Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has been highly visible this week as the Department of Energy tackles both breakthroughs and headwinds. In an interview with Fox News, Secretary Wright warned that the ongoing government shutdown is threatening the modernization of the US nuclear arsenal. He explained that Department of Energy contractors responsible for advancing nuclear weapons technology are on the verge of being furloughed. For decades, these workers have maintained and modernized America’s nuclear infrastructure, and now crucial projects to keep the nation’s stockpile cutting edge are stalled. Secretary Wright urged lawmakers to resolve the funding crisis quickly, emphasizing that failing to do so risks both national defense and countless livelihoods across the country.

In a separate announcement, the Department of Energy revealed new public-private partnerships with advanced micro devices and Nvidia to build large artificial intelligence supercomputers. Secretary Wright highlighted how these collaborations will revolutionize both drug discovery and national security, saying that government must move at the speed of business to keep America a global leader in artificial intelligence. He noted that these supercomputers are extremely energy intensive, underlining the vital connection between growing national energy production and high-tech leadership. Wright explained that advanced nuclear power and supercomputing create a mutual feedback loop, each strengthening the other. This, he said, accelerates the timeline for deploying next generation reactors, making American energy cleaner, cheaper, and more secure than ever.

Internationally, Secretary Wright is soon headed to Athens for a major transatlantic energy summit, alongside other cabinet officials, as reported by Greek Reporter. The summit will attract energy ministers from 25 countries and hundreds of industry executives. Wright’s agenda includes forging strategic partnerships for energy independence and discussing security, infrastructure, and new investments, especially as Europe eyes a future with drastically reduced Russian gas imports. This comes as the United States works to export more liquified natural gas and solidify ties with key allies.

Amid these headlines, the Department of Energy has also announced up to 100 million dollars in new funding to revitalize and modernize the nation’s coal power infrastructure, according to AOL News. The initiative aims to update aging coal plants and ensure reliable power while exploring new technologies. Secretary Wright’s recent activities reflect a focused effort to modernize America’s energy arsenal, drive innovation, and maintain global energy leadership during a period of political and economic uncertainty.

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