One of the outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington this week is an expansion of energy cooperation with the US under the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

In a joint statement, Modi and President Donald Trump reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen bilateral energy trade, positioning the US as a key supplier of crude oil, petroleum products, and LNG to India.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled his vision for a gas-based economy in 2016, it wasn’t just an economic shift but strategic maneuver aimed at reducing pollution, diversifying energy sources, and securing long-term energy stability while preserving strategic autonomy. As 2025 unfolds, India stands at a critical juncture as the global energy landscape is becoming increasingly complex. The United States is ramping up its natural gas exports, potentially adopting a more aggressive energy policy following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Meanwhile, Russia, a long-standing oil supplier to India, continues to face US-led sanctions, complicating the energy trade.

India aims to increase natural gas’s share in its energy mix from the current 6.2% to 15% by 2030. This ambitious target is driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and diversify its primary energy sources. The International Energy Agency forecasts that India’s natural gas consumption will rise by nearly 60%, reaching 103 billion cubic meters annually by 2030.

With LNG........

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