H.E. Honourable Laye-Sekou Camara, Minister of Energy, Guinea | Powering Africa Summit 2026

Laye‑Sékou Camara sets out Guinea’s push to scale energy supply as a foundation for industrial growth, particularly across its critical minerals value chain. With demand rising from mining and processing, he highlights the need to move beyond raw exports – using reliable power to support the transition from bauxite to higher-value products like alumina and aluminium.

The interview positions LNG as a key enabler, offering a more efficient and scalable solution than existing heavy fuel systems, particularly for energy-intensive industrial processes. Camara also underscores Guinea’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with U.S. stakeholders, aiming to attract investment, diversify energy sources beyond hydropower and provide greater reliability across seasons. The broader objective: build the infrastructure needed to boost productivity, deepen industrialisation and accelerate economic development.