India Energy Week was designed to be a dynamic platform redefining global energy dialogues. In just two years, this self-funded initiative has achieved precisely that, becoming the world’s second-largest energy event.
IEW 2025, scheduled from February 11-14, 2025, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, represents a significant milestone in shaping the global energy narrative.
IEW 2025 Conference:
- Over 70,000 energy professionals from 50+ countries attended, including 20+ Ministers and 100+ Fortune 500 CEOs.
- Significant discussions on the evolving global energy landscape, with a focus on energy transition and sustainability.
India’s Energy Sector: Key Highlights
- India’s Global Position: Experts assert that the 21st century belongs to India. Prime Minister Modi highlighted that India is not only driving its growth but contributing significantly to global growth, with the energy sector playing a pivotal role.
- Five Pillars of India’s Energy Ambitions:
- Harnessing resources
- Encouraging innovation
- Economic strength & political stability
- Strategic geography for energy trade
- Commitment to global sustainability
India’s Growth in Energy:
- Solar energy capacity has increased 32 times in 10 years, making India the 3rd largest solar power producer.
- Non-fossil fuel energy capacity has tripled.
- India is the first G20 country to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
- Ethanol & Biofuels:
- India’s ethanol blending rate is 19%, saving foreign exchange, boosting farmer revenue, and cutting CO2 emissions.
- Targeting 20% ethanol blending by October 2025.
- India’s biofuels industry is poised for rapid growth with 500 million metric tonnes of sustainable feedstock.
- India’s G20 presidency saw the creation of the Global Biofuels Alliance, now involving 28 countries and 12 international organizations.
- Hydrocarbons & Gas Infrastructure:
- India’s gas sector is expanding with major discoveries and gas infrastructure developments.
- India is the 4th largest refining hub, aiming for a 20% capacity increase.
- The Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) introduced to make India’s upstream sector more attractive.
Policy Reforms:
- Reforms in the Oilfields Regulation & Development Act offer stakeholders policy stability, extended leases, and better financial terms.
- These reforms facilitate exploration and increased production in the maritime sector and maintain strategic petroleum reserves.
Natural Gas Supply:
- Expanding pipeline infrastructure ensures a steady rise in natural gas utilization.
- Multiple investment opportunities in this growing sector.
Energy Justice & Transition:
- India aims to scale biofuel production, increase natural gas share from 6% to 15%, and achieve 5 million metric tonnes of hydrogen production by 2030.
- Energy policies should be inclusive to prevent deepening inequality, particularly for developing economies.
India’s Leadership in Energy Innovation:
- India is a hub for global energy firms like BP, Shell, and ExxonMobil, focusing on energy efficiency, data analytics, and sustainable operations.
- Over 500 entrepreneurs and 700 exhibiting companies, including 100+ start-ups, showcasing AI, biofuels, and battery technologies.
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) projection of global energy investment surpassing USD 3 trillion in 2024, with USD 2 trillion dedicated to clean energy technologies, is a clear indication of the accelerating shift toward cleaner energy sources. India’s strategic investments in diverse energy sources position it as a central player in the global energy transition.
