Energy Secretary Chris Wright Defends Fossil Fuels, Announces LNG Permit Extension

In a keynote speech at CERAWeek, Wright criticized prior climate policies and emphasized a shift toward increased energy production under the Trump administration.

Chris Wright, U.S. Energy Secretary, called for expanded fossil fuel production and infrastructure during his CERAWeek keynote address in Houston.
Wright criticized the Biden administration's climate-focused policies as economically harmful and pledged a more 'realistic' approach to energy and climate issues.
He announced the approval of an extension for the Delfin LNG export project off Louisiana’s coast, reversing a freeze on such projects imposed by the previous administration.
Wright emphasized the importance of affordable energy access globally, arguing that fossil fuels remain essential for economic development, particularly in poorer nations.
Climate advocates criticized the Trump administration's energy strategy, accusing it of prioritizing fossil fuel interests over environmental and public concerns.