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Trump Launches National Energy Dominance Council to Expand U.S. Fossil Fuel Production

The council, led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, aims to cut regulations, boost private investments, and increase energy exports.

President Donald Trump walks from the Oval Office to departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump walks from the Oval Office to departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive in the Oval Office at the White House on February 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump announced that his administration will withhold federal funding from schools and universities that impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Trump was joined by, from left to right, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • President Trump signed an executive order establishing the National Energy Dominance Council, tasked with advancing U.S. energy production and export capabilities.
  • The council will prioritize reducing bureaucratic hurdles, encouraging private sector investments, and promoting innovation in energy sectors.
  • Trump announced the conditional approval of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project in Louisiana, reversing a previous pause on new LNG facilities under the Biden administration.
  • The administration plans to overturn restrictions on offshore drilling and revive a canceled pipeline to lower energy costs in the Northeast by up to 70%.
  • Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright will lead the council, signaling a shift from Biden-era policies that limited drilling on public lands and waters.