

Prior to Liberty, Wright founded Pinnacle Technologies and served as CEO from 1992 to 2006. The report covers the critical link hydrocarbons play in geopolitics, food, and enabling the modern world. In 2021, he began publishing an annual Bettering Human Lives report that focuses on the importance of oil and natural gas in the modern world and documents Liberty’s environmental social, and governance (ESG) achievements. Wright has been a pioneer and recognized leader in driving an environmentally conscious approach to hydraulic fracturing. In 2016, Wright and his team debuted the state-of-the-art Quiet Fleet to address elevated noise levels, dust, and truck traffic associated with hydraulic fracturing. Under his management, Liberty has become renown as a technology leader. The company has become the second largest fracturing services company in the world, and in 2018 Wright took Liberty through an initial public offering. In 2011, Wright founded Liberty Energy to provide completion services to the Bakken basin in North Dakota and has since served as chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of the board. In 2010, Wright co-founded Liberty Resources, a Bakken focused E&P, and today serves as executive chairman. Chris was selected for this award by his peers because he has leveraged tremendous business success into humanitarian action with a truly global reach.” Inspired by their stories, he’s been a dedicated advocate who has given them a voice before business and government leaders in order to advance policies that will improve their lives. He has demonstrated a commitment to meeting people on their own terms, including traveling to small villages around the world, to learn about their needs and hopes for bettering their lives. “Chris has dedicated his life to advocating on their behalf and has spent the past three decades building oil and natural gas companies to provide the resources humanity needs to thrive. What sets Chris Wright apart is his unceasing love for people facing these challenges,” said Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Alliance.

“The world today is in the depths of a man-made energy crisis, the impacts of which are felt by the poorest individuals. As the 37th recipient of the Wildcatter award, he will be formally celebrated by leaders in the oil and natural gas industry at the Wildcatter gala on Saturday, November 5th.

Wright has demonstrated success as a data-driven, technology-focused energy entrepreneur and dedicated humanitarian who has educated policy and community leaders around the world on the benefits of energy. DENVER – Western Energy Alliance will honor Chris Wright of Liberty Energy, Inc., with the Wildcatter of the Year award in recognition of his achievements in community service and business.
