The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on 27 October 2026 the inauguration of the 29th Energy Technology Meet (ETM 2026) in Goa. A key outcome is the creation of the National Hydrocarbon Technology Hub (NHTH), which will replace the Centre for High Technology to better coordinate energy research between the public sector, private firms, and academia. The event, running until 29 October, focuses on accelerating the commercial use of innovations like green hydrogen and biofuels. The government also highlighted funding for the GOBARdhan bioenergy scheme and the Samudra Manthan offshore exploration scheme.
Key points
- NHTH will coordinate R&D across public enterprises, private sector, start-ups, and academia.
- GOBARdhan scheme: ₹23,731 crore outlay from FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36 for compressed biogas.
- Samudra Manthan scheme: ₹84,084 crore approved up to FY 2030–31 for deepwater oil and gas exploration.
- ETM 2026 features over 2,500 delegates and 220 exhibition stalls in Goa until 29 October.
When it applies
- Inauguration of ETM 2026
- Conclusion of ETM 2026
- Outlay period for GOBARdhan scheme
- Outlay period for GOBARdhan scheme
- Outlay period for Samudra Manthan scheme
Who it affects
- energy research ecosystem