Energy Secretary Chris Wright Advocates Fossil Fuel Expansion at CERAWeek

Wright, a former fracking executive, emphasizes energy dominance and criticizes climate policies in his first major address as energy secretary.

Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy Secretary under President Trump, called for increased fossil fuel production and infrastructure during his keynote speech at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, Texas.
Wright criticized the Biden administration’s climate-focused policies, describing them as economically harmful and politically divisive, while advocating for an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy.
He argued that renewable energy sources like solar and wind cannot fully replace fossil fuels and emphasized the need to address global energy poverty, particularly in developing nations.
Wright announced the extension of a permit for a floating liquefied natural gas project off Louisiana's coast, signaling a commitment to expanding U.S. energy exports.
The speech, which was not publicly livestreamed, drew criticism from climate advocates, who accused Wright of prioritizing fossil fuel interests over public accountability and environmental concerns.