India’s oil refineries have just signed their first-ever contracts to buy crude oil from Guyana. On paper, it’s a modest deal — 4 million barrels split between Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum. In practice, it’s the diplomatic equivalent of a wink: a small gesture with a big

New Delhi reiterated that its foremost concern is protecting the interests of Indian consumers, following former President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oil. Ministry’s statement on energy policy The Ministry of External Affairs said India’s import policies are guided by the goal of ensuring stable […]

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has raised concerns that the massive energy requirements of current AI models could pose a serious challenge for India. He said AI in its present form is “extraordinarily energy inefficient” and could push electricity costs to unsustainable levels if deployed at scale. Example from the US Vembu cited a case from […]

India has long depended on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet part of its electricity demand, even though gas-based power contributes only a small share of the overall mix. This dependence comes at a steep cost, both financially and strategically. In 2024, India imported nearly 37 billion cubic meters (bcm) of LNG, worth around […]

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will put forward a proposal to speed up the reduction of Russian fossil fuel imports. The move comes after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on increasing economic pressure on Russia. Original vs. New Timelines The EU had earlier planned to end imports […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first bamboo-based second-generation bioethanol plant in Assam’s Golaghat district. The project, located near the Numaligarh Refinery, marks a major step in India’s renewable energy push. Features of the Plant The facility is designed as a zero-waste plant, using every part of bamboo to produce ethanol. It also

The United States and Russia are reportedly exploring an energy agreement just as President Donald Trump is set to raise tariffs on Indian imports to 50 percent, with increased duties aimed at penalizing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. These discussions highlight shifting global alignments at a time of escalating trade tensions. Trump Doubles Down […]

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow to review bilateral cooperation. Both sides agreed to boost economic and energy ties, underlining the importance of their relationship at a time of shifting global dynamics. Energy Cooperation Expands Energy formed a central part of the discussion. Lavrov noted the success

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin during his three-day visit to Moscow. The talks came after his meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, where both sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties. The visit is seen as crucial as India faces economic pressure from heavy U.S. tariffs linked to […]

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Iran’s right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. He made the statement during a joint press conference alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, following the signing of new bilateral agreements. Support for Civilian Nuclear Use Sharif emphasized that Iran, like other nations,