Curtain Raiser to India Energy Week 2026
22 January 2026, 16:00 - 17:20 GMT+05:30
Webinar
The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) marks a significant milestone in strengthening economic ties between India and EFTA countries. As India accelerates its energy transition, Norway and Iceland offer strong complementarities in offshore and renewable energy technologies, innovation, and sustainable solutions. This curtain raiser sets the stage for focused engagement ahead of India Energy Week 2026.
Objectives
- Showcase major TEPA provisions that impact the energy sector
- Assess implications for trade, investment, and technology collaboration
- Identify partnership opportunities between India, Norway, and Iceland
- Build momentum and stakeholder alignment ahead of India Energy Week 2026
Focus areas
- Renewable energy; hydrogen storage and transport; smart grids; battery and energy storage; carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS); geothermal energy; oil & gas
- Investment support and improved market access resulting from TEPA
Expected outcomes
- Develop a shared understanding of TEPA’s influence on the energy sector
- Identify new opportunities for collaboration and investment
- Establish strong connections to relevant sessions and activities at India Energy Week 2026
Practical information
For more information, please contact our team:
Ambika Oberoi Sawhney
Senior Advisor - Energy
India
All times are in GMT+05:30
Welcome and introductions
16:00 - 16:02
16:00 - 16:02
Opening remarks by Ambassador of Norway to India
16:02 - 16:07
16:02 - 16:07
Opening remarks by Ambassador of Iceland to India
16:07 - 18:00
16:07 - 18:00
"Powering the Next Chapter: TEPA-Driven Energy Opportunities in India” - Presentation by T&A Consulting
16:12 - 18:00
16:12 - 18:00
Launch of the Factsheet “TEPA in Action: Opportunities for Icelandic and Norwegian–India Energy Collaboration”
16:32 - 16:35
16:32 - 16:35
“Invest, Innovate, Integrate: TEPA and the Icelandic and Norwegian–India Energy Corridor”
16:35 - 18:00
16:35 - 18:00
A panel discussion by Norwegian, Icelandic and Indian stakeholders.
Important conditions
Companies must adhere to standards for responsible business conduct, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.
Participants are expected to operate in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. This entails conducting business responsibly, respecting human rights, ensuring decent working conditions, safeguarding environmental considerations, and actively preventing corruption.
Companies must carry out their own due diligence assessments (risk assessments) to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse impacts.