Energy Secretary Chris Wright Celebrates 'American Energy Comeback' in Permian Basin, Emphasizes Domestic Production
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas, to celebrate the region's booming oil and gas industry and promote the Trump administration's focus on American energy dominance. During his visit, part of the Department of Energy’s “Great American Energy Comeback Tour,” Wright highlighted the dramatic increase in oil and gas production in the Permian Basin over the past decade. He noted that oil production has grown from less than 2 million barrels per day to over 6.5 million barrels per day, and natural gas production has increased from 4.5 billion cubic feet per day to 28 billion cubic feet per day. Wright attributed this growth to technological innovation, American workers, and policies supporting domestic energy production. He conveyed President Trump's gratitude to the energy workers and industry leaders, emphasizing that American oil and gas production strengthens energy security and allows the U.S. to provide reliable energy to allies globally. Wright also stated that ... 
