IEW 2026 will convene global energy leaders from over 120 countries, as systems grapple with rising demand, climate goals and geopolitical shifts.
India Energy Week (IEW), one of the world’s leading global energy gatherings, will be held in Goa from January 27-30, bringing together ministers, global CEOs, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers at a critical juncture for the energy sector. As the first major international energy gathering of the year, IEW 2026 will focus on strengthening energy security, catalysing investment and advancing practical pathways for decarbonisation.
As global energy systems navigate rising demand, geopolitical uncertainty and accelerating climate commitments, IEW 2026 will serve as a key platform for dialogue and cooperation. Building on the momentum of previous editions, the event is expected to welcome participants from over 120 countries. The 2025 edition attracted more than 68,000 attendees, 570 exhibitors and 5,400 conference delegates, with 100 sessions featuring over 540 global speakers. The 2026 edition will expand further, reinforcing IEW’s position among the world’s leading energy dialogue platforms.
Hosted under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and jointly organised by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) and dmg events, IEW 2026 provides a neutral and globally connected forum for cooperation on energy security, affordability and sustainability. Delegations from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia‑Pacific are expected to participate, underlining India Energy Week’s growing role in global energy diplomacy.
According to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025, India alone is projected to account for more than 23 per cent of global incremental energy demand by 2050, the largest for any country. Against this backdrop, IEW 2026 will bring policymakers and industry leaders together to deliberate on strengthening resilient energy systems and accelerating the clean energy transition.
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IEW 2026 will spotlight India’s reform‑led energy model, which balances economic growth, climate responsibility and consumer protection. Landmark legislative and regulatory reforms under the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act 2025 and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 have strengthened the upstream ecosystem. India’s ethanol blending programme has emerged as a global benchmark, delivering cumulative foreign exchange savings of ₹1.59 trillion since 2014, and a reduction of 813 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. Biofuels, green hydrogen, sustainable fuels and emerging low‑carbon technologies will feature prominently in discussions.
India has continued to strengthen domestic exploration and infrastructure to enhance long‑term energy security. Petrol retail outlets have expanded from around 52,000 in 2014 to over 100,000 in 2025. Compressed natural gas (CNG) stations have increased from about 968 to more than 8,477, while piped natural gas (PNG) household connections have risen from 2.5 million to over 15.9 million. The natural gas pipeline network has expanded by around 66 per cent to over 25,923 km, and city gas distribution (CGD) coverage now extends to the entire country, excluding islands.
Over four days, IEW 2026 will feature ministerial roundtables, CEO dialogues, public‑private sector interactions, technology showcases, exhibitions, social events and media engagements. Dedicated sessions will focus on hydrogen economies, green finance, sustainable fuels, circularity, digital transformation and workforce development. The expanded exhibition will host hundreds of companies across the full energy value chain, supported by extensive international participation and country pavilions.