the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister said that consistent efforts are being made to make the energy sector fuel India’s economic growth during and in the post-Covid period

The Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan has invited global industry leaders to become partners in India’s shared prosperity by enhancing its energy production. He welcomed international oil and gas majors to invest in the country’s energy sector. The Minister said so while addressing the concluding session of CERAWeek India Energy Forum on Wednesday,

“I once again extend a warm welcome to the global industry to become partners in India’s shared prosperity by enhancing India’s production of all forms of energy. Come, Invest in India, the best destination for energy investments. #IndiaEnergyForum #CERAWeek,” Pradhan said in a tweet.


Speaking virtually at the event, Pradhan noted that Indian oil and gas industry has made significant strides in recent years. He said that the industry leaders will join with a wave of fresh ideas and experiences to contribute to the energy sector.

“I am confident the leaders of Indian oil & gas industry not only contributed their experiences but also will take home fresh ideas from this Forum,” he said.

On the first day of the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with CEOs, experts and leaders of world’s leading Oil and Gas companies and exchanged ideas on the energy sector in India.

Keeping in mind India’s new rulebook of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister said that consistent efforts are made to make the energy sector fuel India’s economic growth during and in the post-Covid period.

“We are at such a point, when we have to assess the impact of Covid led disruptions to global energy sector supply chains and calibrate our approach towards strengthening India's energy sector,” Pradhan said.

The three-day event was attended by around 40 global CEOs of oil and gas companies, as well as Indian CEOs from public and private companies.

The India Energy Forum by CERAWeek, which started in 2017, has become an annual event. The principle idea behind is bringing together the global energy leaders and experts to India to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges in India’s energy sector.