New Delhi: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today inaugurated a Conference organised by The Energy Forum to discuss & debate on the developments in the global energy industry and overcoming the challenges to address India’s energy security, import reduction, sustainability & reduction of CO2 footprints.
Addressing the gathering Minister Pradhan said that, “Energy is an important component for any economy. India being the 3rd largest energy consumer in the World imports nearly 300MMT of carbon molecules every year. Our challenge is to lower this import volume, enhance self sufficiency & lower our carbon footprints.We are working to expand India’s gas-pipeline network to nearly more than half of the country & are pushing to establish India as a Gas based economy, with domestic as well as foreign investments & also enhancing E&P activities to augment our own hydrocarbon production capacities.”
“While LNG is a viable alternative to conventional hydrocarbons with much lower carbon emissions. Biofuels are another revolutionary energy source which can help address our energy needs in a sustainable manner, while also providing a suitable solution to issues of waste disposal.Under the visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri Narendra Modi ji, India has not only secured new energy ties it has also strengthened the old ones. Today our country needs individuals who can take up the responsibility on a personal level to help & support India’s energy market.Empowering the bottom of the pyramid has the potential to change the complete character of the nation. If all of us come together & put our thoughts and energy to address issues related to India’s energy security, we can help push the country into a better & sustainable future,” Minister Pradhan furhter added.
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