US President-elect Donald Trump says he will establish a new organization to handle his energy policy, which includes producing more fossil fuels.

In a statement released on Friday, Trump says the National Energy Council will consist of departments and agencies in charge of permission, production and regulation of energy in the country.

The council will be led by Doug Burgum, governor of the fossil fuel-rich state of North Dakota. Burgum will also lead the Interior Department.

Trump has said he aims to support oil and gas drilling to lower energy costs.

In the statement, Trump says he will expand energy production to grow the economy, adding that the US is blessed with vast amounts of "Liquid Gold."