Panaji: India Energy Week 2026 is set to return to Goa from 27–30 January 2026, bringing together global energy ministers, CEOs, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers at a pivotal moment for the international energy sector.
As the first major global energy event of the year, India Energy Week 2026 will focus on strengthening energy security, catalysing investment and advancing practical, scalable pathways for decarbonisation.
As global energy systems contend with rising demand, geopolitical uncertainty and accelerating climate commitments, India Energy Week 2026 will serve as a key platform for dialogue, cooperation and alignment.
Building on the momentum of previous editions, the event is expected to host participants from over 120 countries.
The 2025 edition recorded more than 68,000 attendees, 570 exhibitors and 5,400 conference delegates, with 100 conference sessions featuring over 540 global speakers.
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The 2026 edition is set to expand further, reinforcing India Energy Week’s standing among the world’s leading energy dialogue platforms.
Hosted under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and jointly organised by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) and dmg events, India Energy Week 2026 will provide a neutral, globally connected forum for discussions on energy security, affordability and sustainability.
Delegations from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region are expected to participate, highlighting India Energy Week’s growing role in global energy diplomacy.
According to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025, India is projected to account for more than 23 per cent of global incremental energy demand by 2050 – the largest share for any country.
Against this backdrop, India Energy Week 2026 will bring policymakers and industry leaders together to deliberate on strengthening resilient energy systems and accelerating the clean energy transition.
India Energy Week 2026: Spotlight on India’s Reform-Driven Energy Framework
India Energy Week 2026 will highlight India’s reform-led energy model, which seeks to balance economic growth, climate responsibility and consumer protection. Legislative and regulatory reforms under the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 2025, and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 have strengthened the upstream ecosystem.
These reforms include provisions for single petroleum leases covering exploration, production, decarbonisation and integrated energy projects; time-bound approvals with lease decisions mandated within 180 days; long-term lease stability of up to 30 years, extendable to the economic life of the field; infrastructure sharing mechanisms; and investor risk-mitigation measures, including arbitration and compensation safeguards.
Clean Energy, Ethanol and Low-Carbon Technologies at India Energy Week 2026
India’s ethanol blending programme has emerged as a global benchmark, delivering cumulative foreign exchange savings of ₹1.59 lakh crore since 2014, reducing 813 lakh metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions and substituting 270 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil.
The programme has also enabled payments of ₹2.32 lakh crore to ethanol distillers by Oil Marketing Companies and ₹1.39 lakh crore paid directly to farmers. Biofuels, green hydrogen, sustainable fuels and emerging low-carbon technologies will feature prominently in discussions at India Energy Week 2026.
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Infrastructure Expansion and Energy Security
India has continued to strengthen domestic exploration and infrastructure to enhance long-term energy security. Petrol retail outlets have increased from around 52,000 in 2014 to over one lakh in 2025.
CNG stations have expanded from about 968 to more than 8,477, while PNG household connections have risen from 25 lakh to over 1.59 crore.
The natural gas pipeline network has grown by around 66 per cent to over 25,923 km, and City Gas Distribution coverage now extends across the country, excluding islands.
Price Stability and Consumer Protection
Despite volatility in global energy markets, India has maintained price stability for consumers. While petrol and diesel prices increased across several major global economies since 2021, prices in Delhi in 2025 remained lower than in 2021.
Central excise duty cuts of ₹13 per litre on petrol and ₹16 per litre on diesel were fully passed on to consumers, and Oil Marketing Companies implemented an additional ₹2 per litre reduction in March 2024.
LPG prices for PMUY beneficiaries have been maintained at around ₹553 per cylinder, among the lowest globally.
Global Platform for Energy Dialogue
Over four days, India Energy Week 2026 will feature ministerial roundtables, CEO dialogues, public-private sector interactions, technology showcases, exhibitions, social events and media engagements.
Dedicated sessions will focus on hydrogen economies, green finance, sustainable fuels, circularity, digital transformation and workforce development.
The expanded exhibition will host hundreds of companies across the full energy value chain, supported by extensive international participation and country pavilions.
About India Energy Week 2026
India Energy Week is the country’s flagship global energy platform, bringing together government leaders, industry executives and innovators to advance a secure, sustainable and affordable energy future.
As a neutral international forum, it promotes investment, policy alignment and technological collaboration. India Energy Week 2026 will be held from 27–30 January 2026 in Goa.
