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Recently, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Launches 27th Energy Technology Meet (ETM 2024) in Bengaluru.

National | Dated: 21 Nov 2024

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) launched the 27th Energy Technology Meet (ETM 2024) which was held from 12th to 14th November 2024 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- The three-day Energy Technology Meet was organized by the Centre for High Technology (CHT) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
- The event focused on the theme - Green Energy Horizons: Advancing Sustainable Refining and Petrochemicals.
- The meet highlighted India's efforts towards sustainable energy innovations and the shift towards greener energy solutions.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) ETM-2024 hosted 1,200 participants from academia, R&D, and the hydrocarbon sector, featuring 60 research papers and 23 exhibitors showcasing advanced technologies.
(ii) Union Minister addressed the event at the inauguration, emphasizing that through biofuel blending, India saved Rs.91,000 crore on the import bill, which can be utilized for the agricultural sector's benefit.
(iii) He mentioned that India's current biofuel blending rate had reached 16.9% and is on track to exceed the 20% target set for 2030, five years ahead of schedule.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who launched the 27th Energy Technology Meet (ETM 2024) held in Bengaluru?

Correct Answer: Hardeep Singh Puri

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About Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

Chairman : Arvindar Singh Sahney
Headquarters: New Delhi