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Defence
Maritime Conclave Highlights Energy Security vs Security of Energy in India
✍️ theweek.in
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 09:48 AM
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At a recent Maritime Conclave hosted by The Week, experts debated the dual challenge of ensuring energy security while protecting India's maritime domain. The event underscored the strategic importance of safeguarding the nation's blue horizons for economic growth and national security.
The Week hosted a Maritime Conclave in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and maritime experts.
The central theme was the tension between energy security and the security of energy assets, a topic that has gained urgency as India expands its offshore oil and gas exploration.
Panelists highlighted that protecting the nation’s blue horizons is essential for sustaining energy supply chains and safeguarding maritime trade routes.
The conclave concluded with a call for stronger cooperation between the navy, coast guard and energy ministries to secure India’s maritime interests.
The central theme was the tension between energy security and the security of energy assets, a topic that has gained urgency as India expands its offshore oil and gas exploration.
Panelists highlighted that protecting the nation’s blue horizons is essential for sustaining energy supply chains and safeguarding maritime trade routes.
The conclave concluded with a call for stronger cooperation between the navy, coast guard and energy ministries to secure India’s maritime interests.