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Puri Says India’s Energy Resilience Shielded Consumers From Shocks
Hardeep Singh Puri said India prepared for problems in the world’s energy supply.
He said this preparation helped prevent shortages for Indian families.
India used different suppliers, more refining capacity, storage and stronger infrastructure.
Puri said countries should prepare before an energy crisis happens.
He also said energy must be reliable and affordable.
India Energy Week 2027 will discuss ways to improve energy systems.
Topics will include oil, gas, hydrogen, biofuels, technology and artificial intelligence.
The event will be held in Kolkata in January 2027.
More than 75,000 energy professionals are expected to attend.
Hardeep Singh Puri said diversified supplies, expanded refining and stronger infrastructure protected Indian households from global energy disruptions.
He said energy resilience must be built before crises through storage, domestic production and expanded piped natural gas.
Puri argued that India is combining economic growth, energy security and decarbonisation while taking a larger role in global energy discussions.
India Energy Week 2027 will address oil and gas, LNG, hydrogen, biofuels, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and related investment needs.
The event will take place in Kolkata from January 28-31, with organizers expecting more than 75,000 professionals and 700 international exhibitors.
- Who
- Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
- What
- They presented India’s energy resilience measures and announced the focus and arrangements for India Energy Week 2027.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Kolkata, and the event will be held at the New Town Convention Centre in Kolkata.
- When
- Puri spoke on Monday; India Energy Week 2027 is scheduled for January 28-31, 2027.
- Why
- The event aims to develop practical technologies, innovations and partnerships supporting energy security, affordability and sustainability.
Key facts
- Event
- India Energy Week 2027
- Dates
- January 28-31, 2027
- Venue
- New Town Convention Centre, Kolkata
- Expected attendance
- More than 75,000 energy professionals
- Expected exhibitors
- 700 international exhibitors
- Exhibition space booked
- About 17,000 square metres
- Theme
- “Unlocking Innovation. Securing Energy. Shaping Tomorrow.”
Quotes
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
India’s Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
“With energy security, affordability, technology, investment and sustainability increasingly interconnected, IEW 2027 promises to catalyse global efforts to find practical solutions to the challenges shaping the sector”
financialexpress.com
“The lesson is simple: energy resilience is not built when a crisis arrives; it is built before the crisis arrives”
financialexpress.com
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