U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Returns to Powering Africa Summit 2026

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will attend the Powering Africa Summit (PAS) 2026 in Washington, D.C., to discuss energy access and clean cooking. The event is scheduled for March 19-20, 2026, and will focus on the US-Africa energy partnership. Under the theme "Powering the US-Africa Partnership: Energy Infrastructure, Critical Minerals & Investment Strategies," the summit will evaluate progress since PAS 2025, emphasizing reciprocal agreements for mineral development and US-Africa trade.

High-profile attendees include Liberia's Vice President, Ethiopia's Minister of Water & Energy, and Ghana's Minister for Energy & Green Transition. The summit will explore infrastructure investment, gas strategy collaborations, and senior government involvement. Keynote speakers include Makhtar Diop of IFC and Adam Cortese of Sun Africa.