India will host the 11^th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting on 25–26 June 2026 in Gurugram, Haryana, under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting will bring together Energy Ministers and senior officials from all BRICS member countries to advance cooperation on energy security, sustainability and innovation. This is India’s fourth BRICS Chairship, following its earlier tenures in 2012, 2016 and 2021.

India's BRICS Chairship in 2026 is guided by the overarching theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS)." Within the Energy Track, India has adopted the theme "सर्वेषां ऊर्जम्" (Energy for All), reflecting the shared commitment of BRICS nations to ensuring universal energy access.

BRICS today comprises 11 countries - Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, which together account for nearly half of the world’s population and around 40 per cent of global GDP.

Strengthening BRICS Cooperation for a Secure and Sustainable Energy Future

The BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting comes at a time when countries across the world are working to balance energy security, affordability, and sustainability while addressing the challenges of climate change, technological transformation, and growing energy demand.

The priorities of the BRICS Energy Agenda resonate strongly with India’s own sustainable development pathway focussing on meeting its growing energy demand while enhancing energy security and energy access, strengthening grid resilience, diversifying supply sources, and expanding the share of clean energy in its energy mix.

India's Presidency has structured the BRICS Energy Agenda around three broad priorities:

1. Energy Security and Sustainability
2. Energy Access and Equity
3. Technology and Innovation

India's Energy Transformation: Powering the Journey Towards Viksit Bharat 2047

As the world’s third-largest producer and consumer of electricity, and one of the fastest-growing major economies, India views secure, affordable and sustainable energy as a cornerstone of its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

The Meeting will provide India an opportunity to showcase its significant progress in building a sustainable and future-ready energy system. Over the past decade, India has expanded its solar power capacity by more than 50 times, deployed over 60 million smart meters, and set an ambitious target of achieving 410 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2032.

India has also undertaken significant reforms to strengthen its power transmission and distribution infrastructure. The country has expanded its national transmission network to facilitate the large-scale integration of renewable energy, accelerated the development of Green Energy Corridors, rolled out the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and promoted regional grid interconnections through flagship initiatives such as One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG).

India has made notable strides in the biofuels sector, including achieving 20% ethanol blending and the recent rollout of E85 fuel, a high-ethanol blend containing 80–85 per cent ethanol. These initiatives reflect the country’s commitment to diversifying its energy mix, enhancing energy security, and reducing emissions.

At the global level, India has emerged as a leading advocate for clean energy cooperation through pioneering initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuels Alliance, reinforcing its role in advancing an inclusive and sustainable energy future.

As Chair, India will seek to advance the priorities of the Global South while promoting practical cooperation on energy security, resilient supply chains, innovation and sustainable development. In an increasingly uncertain global energy environment, stronger cooperation among BRICS countries assumes particular significance.

Advancing Cooperation through Dialogue and Knowledge Sharing

To advance discussions under the BRICS Energy Track and develop recommendations for consideration by Ministers, three meetings of Senior Energy Officials have already been convened in virtual mode. In addition, two seminars were held in virtual mode on the themes of ‘Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector’ and ‘Advancements in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Technologies,’ with active participation from BRICS member countries.

These meetings have helped build consensus on key priorities and identify areas for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations.

Scheduled Programme

1. Fourth Meeting of the BRICS Committee of Senior Energy Officials: 22–24 June 2026, Gurugram
2. Side Events: Clean Coal Technologies and Raising Electrical Appliance Standards
3. 11^th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting: 25–26 June 2026, Gurugram
4. BRICS Youth Energy Summit (Virtual): 17–18 August 2026

The 11^th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting is expected to further strengthen BRICS cooperation on energy security, innovation and sustainable development, while advancing practical collaboration towards secure, affordable, sustainable and future-ready energy systems. The Meeting will also provide an important platform for India to advance the priorities of the Global South and contribute to shaping an inclusive global energy future.

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