Christopher Allen Wright (born January 15, 1965) [1] [2] is an American engineer and businessman serving as the 17th United States secretary of energy since 2025. Before his appointment, he was the CEO of Liberty Energy, North America's second largest hydraulic fracturing company, and served on the boards of Oklo Inc., a nuclear technology company, …

Chris Wright is the 17th Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy. A self-described energy nerd turned entrepreneur, Chris is a dedicated humanitarian with a passion for bringing the benefits of energy to every community in the world. ... Most recently, Chris served as Chairman and CEO of Liberty Energy, where his team helped to expand the ...

Chris Wright is the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Liberty Energy. He is a self-described tech nerd turned entrepreneur and a dedicated humanitarian on a mission to better human lives by expanding access to abundant, affordable, and reliable energy.

Feb 3, 2025 · Mr. Wright, the founder and chief executive of Liberty Energy, a fracking firm, was confirmed by a vote of 59 to 38, with support from all Republicans present and a smaller number of Democrats.

Feb 3, 2025 · The Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, the CEO of fracking company Liberty Energy, to lead the Energy Department. The vote was 59-38.

Nov 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Fossil fuel executive Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s choice for Energy secretary, is a strong supporter of oil and gas development, including fracking, a key pillar of the president-elect’s quest for U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.

Feb 4, 2025 · He later served as chairman of Stroud Energy, an early shale gas producer, before founding Liberty Resources in 2010. As energy secretary, Wright will join Interior Secretary Doug Burgum as a key ...

Feb 4, 2025 · The Senate on Monday confirmed Liberty Energy Chairman and CEO Chris Wright to be secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy on a 59-38 vote.. The action follows the confirmations of Doug Burgum ...

Christopher Allen Wright [1] (born June 25, 1965) is an American energy businessman and politician who has been the 17th and current United States Secretary of Energy since 2025. He is the chief executive of Liberty Energy.

Nov 19, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming, second administration.