Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighted India's potential in green hydrogen at the 6th South Asian Geo-science Conference in New Delhi. He emphasized initiatives such as hydrogen blending, localisation of electrolyzer-based technologies, and promoting bio-pathways for green hydrogen production. India is projected to lead global hydrogen energy production and exports. The minister also discussed India's soaring energy demand, set to contribute 25% of the increase in global energy demand over the next two decades. He mentioned the remarkable growth in fuel consumption, reaching 7 million barrels by 2030. Additionally, a bill to amend laws governing oil and gas exploration aims to provide policy stability, ease of doing business, and boost domestic output while reducing import reliance. This bill introduces 'petroleum lease' and aims to decriminalize certain provisions, promoting investment and industry growth. Moreover, a joint working group has been formed to address industry concerns, improve ease of doing business, and resolve contractual disputes in the sector.