Hardeep Singh Puri Archives

July 25, 2026 4:00 PM

Spudding begins for first appraisal well in Mahanadi Offshore Basin, boosting India’s energy security push

India marked a significant milestone in its offshore energy exploration programme on Saturday with the commencement of drilling of the first appraisal well, MN-DWN18-1-HD, in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, a move aimed at strengthening domestic hydroca...

June 5, 2026 11:53 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri holds talks with Venezuela’s Acting President, reaffirms strategic energy partnership

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri held discussions with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez in New Delhi, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening energy cooperation with the South American na...

March 12, 2026 7:08 PM

India’s energy supplies secure despite West Asia conflict, says Hardeep Singh Puri in Parliament

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that India has taken multiple measures to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies amid global disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Ma...

January 27, 2026 6:41 PM

India Energy Week 2026 opens with call for investment, partnerships and decisive action in global energy transition

India Energy Week 2026 commenced today with a strong call for sustained investment, global partnerships and coordinated action to drive a secure, affordable and sustainable global energy transition. The flagship conclave began with keynote addresses ...

January 8, 2026 4:22 PM

PM Modi shares article stressing need for constructive, evidence-based debate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article written by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, underscoring the importance of robust, evidence-based criticism in strengthening policymaking and safeguarding refo...

December 30, 2025 3:40 PM

PM Modi highlights ‘Reform Express 2025’, says India’s growth is built on credibility and stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underscored the importance of sustained and methodical governance reforms, saying that India’s growth story is being shaped by credibility, stability and long-term confidence rather than headline-driven policy chang...

November 17, 2025 3:10 PM

India inks first major structured LPG import deal with US for 2026

India has finalised its first-ever major structured contract to import Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the United States, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. Public sector oil companies have concluded a one-y...

November 16, 2025 9:55 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri visits Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea, explores collaboration in vessel construction

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday visited the shipbuilding facilities of Hanwha Ocean in Geoje, South Korea, as part of his three-day official visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the two...

October 28, 2025 10:26 PM

India poised to emerge as global refining and energy hub: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday said that India’s petroleum and energy sector is entering a transformative phase that will redefine its position in the global energy landscape. Highlighting the sector...

October 20, 2025 10:34 AM

Victory of light over darkness: Union Ministers extend Diwali greetings

Union Ministers on Monday extended their greetings for Diwali, describing the festival of lights as a symbol of the victory of light over darkness. Diwali represents the spiritual triumph of Dharma over Adharma, good over evil, and knowledge over ig...