PM interacts with Energy Sector CEOs

By Admin

29 Jan, 2026

High-Level Engagement at India Energy Week 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with CEOs of the global energy sector as part of the ongoing India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, during a high-level roundtable held at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg. The interaction brought together senior leaders from leading global and Indian energy companies to discuss India’s energy roadmap, investment climate, and long-term collaboration opportunities.

Strong Confidence in India’s Growth Story
During the interaction, CEOs expressed strong confidence in India’s growth trajectory. They highlighted India’s policy stability, sustained reform momentum, and clear long-term demand visibility as key reasons behind their optimism. Several leaders conveyed keen interest in expanding and deepening their business presence in India, reaffirming the country’s position as one of the most attractive destinations for global energy investments.

Industry–Government Alignment Through Dialogue
Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister emphasized that such roundtables have evolved into an effective platform for industry–government alignment. He noted that direct feedback from global industry leaders helps the government refine policy frameworks, address sector-specific challenges, and further strengthen India’s appeal as a reliable investment destination.

India’s Decisive Role in the Global Energy Balance
Highlighting India’s robust economic momentum, the Prime Minister stated that India is advancing rapidly towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. He underlined that India will play a decisive role in shaping the global energy demand–supply balance in the coming decades, driven by its scale, growth, and commitment to sustainable development.

USD 100 Billion Investment Opportunity in Exploration and Production
The Prime Minister drew attention to significant investment opportunities across India’s energy sector. He highlighted an investment potential of around USD 100 billion in exploration and production, supported by investor-friendly policy reforms introduced by the government. He also underscored a USD 30 billion opportunity in the Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) segment, along with large-scale prospects across the broader energy value chain, including gas-based economy, refinery–petrochemical integration, maritime, and shipbuilding.

Call for Innovation, Collaboration, and Partnerships
Observing that the global energy landscape is marked by uncertainty as well as opportunity, the Prime Minister called for greater innovation, collaboration, and deeper partnerships. He reiterated that India stands ready as a reliable and trusted partner across the entire energy value chain, offering scale, stability, and long-term growth.

Participation from Global and Indian Energy Leaders
The roundtable witnessed participation from 27 CEOs and senior corporate dignitaries representing leading global and Indian energy companies and institutions, including TotalEnergies, BP, Vitol, HD Hyundai, Aker, Vedanta, International Energy Forum, Trafigura, ReNew, and MOL, among others.

The interaction was also attended by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi, and senior officials from the Ministry, underscoring the government’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships in the energy sector.

Conclusion
The interaction at India Energy Week 2026 reaffirmed India’s emergence as a global energy hub open to innovation, driven by reforms, and ready to collaborate. With strong investor confidence and a clear long-term vision, India is set to play a defining role in the future of global energy markets.