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US crude oil exports jump in hope for India as trade treaty deadline nears
Total imports from the US stood at $8.9 billion in April-May 2025, up from $7 billion in the same period a year earlier, Indian customs data showed
 "US crude oil exports jump in hope for India as trade treaty deadline nears")
OIL targets LatAm lithium; govt weighs soft finance, quicker nods
A team from OIL - the first state-run oil firm to set up a dedicated department for critical minerals - visited the so-called Lithium Triangle last month
 "OIL targets LatAm lithium; govt weighs soft finance, quicker nods")
Fragile ceasefire, lasting threat: Why India can't relax on oil security
India's energy economy and state finances have suffered since 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, because of lack of adequate stock and dependence on foreign fuel
 "Fragile ceasefire, lasting threat: Why India can't relax on oil security")
An uneasy truce between Iran-Israel may be best-case scenario: Vandana Hari
True rapprochement between Israel and Iran remains elusive, complicated further by the Gaza conflict that has pitted Israel against Iran-backed groups like the Houthis, Hamas, and Hezbollah, says Hari
 "An uneasy truce between Iran-Israel may be best-case scenario: Vandana Hari")
Hormuz blockade may shrink Russian crude discounts for Indian refiners
Traders say discounts on Russian oil may fall below $2 a barrel amid rising shipping costs and competition from China and Turkey
 "Hormuz blockade may shrink Russian crude discounts for Indian refiners")
India's fuel exports face EU sanction risk amid West Asia oil crisis
The bloc's proposal on barring imports of diesel, gasoline & jet fuel derived from Russian crude oil in refineries is of concern because it does not require US or G7's cooperation for implementation
 "India's fuel exports face EU sanction risk amid West Asia oil crisis")
Wind sector's biggest hurdle? Domestic equipment procuring mandate
The move to press the pedal on domestic sourcing of all wind turbine components comes amid heated opposition from developers
 "Wind sector's biggest hurdle? Domestic equipment procuring mandate")
Ethanol blending may face headwinds from distillers and automakers
The final cog is the consumer, who incurs higher operating costs on ethanol blending because of the low burning value of ethanol
 "Ethanol blending may face headwinds from distillers and automakers")
India's energy trade with US facing price and transport challenges
Crude oil purchases are facing hurdles, LNG imports are crashing and potential LPG purchases are falling hostage to tariff and geopolitics, according to industry sources and ship tracking data
US sanctions on Russia likely to cripple India's crude oil imports
Russian grades constituted around 39% of India's oil imports in May
 "US sanctions on Russia likely to cripple India's crude oil imports")
LNG regulations drive up costs, defer India's gas economy ambitions
Experts question need for Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board to mandate registration of LNG import terminals
 "LNG regulations drive up costs, defer India's gas economy ambitions")
India crucial for innovation, quicker battery storage systems: Fluence exec
Dhanya Rajeswaran talks about the US-based company's Bengaluru location, the largest, fastest-growing hub worldwide, and the only place where it is called the Global Innovation Center
 "India crucial for innovation, quicker battery storage systems: Fluence exec")
Tough emission targets may raise carbon credit prices, impact net zero goal
"More stringent targets, combined with fair carbon pricing, are urgently needed to safeguard Indian industry's competitiveness while still fulfilling our climate commitments"
 "Tough emission targets may raise carbon credit prices, impact net zero goal")
Energy assets in focus as India bolsters security amid border tensions
Key oil, natural gas infra located along west coast in Gujarat and Maharashtra
 "Energy assets in focus as India bolsters security amid border tensions")
Indian refiners target cheaper US LPG imports with help from China tariffs
Advent of US LPG will enhance India's security of supply
 "Indian refiners target cheaper US LPG imports with help from China tariffs")
Power to the people: Need for India to lay more transmission lines
High-voltage direct current transmission systems are central to the country's energy infrastructure
 "Power to the people: Need for India to lay more transmission lines")
Can the oilfields amendment Bill allay concerns, attract global drillers?
India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil, half of its natural gas, and over 60% of LPG
 "Can the oilfields amendment Bill allay concerns, attract global drillers?")
India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat
India's crude oil imports from the US hit a two-year high in April, with US market share tripling since February, as both nations work towards a trade deal to rationalise import tariffs
 "India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat")
Govt plans cheap gas lifeline for LNG trucks; aims to revive closed outlets
Indian Oil, the largest operator of LNG truck outlets, has shut five of its six outlets for lack of business, with only one in Sriperumbudur, an industrial area outside Chennai, still operational
 "Govt plans cheap gas lifeline for LNG trucks; aims to revive closed outlets")
Donald Trump tariffs defuse US sanctions on Russian oil, favour India
Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum, among others, had agreed to term contract extensions this year with Iraq, Saudi Arabia and UAE
 "Donald Trump tariffs defuse US sanctions on Russian oil, favour India")