The Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Mrs. Stavros Papastavrouwith the Minister of the Interior and President of the National Energy Council of Energy USAMr. Doug Burgum.
At the heart of the discussion between Papastavrou-Burgum, the Greece-US strategic relationship, as well as the energy developments that directly influence the two countries, were found. Particular emphasis was placed on the Greek government’s acceptance of the US company Chevron’s interest in maritime plots “Southern Crete I and II”, with both sides agreeing that it is a very important development that enhances the narrow bilateral relations of the two countries.
What is the National Energy Council
On February 14, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive decree on the establishment of the National Energy Dominance Council.
The National Council of Energy Sovereignty operates as part of the US President’s Executive Office, chaired by Interior Minister Doug Burgum and the Vice -President of Energy Minister Chris Wright, as well as consists of members of President Donald Trump Council of Ministers, including Foreign Ministers, Foreign Ministers, Foreign Ministers.
The National Energy Dominance Council advises the US president on strategies to achieve energy sovereignty and to improve licensing, production, production, distribution, regulation and transportation procedures. In fact, he is expected to present to the US president a national strategy of energy sovereignty with the aim of reducing bureaucracy, boosting private sector investment and promoting innovation.
Who is Doug Burgum
Doug Burgum graduated from North Dakota State University in 1978 with a degree in University Studies and acquired MBA from Stanford University two years later, mortgaged a rural land he inherited in 1983 to invest in Great Plains Software in Fargo. It became its president in 1984 and brought the company to the Stock Exchange in 1997. Burgum sold the company to Microsoft for $ 1.1 billion in 2001. While working at Microsoft, it managed Microsoft Business Solutions.
He has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Australian Atlassian software company and SuccessFactors. Burgum is the founder of the Kilbourne Group, a Fargo -based real estate company, and is also a co -founder of Arthur Ventures, a team of business capital capital.
Burgum won 2016 elections for the position of Northern Dakota ruler with overwhelming difference. He was re -elected by far in 2020. In June 2023, Burgum launched a campaign for the Republican presidential anointing in 2024. He finished his candidacy in early December 2023 and became a consultant in the energy policy of the election campaign. On November 14, 2024, elected President Trump announced his intention to appoint Burgum as the United States Interior Minister and appointed him the President of the National Energy Council.