Trump picks fracking firm CEO Chris Wright to be energy secretary

Wright is a former CEO of the fracking company Liberty Oilfield Services.

He is a strong supporter of the fracking industry and has said that he believes that it is an important part of the United States' energy future.

President Trump has nominated Chris Wright, the former CEO of the fracking company Liberty Oilfield Services, to be the next energy secretary. Wright is a strong supporter of the fracking industry and has said that he believes that it is an important part of the United States' energy future.

Wright's nomination has been met with mixed reactions. Some environmental groups have criticized Wright's support for fracking, which they say can contaminate water supplies and contribute to climate change. However, some industry groups have praised Wright's nomination, saying that he is a qualified and experienced leader who will be able to help the United States achieve energy independence.

Wright's nomination will now be considered by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. If he is confirmed by the Senate, Wright will replace Rick Perry, who resigned as energy secretary in December.

Wright's nomination comes at a time when the fracking industry is facing increasing scrutiny.

In recent years, there have been a number of reports of fracking operations contaminating water supplies. Additionally, some studies have suggested that fracking can contribute to climate change by releasing methane, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere.

Wright has defended the fracking industry, saying that it is a safe and environmentally friendly way to produce oil and gas. He has also said that the benefits of fracking outweigh the risks.

However, environmental groups are skeptical of Wright's claims. They say that the fracking industry has a long history of environmental violations and that Wright is not qualified to lead the Department of Energy.

Wright's nomination is likely to face opposition from environmental groups.

However, it is unclear whether Wright will be able to secure the support of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The committee is evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans, and it is possible that Wright's nomination could be blocked by Democrats.

If Wright is confirmed by the Senate, he will have a significant impact on the future of the fracking industry in the United States. He will be responsible for overseeing the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy, which provides research and development funding for fracking.

Wright's nomination is a sign of the Trump administration's support for the fracking industry. The administration has already taken a number of steps to promote fracking, including rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations.

It is unclear whether Wright will be able to secure the support of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. However, his nomination is a sign of the Trump administration's support for the fracking industry.