Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi chaired a high-level roundtable with 27 CEOs and senior representatives of leading Indian and global energy companies during the ongoing India Energy Week 2026 in New Delhi. This marks the 9th edition of the interaction, aimed at providing key insights to guide policymaking and strengthen India’s energy sector.
During the discussion, PM Modi highlighted India’s position as a reliable partner across the global energy value chain amid an evolving energy landscape. He noted that India imports energy from 40 sources and LNG from 18 sources, while exporting petroleum products to more than 150 nations.
The Prime Minister outlined investment opportunities in India’s expanding energy sector, citing regulatory reforms including ORDA, PNG Rules, and initiatives such as OALP-X, Special CBM Rounds, and DSF-IV, alongside fiscal and commercial incentives. Key sectors include:
- Upstream and Exploration: Onshore and offshore potential valued at $100 billion
- Gas Value Chain: Opportunities worth $72 billion through initiatives like ‘One Vision One Grid’ and 100% CGD coverage
- Refining and Petrochemicals: $87 billion potential, leveraging India’s position as the world’s fourth-largest refiner
- Alternative Fuels: $100 billion opportunity through accelerated adoption of sustainable fuels
CEOs present at the roundtable expressed admiration for India’s reforms, growth trajectory, and policy stability, signalling strong interest in expanding and deepening their presence in the country’s energy ecosystem.
The roundtable reinforced India’s strategic role in global energy security, investment, and sustainable growth, reflecting a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and long-term energy transition.
