Secretary Wright and Secretary Burgum Join CNN and Tour Sables Offshore Oil Platform - June 5, 2026
The video follows Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum aboard the Harmony platform as the Trump administration reactivates the Sable offshore oil facility off Santa Barbara. The move, justified by an executive order and the Defense Production Act, aims to offset soaring gasoline prices after the Iran‑Strait disruption. Officials cite the platform’s ability to produce up to 200,000 barrels per day, arguing it can fill the tanks of 72 million cars and ease national fuel costs. California’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit, warning that the aging pipeline, which ruptured in 2015, remains vulnerable to corrosion and spills. Critics also highlight the political optics of using emergency powers to benefit oil firms. “Wells flowing, sales meter rolling, American oil from American soil,” reads a Sable sign, while environmental lawyer Alex Katz warns the project repeats past mistakes. CEO Jim Flores emphasizes safety, and Secretary Wright counters that U.S. oil production is the cleanest globally, dismissing renewable subsidies. The episode underscores a clash between energy security and climate policy. If the platform’s output curbs gasoline prices, it could bolster the administration’s push for offshore drilling along California’s coast, while intensifying legal battles and fueling the broader debate over the nation’s energy transition.
Secretary Wright Remarks at the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum - June 9, 2026
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm addressed the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, emphasizing a new era of U.S. energy dominance. She framed energy as the foundation of every industry and argued that the United States must expand production of all...
Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership 2026 Funding Opportunity Webinar
The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity hosted a webinar introducing the 2026 Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (CAP) solicitation. Participants learned that a $2.5 million direct‑funding pool, complemented by $1 million in technical‑assistance resources, will be available for proposals due July 2 2026. The...
National Lab Discovery Series: PermitAI
The National Lab Discovery Series introduced PermitAI, an artificial‑intelligence platform created at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to accelerate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting process. By consolidating over 140,000 legacy NEPA documents into a searchable corpus and layering...
National Lab Discovery Series: Critical Mineral Recovery Technologies From Oak Ridge National Lab
The Department of Energy’s National Lab Discovery Series webinar showcased Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s portfolio of critical‑mineral recovery technologies and the broader DOE‑backed innovation ecosystem. Presenters highlighted the Critical Materials Innovation (CMI) hub and the METALLIC Minerals‑to‑Materials Supply Chain Research Facility,...
Secretary Wright Joins Dana Perino on Fox News - May 7, 2026
In a Fox News interview, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and former press secretary Dana Perino discussed the United States’ latest diplomatic push on Iran’s oil sector and nuclear program, while also highlighting the administration’s renewed engagement with Venezuela’s oil industry. Wright...
Secretary Wright Joins Bloomberg Surveillance - April 28, 2026
In a Bloomberg Surveillance interview, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking from Dubrovnik, Croatia, addressed Iran’s dwindling oil‑storage capacity, the administration’s strategy to curb Iranian nuclear ambitions, and the broader U.S. energy agenda. Wright estimated Iran possesses only 12‑22 days of...
Secretary Wright Joins Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream - April 19, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Fox News Sunday to discuss the escalating standoff over the Strait of Hormuz and the broader Iran‑related security agenda. He told host Shannon Bream that the United States is "not far away from a deal"...
2026 National Lab Research SLAM
The third National Lab Research Slam convened in Washington, D.C., bringing together 17 early‑career researchers from each of the Department of Energy’s national laboratories. In three‑minute, single‑slide presentations, they highlighted breakthroughs across energy security, scientific discovery, advanced materials, and national...
Secretary Wright, Secretary Burgum, and Administrator Zeldin at NESE Groundbreaking - April 14, 2026
At a groundbreaking for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE or “Nessie”) pipeline on April 14, 2026, Interior Secretary Doug Bergum, former officials and industry leaders touted the project as the first major new gas supply into New York in over...
A Virtual Visit to the Atomic Legacy Cabin
The virtual tour of the Atomic Legacy Cabin highlights Grand Junction’s pivotal role in supplying uranium ore for the Manhattan Project, a key yet under‑recognized part of America’s nuclear origins. The cabin, originally a 1940s field office, has been restored...
Secretary Wright Delivers Remarks at ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit - April 7, 2026
Secretary Chris Wright opened the ARPA‑E Energy Innovation Summit by declaring energy the foundation of humanity and the engine behind artificial intelligence. He warned that the past decade’s climate‑driven policies resulted in what he called “the greatest malinvestment in history,”...
National Lab Discovery Series: LLNL's Massively Parallel Two-Photon Lithography Using Metaoptics
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory unveiled a breakthrough in two‑photon lithography that replaces a single focal spot with a massive array of meta‑optics lenses. By coupling a high‑energy femtosecond laser to a spatial light modulator (SLM) and a wafer‑scale silicon metasurface...
Powering Communities: Making Connections with Southline
The video spotlights Southline, a high‑voltage transmission corridor designed to move abundant Southwest renewable electricity to load centers such as El Paso and Tucson. After more than 15 years of planning, the project seeks to bridge the gap between generation and...
Powering Communities: Upgrading the Grid in Horry County
The video spotlights Horry County’s ambitious effort to modernize Conway’s electric grid amid explosive population growth. Leveraging a Department of Energy Office of Electricity grant, the utility plans to install automated switching technology that can reroute power instantly when a...