ONGC, Shell Energy India sign MoU to explore deepwater blocks, LNG sourcing opportunities
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- indiatimes.comseen 17 Aug, 22:55headline rewritten
India’s oil imports from Russia hit new record; refineries big exporters to countries sanctioning MoscowIndia’s Russian oil imports hit record; refined fuel flows to nations sanctioning Moscow
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Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India11:51first to report
ONGC and Shell Energy India have entered into a memorandum of understanding to collaboratively delve into potential joint ventures. Their focus will be on assessing opportunities in deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas exploration, alongside investigating LNG sourcing alternatives to bolster India's economic framework. This strategic partnership is designed to improve energy accessibility while ensuring long-term energy security for the nation.
- Times of India11:56
India is expanding its energy import portfolio for both LNG and crude oil, striving to diminish reliance on any singular market or transport path. Additionally, the government is boosting domestic crude oil storage with new infrastructure. These strategies equip India to better handle supply interruptions and market fluctuations, ultimately strengthening the nation's resilience to global energy shocks.
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- livemint.com10:05
Stronger crude realizations boosted Q1 profits for both state explorers, but while Oil India expanded output, ONGC’s persistent production decline continues to weigh on its outlook.
- indiatimes.com10:20edited after publishing
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India’s oil imports from Russia hit new record; refineries big exporters to countries sanctioning MoscowIndia's purchases of Russian crude oil reached a fresh record in July for the second straight month, according to data compiled by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). This highlights India’s continued preference for discounted supplies from Russia despite tighter Western sanctions on Moscow's energy exports.
Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India08:57
Kpler data shows the first cargo arrived on August 5, with additional shipments expected to follow. Nayara Energy Ltd, the Indian refiner backed by Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft PJSC, has emerged as a supplier.
- livemint.com10:40
Ukrainian forces have stepped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure in recent months, triggering fires at several facilities and leaving motorists facing long queues at petrol stations, including in Moscow.