India Energy Week 2026 concludes in Goa
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, organised in Goa from 27 to 30 January 2026, concluded with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri saying India is the world's third-largest energy consumer and fourth-largest refiner.
Summary
India Energy Week 2026 was held in Goa from 27 to 30 January 2026. At the closing ceremony on 30 January, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has handled geopolitical shocks through diversified supply sources and a fast shift to cleaner fuels. He noted that India is the world's third-largest energy consumer, fourth-largest refiner and a leading exporter of petroleum products, and highlighted compressed biogas and green hydrogen.
Key facts
- Event
- India Energy Week (IEW) 2026
- Venue / dates
- Goa, 27–30 January 2026
- Ministry
- Petroleum and Natural Gas (Minister Hardeep Singh Puri)
- India's position
- 3rd-largest energy consumer; 4th-largest refiner; leading exporter of petroleum products
- Focus
- Compressed biogas (CBG), green hydrogen, diversification
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was India Energy Week 2026 held (27–30 January 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Goa
PIB: IEW 2026 was organised in Goa from 27 to 30 January 2026.
At the close of India Energy Week 2026, the Petroleum Minister described India as the world's ___ largest energy consumer and ___ largest refiner.
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Correct answer: A — third; fourth
PIB: India is the world's third-largest energy consumer and fourth-largest refiner.