ENA Sectors 2025-11-18 15:38:49 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Nov 18 (KNN)</strong> At a roundtable with leading Japanese industry representatives in Tokyo on Monday, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri discussed opportunities for collaboration across the entire energy value chain. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The dialogue focused on strengthening energy security, sustainability, and future-ready infrastructure between India and Japan, two key economies of the Indo-Pacific region.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Minister highlighted Indias growing energy demand, rapid infrastructure expansion and Japans technological expertise as a foundation for a mutually beneficial partnership.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Puri invited Japanese industry to actively participate in Indias energy sector, assuring full government support to facilitate deeper collaboration. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He referenced the India-Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade, noting that the two countries have set an ambitious new target of JPY 10 trillion (approximately USD 68 billion) in private Japanese investment in India, building on progress toward the 2022 2026 target of JPY 5 trillion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Minister outlined that India is offering over USD 500 billion in investment opportunities across exploration and production, LNG, city gas distribution, hydrogen, shipping, and alternative fuels. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He emphasised Indias investor-friendly policies, including 100 percent FDI in energy sectors, transparent bidding, and year-round licensing, creating a predictable environment for international investment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias six major oil and gas PSUs recorded revenues of about USD 315 billion in FY 2024 25, nearly 8 percent of the countrys GDP, reflecting the scale of its energy sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Puri also highlighted Indias status as the worlds third-largest oil consumer, expected to account for nearly 30 percent of incremental global energy demand over the next two decades. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He identified natural gas infrastructure, with an estimated USD 72 billion investment, as a key area for technological collaboration with Japan, particularly in hydrogen integration and future energy solutions.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44113 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/india-offers-usd-500-bn-energy-investment-opportunities-hardeep-puri 2025-11-18 15:38:49 knnindia.co.in