Hardeep Singh Puri

February 10, 2025 8:30 PM

India Energy Week 2025 kicks off on Tuesday with 700 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technology

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday that India Energy Week 2025 (IEW 2025)—the world’s second-largest energy event in terms of ministerial and CEO participation—will commence on Tuesday (February 11) at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, in the national capital. The flagship energy event of the Government of India, scheduled to take place from February 11 to 14, will host over 700 exhibitors and 10 pavilions representing countries such as the US, the UK, Germany...

February 10, 2025 5:39 PM

India expands crude imports to 40 countries; Argentina joins as new supplier: Hardeep Puri

India has further diversified its crude oil imports, now sourcing from 40 countries, with Argentina joining as the latest supplier, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. Speaking at a press conference ahead of India Energy Week 2025, Puri highlighted the country’s ongoing efforts to secure oil supplies from multiple sources to meet its growing energy demands. "From 27 suppliers, we have now expanded to 40 suppliers. We recently added Argentina to the list," Puri to...

November 13, 2024 12:39 PM

India could save 91,000 crore rupees on import bill through biofuel blending: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that the country could save 91,000 crore rupees on the import bill through biofuel blending and this money could be utilized for the benefit of the agricultural sector. Inaugurating the 27th Energy Technology Summit in Bengaluru, the Union Minister said India has achieved the second position in biofuel blending globally, underscoring its leading position in sustainable fuel practices. "As a result of Govt. of India...

November 9, 2024 9:10 AM

Brazil-India relations strengthen on Brazil national day, says Ambassador Nobrega

Marking Brazil National Day, Brazil's Ambassador to India, on Friday Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega, highlighted the strengthened partnership between Brazil and India, underscoring shared values, common goals, and expanding cooperation between the two nations. In a speech in New Delhi, Nobrega emphasized that Brazil and India's bond has deepened, especially in 2024, as both countries navigate a challenging international landscape. "Our long-standing friendship has gained in breadth and dept...

November 6, 2024 6:21 PM

India’s petrochemical sector to grow over three-fold to USD 1 trillion by 2040: Hardeep Puri

India’s petrochemical industry is projected to surge to USD 300 billion next year, with the potential to grow to a staggering USD 1 trillion by 2040, according to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri. Highlighting the sector's rapid transformation, Puri shared in a recent post that India is becoming a global petrochemical powerhouse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. "Our petrochemical sector, once valued at USD 220 billion, is on track to reach USD...

October 21, 2024 8:56 PM

Bhutan PM and Union Minister Puri promote green mobility with hydrogen-powered bus ride in Delhi

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay took a ride on a hydrogen-powered bus in the national capital. The event underscores a shared commitment to green energy initiatives between India and Bhutan. Prime Minister Tobgay expressed his enthusiasm for the innovative vehicle, stating, “I enjoyed my journey on the bus. I was honored to be introduced to this wonderful vehicle by the Minister of Energy Transition. The fact that the bus can carry so many people an...

October 15, 2024 11:13 PM

Union Minister Puri criticizes threats to Indian representatives in Canada as unacceptable

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed profound disbelief regarding the allowance of threats to Indian representatives under the pretext of freedom of expression. Speaking at an event in the national capital on Tuesday, Puri reflected on the historical context of such threats, specifically recalling the 1984 assassination of Indian diplomat Ravindra Mhatre in the UK. Puri emphasized that the safety of diplomatic representatives should be a paramount concern for all nations. He voiced his p...

September 18, 2024 9:04 AM

India and US agree to explore ways to strengthen cooperation across energy value chain

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri held a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffery Pyatt on the sidelines of GasTech 2024 in Houston. The two leaders reviewed the existing energy cooperation and agreed to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across the energy value chain for "just and orderly energy transition." During the meeting, Puri and Pyatt discussed how the cooperation between two nations is strengthening i...

September 17, 2024 10:53 AM

U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial advances key initiatives on clean energy transition

The Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial, co-chaired by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, took place in Washington D.C. on Sunday. The high-level meeting reviewed key initiatives, focusing on clean energy innovation, energy security, and accelerating the transition to clean energy. The ministerial discussions highlighted joint efforts under five core pillars: Power and Energy Efficiency, Responsible Oi...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

“We want to make India a global hub for the production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen today, outlining his vision to position India as a global leader in the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen. In his speech, PM Modi called upon the global scientific community to collaborate on shaping policies for the green hydrogen sector. "I urge the global scientific community to come together to explore various aspects. Scientists and innovators can suggest changes in public policy ...