

For

2

Appointment of KPMG LLP as auditor of Suncor Energy Inc. for the ensuing year.

Management

For

For

3

To consider and, if deemed fit, approve an advisory resolution on Suncor's approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Management Proxy Circular of Suncor Energy Inc. dated February 23, 2022.

Management

For

For

CONOCOPHILLIPS

Security

20825C104

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

COP

Meeting Date

10-May-2022

ISIN

US20825C1045

Agenda

935579168 - Management

Record Date

14-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

14-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

09-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1a.

Election of Director: Caroline Maury Devine

Management

For

For

1b.

Election of Director: Jody Freeman

Management

For

For

1c.

Election of Director: Gay Huey Evans

Management

For

For

1d.

Election of Director: Jeffrey A. Joerres

Management

For

For

1e.

Election of Director: Ryan M. Lance

Management

For

For

1f.

Election of Director: Timothy A. Leach

Management

For

For

1g.

Election of Director: William H. McRaven

Management

For

For

1h.

Election of Director: Sharmila Mulligan

Management

For

For

1i.

Election of Director: Eric D. Mullins

Management

For

For

1j.

Election of Director: Arjun N. Murti

Management

For

For

1k.

Election of Director: Robert A. Niblock

Management

For

For

1l.

Election of Director: David T. Seaton

Management

For

For

1m.

Election of Director: R.A. Walker

Management

For

For

2.

Proposal to ratify appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as ConocoPhillips' independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.

Management

Against

Against

3.

Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation.

Management

For

For

4.

Adoption of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Eliminate Supermajority Voting Provisions.

Management

For

For

5.

Advisory Vote on Right to Call Special Meeting.

Management

Against

Against

6.

Right to Call Special Meeting.

Management

For

Against

7.

Emissions Reduction Targets.

Management

For

Against

8.

Report on Lobbying Activities.

Management

Against

For

KINDER MORGAN, INC.

Security

49456B101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

KMI

Meeting Date

11-May-2022

ISIN

US49456B1017

Agenda

935579574 - Management

Record Date

14-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

14-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

10-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Richard D. Kinder

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Steven J. Kean

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Kimberly A. Dang

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Ted A. Gardner

Management

Against

Against

1E.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Anthony W. Hall, Jr.

Management

Against

Against

1F.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Gary L. Hultquist

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Ronald L. Kuehn, Jr.

Management

Against

Against

1H.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Deborah A. Macdonald

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Michael C. Morgan

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Arthur C. Reichstetter

Management

For

For

1K.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: C. Park Shaper

Management

For

For

1L.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: William A. Smith

Management

For

For

1M.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Joel V. Staff

Management

For

For

1N.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Robert F. Vagt

Management

For

For

1O.

Election of Director for a one year term expiring in 2023: Perry M. Waughtal

Management

For

For

2.

Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.

Management

Against

Against

3.

Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.

Management

For

For

CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.

Security

16411R208

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

LNG

Meeting Date

12-May-2022

ISIN

US16411R2085

Agenda

935607082 - Management

Record Date

28-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

28-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

11-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: G. Andrea Botta

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: Jack A. Fusco

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: Vicky A. Bailey

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: Patricia K. Collawn

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: David B. Kilpatrick

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: Lorraine Mitchelmore

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: Scott Peak

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: Donald F. Robillard, Jr

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director: Neal A. Shear

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director: Andrew J. Teno

Management

For

For

2.

Approve, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2021.

Management

For

For

3.

Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.

Management

For

For

BAKER HUGHES COMPANY

Security

05722G100

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

BKR

Meeting Date

17-May-2022

ISIN

US05722G1004

Agenda

935587951 - Management

Record Date

21-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

21-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

16-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

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Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.1

Election of Director: W. Geoffrey Beattie

Management

For

For

1.2

Election of Director: Gregory D. Brenneman

Management

For

For

1.3

Election of Director: Cynthia B. Carroll

Management

For

For

1.4

Election of Director: Nelda J. Connors

Management

For

For

1.5

Election of Director: Michael R. Dumais

Management

For

For

1.6

Election of Director: Gregory L. Ebel

Management

For

For

1.7

Election of Director: Lynn L. Elsenhans

Management

For

For

1.8

Election of Director: John G. Rice

Management

For

For

1.9

Election of Director: Lorenzo Simonelli

Management

For

For

2.

An advisory vote related to the Company's executive compensation program

Management

For

For

3.

The ratification of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2022

Management

For

For

ARCHAEA ENERGY INC.

Security

03940F103

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

LFG

Meeting Date

18-May-2022

ISIN

US03940F1030

Agenda

935589272 - Management

Record Date

23-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

23-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

17-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.

DIRECTOR

Management

1

J. Kyle Derham

For

For

2

Dr. Kathryn Jackson

Withheld

Against

3

Scott Parkes

For

For

2.

Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

Management

For

For

NEXTERA ENERGY, INC.

Security

65339F101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

NEE

Meeting Date

19-May-2022

ISIN

US65339F1012

Agenda

935583092 - Management

Record Date

24-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

24-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

18-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: Sherry S. Barrat

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: James L. Camaren

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: Kenneth B. Dunn

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: Naren K. Gursahaney

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: Kirk S. Hachigian

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: John W. Ketchum

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: Amy B. Lane

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: David L. Porges

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director: James L. Robo

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director: Rudy E. Schupp

Management

For

For

1K.

Election of Director: John L. Skolds

Management

For

For

1L.

Election of Director: John Arthur Stall

Management

For

For

1M.

Election of Director: Darryl L. Wilson

Management

For

For

2.

Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as NextEra Energy's independent registered public accounting firm for 2022

Management

For

For

3.

Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of NextEra Energy's compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement

Management

For

For

4.

A proposal entitled "Board Matrix" to request disclosure of a Board skills matrix

Shareholder

Against

For

5.

A proposal entitled "Diversity Data Reporting" to request quantitative employee diversity data

Shareholder

Against

For

CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC.

Security

212015101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

CLR

Meeting Date

19-May-2022

ISIN

US2120151012

Agenda

935589602 - Management

Record Date

23-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

23-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

18-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.

DIRECTOR

Management

1

William B. Berry

For

For

2

Harold G. Hamm

For

For

3

Shelly Lambertz

For

For

4

Lon McCain

For

For

5

John T. McNabb, II

For

For

6

Mark E. Monroe

Withheld

Against

7

Timothy G. Taylor

For

For

2.

Approval of the Company's 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

Management

For

For

3.

Ratification of selection of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm.

Management

For

For

4.

Approve, by a non-binding vote, the compensation of the named executive officers.

Management

For

For

CLEAN ENERGY FUELS CORP.

Security

184499101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

CLNE

Meeting Date

19-May-2022

ISIN

US1844991018

Agenda

935591518 - Management

Record Date

22-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

22-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

18-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.

DIRECTOR

Management

1

Lizabeth Ardisana

For

For

2

Karine Boissy-Rousseau

For

For

3

Andrew J. Littlefair

For

For

4

James C. Miller III

For

For

5

Lorraine Paskett

Withheld

Against

6

Stephen A. Scully

For

For

7

Kenneth M. Socha

For

For

8

Vincent C. Taormina

For

For

9

Parker A. Weil

For

For

10

Laurent Wolffsheim

For

For

2.

To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

Management

Against

Against

3.

To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.

Management

Against

Against

4.

To approve our 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "New ESPP") and the reservation of 2,500,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the New ESPP.

Management

For

For

TARGA RESOURCES CORP.

Security

87612G101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

TRGP

Meeting Date

24-May-2022

ISIN

US87612G1013

Agenda

935601953 - Management

Record Date

29-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

29-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

23-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.1

Election of Class III Director to serve until the 2025 Annual meeting: Waters S. Davis, IV

Management

For

For

1.2

Election of Class III Director to serve until the 2025 Annual meeting: Rene R. Joyce

Management

For

For

1.3

Election of Class III Director to serve until the 2025 Annual meeting: Matthew J. Meloy

Management

For

For

2.

To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditors for 2022.

Management

For

For

3.

To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Management

For

For

MARATHON OIL CORPORATION

Security

565849106

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

MRO

Meeting Date

25-May-2022

ISIN

US5658491064

Agenda

935591102 - Management

Record Date

28-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

28-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

24-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director for a one-year term expiring in 2023: Chadwick C. Deaton

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director for a one-year term expiring in 2023: Marcela E. Donadio

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director for a one-year term expiring in 2023: M. Elise Hyland

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director for a one-year term expiring in 2023: Holli C. Ladhani

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director for a one-year term expiring in 2023: Brent J. Smolik

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director for a one-year term expiring in 2023: Lee M. Tillman

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director for a one-year term expiring in 2023: J. Kent Wells

Management

For

For

2.

Ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent auditor for 2022.

Management

Against

Against

3.

Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.

Management

For

For

PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES COMPANY

Security

723787107

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

PXD

Meeting Date

25-May-2022

ISIN

US7237871071

Agenda

935593500 - Management

Record Date

31-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

31-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

24-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: A.R. Alameddine

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: Lori G. Billingsley

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: Edison C. Buchanan

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: Maria S. Dreyfus

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: Matthew M. Gallagher

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: Phillip A. Gobe

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: Stacy P. Methvin

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: Royce W. Mitchell

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director: Frank A. Risch

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director: Scott D. Sheffield

Management

For

For

1K.

Election of Director: J. Kenneth Thompson

Management

For

For

1L.

Election of Director: Phoebe A. Wood

Management

For

For

2.

RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2022.

Management

Against

Against

3.

ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.

Management

For

For

CHEVRON CORPORATION

Security

166764100

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

CVX

Meeting Date

25-May-2022

ISIN

US1667641005

Agenda

935603882 - Management

Record Date

28-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

28-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

24-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: Wanda M. Austin

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: John B. Frank

Management

Against

Against

1C.

Election of Director: Alice P. Gast

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: Enrique Hernandez, Jr.

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: Marillyn A. Hewson

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: Jon M. Huntsman Jr.

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: Charles W. Moorman

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: Dambisa F. Moyo

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director: Debra Reed-Klages

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director: Ronald D. Sugar

Management

For

For

1K.

Election of Director: D. James Umpleby III

Management

For

For

1L.

Election of Director: Michael K. Wirth

Management

For

For

2.

Ratification of Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Management

Against

Against

3.

Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation

Management

For

For

4.

Approve the 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation

Management

For

For

5.

Adopt Medium- and Long-Term GHG Reduction Targets

Shareholder

For

Against

6.

Report on Impacts of Net Zero 2050 Scenario

Shareholder

For

Against

7.

Report on Reliability of Methane Emission Disclosures

Management

For

For

8.

Report on Business with Conflict-Complicit Governments

Shareholder

Against

For

9.

Report on Racial Equity Audit

Shareholder

For

Against

10.

Special Meetings

Shareholder

Against

For

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

Security

30231G102

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

XOM

Meeting Date

25-May-2022

ISIN

US30231G1022

Agenda

935604214 - Management

Record Date

01-Apr-2022

Holding Recon Date

01-Apr-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

24-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: Michael J. Angelakis

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: Susan K. Avery

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: Angela F. Braly

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: Ursula M. Burns

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: Gregory J. Goff

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: Kaisa H. Hietala

Management

For

For

1G.

Election of Director: Joseph L. Hooley

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: Steven A. Kandarian

Management

For

For

1I.

Election of Director: Alexander A. Karsner

Management

For

For

1J.

Election of Director: Jeffrey W. Ubben

Management

For

For

1K.

Election of Director: Darren W. Woods

Management

For

For

2.

Ratification of Independent Auditors

Management

Against

Against

3.

Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation

Management

For

For

4.

Remove Executive Perquisites

Shareholder

Against

For

5.

Limit Shareholder Rights for Proposal Submission

Shareholder

Against

For

6.

Reduce Company Emissions and Hydrocarbon Sales

Shareholder

For

Against

7.

Report on Low Carbon Business Planning

Shareholder

For

Against

8.

Report on Scenario Analysis

Shareholder

For

Against

9.

Report on Plastic Production

Shareholder

For

Against

10.

Report on Political Contributions

Shareholder

For

Against

PDC ENERGY, INC.

Security

69327R101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

PDCE

Meeting Date

25-May-2022

ISIN

US69327R1014

Agenda

935604276 - Management

Record Date

30-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

30-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

24-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.

DIRECTOR

Management

1

Barton R. Brookman

For

For

2

Pamela R. Butcher

For

For

3

Mark E. Ellis

For

For

4

Paul J. Korus

For

For

5

Lynn A. Peterson

Withheld

Against

6

Carlos A. Sabater

For

For

7

Diana L. Sands

For

For

2.

To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.

Management

For

For

3.

To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

Management

For

For

PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P.

Security

726503105

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

PAA

Meeting Date

25-May-2022

ISIN

US7265031051

Agenda

935617033 - Management

Record Date

28-Mar-2022

Holding Recon Date

28-Mar-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

24-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1.

DIRECTOR

Management

1

Victor Burk

For

For

2

Kevin S McCarthy

For

For

3

Harry N. Pefanis

For

For

4

Gary R. Petersen

For

For

2.

Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.

Management

Against

Against

3.

The approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of our named executive officer compensation.

Management

For

For

DENBURY INC.

Security

24790A101

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

DEN

Meeting Date

01-Jun-2022

ISIN

US24790A1016

Agenda

935598702 - Management

Record Date

04-Apr-2022

Holding Recon Date

04-Apr-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

31-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1A.

Election of Director: Kevin O. Meyers

Management

For

For

1B.

Election of Director: Anthony M. Abate

Management

For

For

1C.

Election of Director: Caroline G. Angoorly

Management

For

For

1D.

Election of Director: James N. Chapman

Management

For

For

1E.

Election of Director: Christian S. Kendall

Management

For

For

1F.

Election of Director: Lynn A. Peterson

Management

Against

Against

1G.

Election of Director: Brett R. Wiggs

Management

For

For

1H.

Election of Director: Cindy A. Yeilding

Management

For

For

2.

An advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.

Management

For

For

3.

To approve the Denbury Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Management

For

For

4.

To ratify the Audit Committee's selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.

Management

For

For

ESS TECH, INC.

Security

26916J106

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

GWH

Meeting Date

01-Jun-2022

ISIN

US26916J1060

Agenda

935614722 - Management

Record Date

07-Apr-2022

Holding Recon Date

07-Apr-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

31-May-2022

SEDOL(s)

Quick Code

Item

Proposal

Proposed by

Vote

For/Against Management

1a.

Election of Director: Eric Dresselhuys

Management

For

For

1b.

Election of Director: Rich Hossfeld

Management

For

For

1c.

Election of Director: Claudia Gast

Management

For

For

2.

Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

Management

For

For

DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION

Security

25179M103

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

DVN

Meeting Date

08-Jun-2022

ISIN

US25179M1036

Agenda

935618198 - Management

Record Date

11-Apr-2022

Holding Recon Date

11-Apr-2022

City /

Country

/

United States

Vote Deadline Date

07-Jun-2022

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Barbara M. Baumann

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John E. Bethancourt

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Ann G. Fox

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David A. Hager

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Kelt Kindick

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John Krenicki Jr.

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Karl F. Kurz

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Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr

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Richard E. Muncrief

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Duane C. Radtke

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Valerie M. Williams

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Ratify the selection of the Company's Independent Auditors for 2022.

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Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation.

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Approve the Devon Energy Corporation 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

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DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC.

Security

25278X109

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

FANG

Meeting Date

09-Jun-2022

ISIN

US25278X1090

Agenda

935619734 - Management

Record Date

14-Apr-2022

Holding Recon Date

14-Apr-2022

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United States

Vote Deadline Date

08-Jun-2022

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Election of Director: Travis D. Stice

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Election of Director: Vincent K. Brooks

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Election of Director: Michael P. Cross

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Election of Director: David L. Houston

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Election of Director: Stephanie K. Mains

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Election of Director: Mark L. Plaumann

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Election of Director: Melanie M. Trent

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Election of Director: Steven E. West

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Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.

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Proposal to ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

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KINETIK HOLDINGS INC

Security

02215L209

Meeting Type

Annual

Ticker Symbol

KNTK

Meeting Date

30-Jun-2022

ISIN

US02215L2097

Agenda

935659889 - Management

Record Date

11-May-2022

Holding Recon Date

11-May-2022

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United States

Vote Deadline Date

29-Jun-2022

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Jamie Welch

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David I. Foley

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John-Paul (JP) Munfa

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Elizabeth P. Cordia

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Thomas Lefebvre

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Joseph Payne

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Laura A. Sugg

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Kevin S. McCarthy

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Ben C. Rodgers

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D. Mark Leland

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Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's Independent Auditor for the fiscal year 2022.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	TORTOISE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FUND, INC.
Date: August 29, 2022	By:	/s/ P. Bradley Adams
		Name: P. Bradley Adams
		Title: Chief Executive Officer