India Energy Week 2025: Advancing Clean & Sustainable Energy

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India Energy Week 2025, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, highlights India’s leadership in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable mobility. Key initiatives include expanding non-fossil fuel capacity, boosting hydrogen adoption, and launching the 10th OALP bidding round.

India Energy Week 2025: Advancing Clean & Sustainable Energy

Key Highlights of the India Energy Week 2025 :

  • PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India Energy Week 2025 virtually, emphasizing India’s leadership in global energy transition.
  • He highlighted India as the first G20 nation to meet Paris Agreement goals and stressed five key pillars: resource efficiency, innovation, economic stability, geographical advantage, and sustainability.
  • India’s non-fossil fuel capacity has tripled, solar energy has increased 32 times in 10 years, and the country is now the third-largest solar power producer
  • The PM reiterated India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 and a net-zero emissions goal by 2070.
  • India is promoting green hydrogen, biofuels, and electric mobility, with initiatives such as 19% ethanol blending and an ambitious 20% ethanol mandate by 2025.

Hydrogen and Green Mobility Initiatives:

  • Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and global energy leaders took a hydrogen bus ride, symbolizing India’s shift toward clean transportation.
  • India is actively working on hydrogen adoption under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, focusing on hydrogen-based public transport and industrial decarbonization.
  • Efforts include hydrogen blending with natural gas, expanding battery storage capacity, and promoting EV adoption.

Oil & Gas Sector and Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP):

  • The government launched the 10th OALP bidding round, offering 25 blocks covering 1,91,986 sq km to attract investors.
  • India is expanding its refining capacity by 20% and increasing natural gas share to 15% in the energy mix.
  • Major global energy companies are investing in India’s sustainable energy solutions, reinforcing its role as a key player in global energy security.