Welcome
Secretary Wright
Welcome
Secretary Wright
Laboratory Directory Deb Gracio greets Secretary of Energy Chris Wright as he arrives at the PNNL Energy Sciences Center on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
We were pleased to host Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). During his visit, researchers shared how PNNL applies expertise in chemistry, biology, and computing to accelerate scientific discovery and deliver solutions that strengthen energy reliability and national security.
As a DOE Office of Science laboratory, PNNL leads research in areas essential to the nation’s future, such as advancing AI and automation for faster scientific insight, accelerating materials science innovation, developing grid control and energy storage technologies for affordable and secure electricity, and strengthening national security.
View photos from the visit below and be sure to follow PNNL's social channels for ongoing coverage.
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