India and US Explore Enhanced Energy Cooperation
India and the US have committed to deepening their bilateral cooperation across the energy value chain, aiming for a just and orderly energy transition. This agreement emerged from a meeting between Indian Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Geoffrey Pyatt, held during GasTech 2024 in Houston. The two leaders discussed expanding collaboration between their nations’ institutions and companies, focusing on advancing both conventional and renewable energy sectors.
Puri and Pyatt reviewed the current state of energy cooperation and agreed on strategies to further strengthen their partnership. Puri noted the broadening and deepening cooperation between Indian and US institutions and companies, reflecting a robust and evolving bilateral relationship in the energy sector.
Puri inaugurated the India Pavilion at GasTech 2024, showcasing Indian companies’ latest technological advancements and future investment opportunities. He also participated in a ministerial panel discussing global energy dynamics, emphasizing the significant role of emerging markets in shaping the future energy landscape. Puri highlighted that nearly 80% of the increase in global energy demand by 2045 will come from emerging economies, necessitating substantial investments in energy infrastructure.
Earlier, Puri and US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm convened the SCEP Ministerial in Washington, DC. They reviewed progress under the partnership, which focuses on clean energy innovation, strengthening energy security, and accelerating transitions to clean energy. The partnership aims to foster resilient and diversified supply chains and promote clean energy manufacturing.
Puri also met with Honeywell Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur, discussing innovations and technologies in low-carbon solutions. They explored potential collaborations in green hydrogen, biofuels, carbon capture, and storage, aiming to enhance partnerships between Honeywell and Indian energy companies.
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