Hormuz crisis: Australian LNG to India will surge, says Australian High Commissioner

Key points

• Amid the global energy shortage triggered by the West Asia crisis and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, enhanced LNG supplies from Australia could become a viable alternative to bridge India’s energy demand-supply gap, Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green has said.
• In an exclusive interaction with The Hindu in Vijayawada, Mr.
• Green said Australia’s proximity to India’s east coast and a crisis-free maritime route make Australian LNG well suited to support eastern India’s growing energy needs and green steel production.
• At present, most LNG used for industrial and domestic needs in India comes from Middle Eastern countries through ports on India’s west coast.
• “I can see a future where Australia increases LNG supplies to India,” Mr.