President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and a vocal advocate for fossil fuels, to serve as energy secretary in his second administration.

Wright, a key proponent of fracking, has criticized climate change initiatives and called for increased global fossil fuel production.

His nomination has received support from conservatives, including oil tycoon Harold Hamm, but has sparked criticism from environmental groups like the NRDC, who view Wright as a promoter of “dirty fossil fuels,” the Associated Press has reported.

If confirmed, Wright will focus on U.S. energy dominance and may push for resuming natural gas exports paused by the Biden administration.

Written by B.C. Begley