101 - The Secretary of Energy

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright made headlines this week with bold moves on geothermal energy and oil production. On February 25, the Department of Energy announced 171.5 million dollars in funding for next-generation geothermal projects, according to the Energy Department press release. This supports field-scale tests for electricity generation and exploration drilling to tap into the United States' 300 gigawatts of geothermal potential, as detailed by CleanTechnica.

Assistant Secretary Kyle Haustveit of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office stated that these projects will derisk development, encourage private investment, and advance energy dominance. The funding covers enhanced geothermal systems, which fracture rock for man-made reservoirs, and closed-loop systems that harvest heat from single wells, including options needing no drilling by using existing wells.

Critics quickly responded. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and Senator Patty Murray accused the department of exceeding Congress's 118 million dollar allocation for fiscal year 2025 by offering 146.5 million dollars, calling it defiance of the law, per CleanTechnica reports.

Earlier that day on Fox Business Mornings with Maria, Secretary Wright touted President Donald Trump's energy agenda. He highlighted American oil production up by more than 600 thousand barrels a day, partnerships with Venezuela freeing political prisoners, and efforts to prevent a nuclear Iran amid rising oil prices. Wright emphasized lowering electricity costs to win the artificial intelligence race, criticizing renewable mandates in states like California for driving up prices.

He praised Trump's State of the Union focus on energy independence, ramping up to 14 million barrels a day, and policies letting tech firms build their own power plants to shield consumers. Wright warned that without these steps, blackouts and higher costs would plague the nation, handing the artificial intelligence edge to China.

These actions underscore Wright's push for diverse energy sources amid debates on funding and priorities.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright made headlines this week with key moves on geothermal energy and oil production. On February 25, the Department of Energy announced 171.5 million dollars in funding for next-generation geothermal projects, according to the Energy Department press release. This supports field-scale tests for electricity generation and exploration, targeting enhanced geothermal systems and closed-loop technologies to tap into 300 gigawatts of untapped U.S. potential, as noted by CleanTechnica.

Assistant Secretary Kyle Haustveit stated the funds will derisk development, spur private investment, and lower energy costs for families. However, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and Senator Patty Murray criticized the allocation, claiming it exceeds Congresss 118 million dollar geothermal budget for fiscal year 2025 by 146.5 million dollars, per their joint statement reported by CleanTechnica.

On the same day, Wright appeared on Fox Business Mornings with Maria, defending President Trumps energy dominance agenda. He highlighted U.S. oil production up by more than 600 thousand barrels a day, partnerships with Venezuela freeing political prisoners, and efforts to prevent a nuclear Iran amid surging oil prices. Wright tied these to lower electricity costs, boosting AI competitiveness, and avoiding blackouts from prior policies.

He praised Trumps ratepayer protection pledge, requiring tech firms to build their own power plants for data centers, ensuring no rise in household bills. CleanTechnica reports this geothermal push persists despite Trumps fossil fuel focus, leveraging oil industry drilling expertise from Wrights past at Liberty Energy.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright is leading key efforts to boost American energy security. According to an Environmental Protection Agency news release, Wright will travel to Tokyo next month as vice chair of the National Energy Dominance Council. He joins Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for the inaugural Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum on March 14 and 15. The event aims to strengthen alliances with nearly a dozen countries, expand United States energy exports, and counter influences from China and Russia. Wright stated in the release that energy plays a central role in diplomacy, making the world safer through reliable partnerships in a region with fast-growing demand.

On the home front, the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve stands at 58.17 percent capacity with 415.4 million barrels as of February 13, per the Energy Information Administrations weekly petroleum status report released February 19. Rigzone reports this marks a 5.1 percent rise from last year and 15.6 percent from two years ago. The Department of Energy notes it awarded contracts in November 2025 for one million barrels to refill the reserve from December 2025 through January 2026. Wright said in a November 12 Department of Energy statement that these steps fulfill President Trumps promise to manage the reserve responsibly after prior depletions.

Earlier this week, on Monday, Wright briefed House Energy and Commerce Committee lawmakers in a classified session on Venezuelan oil. E and E News reports members from both parties pressed him for greater transparency on plans for Venezuelas reserves, now under United States control following military action to remove Nicolas Maduro. Representative Julie Fedorchak called the updates favorable.

The Energy Information Administration projects the reserve will reach 430.8 million barrels this year and 435 million next, signaling steady rebuilding.

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has been active in recent days advancing American energy priorities. According to E and E News, President Donald Trump is sending Wright, along with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, to Japan next month for the first Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum. This event, organized by the National Energy Dominance Council, aims to boost U.S. energy exports and counter influences from China and Russia by forging alliances with nearly a dozen countries.

Rigzone reports that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve now holds 415.4 million barrels as of February 13, reaching 58 percent of its 714 million barrel capacity. This marks a 5.1 percent rise from last year. Wright highlighted this progress in a November statement on the Department of Energy website, noting contracts awarded last year for one million barrels to be delivered through early 2026. The Energy Information Administration projects further increases to 430.8 million barrels this year and 435 million next year.

On February 17, American Infrastructure Magazine stated that Wright renewed an emergency order for the Midcontinent Independent System Operator and Consumers Energy to keep the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in Michigan operational through May 18. Wright called coal the most valuable energy source during winter storms, helping prevent blackouts and ensure affordable electricity.

The Department of Energy emphasized on February 23 that U.S. LNG exports surpassed 100 million tons annually in 2025, solidifying America as the top oil, gas producer, and LNG exporter thanks to innovation.

These moves underscore Wrights focus on energy security, reliability, and global leadership.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright made headlines last weekend with a groundbreaking demonstration of nuclear power deployment. According to WUNC reporting from Hill Air Force Base in Utah, the US military airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah on a C-17 aircraft. This nearly 700-mile flight on February 15 transported a 5-megawatt microreactor without nuclear fuel, showcasing the potential for quick deployment to military bases and civilian sites like data centers.

Wright, traveling with Undersecretary of Defense Michael Duffey, called the event historic. He said it marks the start of a nuclear renaissance, driven by President Trumps push for fast-tracking advanced reactors. Trump signed executive orders last year giving Wright authority to approve some designs, bypassing the independent Nuclear Regulatory Commission that has overseen the industry for decades.

The minivan-sized reactor, built by California startup Valar Atomics, can power about 5000 homes once operational. Its CEO Isaiah Taylor aims for test sales next year and full commercial use by 2028. Wright announced at least three such reactors will reach criticality by July 4, sustaining nuclear reactions independently.

This aligns with Trumps emphasis on nuclear energy to meet surging power demands from artificial intelligence and data centers, alongside military needs. Currently 94 operable reactors supply 19 percent of US electricity, per the US Energy Information Administration.

Critics raise safety flags. Edwin Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists dismissed the flight as a publicity stunt, questioning feasibility, economics, and secure transport once fueled. Waste disposal remains unresolved, though Wright noted talks with Utah for reprocessing sites.

Wright brushed aside doubts, declaring the answer to energy is always more. After years of restrictions, he said nuclear power will soon be flying to where it is needed.

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