London, April 20, 2026 (PR) – The World Energy Council is pleased to announce the addition of 59 new members to its global Future Energy Leaders (FEL) program. Designed to support and promote the energy leaders of tomorrow, the FEL Program is comprised of exceptional young professionals from across the globe united by their commitment to shape a future of more and better energy for all.
FELs actively contribute to the Council’s wide-ranging activities, network amongst like-minded peers across the world’s energy sectors, and engage in national, regional, and global dialogues to fulfil our Humanizing Energy vision.
Nominated by 18 of the Council’s Member Committees, the 2026 FEL Cohort was selected from more than 361 applications spanning 73 countries. More than half of those accepted are women, while participants represent a diverse range of professional backgrounds, including renewables, engineering, technology and innovation, oil and gas, government, non-governmental organizations, power, utilities, and finance.
The majority of the cohort are drawn from Europe, Africa, and Asia, with a significant representation from Latin America and the Caribbean, North America and the Middle East and Gulf States.
Thaddeus Anim-Somuah, Chair of the Future Energy Leaders’ Program, World Energy Council, said: “The Future Energy Leaders program is a unique platform that convenes exceptional emerging leaders from across the world. As energy increasingly shapes geopolitical and commercial decision-making, the need for the next generation of leaders has never been greater. The 2026 cohort will play a vital role in addressing the defining energy challenges of our time.
“I am delighted to welcome the new cohort to the program and look forward to working with them as we challenge conventional thinking, collaborate on energy solutions, and develop the leaders of tomorrow. Together, we can help shape a future of more and better energy for everyone.”
The global Future Energy Leaders program promotes energy leaders of the future, providing participants from over 63 countries with a platform to develop their experience, knowledge and skills as part of a global community. The 2026 cohort join a community of like-minded energy experts and enthusiasts who participate in national, regional and global conversations about the ever-changing energy sector.
