‘India Energy Week 2027’ Sets the Stage for Global Energy Dialogue in Kolkata

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‘India Energy Week 2027’ Sets the Stage for Global Energy Dialogue in Kolkata

‘India Energy Week 2027’ Sets the Stage for Global Energy Dialogue in Kolkata

 REPORTED BY SANCHITA CHATTERJEE, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas; Shri Tapas Roy, Minister for Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy Sources, Government Undertakings & Industrial Reconstruction, and Commerce & Industries; and Dr. Swapan Dasgupta, Finance Minister of West Bengal, have officially announced Kolkata as the host city for ‘India Energy Week 2027’.

This marks the first time ‘India Energy Week’ will be held in Kolkata.

The core theme of IEW 2027 is: “Unlocking Innovation. Securing Energy. Shaping Tomorrow.”

Participation of over 75,000 energy experts and more than 700 international exhibitors is anticipated.

IEW 2027 will be held at the New Town Convention Centre in Kolkata, India, from January 28 to 31, 2027.

Kolkata, September 28, 2026

Amidst the rapidly evolving global energy landscape, India’s energy demand continues to rise. Against this backdrop, technologies, partnerships, and strategic decisions that will define the future of the energy sector will take center stage at ‘India Energy Week (IEW) 2027’.

Guided by the theme “Unlocking Innovation. Securing Energy. Shaping Tomorrow,” the fifth edition of IEW is set to take place in Kolkata for the first time from January 28 to 31, 2027. It will be the year’s first major global energy conference, bringing together policymakers, energy sector leaders, technology innovators, investors, and industry stakeholders from around the world. They will deliberate on ways to strengthen global energy security and advance sustainability. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri launched the curtain-raiser event for ‘India Energy Week (IEW) 2027’ in Kolkata, marking the beginning of the journey towards the fifth edition of the event. He was accompanied by the Minister for Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy Sources and Public Enterprises & Industrial Reconstruction, Government of West Bengal; the Minister for Industries, Commerce and Enterprises, Shri Tapas Roy; the Finance Minister of the Government of West Bengal, Dr. Swapan Dasgupta; and other dignitaries.

Speaking at the curtain-raiser event, Shri Tapas Roy said, "Hosting 'India Energy Week 2027' (IEW 2027) in Kolkata is an opportunity to highlight the growing importance of Eastern and North-Eastern India in the country's energy sector. We can serve as a platform to showcase investment potential in West Bengal and the wider eastern region."


Regarding the rise of Eastern India as an energy hub, Shri Dasgupta said: "It is also important to acknowledge that today, West Bengal—particularly due to new exploration activities in Ashoknagar—is joining the ranks of neighboring states like Assam, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Consequently, Eastern India is poised to emerge as the new energy hub of the entire subcontinent."

Shri Puri expressed hope that 'India Energy Week 2027' would become a significant milestone in India's energy journey—particularly regarding sustainability, transformation, and the promotion of new energy forms such as biofuels and green hydrogen.

Following the launch of the curtain-raiser for 'India Energy Week 2027', the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari, addressed a press conference in Kolkata. He was accompanied by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri; West Bengal’s Minister for Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy Sources, Public Enterprises and Industrial Reconstruction, and Commerce and Industries, Shri Tapas Roy; and the State Finance Minister, Dr. Swapan Dasgupta.

Shri Adhikari thanked Shri Puri and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for bringing 'India Energy Week 2027' to West Bengal. He acknowledged the support received in areas such as domestic gas supply, the new unit at the Haldia Refinery, and the 'Ujjwala 1 & 2' schemes. He also highlighted the successful commercial exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas at the Ashoknagar oil field in the state's North 24 Parganas district. Shri Adhikari stated that the success of 'India Energy Week (IEW) 2027' would help attract new investments to West Bengal, facilitate the expansion of existing projects, and create employment opportunities.

Organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, 'India Energy Week' has grown rapidly since its inaugural edition in Bengaluru in 2023—expanding significantly in terms of scale, international participation, and the scope of topics discussed. The fourth edition, held in Goa in 2026, brought together over 75,000 energy sector professionals, more than 700 exhibiting companies, participants from over 120 countries, and more than 6,500 conference delegates—underscoring its status as a premier global energy conference.

The evolution of 'India Energy Week' has kept pace with India's growing importance in the global energy landscape. As the world's fastest-growing major economy, India is witnessing a rapid rise in energy demand; simultaneously, the country is balancing energy security and affordability while transitioning towards cleaner energy...

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