page_title: Francis R. Fannon
hierarchical_section_title: Francis R. Fannon
caption_attribution_description: U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo officiates the swearing-in ceremony for Francis R. Fannon as Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Energy Resources, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on July 18, 2018. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
context_page_description: Francis R. Fannon is the inaugural holder of the United States Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources position, serving in that capacity since May 29, 2018. Previously, Fannon had worked as a partner in the Coefficient Group consulting firm, managing director of BHP’s Corporate Affairs office, Senior Director at Murphy Oil, and various roles in US Senate offices, including key work on the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
  Fannon was appointed on January 18, 2018. He was confirmed by voice vote of the Senate on May 24, 2018. He assumed office May 29, 2018.
context_section_description: Francis R. Fannon is the inaugural holder of the United States Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources position, serving in that capacity since May 29, 2018. Previously, Fannon had worked as a partner in the Coefficient Group consulting firm, managing director of BHP’s Corporate Affairs office, Senior Director at Murphy Oil, and various roles in US Senate offices, including key work on the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
  Fannon was appointed on January 18, 2018. He was confirmed by voice vote of the Senate on May 24, 2018. He assumed office May 29, 2018.
caption: Fannon sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources in 2018
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