While Burgum’s speech focused on domestic energy production, he also defended the Trump administration’s war in Iran and the “detour” it has taken. He said Iran’s government is a terrorist group that has led a “tyrannical reign” over its own citizens for decades, and the United States is the only country capable of taking action.

“It’s a gift to the world,” Burgum said.

Domestically, the former governor of North Dakota doubled down on artificial intelligence and data centers as both a driver of energy demand for the oil industry and a tool for the public.