The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production. The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production. Wright, Chris (1965- ), Energy Department, Appointments and Executive Changes, Trump, Donald J, Presidential Election of 2024, United States Politics and Government, Energy and Power, Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Alternative and Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Power, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Nuclear Energy, Liberty Energy Inc NYT > Science