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Strait of Hormuz Disruption Hits India’s Energy Supply

The Strait of Hormuz disruption has triggered one of the biggest shocks to global energy supplies since World War II, with major consequences for India and other Asian economies. According to a latest S&P Global report, the effective closure of the strategic waterway has disrupted around 20% of global crude oil and refined product supplies…

Hydrogen vs LNG

Hydrogen vs LNG Trains in India: How Indian Railways Is Moving Beyond Diesel

Hydrogen vs LNG trains in India represents two very different approaches to reducing the railway sector’s dependence on conventional diesel. While hydrogen uses fuel-cell technology to generate electricity onboard, LNG allows a modified diesel engine to operate using both LNG and diesel. India’s first hydrogen fuel-cell train began operations on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana…

Egypt Damietta Port Explosion

Egypt Damietta Port Explosion Hits LNG Vessels

An Egypt Damietta Port explosion damaged two liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels after a blast triggered a fire at the Mediterranean port. Authorities are investigating the incident, while maritime security firms believe a drone attack may have caused the explosion. Egyptian officials have not confirmed the exact cause. However, the incident has increased concerns over…

India LNG Imports

India LNG Imports Remain Resilient Despite Strait of Hormuz Crisis

India LNG imports remained largely resilient despite a major disruption to global energy markets caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, according to an analysis by S&P Global Energy. While the crisis resulted in a 17% disruption to global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, India’s diversified sourcing strategy helped limit the impact on domestic imports….

India energy import bill

India Energy Import Bill Surges 82% in May

The India energy import bill surged in May 2026 as higher global oil and gas prices pushed up the cost of crude oil and LNG purchases. Rising imports and supply disruptions in the Middle East also added pressure on the country’s trade balance. Crude and LNG Imports Increase India’s crude oil imports rose by 7.5%…

India LNG imports

India LNG Imports Drop 21% Amid West Asia Tensions

India LNG imports declined sharply in May 2026 as conflict in West Asia disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Lower import volumes also reduced the country’s dependence on overseas natural gas supplies. LNG Imports Decline in May Data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) showed that India imported 2.27 billion standard…

Indian LNG Carrier Disha crossing the Strait of Hormuz with LNG cargo bound for Dahej, Gujarat.

Indian LNG Carrier Disha Crosses Strait of Hormuz Safely

India achieved a major milestone in energy shipping as the Indian LNG Carrier Disha safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel is the first Indian LNG tanker to use the strategic route since the recent Middle East conflict began. Indian LNG Carrier Disha Carries LNG to Dahej The Indian LNG Carrier Disha is carrying…

LNG carrier ship transporting liquefied natural gas across ocean for India energy supply

India LNG Supply Crisis: Spot Cargo Challenges Threaten Fertilizer Production

India is facing a growing LNG supply crisis as companies struggle to secure spot cargoes amid volatile prices and repeated tender cancellations. This situation is now raising serious concerns for fertilizer production and industrial supply chains. India LNG Supply Crisis Intensifies Indian companies are finding it difficult to procure urgently needed LNG cargoes. The problem…