Brazil is ready to increase oil supplies to India. This comes as India seeks to diversify its crude sources due to shipping issues. Brazil’s oil exports to India have already doubled. India is also considering investments in Brazil’s offshore oil blocks. Brazil wants Indian investment in its refining sector in return for more crude.
Indian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India’s new dollar-rupee swap facility has made foreign currency borrowing cheaper. Companies like REC and PFC are planning to raise significant funds through external commercial borrowings. This move is expected to lower borrowing costs for these public sector undertakings.
India and the UAE are boosting energy security. Plans are underway to significantly expand India’s strategic oil reserves with UAE-linked crude storage. New facilities will increase capacity from 5.8 million barrels to 30 million barrels. Both nations are also establishing a framework for strategic gas reserves. This initiative aims to provide greater flexibility and ensure…
Iran war impact: Oil prices are projected to average $105 per barrel in June and July. This forecast assumes continued Strait of Hormuz disruptions and falling global oil stocks. Despite recent strikes between the US and Iran, prices remain below $100. Markets anticipate a truce and negotiations. Global demand destruction also limits price increases.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri to discuss restarting petroleum exploration and production in the state. This comes as the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah has previously opposed such moves, citing sovereign wealth and political rights. Oil India Limited plans exploration when conditions are favorable.
The President has approved the merger of REC Ltd into Power Finance Corporation. This move follows PFC’s acquisition of a majority stake in REC in 2019. The Ministry of Power conveyed the approval. The merger will see REC’s assets and liabilities transferred to PFC. REC will be dissolved post-merger.
OPEC oil output in May plummeted to its lowest in over two decades, dropping by 1.06 million barrels per day. This significant decline was primarily driven by a U.S. naval blockade impacting Iran’s exports, making it impossible for OPEC+ members to meet their planned production increases.
CNG vehicle registrations and industrial gas utilization are poised for remarkable growth. With CNG vehicles presenting significant cost benefits over electric and petrol options, the future looks bright. Gujarat Gas is gearing up for heightened LNG blending to satisfy the soaring demand in Morbi, where industries favor PNG(I) for dependable supply.
India’s demand for transportation fuels and petroleum products is declining due to supply disruptions and higher prices stemming from the Iran war. Total refined product consumption dropped 6.5% in May, with subdued growth in petrol and diesel sales, indicating weakening economic activity.