India is looking to expand its investments in Argentina's mining, gas and oil sectors, with a focus on lithium, to secure resources needed for its energy transition, the country's mining secretary told Reuters.
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US sanctions on Russia's oil and gas sector have disrupted global energy trade, impacting interactions with China and India. Chartering costs for unaffected tankers have surged, creating trade hurdles, amidst economic pressure on Russia.
Indian Oil Corp, the country's top refiner, is reportedly facing a potential decrease in Russian oil imports this fiscal year due to recent U.S. sanctions on Moscow.
India's dependence on Russian oil has grown significantly since the 2022 Ukraine invasion, and the new sanctions could lead to higher inflation and supply disruptions.
U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a third week in a row to the lowest since December 2021, energy services firm Baker Hughes BKR.O said in its closely followed report on Friday.
Reportedly, India has to unload oil from Russian tankers under US sanctions by February 27 and complete all financial transactions with them by March 12. These deadlines were set by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury.
Singh Sahney, Chairman of IOC, during an exclusive conversation with at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland stated that the plant, with a production capacity of 10,000 tons per annum, has made substantial progress.
India's Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) (BPCL.NS) plans to invest $121 million to develop the Nunukan oil and gas block in Indonesia, the company said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.
Global Oil Prices as of 23 January 2025
The price of Brent crude oil fell by 1 cent, or 0.01%, to $79.28 per barrel today. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped by $1.99, or 2.56%, trading at $75.89 per barrel.
The price of each barrel of Brent crude oil rose by $0.04, or 0.05%, today, reaching $80.19. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by $1.14, or 1.46%, trading at $76.74.
India's significant oil purchases following Russia's invasion of Ukraine may change due to U.S. sanctions and India's search for alternative sources.
Indian Oil Corp has purchased 7 million barrels of spot Middle Eastern and African crude oil via tenders, including Abu Dhabi's Murban, amid potential U.S. sanctions on Russia.
Global Oil Prices on January 17, 2025
The price of Brent crude oil rose by $0.43, or 0.53%, to reach $81.72 per barrel today. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also rising $0.58, or 0.74%, to settle at $79.26 per barrel.
World crude oil price today, January 16, 2025
Brent crude futures rose 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $82.28 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $80.32 a barrel.
India's oil product demand increased 7.9% in November 2024, driven by increased consumption of diesel, gasoline, and LPG, according to the OPEC monthly oil market report.
Talks on a long-term crude oil supply deal between Indian refiners and Russia have been paused following new US sanctions. India, which usually buys Russian oil on the spot market, sought a term deal to ensure stable prices and consistent supply.
Global Crude Oil Prices on January 15, 2025
Brent crude rose by 11 cents, or 0.14%, to $80.03 per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased by 23 cents, or 0.30%, to $77.73 per barrel.
Russia's leading tanker group, Sovcomflot, said on Tuesday that new U.S. sanctions would create additional operational difficulties and accused the West of undermining the global system of merchant shipping.
India Energy Week, the government's annual oil and gas sector conference, will feature reports from OPEC and IEA on the world's third largest energy consumer.
The Kremlin has warned that the recent US sanctions on Russia's energy sector could potentially destabilize global markets and is committed to minimizing their impact.