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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicOil refineries

Topic: Oil refineries

Indian refiners prioritise petrochemicals expansion to reduce carbon footprint

The move aims to tap into new revenue streams while mitigating the cyclicality inherent in the oil and gas industry.

Oil refineries in India may be of smaller capacity in future, says Union Minister Hardeep Puri

India aims to raise its annual refining capacity to 9 million barrels per day (bpd), Puri said. Oil refining capacity in the country is currently at about 5.2 million bpd.

Indian refiners’ February crude processing stays elevated amid robust demand

Refinery throughput was 2% higher year-on-year at 5.46 million barrels per day (20.85 million tonnes) for February. Throughput stood at 5.39 million barrels per day (22.80 million tonnes) in January.

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US has entered Venezuela without a clear democratic roadmap—A open-ended foreign occupation

While many leaders in the region have condemned the U.S. military's intervention in Venezuela, it is unclear if countries in the region will be willing or able to truly push back.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

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A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.