India Qatar Energy Conference Opens New Growth Opportunities

The Indian Business and Professionals Council Qatar hosted the India Qatar Virtual Energy Conference 2026. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers, manufacturers, and service companies from India, Qatar, and global markets.

The conference focused on opportunities emerging from Qatar’s expanding energy and industrial sectors. It also highlighted stronger cooperation between India and Qatar.

India and Qatar Strengthen Strategic Energy Partnership

H E Vipul, Ambassador of India to Qatar, inaugurated the conference. He highlighted the growing relationship between both countries. He noted that the partnership now extends beyond trade and includes energy, infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, and industrial development.

The event reflected the increasing importance of India and Qatar's strategic partnership. It also encouraged businesses and investors to explore new areas of cooperation.

IBPC Qatar Calls for Practical Business Collaboration

Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, President of IBPC Qatar, delivered the opening remarks. He stressed the need to convert the strategic partnership into real opportunities for entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, and companies.

He said stronger business cooperation can support long-term economic growth and create new industrial partnerships.

Qatar Energy Expansion Creates New Business Prospects

Nasser Jeham Al Kuwari, Chairman of COREINFO and former CEO of Q-Chem and QAFAC, presented the keynote address. He shared insights into Qatar's energy transformation and industrial development plans.

He said Qatar plans to increase liquefied natural gas production capacity from 77 million tonnes annually to 142 million tonnes by 2030. This expansion will generate opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, industrial services, downstream industries, and technology solutions.

The ambitious growth strategy is expected to attract suppliers, contractors, and technology companies from around the world.

Qatar Energy Sector Offers Opportunities Across Value Chain

Dr. Rony Paul Thekkanath, Founder and CEO of PETRO Q and Vice President of IBPC Qatar, explained Qatar's energy ecosystem. He outlined developments across oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals, utilities, and industrial sectors.

He highlighted opportunities available throughout the energy value chain. Companies involved in engineering, supply chains, technology, and industrial services could benefit from Qatar's ongoing investments.

Interactive Session Focuses on Industry Development

The conference concluded with an interactive discussion involving participants from different sectors. Speakers and attendees discussed EPC opportunities, vendor qualification, supply chain development, localisation, industrial technology, and downstream industries.

The discussions also explored collaboration possibilities for Indian companies seeking to expand their presence in Qatar.

Growing Energy Cooperation Supports Economic Growth

The India Qatar Virtual Energy Conference 2026 showcased the growing economic partnership between both nations. As Qatar continues expanding its energy capacity, Indian companies are likely to find increasing opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, industrial services, and technology sectors.

The conference reinforced the importance of collaboration in supporting sustainable industrial growth and strengthening bilateral economic ties between India and Qatar.