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Russia offers oil and LNG supplies to India amid global energy crisis

Russia offers oil and LNG supplies to India amid global energy crisis

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India and Russia have reaffirmed their strong partnership across key sectors, especially energy, during the recent visit of Russia’s First Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov. Manturov stated that Russian companies are fully capable of increasing the supply of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India. This assurance is significant as India looks to secure stable energy sources amid rising global uncertainty. The move reflects deepening energy cooperation between the two countries. Manturov`s visit comes at a time when global energy markets are under pressure due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, reported ANI. He also highlighted that Russia has already increased its supply of mineral fertilisers to India by 40 per cent by the end of 2025, and is ready to continue meeting India’s growing demand. Focus on agriculture and nuclear energy In addition to energy, both countries are working on a joint project for urea (carbamide) production, which is expected to strengthen long-term agricultural cooperation. This project will help India ensure a steady supply of fertilisers, which are crucial for the farming sector. …

India sees Qatar LNG supply cut after Iran strike| India News

India sees Qatar LNG supply cut after Iran strike| India News

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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from Qatar to India could be impacted following Iranian strikes on energy facilities in the Middle Eastern nation, a government official said on Friday. In 2024/25, India imported over 27 million metric tons of LNG, with Qatar supplying 11.2 million tons (REUTERS) India, the world’s fourth-largest LNG importer, relies on Qatar for about 41% of its gas imports. In 2024/25, India imported over 27 million metric tons of LNG, with Qatar supplying 11.2 million tons, according to government data. “(LNG) capacity of Qatar has been hit, this will hit us too,” Sujata Sharma, a joint secretary in the federal oil ministry, told a news conference. India is Qatar’s second biggest LNG customer. Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi told Reuters on Thursday. He said two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities were damaged, with repairs expected to sideline …

Why the Israel-Iran strike on Qatar’s LNG hub could trigger a domestic crisis

Why the Israel-Iran strike on Qatar’s LNG hub could trigger a domestic crisis

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Launching a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India and the BJP, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged a “deliberate design” to seize control of the state through sweeping transfers of senior officials ahead of next month’s Assembly elections. Calling the situation an “undeclared Emergency”, she claimed over 50 top bureaucrats and police officers were “arbitrarily removed” within 24 hours of the poll schedule announcement, terming it “political interference of the highest order”. Mamata Banerjee also flagged concerns over the ongoing revision of electoral rolls and warned that such actions could destabilise governance, disrupt law and order, and compromise administrative preparedness in the run-up to the polls. On that note, let’s get to the rest of today’s edition. 👇 🚨 Big Story Highlighting a rare divergence during the ongoing Middle East conflict, the US and Israel appear to be pursuing different strategies against Iran, with Washington focusing on missile systems, nuclear infrastructure and naval capacity, while Israel has widened its targets to include critical energy assets. This stark difference came into focus after …

US, Australia, Africa, Russia For LNG: Is India Mulling Long-Term Strategy To Cut Gulf Dependence? | India News

US, Australia, Africa, Russia For LNG: Is India Mulling Long-Term Strategy To Cut Gulf Dependence? | India News

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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 20:26 IST Sources said India has decided to expand its national energy strategy due to recent production halts at Ras Laffan in Qatar and escalating instability near the Strait of Hormuz The move has been prompted by recent production halts at Ras Laffan in Qatar and escalating instability near the Strait of Hormuz. (Image: AFP/File) The ongoing conflict in West Asia has pushed India toward a long-term strategy to cut its dependence on the Gulf region when it comes to procuring LNG. According to top government sources, India has decided to fast-track a strategic energy pivot due to supply disruptions in Qatar – India’s largest supplier of LNG (liquefied natural gas), contributing 40 to 47 percent of total annual imports – and with the Strait of Hormuz practically a warzone. The government sources told News18 that the Centre has launched an aggressive overhaul of its national energy strategy, moving to decouple its power and industrial sectors from a heavy reliance on transit points in West Asia. Follow US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates …

India secures LPG, LNG supplies via alternative routes amid West Asia crisis

India secures LPG, LNG supplies via alternative routes amid West Asia crisis

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India has secured supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) through alternative import routes amid concerns over potential shortages caused by the escalating West Asia conflict, government officials said on Wednesday, reported news agency IANS. Officials stated that shipments sourced from alternative locations are expected to arrive in the country soon, helping maintain stable fuel availability for households and industries despite disruptions in global energy supply chains, reported IANS. India diversifies energy import routes Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government has taken proactive steps to secure the country’s energy requirements by diversifying import sources beyond West Asia, reported IANS. According to the minister, India continues to receive energy supplies through multiple sources and shipping routes, ensuring stability in domestic fuel availability despite geopolitical tensions in the region, reported IANS. He said the government remains committed to safeguarding energy security and ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for households and key sectors of the economy. Domestic LPG production increased by 10 per cent Alongside securing alternative …

Adani triples LNG price for industrial users as Iran war disrupts supply| Business News

Adani triples LNG price for industrial users as Iran war disrupts supply| Business News

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Adani Total Gas Ltd. has tripled LNG prices for industrial consumers exceeding their daily quota, in what is seen as a direct fallout of an escalating Iran war choking India’s energy supply. The corporate headquarters of Adani Group in Ahmedabad. (Reuters) The city gas distributor—a joint venture between billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate and France’s TotalEnergies SE—raised LNG rates for volumes consumed beyond 40% of daily contracted limits to ₹120 per standard cubic metre from ₹40, Bloomberg reported citing sources. The price revision took effect at 6:00 am on Wednesday. A spokesperson for Adani Total Gas did not immediately respond to Bloomberg’s request for comment. Qatari Supply Crunch The price surge underscores India’s acute vulnerability to maritime disruptions. Domestic consumers are facing a severe supply squeeze after Qatar’s Ras Laffan plant—the world’s largest LNG terminal—halted operations following an Iranian drone strike. The outage is particularly bruising for New Delhi, which relies on imports for half of its natural gas needs, with Qatar accounting for 50% of those overseas shipments. Industrial and commercial units represent roughly 30% …

PM Modi hosts UAE President: Massive USD 200 bn trade target, LNG deal signed

PM Modi hosts UAE President: Massive USD 200 bn trade target, LNG deal signed

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India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday set a target of USD 200 billion in annual trade by 2032 and agreed to seal a strategic defence pact while boosting cooperation in energy, space and civil nuclear sectors with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan laying out a broad agenda to shore up ties. Modi welcomed Al Nahyan at the Delhi airport with a hug and then they travelled together in the same vehicle to the prime minister`s residence, where they held talks in the restricted as well as delegation-level formats. “This has been a short, but extremely substantive visit,” Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said at a media briefing after the UAE leader concluded his nearly three-and-a-half-hour visit that came amid increasing tensions in the Middle East and trade disruptions caused by Washington`s policy on tariffs. The two sides decided to explore a partnership in advanced nuclear technologies, including development of large nuclear reactors and small modular reactors, as well as cooperation in advanced reactor systems and nuclear …

Why the US won’t send top officials to COP30 climate summit in Brazil | World News

Why the US won’t send top officials to COP30 climate summit in Brazil | World News

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Brazil is set to host a leaders’ summit next week, followed by two weeks of UN climate negotiations in the Amazonian city of Belém. (File Photo) The United States will not send any senior officials to the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil, a White House official told Reuters on Friday. The official said the move should ease concerns among some world leaders that Washington might try to disrupt the talks. Brazil is set to host a leaders’ summit next week, followed by two weeks of UN climate negotiations in the Amazonian city of Belém.