As India accelerates its journey toward energy security and sustainability, Qatar’s commitment reinforces the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, ensuring a collaborative and progressive approach to meeting India’s growing energy demands
New Delhi, India – February 11, 2025: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting India’s energy ambitions as the country continues to diversify its energy mix, an ANI report appeared in The Print said.
Speaking at the inaugural day of India Energy Week 2025, Qatar’s Minister of Energy and President and CEO of Qatar Energy, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, emphasized Qatar’s role as a reliable energy partner for India.
“We see ourselves as partners and friends in India’s energy journey. Whatever we can do to serve the Indian market and support its growth, we are fully committed,” Al-Kaabi stated in an exclusive interaction with ANI. His remarks came during a ride on a hydrogen bus inside the Yashobhoomi complex, highlighting India’s transition towards sustainable energy solutions.
Reflecting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual inaugural address, Al-Kaabi praised India’s “magnificent plan” for energy diversification, noting that the country has already achieved milestones that many others struggle to attain. He stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced energy mix that includes all available sources.
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India Energy Week 2025, now in its third edition, has become a major global event, drawing participation from ministers, CEOs, and industry leaders
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The previous editions held in Bengaluru and Goa paved the way for its prominence on the international energy calendar
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In his video message at the inauguration, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the critical role of attendees in shaping India’s energy future, emphasizing their integral contribution to the nation’s ambitions
Illustrating the significance of petrochemicals, Al-Kaabi pointed out that essential materials used in everyday life—such as clothing, shoes, flooring, and even bus components—are derived from oil and gas. While renewable energy is crucial for electricity generation, he underscored that oil and gas remain indispensable for manufacturing such materials.
Addressing India’s coal resources, he acknowledged the necessity of utilizing domestic reserves to ensure a stable and sustainable energy supply. “India needs coal, gas, oil, solar, wind—every possible energy source—to sustain its economic ambitions and growth,” he asserted.
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