New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Sunday, highlighted India’s long-standing purchases of Venezuelan crude, saying that Indian refineries are capable of processing the heavier oil that Venezuela produces. Speaking to IANS in the national capital after the recently concluded India Energy Week 2026, Union Minister Puri said delegations from many countries, including Venezuela, attended the event and underlined that India’s relationship with…
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New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India has successfully insulated its citizens from volatility and the global turmoil has never been passed on to the consumer, said Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, addressing concerns around consumer impact during global price shocks.According to an official statement on Friday, Puri said India has demonstrated strong preparedness to navigate sustained geopolitical volatility in global energy markets and will continue to occupy centre st…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday highlighted that the Biofuels Zone at India Energy Week 2026 showcases how waste is being transformed into clean energy at scale in the country.”With 133 CBG (compressed bio-gas) plants commissioned, of 926 TPD (tonnes per day) capacity, and availability at 410 retail outlets, India’s CBG ecosystem is expanding rapidly – strengthening energy security and sustainability,” the minister said.Another 83 CBG ar…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Centre will soon introduce a new policy on Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) to further strengthen the existing framework across the entire bio-gas value chain, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of India Energy Week in Goa, Puri said the upcoming CBG policy will build on the deliberations and outcomes of the discussions held during the event.“The policy will focus on providing financial support for…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India is advancing rapidly towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy and will play a decisive role in the global energy demand-supply balance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.In an interaction with CEOs of the global energy sector as part of the ‘India Energy Week’ (IEW) 2026, PM Modi highlighted India’s robust economic momentum, drawing attention to an investment potential of around $100 billion in exploration and production, citing inves…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday inaugurated the Hydrogen Zone at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa — highlighting India’s growing focus on clean and low-carbon energy solutions. The Hydrogen Zone was opened shortly after the inaugural ceremony of the flagship energy event and is being hosted by Oil India.The Hydrogen Zone showcases advanced hydrogen technologies and solutions that are expected to play a key role in India’s ener…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India and Canada on Tuesday signed a joint statement to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector during the India Energy Week 2026 held in Goa. The agreement marks a renewed push to deepen bilateral ties in areas such as oil, gas, clean energy and long-term investments.The joint statement followed a bilateral meeting between India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Timothy Hodgson.Hod…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is witnessing a major transformation in its energy sector, with strong focus on bio-energy, ethanol blending and circular economy solutions, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday. This vision is being prominently showcased at the India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, Puri added.Speaking on the sidelines of IEW 2026, Puri highlighted that India has made remarkable progress in bio-fuel…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India Energy Week has emerged as a strong platform for building long-term global energy partnerships, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday.In a post on social media platform X, Puri said that India Energy Week 2026 will mark a shift from discussions to direct collaboration in the global energy sector.“Under the leadership of PM Modi, India Energy Week has become a platform for…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday that current times are opportune for inspired and aspirational young people to join the workforce as India is being recognised as a stable growth engine with improving fundamentals.In a social media post on X, the minister noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi has handed over appointment letters to more than 11 lakh qualified candidates nationwide through Rozgar Melas, and that 61,000 letters w…