Chris Barnard

Jan 10, 2025 | news-journal.com | Chris Barnard

A seasoned energy executive with deep experience in oil and gas, geothermal, nuclear, and solar is nominated to run the Department of Energy. One would think that he’d be met with overwhelming bipartisan support. One would be wrong. Chris Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy, was nominated in November by incoming President Donald Trump to be his Secretary of Energy. Since, he has faced undue opposition from green groups and Democrats alike.

Jan 10, 2025 | theohiopressnetwork.com | Chris Barnard

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Aug 19, 2024 | americanpress.com | Chris Barnard

Published 10:44 am Monday, August 19, 2024 By Chris BarnardAfter Louisiana was granted state primacy for carbon capture wells at the end of last year, industry and environmental advocates alike rejoiced at the positive step toward concrete emissions-reducing action. Class VI wells allow producers to inject carbon dioxide for permanent storage in underground geologic formations, an innovative way to reduce emissions.

Jul 18, 2024 | ajc.com | Chris Barnard

A celebration of nuclear energy in Waynesboro demonstrated to the rest of the country that not only is nuclear energy here to stay but also that it’s time to build even more. Leaders from all across the political spectrum are now embracing nuclear power. Specifically, in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, and Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, a Democrat, commemorated the completion of Plant Vogtle’s Units 3 and 4, the country’s newest nuclear reactors.

Jun 25, 2024 | bikeradar.com | Chris Barnard

“You should go, Chris – enjoy the trail!” Cyril says. I push down on the pedals of my Cube Stereo 140 eMTB and rocket off along the hillside singletrack at what feels like terminal velocity and disappear below the treeline. As I wrestle back control from my over-enthusiastic steed and kill the electronic assistance, I race through the woods, my nostrils filling with the crisp scent of pine needles and wild mushrooms.