Rubio Says US to Discuss Venezuelan Oil Production with Ambani's Reliance Industries
Rubio said the United States will discuss obstacles and opportunities as Reliance could help bring more Venezuelan oil into global markets.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a three-day visit to India to discuss expanding energy cooperation and exploring opportunities for Reliance Industries to refine Venezuelan crude.
- Rubio described energy as a "key national security issue," noting that India has made "substantial progress" in diversifying its energy sources away from Russian oil imports.
- Addressing journalists in Mumbai, the Secretary indicated the U.S. will explore how Reliance can refine more Venezuelan crude to address global supply shortages, though sanctions pose potential hurdles.
- Negotiators are nearing a final bilateral trade agreement, with Rubio stating the countries are "about as close as you can be" without an executed deal, with only a small number of items remaining.
- On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the diplomat will travel to Jamnagar to tour the Reliance energy refinery and the Vantara animal facility, hosted by the Ambani family during what officials termed a "private visit.
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India has made substantial progress in diversifying oil imports: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said India has made substantial progress in diversifying its energy imports, including reducing its dependence on Russian oil, as Washington looks to expand energy cooperation with New Delhi and explore opportunities involving Reliance Industries' operations in Venezuela.
Rubio says U.S. to discuss refining Venezuelan crude with Reliance, adds India made ‘substantial progress’ in diversifying energy supplies
Rubio says the U.S. will discuss refining more Venezuelan crude with Reliance as India diversifies its energy, near a potential trade deal.
Marco Rubio calls India a 'refining superpower', says it is ready to process more Venezuelan oil
The US Secretary of State said India has the capacity to process more Venezuelan crude and expand production through existing oil concessions, although sanctions-related issues remain.
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