Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.

Wright has denied that climate change presents a global crisis that needs to be addressed through a transition away from fossil fuels.

President-elect Trump named Chris Wright to lead the Department of Energy after vowing on the campaign trail to make America energy independent.