Trump Names Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary and Council of National Energy Member

Nov 16, 2024, 09:43 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and a campaign donor, to serve as Secretary of Energy in his administration and as a member of the newly formed Council of National Energy. Wright leads Liberty Energy, a Denver-based oil and natural gas fracking services company and the world's second-largest fracking services firm. His appointment is supported by prominent energy voices, including Harold Hamm, a Trump donor and energy adviser who identified Wright as his top choice for the position. Trump described Wright as a "leading technologist and entrepreneur" who will be "a key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in a new 'Golden Age of American Prosperity and Global Peace.'" Wright is a staunch defender of fossil fuel use and is known for his opposition to climate policies, referring to climate change activism as "alarmist." His selection indicates the administration's intent to support and potentially expand fossil fuel production in the United States.