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 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.