India Positions Itself as a Key Partner in Global Energy Supply Chain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with Chief Executive Officers of the global energy sector at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, as part of the ongoing India Energy Week 2026.India’s Economic Momentum and Energy Ambitions
Highlighting India’s strong economic momentum, the Prime Minister said the country is advancing rapidly towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy and is set to play a decisive role in shaping the global energy demand and supply balance.During the interaction, he drew attention to significant investment opportunities in India’s energy sector. The Prime Minister highlighted an investment potential of around 100 billion US dollars in exploration and production, pointing to investor-friendly policy reforms introduced by the government. He also underscored a 30 billion US dollar opportunity in the Compressed Bio-Gas sector.
Opportunities Across the Energy Value Chain
The Prime Minister further outlined large-scale opportunities across the broader energy value chain. These include the gas-based economy, refinery and petrochemical integration, as well as the maritime and shipbuilding sectors.He observed that while the global energy landscape is marked by uncertainty, it also presents immense opportunities. Calling for innovation, collaboration, and deeper partnerships, he reiterated that India stands ready as a reliable and trusted partner across the entire energy value chain.
Strong Interest from Global Energy Leaders
During the interaction, participating CEOs expressed strong confidence in India’s growth trajectory. They conveyed keen interest in expanding and deepening their business presence in the country, citing policy stability, reform momentum, and long-term demand visibility.High-Level Participation
The high-level roundtable witnessed participation from 27 CEOs and senior corporate dignitaries representing leading global and Indian energy companies and institutions. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi, along with senior ministry officials, were also present on the occasion.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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