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OIL & GAS MARKET

IEW 2027 will build on this context, focusing on the technologies, innovations and partnerships
required to ensure energy security, affordability and sustainability for the globe, especially countries
in the global South. The event will provide a meaningful platform for stakeholders from across the
hydrocarbon and wider energy value chain to explore opportunities to scale innovation, strengthen
energy security, improve efficiency and accelerate technology-led progress.

With energy security, affordability, technology, investment and sustainability increasingly
interconnected, IEW 2027 promises to catalyse global efforts to find practical solutions to the
challenges shaping the sector. The exhibition and conference programmes will showcase
developments across oil and gas, LNG, refining and petrochemicals, hydrogen, biofuels, digitalisation
and AI, alongside other emerging areas within the energy sector.

Kolkata: A New Chapter for India Energy Week

The move to Kolkata brings India Energy Week to eastern India for the first time, adding a new
geographical dimension by providing a platform for businesses, institutions and energy stakeholders
from the region to engage with international partners and participate in global conversations on
energy.

The fifth edition is expected to bring together 75,000+ energy professionals and 700+ international
exhibitors, alongside the decision-makers in the energy domain. The exhibition and conference
programmes will provide opportunities to showcase technologies, forge partnerships and explore the
strategic opportunities and challenges shaping the energy sector.

The international character of India Energy Week has also grown alongside its scale. Previous editions
have brought together senior government leaders and energy executives from major energy-
producing and consuming economies. 17 Ministers and Deputy Ministers from countries including
UAE, Canada, Netherlands, Oman, Brunei, Myanmar, Tanzania participated in IEW 2026, along with
International organisations such as the International Energy Forum, BIMSTEC and the Eurasian
Economic Union.

Their participation reflected the increasingly interconnected nature of the energy conversation, as
countries and companies navigate questions around energy security, investment, technology,
transition and the changing global energy landscape.

About India Energy Week

India Energy Week is the country’s flagship global energy platform, bringing together government
leaders, industry executives and innovators to accelerate progress toward a secure, sustainable and
affordable energy future. As a neutral platform, India Energy Week drives investment, policy
alignment and technological collaboration shaping the global energy landscape.

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