India Energy Week 2026 commences with a global call for action, investment and cooperation.

New Delhi, January 27, 2026: India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 commenced on Tuesday with the participation of India and UAE ministers in New Delhi.

The keynote addresses by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, H.E. Sultan Ahmed Ai Naber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and a welcome address by the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant.

The speakers reiterated the conclave’s role as a premier international platform for translating energy dialogue into action, innovation into implementation, and ambition into tangible outcomes, amid a period of profound transformation in the global energy landscape.

Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted the progress of India in the energy sector at India Energy Week:

Delivering the keynote address, Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India’s steady, resilient progress towards energy security, self-reliance and climate justice under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He noted that India Energy Week has rapidly evolved into a trusted global forum, bringing together policymakers, producers, consumers, technology providers and investors to navigate unprecedented transition and volatility in the global energy system.

Puri emphasized that the global energy transition is fundamentally about “energy addition” rather than replacement, underscoring the need for sustained investments across oil, gas, biofuels, LNG, green hydrogen and clean cooking fuels.

He outlined India’s reforms-driven approach to ensuring availability, affordability and sustainability of energy.

Highlighting key policy initiatives, Puri referred to the opening of large sedimentary basins for exploration, successive Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) and Discovered Small Fields (DSP) bidding rounds, and continued policy reforms aimed at attracting global investment.

He added that India’s rapid expansion of LPG coverage, clean cooking access and a diversified energy mix reflects the country’s commitment to inclusive growth and equitable energy access.

UAE minister underlined the energy’s global demand:

Addressing the gathering, H.E. Sultan Ahmed AI Jaber underlined that global energy demand is entering a phase of large-scale transformation, driven by emerging markets, digitalization and the integration of diverse energy systems

He noted that India lies at the heart of these megatrends and will be a decisive driver of global energy demand in the decades ahead.

Dr. AI Jaber stressed that the greatest risk to the global energy system is underinvestment, calling for balanced investments across all forms of energy to ensure security, affordability and sustainability.

Highlighting the strength of the UAE—India energy partnership, he noted ADNOC’s role as a reliable supplier of crude oil, LNG and LPG to India, while reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to long-term, trust-based partnerships that deliver certainty, resilience and shared value.

Welcoming the delegates, Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, said that India Energy Week has emerged as a global platform that converts ideas into action.

As the host state, Goa showcased its vision for sustainable development, including a long-term roadmap to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

He also highlighted the importance of balancing the green economy with the blue economy, ensuring environmental sustainability alongside responsible use of ocean resources.

Across the inaugural addresses, India Energy Week 2025 reaffirmed India’s position as a responsible global energy leader, offering practical, scalable and inclusive solutions.

Strong emphasis was laid on international cooperation, innovation and investment mobilization as critical enablers for accelerating the global energy transition.

India Energy Week is the country’s flagship global energy platform, bringing together government leaders, industry executives and innovators to accelerate progress towards a secure, sustainable and affordable energy future.

Asia Neutral International Forum, India Energy Week drives investment, policy alignment and technology collaboration, shaping the global energy landscape.

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