‘Can support India’s goals for energy security’: US embassy official pitches America as major supplier of oil; says ‘committed to working with…’

A US embassy official on Tuesday said that Washington is committed to partnering with New Delhi on the export of high-quality products and services to support India’s energy security and economic growth, stating that America could serve as a major supplier of oil and liquefied natural gas to nation.Speaking at the 3rd Energy Summit of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi, Xiabing Feng, principal commercial officer at the US Embassy, pointed out that the US could be a key partner for India in the oil, gas and nuclear power sectors.“As we look into the future, the United States remains committed to working with India through the export of high quality work-class products and services, to help India achieve its goals of energy security and economic growth,” Feng said, as cited by PTI.Feng further highlighted the US’s role as a key supplier of oil and liquefied natural gas to India.She recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, where both the Indian PM and the US President reaffirmed their roles as leading consumers and producers in shaping global energy markets.The two leaders, she noted, had also assured their commitment to a bilateral energy security partnership covering oil, gas and nuclear energy, PTI reported.“The United States and India share a commitment to diversify energy resources and enhancing infrastructure. By elaborating American expertise in natural gas, nuclear energy and emerging energy technologies the United States can support India’s ambitious goals for energy security and grid modernisation,” Feng said.“As we meet at this critical structure, the global energy landscape is undergoing profound transformation. Geopolitical instability, the markets, the destruction in supply chains have exposed vulnerability and underscore the interest in ensuring that we operate secure energy systems for our economies,” she added.The remarks come just a day before US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on India takes effect on August 27.