Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated 29th Energy Tech Meet ETM at the ONGC Advanced Training Institute in Goa.
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The 29th Energy Technology Meet (ETM) commenced on Tuesday at ONGC, Betul, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and technology experts to explore innovations shaping India’s energy future.
Organised by the Centre for High Technology under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and co-hosted by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), the three-day meet was inaugurated by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. It is themed “Accelerating Energy Innovation: From Research to Commercialisation”.
Day 1 discussions focused on energy security, affordability, the energy transition and LPG supply diversification. Puri also visited exhibition stalls showcasing technologies and solutions for the downstream hydrocarbon sector.
The meet highlighted government initiatives to diversify India’s energy mix and boost domestic production. GOBARdhan, the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, has an outlay of Rs 23,731 crore for 2026–27 to 2035–36 to scale up compressed biogas production and promote the circular bioeconomy.
Samudra Manthan, the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, has an approved outlay of Rs 84,084 crore up to 2030–31 to boost oil and gas exploration in deepwater and ultra-deepwater areas, strengthen domestic resource development and improve long-term energy security.
LPG diversification also featured prominently, with discussions emphasising supply resilience, fuel availability and affordability. Stakeholders highlighted the need to diversify supply sources and develop a more resilient energy ecosystem to meet India’s growing demand.
Interacting with the media, Puri addressed issues concerning fuel availability, energy security, the energy transition and initiatives to diversify energy sources.
