New Delhi, September 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India is expected to account for nearly one-fourth of global energy demand growth over the next two decades, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday.
Puri made the remarks while sharing details of his interaction with nearly 70 young professionals and researchers from diverse disciplines as part of the Rising Leaders Programme in New Delhi.
The programme was organised by the ILead Global Foundation and the India Office of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.
“As the world’s 3rd largest energy consumer, 3rd largest crude oil importer and 4th largest refiner, India is emerging as a key force shaping the global energy landscape, with nearly 25 per cent of global energy demand growth expected to come from India over the next two decades,” Puri said.
During the interaction, the minister highlighted India’s energy transformation, resilience and growing role in global affairs.
Puri said India has diversified its energy basket, strengthened energy security and maintained uninterrupted fuel supplies despite geopolitical uncertainties and volatility in global energy markets.
He said the country has focused on making energy accessible, affordable and sustainable while responding to challenges arising from geopolitical tensions and changes in global energy markets.
Highlighting India’s position in the global energy ecosystem, Puri noted that the country is currently the world’s third-largest energy consumer, third-largest crude oil importer and fourth-largest oil refiner.
He said these factors position India as an important stakeholder in shaping future global energy trends and policies.
Puri also expressed confidence that young professionals and researchers would play a significant role in shaping the country’s future and driving innovation across sectors, including energy and sustainability.
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