Washington: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to establish the National Energy Dominance Council. The council is tasked with developing plans and recommendations to boost energy production as part of the administration's goal to "make America energy dominant."
According to Kuwait News Agency, the executive order designates the Secretary of the Interior as the Chair of the Council, while the Secretary of Energy will serve as the Vice Chair. The Council's mandate includes advising the President on improving processes related to the permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, transportation, and export of all forms of American energy, including critical minerals.
The Council will also be responsible for providing the President with a recommended National Energy Dominance Strategy. This strategy aims to increase energy production by cutting regulatory red tape, enhancing private sector investments across all energy sectors, focusing on innovation, and eliminating outdated regulations. Additionally, the Council is expected to facilitate cooperation between the Federal Government and domestic private sector energy partners and ensure consistency in energy production policies.