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Focus on Liberty Energy

Chris Wright is a founder of Liberty Energy, which serves the energy companies that have massively increased US fossil fuel production in recent years through fracking (AFP)
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Trump’s Energy Dept pick wants to develop renewables… and fossil fuels

Wright advocated for renewable energy and referred to the warming planet as a fact, while still pushing for increased use of fossil fuels.

Chris Wright, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of energy, testifies during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
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Trump’s energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's Energy Department pick, Chris Wright, prioritizes expanding U.S. energy production.

FILE PHOTO: Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. CEO Chris Wright rings a ceremonial bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., January 12, 2018.  REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
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Senate Democrats urge Republican to delay hearing for Chris Wright

Democrats urge delay in confirmation hearing for Trump's energy nominee Chris Wright, citing missing ethics paperwork.

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Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. – Drilling completed on the second well in the Shenandoah South Pilot Project, Shenandoah S2-4H

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Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. – Spudding of the second well in the Shenandoah South Pilot Project, Shenandoah S2-4H

Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.(“Falcon” or “Company”) Spudding of the second well in the Shenandoah South Pilot Project, Shenandoah S2-4H 25 November 2024...

FILE PHOTO: Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. CEO Chris Wright rings a ceremonial bell to celebrate the company's IPO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., January 12, 2018.  REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
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Trump energy pick wrote ESG report hailing oil, gas, downplaying climate worry

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the energy department, believes fossil fuels are the key to ending world poverty.

Liberty Oilfield Services CEO Chris Wright is pictured in Denver, Jan. 17, 2018. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post via AP)
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What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department

Trump’s Energy Secretary pick, Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, backs fossil fuels, fracking, and plans to reverse Biden’s climate policies.

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Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. – Beetaloo Operations Update

Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.(“Falcon” or “Company”) Beetaloo Operations Update 18 November 2024 – Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSXV: FO, AIM: FOG)...

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Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. – Spudding of Shenandoah South 2H in Exploration Permit 98

Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.(“Falcon” or “Company”) Spudding of Shenandoah South 2H in Exploration Permit 98 30 August 2024 – Falcon Oil & Gas...

FILE PHOTO: Drilling rigs operate in the Permian Basin oil and natural gas production area in Lea County, New Mexico, U.S., February 10, 2019. Picture taken February 10, 2019.    REUTERS/Nick Oxford/File Photo
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US oilfield firms slash prices as mega-mergers shrink customer base

A wave of mega-mergers among oil producers is forcing the US service companies to slash their prices, merge, or risk bankruptcy

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