BREAKING - Liberty Energy CEO Nominated to be Secretary of Energy

Chris Wright to Lead Department of Energy

Moments ago President-Elect Donald Trump announced that Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, would be nominated to be Secretary of Energy in the Trump Administration.

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In his announcement on Truth Social, President Trump had this to say:

“I am thrilled to announce that Chris Wright will be joining my Administration as both United States Secretary of Energy, and Member of the newly formed Council of National Energy.

Chris has been a leading technologist and entrepreneur in Energy. He has worked in Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Oil and Gas. Most significantly, Chris was one of the pioneers who helped launch the American Shale Revolution that fueled American Energy Independence, and transformed the Global Energy Markets and Geopolitics.

The Council of National Energy will consist of all Departments and Agencies involved in the permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, transportation, of ALL forms of American Energy. This Council will oversee the path to U.S. ENERGY DOMINANCE by cutting red tape, enhancing private sector investments across all sectors of the Economy, and by focusing on INNOVATION over longstanding, but totally unnecessary, regulation.

Chris Wright has known and worked for years with Doug Burgum, Council Chairman and Interior Secretary designate. This team will drive U.S. Energy Dominance, which will drive down Inflation, win the A.l. arms race with China (and others), and expand American Diplomatic Power to end Wars all across the World.”

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Earlier this week, I was honored to host a “Post Election” conversation with Chris and American Energy Institute Economist & host of the PetroNerds Podcast Trisha Curtis in Denver. Stay tuned! We’ll do a double drop of the entire conversation soon.

American Energy Institute Statement of Support for Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy

By Hon. Jason A. Isaac, Founder and CEO, American Energy Institute

At this critical juncture in America’s energy future, it is imperative to have a leader at the helm of the Department of Energy who possesses unparalleled expertise, visionary leadership, and a proven commitment to advancing American energy. Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, embodies these qualities and stands out as an exceptional choice to lead U.S. energy policy in a Trump administration.

Chris is a highly successful entrepreneur and a respected leader who has built Liberty Energy into a multi-billion-dollar company, earning the admiration and loyalty of thousands of employees. His innovative contributions to the American shale revolution and deep knowledge across energy technologies, economics, and policy demonstrate his unmatched qualifications for this role.

Beyond his expertise, Chris is a courageous and compelling advocate for American energy. From his impactful testimony before Congress to his public defense of the vital role hydrocarbons play in lifting millions out of poverty worldwide, Chris has consistently demonstrated his ability to communicate the importance of energy policy to diverse audiences. His dedication to advancing domestic energy not only aligns with the goals of American prosperity but also underscores his commitment to securing affordable, reliable energy for all.

Chris Wright understands that hydrocarbons are essential not just to American energy independence but also to global development and poverty alleviation. His leadership at the Department of Energy would mark a new era of bold, informed, and forward-thinking energy policy.

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If you’d like to learn more about the American Energy Institute and our trade organization that represents American energy companies, like Liberty Energy, that support free markets let me know. I’m grateful to have the support of leaders like Chris Wright in the fight to liberate American energy for the advancement of the human condition.