U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday evening in his first official international trip as Energy Secretary.
April 9, 2025
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES— U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday evening in his first official international trip as Energy Secretary. During the trip, Secretary Wright will visit UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, and will meet with public officials and energy industry stakeholders in each country.
The Department of Energy released the following statement from DOE Spokesperson Ben Dietderich on the Secretary’s visit:
“While America leads the world in production of both oil and natural gas, global demand for energy continues to grow. With this visit to the Middle East, Secretary Wright is focused on strengthening key relations with energy-producing countries, encouraging investment in America, and deepening collaboration on the technological innovations needed to unleash affordable energy for all.”
Please contact DOENews@hq.doe.gov for press availability or media inquiries regarding the trip. Local outlets based in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are encouraged to reach out to the public affairs offices of the respective U.S. embassies.
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