Chris Wright

Secretary of Energy

U.S. Department of Energy

Portrait: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Role

Secretary of Energy

Organization

U.S. Department of Energy

Born

January 15, 1965

Birthplace

Not listed

Gender

Not listed

Background

Chris Wright, founder and former CEO of Liberty Energy, became the 17th energy secretary in February 2025 after a 59-38 vote. He built his career in hydraulic fracturing, with Liberty Energy becoming North America's second-largest fracking company. He also serves on the White House National Energy Council.

Biography: source

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Confirmation

Confirmed, Senate vote 59-38, 2025-02-03.

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