Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, participated as a keynote speaker at the 'Energy and Economy in Africa' forum during CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, Texas. The discussions revolved around African governments' efforts to attract investments, enhance production of natural resources, combat energy poverty, and promote energy sector growth. Minister Badawi emphasized Egypt's initiatives to accelerate drilling, exploration activities, and production while focusing on energy transition through clean energy projects and the utilization of low-carbon green hydrogen. The event saw the presence of African energy ministers, officials from The World Bank and the European Union, as well as top executives from global energy companies. The forum highlighted the significant investment opportunities in the energy sector, including hydrocarbons, minerals, and power generation, with a positive sentiment towards the potential for economic development and industry growth in Africa.