India–Australia Energy Cooperation: The Road Ahead

Rahul Mishra

Archive data: Person was Research Assistant at IDSA from June 2009 to September 2013 Joined IDSA June 2009 Expertise Australia, Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific region, Asia-Pacific security. Education… Continue reading India–Australia Energy Cooperation: The Road Ahead read more

Energy ties between India and Australia are centuries old and can be traced back to the days of East India Company of the British–Indian era. From the first commercial export in the form of a shipment of coal to India from Australia in 1797, energy cooperation has come a long way. For instance, apart from making unswerving attempts to get Australian yellowcake, attempts have been made by India to ensure greater supply of coal and natural gas. Both the countries are also trying to find ways and means to work jointly on increasing the production of geo-thermal and solar energy as also to enhance clean-energy technology cooperation among other things.