India Energy Week 2026: Hardeep Singh Puri Says PM Modi–CEO Roundtable Signals Global Confidence in India’s Energy Vision
Though India Energy Week is quite recent, PM Modi has been engaging global energy leaders for nine years, building today’s reform and investment momentum, said Minister Puri
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday briefed the media on the outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-level roundtable with 27 CEOs and senior leaders from leading global and Indian energy companies, calling it a strong endorsement of India’s emergence as a major global energy growth engine.
“This was the ninth such interaction chaired by the Prime Minister, and each time we see deeper engagement and stronger confidence from global energy leaders,” Puri said, adding that the feedback from these sessions directly feeds into India’s energy policymaking framework.
The Minister said Prime Minister Modi clearly articulated India’s readiness to serve as a reliable and trusted partner across the entire energy value chain, even as global energy markets face volatility and geopolitical uncertainties.
“The Prime Minister highlighted that today India imports energy from 40 countries, LNG from 18 sources, and exports petroleum products to more than 150 nations. This shows how deeply integrated India already is with global energy markets,” Puri noted.
Massive Investment Opportunities Across the Energy Ecosystem
Briefing reporters, Puri said the Prime Minister outlined unprecedented investment opportunities arising from India’s rapidly transforming energy sector, backed by structural reforms and transparent policies.
“He explained the regulatory changes we have undertaken — including ORDA and PNG Rules — and the expanded bidding opportunities under OALP-X, Special CBM Rounds and DSF-IV. These are supported by fiscal incentives, better data access and risk-reduction mechanisms,” Puri said.
According to the Minister, these initiatives together unlock offshore and onshore hydrocarbon potential estimated at nearly USD 100 billion.
Puri added that PM Modi also spoke about India’s ‘One Vision, One Grid’ roadmap, which targets increasing the share of natural gas to 15% in the energy mix and achieving 100% City Gas Distribution coverage.
“The gas value chain alone represents a USD 72 billion opportunity,” he said.
He further pointed out that India, now the world’s fourth-largest refining hub, offers around USD 87 billion in refining and petrochemicals, while alternative fuels — including bioenergy, green hydrogen and sustainable fuels — open up another USD 100 billion opportunity.
“In total, we are talking about well over USD 350 billion in energy-related investment potential,” Puri said.
CEOs Commit to Expanding Presence in India
Sharing insights from the closed-door interaction, the Minister said participating CEOs expressed strong appreciation for India’s reform trajectory and robust economic growth.
“They spoke about policy stability, reform momentum and long-term demand visibility. Most importantly, they conveyed their intent to expand and deepen their presence in India,” Puri said.
He added that global energy leaders increasingly see India as a decisive force in shaping the future global energy demand–supply balance.
“This is not just about investment. It is about long-term partnerships and co-creating solutions for energy security and energy transition,” he said.
India Moving from Energy Consumer to Global Energy Partner
Puri emphasized that India Energy Week 2026 has firmly positioned India as a global energy hub, with discussions covering hydrocarbons, gas, refining, bioenergy, green fuels and the broader energy transition.
“The Prime Minister’s vision is very clear — India will not only meet its own growing energy needs but will actively contribute to global energy security,” he said.
He concluded by stating that the strong participation of global CEOs reflects growing international confidence in India’s transparent governance, predictable policies and expanding energy markets.
“India is no longer seen merely as a large energy consumer. We are now viewed as a strategic energy partner and a key driver of global growth,” Puri told the media.
