Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal is set to participate in the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to be held in Houston, United States of America, from September 14 to 16, 2026. The high-level meeting, being hosted under the U.S. G20 Presidency, will bring together Energy Ministers and senior officials representing G20 member countries to discuss critical issues shaping the global energy landscape. Key areas of deliberation are expected to include strengthening global energy security, ensuring affordable and reliable energy access, accelerating infrastructure development, and building resilient and sustainable energy supply chains. The meeting will also provide an important platform for participating countries to exchange perspectives, share policy experiences and explore greater international cooperation to address emerging challenges in the energy sector.
The Minister will participate in ministerial sessions under three key pillars – “Energy Security and Affordable Baseload,” “Permitting and Regulatory Efficiency,” and “Critical Minerals & Resilient Supply Chains.” The discussions will focus on strengthening energy security and affordability, facilitating timely development of energy infrastructure through efficient regulatory frameworks, and building secure, resilient and diversified critical-mineral supply chains.
During the meeting, Manohar Lal will seek to highlight India’s approach towards building a resilient and future-ready energy system capable of meeting its rapidly growing energy needs while sharing India’s experience in enhancing permitting and regulatory efficiency through institutional and policy reforms as well as highlighting India’s focus on diversification, circularity, and strengthening the entire value chain of critical minerals.
Manohar Lal G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting participation will reaffirm India’s commitment to constructive international engagement and collective action in addressing evolving global energy challenges. India will continue to advocate pragmatic, inclusive and technology-neutral approaches that respect diverse national circumstances and advance secure, affordable, reliable, resilient and sustainable energy systems for all.





