{"id":2370350,"date":"2024-11-18T13:35:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-energy-secretary-pick-chris-wright-receives-gop-and-oil-industry-praise-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-18T13:37:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:37:07","slug":"trump-energy-secretary-pick-chris-wright-receives-gop-and-oil-industry-praise-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-energy-secretary-pick-chris-wright-receives-gop-and-oil-industry-praise-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump energy secretary pick Chris Wright receives GOP and oil industry praise &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-energy-secretary-pick-chris-wright-receives-gop-and-oil-industry-praise-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2370350&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Chris Wright,\u2063 nominated \u2063by President-elect Donald \u2063Trump to be\u200b the\u2063 Secretary of the Department of Energy, has \u2062garnered support from Republican\u2062 lawmakers and the oil industry,\u2063 while facing criticism from \u200cenvironmentalists. Wright \u2063is\u2063 the founder and CEO of Liberty\u200c Energy, a company involved in\u200c oilfield services\u2062 and \u2062fracking. \u2063His\u2062 tenure is expected to focus\u200c on increasing U.S. oil production, aligning with Trump&#8217;s energy goals.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters \u2064like Mike Sommers from the \u200dAmerican \u200bPetroleum Institute underscore \u2064Wright&#8217;s experience in the energy sector as beneficial for leadership at the DOE,\u2063 particularly in lifting restrictions \u2064on LNG export \u200cpermits. However, environmental advocates express concern that \u200cWright&#8217;s\u200b views may hinder climate\u200c change initiatives. Wright has \u200bpublicly disputed\u2063 the concept\u200d of a transition away from fossil fuels, stating there\u2064 is no\u200d climate crisis \u2063and advocating for a broader use of \u2064energy sources, including nuclear and geothermal.<\/p>\n<p>While he sits on the board of a small modular reactor \u2064developer and \u200bhas \u200dexpressed support for \u2062various energy forms, Wright has criticized subsidies for\u200d wind and solar energy as ineffective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. His selection has been praised by figures\u2062 like Sen. John\u2063 Barrasso, who emphasized the need for strong \u2063energy leadership to secure the nation\u2019s energy independence \u2064and \u2063economic stability.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump energy secretary pick Chris Wright receives GOP and oil industry praise<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1882708\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President-elect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a>&rsquo;s pick for secretary of the Department of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Energy<\/a>, Chris Wright, is receiving praise from Republican lawmakers and industry groups, while environmentalists warn he would jeopardize efforts to curb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/climate-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">climate change<\/a> if he is confirmed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Over the weekend, Trump picked Wright, the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-texas-abortion-ban-hurts-big-oils-effort-to-transform-its-workforce\/\" title=\"How Texas\u2019 abortion ban hurts Big Oil\u2019s effort to transform its workforce\">oilfield service firm<\/a> and fracking company, to lead the DOE. Wright has been a supporter of oil and is expected to play a leading role in ensuring the Trump administration meets its goal of increasing oil production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>American Petroleum Institute head Mike Sommers said: &ldquo;Chris Wright&rsquo;s experience in the American energy sector gives him an important perspective that will inform his leadership of the Department of Energy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We look forward to working with him once confirmed to bolster American geopolitical strength by lifting DOE&rsquo;s pause on LNG export permits and ensuring the open access of American energy for our allies around the world,&rdquo; Sommers added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wright has challenged the premise that the United States and the rest of the world are in the middle of a transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable sources of energy, such as wind and solar power. The Biden administration sought to accelerate the switch via rulemakings, the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, and other measures. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/chris-wright-b8370a17b_energysobriety-activity-7021514919787319298-xpzQ\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">video<\/a> on his LinkedIn profile last year, Wright said that &ldquo;there is no climate crisis, and we&rsquo;re not in the midst of an energy transition, either.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He added: &ldquo;Humans, and all complex life on earth, is simply impossible without carbon dioxide &mdash; hence the term carbon pollution is outrageous.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Environmental Defense Fund Executive Director Amanda Leland said in a statement: &ldquo;Any nominee, including Chris Wright, who ignores the stakes in this global clean energy race &mdash; or fails to recognize the urgent challenge of climate change &mdash; should concern all of us.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If the Trump administration blocks investments in energy efficiency and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-has-signed-40-executive-orders-and-actions-since-taking-office\/\" title=\"Biden has signed 40 executive orders and actions since taking office\">clean energy technologies<\/a>, it will jeopardize the health of communities across our country, destroy job opportunities, and make our nation less competitive,&rdquo; Leland said.<\/p>\n<p>Wright, in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chris-wright-b8370a17b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LinkedIn profile,<\/a> said that he &ldquo;all in on energy,&rdquo; such as nuclear, solar, and geothermal. He serves on the board of Oklo Inc., a small modular reactor developer. However, he has criticized efforts to boost wind and solar energy, stating it would not reduce greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We should do credible things, mostly driven by market forces. But shoveling subsidies at wind and solar, which are 3% of global energy, that&rsquo;s not meaningfully going to change greenhouse gas emissions. But it is going to drive electricity prices up,&rdquo; Wright said in a 2022 interview with <em>Bloomberg Television.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Wright will also serve in the new National Energy Council alongside with Trump&rsquo;s pick to lead the Department of the Interior, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), who will head the council.<\/p>\n<p>Energy and Natural Resources Committee ranking member Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) praised the selection. &ldquo;President Trump promised bold choices. Chris Wright delivers,&rdquo; the senator said. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s an energy innovator who laid the foundation for America&rsquo;s fracking boom.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;After four years of America&rsquo;s last energy policy, our country is desperate for a Secretary who understands how important American energy is to our economy and our national security. Mr. Wright will help ensure America remains committed to an all-of-the-above energy policy that puts American families first,&rdquo; Barrasso added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, Democratic lawmakers condemned Trump&rsquo;s pick, saying that the incoming administration is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">putting fossil fuel companies ahead<\/a> of climate efforts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Chris Wright is a science-denying, self-serving, sanctimonious fracker who consistently puts the wants of energy producers over the needs of American energy consumers,&rdquo; Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eenews.net\/articles\/the-planet-weeps-climate-hawks-slam-trumps-doe-pick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>E&amp;E News<\/em><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To put him in charge of the Department of Energy is to fulfill the dreams of every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mutually-beneficial-major-news-outlet-expands-climate-change-reporting-funded-by-left-wing-activist-groups\/\" title=\"\u2018Mutually Beneficial\u2019: Major News Outlet Expands Climate Change Reporting Funded By Left-Wing Activist Groups\">fossil fuel company<\/a> who hopes to boost their profits by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-mccarthy-says-biden-put-china-over-the-american-people\/\" title=\"Rep. McCarthy says Biden put China over the American people\">raising energy costs<\/a> for Americans,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Ed<strong> <\/strong>Markey<strong> <\/strong>(D-MA) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/senmarkey\/status\/1857914212942754244?s=51\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said on X<\/a> that &ldquo;Trump asked for a billion dollars and Big Oil CEO Harold Hamm asked for Chris Wright. As we fight for our clean energy future, they&rsquo;re putting a fossil in charge.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1882708\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1882708\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump&#8217;s energy secretary choice, Chris Wright, praised by GOP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3511,"featured_media":2370351,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AP24318587777297-1.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[45151,4486,45240,3779,3634],"class_list":["post-2370350","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-chris-wright","tag-energy","tag-oil-industry","tag-secretary","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AP24318587777297-1.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2370350","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3511"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2370350"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2370350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2370354,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2370350\/revisions\/2370354"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2370351"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2370350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2370350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2370350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}