India Energy Week 2026 Day 1 | India to Drive 35% of Global Energy Demand: Hardeep Singh Puri
India Energy Week 2026 kicked off in Goa with a strong message — India is no longer just part of the global energy transition, it is shaping it. <br /> <br />On Day 1 of the conference, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted that India will drive nearly 35% of global energy demand growth over the next two decades, underlining the country’s growing influence in the global energy landscape. <br /> <br />The Minister outlined three key priorities guiding India’s energy transition: <br />Availability, Affordability and Sustainability, signalling a pragmatic and inclusive approach to the future of energy. <br /> <br />Technology and innovation dominated the discussions, with a key focus on repositioning natural gas — not as a bridge fuel, but as a destination fuel that supports renewable energy while ensuring grid stability. <br /> <br />From policy to innovation, Day 1 set the tone for a week of critical conversations shaping India’s clean and secure energy future. <br /> <br />India Energy Week 2026, Goa <br />Reporting: Nishtha Sharma <br />Cameraperson - Imran Shah <br /> <br />Stay tuned for Day 2 insights and key takeaways. <br /> <br /> <br />#IndiaEnergyWeek #IEW2026 #HardeepSingPuri #Goa #CleanEnergy #NetZero #RenewableEnergy #OilAndGas #NaturalGas #CNG #PNG #EnergySecurity #GlobalEnergy #ModiGovt #EnergyPolicy #India #OneIndiaNews<br /><br />Also Read<br /><br />LPG eKYC: No Fixed Date For Compliance, Says Hardeep Singh Puri :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/lpg-ekyc-no-fixed-date-for-compliance-says-hardeep-singh-puri-3873891.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />Union Minister Puri Discusses Modi Govt's Achievements with Sikh Leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/hardeep-singh-puri-discusses-modi-govt-achievements-with-sikhs-011-3827545.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />India Could Achieve Developed Country Status Ahead of 2047 Schedule, Union Minister Claims :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-on-track-to-become-developed-country-before-2047-011-3822975.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br /><br /><br />~HT.410~ED.194~CA.144~