Trump Energy Department Goes Global

CARACAS, Venezuela — Energy Secretary Chris Wright is broadening the traditionally domestic-oriented department he leads with a more global outlook.

Trump Energy Department Goes Global

TL;DR

  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright is broadening the department's focus with a global outlook.
  • He is responsible for President Trump's energy dominance agenda.
  • This agenda includes facilitating nuclear power development in the U.S.
  • It also aims to increase domestic oil and gas production.
  • Expanding fossil fuel exports abroad is a key goal.
  • Reducing global reliance on Russia and other adversaries is an objective.