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Chris Wright: “20 years ago we were the largest importer of natural gas in…”

Featuring: Chris Wright, Republican | Secretary of Energy | National

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The AI Race: Why the Future of Power Is at Stake with U.S. Energy Secretary, Chris Wright

Published | Video Starts at 15:40

So let me talk about bigger picture energy production. Then come back to electricity, which is what you're talking about, which is what's key for AI. Yes, but if you rewind the clock, 20 years ago we were the largest importer of natural gas in the world. And we were by far and away the world's largest oil importer as well. At that time, China produced roughly the same amount of energy as it consumed. (15:40–15:45)

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