India and Australia convened the 5th India-Australia Energy Dialogue in New Delhi, underscoring their commitment to deepening bilateral collaboration on energy security, technology, and sustainability. The meeting was co-chaired by Manohar Lal, Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, and Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australia.
Senior representatives from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Mines, and Ministry of Coal provided comprehensive data-driven presentations. These highlighted tangible achievements in renewable energy capacity, regulatory frameworks for green hydrogen, and investments in supply chains for critical minerals and fuels.
The Joint Working Groups outlined new cooperation pathways, including capacity-building, technology, and investments in energy storage and smart grid across both markets.
Dialogue Highlights
- It emphasized shared leadership in the global transition to net zero, referencing India’s goal to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and Australia’s advancements in climate policy and grid modernization.
- Ministers reinforced the role of green hydrogen in future energy portfolios. And recommitted to bolstering energy efficiency standards and enabling technologies, including digital grid optimization and advanced battery storage.
- Both nations recognized the mutual responsibility to maintain diversified, resilient supply chains for energy resources—addressing recent supply chain shocks—by supporting transparent, rules-based trading frameworks.
The India–Australia partnership was asserted as a cornerstone for regional energy cooperation, contributing to more secure, robust, and sustainable energy systems in the Indo-Pacific. This strategic alignment advances the operational reliability of critical infrastructure and supports energy market stability in a geopolitically dynamic region.
