India to discuss an alternative maritime route for oil from Russia

India to discuss an alternative maritime route for oil from Russia

This comes amid high tension between Iran and European countries in the Strait of Homuz last month
Current Affairs:-With the pressure among Iran and the US affecting development of oil freight, India is taking a gander at an option sea course by means of Vladivostok port in Russia’s far eastern district, through the South China Sea and Malacca.
The issue will be talked about during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia beginning September 4. Modi will go to the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok from September 4 to 6.
This comes in the midst of high strain among Iran and European nations in the Strait of Homuz a month ago. Iran even conveyed two warships in the locale.
The new course is probably going to make speculation by organizations like ONGC Videsh (OVL) reasonable in Russia. It will likewise lessen the time in bringing condensed gaseous petrol (LNG) and raw petroleum to India.
“It bodes well to differentiate ourselves (India), not simply as far as discovering exchange ocean exchange courses yet additionally ports. A double ocean exchange course will doubtlessly help India over the long haul,” said Hitesh Avchat, ranking director, CARE Ratings.
The proposed course will give an additional bit of leeway to India as far as time and good ways from the significant ports of Chennai, Mumbai and Vishakhapatanam. The current course to St Petersburg from Chennai (8,553 nautical miles) by means of the Suez Canal takes 35 days and 15 hours, while the one to Vladivostok (4,593 nautical miles) can be canvassed in 19 days.

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