Trump picks oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

What Energy Secretary Chris Wright Would Mean for Texas

When I first met Trump’s cabinet nominee, he was an industry innovator, but now he’s dismissive of the solar and wind power revolution.

Trump's pick for energy secretary, Colorado's Chris Wright, says the real crisis is 'energy poverty'

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as Energy Secretary. Wright is known for his focus on operational efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the oil and gas industry. However, environmental organizations have criticized his nomination, arguing that his policies will prioritize domestic energy production and support the fossil fuel industry, potentially endangering the fut

Trump Energy Secretary Pick Chris Wright Calls Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg a ‘Friend’

With fracking CEO Wright tapped to serve in Trump’s cabinet, Lomborg’s influence could extend into the highest levels of the U.S. government.

Fracker Chris Wright, Trump’s Energy Pick, Isn’t A Climate Denier–He’s A Pragmatist

Liberty Energy CEO Wright is an MIT and Berkeley trained engineer. He's not a fan of solar and wind power, but has invested in next-gen nuclear and geothermal startups.

President-elect Donald Trump continues to shape his government team. In the last few hours he has nominated the Secretary of Energy and the new spokesperson of the White House, the youngest in office.

Trump’s pro-fracking energy secretary pick has also invested in geothermal and nuclear startups

Chris Wright has been a big booster of oil and gas, but he's also no stranger to climate tech.