Hardeep Singh Puri Chairs 12th Brainstorming Session in Assam, Reviews Roadmap for Energy Security and Green Transition – Indian PSU
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri chaired the 12th Brainstorming Session in Duliajan, Assam, bringing together senior officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) and top leadership of India’s energy Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to deliberate on key measures aimed at strengthening the country’s energy sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The high-level meeting focused on accelerating India’s journey towards energy security, enhancing domestic hydrocarbon production, improving refinery efficiencies, and advancing the nation’s green energy transition.
A major agenda item was the exploration and production (E&P) strategy for Assam and Nagaland, along with the implementation roadmap under the recently signed tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Minister emphasized that the planned initiatives would unlock the vast hydrocarbon potential of the Northeast region, stimulate economic growth, and create substantial direct and indirect employment opportunities for local youth.
The brainstorming session also reviewed the legislative, regulatory, and institutional reforms necessary to establish a future-ready, competitive, and integrated natural gas market by 2030. Discussions centered on creating an enabling ecosystem that can support India’s growing energy demand while ensuring efficiency, affordability, and sustainability.
Another key focus area was enhancing the operational efficiency of refineries and strengthening associated energy infrastructure. Participants explored strategies to improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, and align the sector with evolving global energy trends.
The Minister and senior officials further deliberated on measures to accelerate India’s green energy transition. Discussions included pathways for the adoption of next-generation biofuels and other sustainable energy solutions aimed at reducing dependence on conventional fuels, strengthening energy security, and advancing the country’s climate and sustainability goals.
The brainstorming session reflects the Government’s continued commitment to building a resilient, diversified, and future-ready energy ecosystem while leveraging the immense resource potential of the Northeast region.
