The Russian Energy Week (REW) 2026 was an international energy forum organised by the Roscongress Foundation in Moscow, Russian Federation, from 14 to 16 October 2026. The event provided a platform for policymakers, energy companies, industry leaders, researchers and international delegations to discuss global energy developments, energy security, technological innovation, investment opportunities and international cooperation.

The forum served as an important platform for dialogue on the evolving global energy landscape and opportunities for strengthening bilateral and multilateral energy partnerships.

India's participation through FIPI

The Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) participated in Russian Energy Week 2026 under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, with a focus on showcasing India's hydrocarbon industry and strengthening India–Russia energy cooperation.

A key highlight of India's participation was the India Pavilion at Manege Central Exhibition Hall, Moscow, which brought together seven Indian public-sector energy companies:

• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)


• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)


• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)


• GAIL (India) Limited


• Engineers India Limited (EIL)


• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)


• Oil India Limited (OIL)

The pavilion provided a common platform to showcase India's energy-sector capabilities, institutional expertise and areas of potential collaboration with Russian and international stakeholders.

Key activities and programme

The Indian delegation's programme included participation in the exhibition, industry interactions and engagements intended to promote cooperation between Indian and Russian energy-sector stakeholders.

• Inauguration of the India Pavilion: The India Pavilion was scheduled to be inaugurated on 14 October 2026 at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall, Moscow, in the presence of H.E. Shri Nikhilesh Giri, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Moscow, and Shri Daya Nidhan Pandey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Government of India.


• Exhibition visits: A visit to the exhibition at Gostiny Dvor to explore energy technologies, industry developments and business opportunities.


• Industry and institutional interactions: Engagements with energy-sector representatives and participation in scheduled business meetings.


• Youth Day: The programme highlighted youth participation, with students from Russian universities and colleges participating in activities dedicated to young people and future energy professionals.

The official programme covered oil and gas markets, electricity, international cooperation, new energy, environmental issues, safety, logistics, digitalisation and workforce development.

India–Russia energy cooperation

India's designation as the official partner country of Russian Energy Week 2026 was a significant development in bilateral energy engagement. It provided an opportunity to highlight the longstanding energy relationship between the two countries and explore further cooperation across the energy value chain.

FIPI's participation was intended to:

• Showcase India's capabilities across the oil, gas and broader energy sectors.


• Facilitate interaction between Indian companies and Russian energy-sector stakeholders.


• Promote opportunities for investment, technology exchange and commercial partnerships.


• Strengthen India's visibility at an international energy forum.


• Support international outreach and the development of future energy-sector collaborations.

Conclusion

Russian Energy Week 2026 provided an important international platform for advancing India's energy-sector engagement with Russia and other participating countries. Through the India Pavilion and the participation of seven major Indian energy companies, FIPI helped present India's industry capabilities and facilitate dialogue with international stakeholders.

The event also reinforced the importance of institutional cooperation, business networking, technology exchange and youth engagement in shaping the future of the global energy sector.