India LNG Cos in Talks for US Supplies Ahead of Modi-Trump Meet

India's top importers of liquefied natural gas are holding talks to buy more fuel from US suppliers, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington this week.

- Bloomberg

The firms, including Indian Oil Corp., are in discussions to buy LNG on a long-term basis from US export giant Cheniere Energy Inc. and other companies with access to American supply, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Gail India Ltd. is also considering investing in a US project, some of the people said.

Buyers will hold meetings over the next few days as energy producers and purchasers gather for the India Energy Week conference in Delhi, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive matters.