Ming Resigns As Energy Secretary To Join GE

Secretary of Energy Michael Ming announced today that he will step down from his cabinet-level position by the end of the month to assume leadership of GE’s new Global Research Center in the Oklahoma City area.

In an April press event, Ming joined Oklahoma Governor Fallin and GE CEO Jeff Immelt to announce the creation of the new facility, which will focus on research in the Oil and Gas sector and is expected to create at least 125 new engineering jobs.  The new center will be a showcase for GE customers from around the world.

“As secretary of energy, I’ve worked with Governor Fallin to ensure that Oklahoma remains a leader, not just in energy production, but in energy research and the development of cutting-edge technologies,” said Ming. “The decision to locate this new, state of the art facility in Oklahoma is a huge victory for the state.  GE’s Global Research Center will spur economic growth and continue to enhance Oklahoma’s reputation as a global hub for energy companies. I am extremely excited for the opportunity to lead the work being done there, and to build on the tremendous partnership between one of the world’s finest companies and the state of Oklahoma.”

The GE Global Research Center will be dedicated to driving oil and gas innovation and technological advancements and accelerate the product development process.  The Oklahoma location will become GE’s eighth global research center and the first to be sector specific. GE’s global research network includes more than 50,000 scientists and engineers.