Russia is prepared to increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to India from both existing and upcoming projects, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said in an interview with TASS. Highlighting India’s plans to raise the share of gas in its energy mix to 15%, Tsivilyov emphasized that Russia is ready to supply LNG from current and future projects to meet this demand.

The move comes as Moscow aims to strengthen its energy partnership with New Delhi, even as Indian refiners plan to scale back crude oil imports from Russia to comply with U.S. tariffs. Russian officials, including First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, have noted that Russia continues to supply India with oil, coal, and petroleum products, with “significant potential” to expand LNG exports.

Currently, Russia provides India with around 3 million tons of LNG annually, a figure that could grow further under expanded cooperation. This development coincides with India negotiating to reduce steep U.S. tariffs on its exports while maintaining energy imports from Russia, where India has become the largest buyer of discounted Russian seaborne crude, importing approximately 1.7 million barrels per day in the first nine months of 2025.