Amazon has announced its first wind-solar hybrid projects with Vibrant Energy. They will build 300 MW of renewables capacity at two sites in the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. Upon completion, the projects will generate 1,163 GWh of clean energy, which is equal to the electricity needed to …
Read More »India to Keep Purchasing Russian Oil after Sanctions Go into Effect
India said that it would continue to purchase Russian crude oil even after the embargo and price cap go into effect on December 5, an official in the Indian Oil Ministry said on Friday. India has consistently stated its intention to continue to purchase whatever crude oil makes the most …
Read More »China and India are Buying Russian Crude at a 40% Discount
The European Union on Friday once again failed to reach an agreement on a price cap for Russian oil, with the bloc’s eastern-most members including Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania objecting that the proposed $60-$70 per barrel for Russian crude is too generous and well above the rates Russia currently …
Read More »India can Buy as much Russian Oil as It Wants, Outside Price Cap
The United States is happy for India to continue buying as much Russian oil as it wants, including at prices above a G7-imposed price cap mechanism, if it steers clear of Western insurance, finance and maritime services bound by the cap, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday. The …
Read More »India Ramps up Oil Imports from Iran and Russia
As India’s oil and gas demand continues to grow, the South Asian country is looking to any supplier offering a low-cost product, regardless of how controversial they may be. India’s refiners are diversifying their supply, in response to recent OPEC oil quota cuts, and turning to sanctioned states, such as …
Read More »India, Russia Vow to Expand Economic Cooperation, including Energy Sector
India and Russia on Tuesday vowed to expand their economic engagement including New Delhi’s import of petroleum products from its “time-tested” partner even as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized on ending the Ukraine conflict in view of growing global concerns over energy and food security. After holding wide-ranging talks …
Read More »India will Benefit from Price cap on Russian Oil
India will “benefit” from the proposed price cap on oil, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said, arguing that the United States does not want Russia to “profit unduly” from the war by enjoying prices that are essentially very high due to its Ukrainian invasion. Developing countries like India and China …
Read More »Iran Ready to Sell, Deliver Petroleum to India
Iran’s ambassador to India said in New Delhi on Friday that Tehran is ready to sell oil to India and deliver it at desired destination. “We are, just as always, ready for further expansion of economic ties India, such as delivering crude oil at any desired destination, and decision making …
Read More »China and India Lead LNG Regas Additions in Asia
China and India will significantly expand their LNG import infrastructure over the next five years with the pair, led by China, set to record the highest LNG regasification capacity additions in Asia. China is set to register the highest liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification capacity additions in Asia between 2022 …
Read More »Saudi Oil Chief Holds Talks with Counterparts in China and India
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister held talks with counterparts from China and India, two of the kingdom’s biggest oil customers, amid a standoff with the U.S. over OPEC+’s decision to cut production. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman held an online meeting with China’s National Energy Administrator Zhang Jianhua, during which they agreed …
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