<h1>India Emerges as Key Energy Hub: Finance Minister Calls for Global Tech Collaboration at Petrotech 2014 Conference.</h1> The Union Finance Minister addressed the Petrotech 2014 Conference, emphasizing India's emergence as a key energy destination and the need for technological collaboration in the energy sector. The conference, organized by the Indian hydrocarbon sector, focused on the changing energy landscape and challenges in the global energy basket. The Minister highlighted India's growth trajectory, energy security concerns, and the importance of bridging the energy deficit. He noted India's role as a refining hub and invited global cooperation in the energy sector. The Minister also reiterated India's commitment to fiscal responsibility and reducing the current account deficit.