India Energy Week 2027: Kolkata to host 5th edition from January 28–31
Synopsis
For the first time in its five-year history, India Energy Week is leaving India's south and west behind — Kolkata's New Town Convention Centre will host the 2027 edition from 28–31 January, opening the country's biggest global energy platform to eastern India and its gateway to Southeast Asia. With 75,000-plus professionals and 700 exhibitors expected, the stakes — and the symbolism — are significant.
Key Takeaways
Kolkata will host India Energy Week (IEW) 2027 from 28 to 31 January 2027 — the first time the event comes to eastern India.
The venue is the New Town Convention Centre , under the theme 'Unlocking Innovation.
More than 75,000 energy professionals , 700-plus international exhibitors , and delegates from over 120 countries are expected.
IEW has been held annually since its Bengaluru debut in 2023 ; the fourth edition was held in Goa in 2026 .
The 2026 Goa edition saw participation from 17 ministers and deputy ministers and organisations including BIMSTEC and the International Energy Forum .
IEW 2027 will cover oil and gas, LNG, hydrogen, biofuels, AI , and other emerging energy technologies, with a focus on the Global South .
Kolkata will host the India Energy Week (IEW) for the first time, with the fifth edition of the country's premier global energy platform scheduled from 28 to 31 January 2027 at the New Town Convention Centre. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on Monday, 28 September that the move brings India's flagship energy forum to eastern India for the first time since its launch in 2023.
Theme and Scale of IEW 2027
The fifth edition will be organised under the theme 'Unlocking Innovation. Securing Energy. Shaping Tomorrow', reflecting the sector's dual challenge of meeting surging energy demand while navigating a rapidly shifting global energy landscape. Organisers expect the event to draw more than 75,000 energy professionals, upwards of 700 international exhibitors, and key decision-makers from across the global energy value chain.
The agenda will span a broad spectrum of the energy sector, covering oil and gas, LNG, refining and petrochemicals, hydrogen, biofuels, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence, alongside other emerging energy technologies. A central focus will be on innovations and partnerships designed to strengthen energy security while advancing affordable and sustainable energy systems, particularly for nations across the Global South.
A Growing Platform Since Its Bengaluru Debut
India Energy Week was launched in Bengaluru in 2023 and has expanded rapidly in scale and international reach with each successive edition. The fourth edition, held in Goa in 2026, recorded attendance of more than 75,000 energy professionals, over 700 exhibiting companies, participants from more than 120 countries, and more than 6,500 conference delegates.
Notably, the 2026 Goa edition saw the participation of 17 ministers and deputy ministers from countries including the UAE, Canada, the Netherlands, Oman, Brunei, Myanmar, and Tanzania. International organisations such as the International Energy Forum, BIMSTEC, and the Eurasian Economic Union also participated, underscoring the event's growing diplomatic and multilateral weight.
Why Kolkata — and Why It Matters for Eastern India
The Ministry said the shift to Kolkata marks a new chapter for India Energy Week by extending its reach beyond the country's southern and western corridors. Eastern India, home to significant industrial capacity and a gateway to Southeast Asia and Bangladesh, has historically been underrepresented in large-scale global energy dialogues.
According to the Ministry, the Kolkata edition will offer businesses, academic institutions, and energy stakeholders in the region substantially greater access to international partners and the policy conversations shaping the global energy sector. This comes amid India's accelerating push to diversify its energy mix and meet its net-zero commitments while sustaining economic growth.
What to Watch Ahead of January 2027
With ministerial-level participation from multiple countries expected once again, IEW 2027 is set to serve as a key diplomatic touchpoint for India's energy diplomacy. Stakeholders will be watching for announcements on cross-border energy partnerships, investment commitments in hydrogen and biofuels, and India's articulation of its energy transition roadmap ahead of major international climate milestones.
Point of View
Not merely a logistical one. Eastern India sits at the intersection of India's Act East policy and its energy security ambitions — proximate to Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the broader Bay of Bengal rim. Yet the region has been conspicuously absent from India's big-ticket energy diplomacy circuits. Whether the Kolkata edition translates that geographic logic into concrete cross-border energy deals, particularly on LNG and grid connectivity, will be the real measure of its success. The expanding ministerial headcount at each IEW edition also signals that India is using the platform as a parallel track for energy diplomacy — a function worth watching as New Delhi navigates competing pressures from OPEC producers, Western green-transition mandates, and its own net-zero timeline.
NationPress
29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when will India Energy Week 2027 be held?
India Energy Week 2027 will be held at the New Town Convention Centre in Kolkata from 28 to 31 January 2027 . It is the fifth edition of the annual event and the first to be hosted in eastern India.
Which ministry organises India Energy Week?
India Energy Week is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas . The ministry announced the Kolkata edition on 28 September.
How big is India Energy Week 2027 expected to be?
Organisers expect more than 75,000 energy professionals , over 700 international exhibitors , and delegates from more than 120 countries . The 2026 Goa edition, which drew similar numbers, also attracted 17 ministers and deputy ministers from countries including the UAE, Canada, and Oman.
Why is India Energy Week being held in Kolkata for the first time?
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the move to Kolkata brings the platform to eastern India for the first time, giving businesses and energy stakeholders in the region greater access to international partners and global energy discussions. Eastern India's proximity to Southeast Asia and Bangladesh also adds strategic relevance.
What topics will IEW 2027 cover?
The conference and exhibition will address oil and gas, LNG, refining and petrochemicals, hydrogen, biofuels, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence, among other emerging energy technologies. A key focus will be on energy security and sustainable energy systems for countries in the Global South.
