Hardeep Singh Puri

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 ...

September 16, 2024 4:34 PM

Hardeep Singh Puri to introduce bill to amend Oilfields Act in Rajya Sabha on Monday

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri is set to introduce the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 in the Rajya Sabha today. The bill aims to update the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of 1948, potentially bringing sweeping changes to the sector. As part of Monday’s parliamentary proceedings, Minister of State Suresh Gopi will present a crucial audit report on Information Systems of selected Central Public Sector Enterprises in the ...