Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussain Ibrahim Saleh al-Shahristani said the country could not sell crude oil at a concessional price to India as its laws do not allow such a move. Iraq is the second-largest supplier of oil to India, which imports about 20 million tonne of crude oil from the gulf nation annually
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Oil firms may cut petrol prices by more than 1 Re
Considering the latest fall in international oil rates, oil firms in India plan to slash petrol prices by more than one rupee per litre shortly. But the oil companies may have wait for the Parliament's decision to hike diesel prices.
IGS to supply gas to India
Global oil and gas major BP plans to sell some of the US Freeport liquefied natural gas (LNG) in India through its joint venture firm Indian Gas Solutions (IGS). It may be recalled that IGS is a joint venture between BP and Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Industries,. BP earlier agreed to buy 4.4 mn tpa of liquefaction tollin
India has the potential to become a ship-building hub: Vasan
Union Shipping Minister GK Vasan has stated that India has tremendous potential to become the next hub of ship building. He was speaking at the launch of INS Vikrant in Kochi on August 12. Vasan stressed the need for a vibrant shipbuilding industry and more shipyards. The Minister said that there are vibrant shipbuilding industries behind the growth of major economies like USA, some European countries, Japan and Korea.
Vizag port pitched as an alternative for foreign trade
Considering the Visakhapatnam port's modern facilities and its appropriateness, stakeholders of both India and Nepal have underlined the need to open the port as an alternative port for India's foreign trade, said Sushil Mulchandani, chief operating officer of Visakha Container Terminal Private Limited. He was addressing Nepal-India Business Conclave, 'Visakhapatnam Port: Additional Gateway for NepalÂ’s Export Import Traffic.' in Kathmandu on August 11. Visakha Container Terminal is the operator
India to get shorter sea route to reach ASEAN
To have much shorter sea route to the economically vibrant Southeast Asian region and help boost its trade and push for greater connectivity with ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) countries, India is mulling on a deep-sea port in southern Myanmar. The Dawei deep sea port and special economic zone is slated to give a huge boost to connectivity and trade in the Southeast Asian region when it is commissioned in a few years. The $8-billion project is being developed jointly by Myanmar
Petronet gets its maiden cargo at Kochi port
India's largest importer of liquid gas, Petronet LNG has received the maiden cargo liquefied natural gas or LNG at its just constructed Kochi import terminal in Kerala but the ship hasn't been able to dock at the port because of dredging issues. Petronet on August 12 received a ship carrying LNG from Qatar but the ship could not dock at the port. The ship needs a particular level of clear water depth to navigate and dock at the port.
Countries discuss transportation of goods from Chabahar port
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani held talks with Afghanistan Vice President Hamid Ansari on transportation of goods from Chabahar port in Iran. Two Indian ports expressed interest to upgrade Chabahar port and India's External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid held discussion with Iran on the matter
Indian rupee may trade in 58-62 range
Indranil Sen Gupta, India Economist at DSP Merrill Lynch (India) expects the Indian currency to trade in the range of 58-62 against the US dollar at the cost of 50 basis points of economic growth. This assumes that the July 23 measures are reversed before the busy October-March season, Gupta
Pipavav Shipyard begins construction of naval ship for Indian Navy
Nikhil Gandhi promoted Pipavav Shipyard, major private shipbuilding and offshore infrastructure company begins construction of defence naval ship for Indian Navy. This is the first time any private shipyard received a contract to build such naval ship for Indian Navy.

