Can US and India forge a ‘big, beautiful’ energy deal?
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent visit to India aimed to strengthen energy ties between the two nations. Despite a commitment from India to purchase $500 billion in American goods, the energy partnership has yet to yield significant results. Both countries recognize the need for abundant energy sources to support India's growing economy and population.
- ▪Rubio expressed a desire to supply as much energy as India is willing to buy.
- ▪India's energy demands are expected to rise significantly due to population growth and industrial expansion.
- ▪The U.S. and India are focused on leveraging their unique energy resources to enhance regional energy resilience.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India produced much-needed diplomatic momentum, with more ground to cover on the energy front. Even with an Indian commitment to purchase $500 billion in American goods over the next five years, Rubio’s stated desire to supply “as much energy” as India is willing to buy appears to remain on the table. Washington and New Delhi stand united in their unapologetic embrace of oil, natural gas, and coal. However, the results of the partnership in this area remain modest compared to what the countries need. The task now is to turn early agreements into meaningful outcomes that serve both nations’ long-term interests.
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