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Trump's Energy Secretary Nominee Chris Wright Vows to Boost U.S. Energy Production, Including Nuclear Power and LNG Exports

Jan 15, 2025, 03:47 PM

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Energy, has outlined a plan to expand U.S. energy production, emphasizing oil, natural gas, and nuclear power. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Wright promised to implement Trump's 'bold energy agenda,' focusing on 'unleashing' American energy to restore energy dominance both domestically and internationally. He criticized previous administrations for treating energy as a liability and called for the removal of bureaucratic barriers to enhance production of nuclear power and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Wright, who founded Liberty Energy Inc., a fracking services company, has been vocal about the benefits of fossil fuels for economic growth and poverty alleviation globally. He also highlighted the potential of geothermal energy and the need for technological breakthroughs in energy production. Despite his background in fossil fuels, Wright acknowledged climate change as a real issue but stressed the importance of energy security, affordability, and reliability over emissions concerns.