Few details of the new National Energy Council were available Friday. But the move likely reflects a focus by Trump and his next administration on energy production, including fossil fuels.

President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to nominate Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior and a newly created National Energy Council, giving the North Dakota governor significant influence over the incoming administration’s efforts to boost domestic oil and gas production.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will lead the newly-established National Energy Council while serving as interior secretary.