WASHINGTON, D.C. – Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to serve as Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Council:
“Governor Doug Burgum is uniquely qualified to coordinate an all-of-government approach to U.S. energy dominance. Under his leadership, North Dakota has been a hotbed for innovation, with a thriving renewable fuel sector, growing alongside oil and gas while reducing emissions with carbon capture. We look forward to working with the next leader of the Interior Department and National Energy Council to deliver on President Trump’s goals for creating rural jobs and advancing U.S. energy dominance.”