Wright Confirmed to Lead Energy Agency Key to Trump’s Plans

Chris Wright was confirmed as Secretary of Energy, putting the founder of an oil and gas fracking services company in charge of an agency that will play a key role in President Donald Trump’s plans for a sweeping overhaul of US energy policy.

Wright is poised to help Trump make good on plans that include expanding of the power grid, building power plants and bringing more nuclear power online. He supports the president’s desire to unleash exports of liquefied natural gas amid a broader goal of promoting fossil fuel production and pulling back the fight against climate change.

Chris Wright

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