Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, told U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including liquefied natural gas and nuclear power.

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump ‘s pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, will tell U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including liquefied natural gas and nuclear power.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would guarantee supplies of liquefied natural gas to Europe, even amid worries that the booming export industry could boost prices of gas for U.

During Poland's presidency of the EU Council, Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the importance of developing Europe's energy independence from Russia. A key solution to this issue is the expansion of nuclear energy,

"To compete globally, we must expand energy production, including commercial nuclear and liquefied natural gas, and cut the cost of energy for Americans." The hearing was disrupted several times ...

President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday for the U.S. to resume processing export permit applications for new liquefied natural gas (LNG)

The Republican's executive order, which was expected, effectively reverses a pause on permits for new projects that former President Joe Biden put in place in early 2024

Still, U.S. exports of LNG, a super-chilled exportable form ... D.C. His coverage ranges from the latest in nuclear power, to environment regulations, to U.S. sanctions and geopolitics.

Trump's Energy Department Pick Calls for More LNG and Nuclear Power By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S. Energy Department ...

Wright supports some fossil fuel alternatives, such as small nuclear power reactors ... President Joe Biden paused approvals for LNG exports and put restrictions on drilling on federal lands.

President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday for the U.S. to resume processing export permit applications for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, part of an effort to raise U.S. energy output and dismantle his predecessor's climate policies.

Alejandro “Alex” Hernandez and Sigmund “Sig” Cornelius started their three-year terms on Jan. 27, replacing Paul Foster and Bob Flexon, who announced last year they were stepping down from the 12-member board. All members of the board are required to reside in Texas.