India urges global firms to join its energy transition journey
The Hindu
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said that the demand for natural gas within India has seen an upward tick from the past
India has invited global companies to invest in its and work with it to achieve its vision to expand the green footprint by more than doubling the share of natural gas in the country's energy basket.
Addressing investors virtually during a roadshow on Saturday ahead of the 11th round of bidding for city gas distribution (CGD), Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said that the demand for natural gas within India has seen an upward tick from the past.
"The growth of the CGD industry showcases natural gas as a responsible alternative to its more polluting fossil fuel counterparts," he told investors gathered at the Indian pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai.
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