United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor had a “productive interaction” with US Secretary of State Wright and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi, focusing on the future of US‑India energy cooperation. The meeting followed India’s recent passing of the Sustainable and Holistic Advancement of Nuclear Technology and Infrastructure (SHANTI) Bill, which aims to enhance civil nuclear collaboration. Ambassador Gor expressed the US’s readiness to collaborate with India in various energy sectors, including civil nuclear energy, coal gasification, and liquefied petroleum gas exports.
The SHANTI Bill signifies a significant step in India’s energy policy, aiming to modernize the country’s nuclear energy framework, improve safety standards, and foster international partnerships. India has been striving to diversify its energy sources, combining renewable energy growth with nuclear power to meet increasing energy demands while reducing carbon emissions. The US‑India strategic relationship has long been anchored in civil nuclear cooperation, dating back to the 2008 nuclear agreement that granted India access to nuclear technology despite not being a Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty signatory.
The recent legislation is anticipated to expedite collaborative initiatives, including reactor construction, fuel supply, and technology sharing. Discussions also encompassed broader energy connections, such as US assistance for India’s transition to clean energy, investments in coal gasification technology, and the potential rise in US liquefied petroleum gas exports to India. The meeting highlights the deepening strategic alignment between Washington and New Delhi concerning energy security, climate initiatives, and technological partnerships, all crucial for India’s long‑term development objectives under Viksit Bharat 2047.
