Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has projected Canada as a potential “energy superpower” for India, highlighting the country’s capacity to supply low-carbon liquefied natural gas and other vital resources to support India’s expanding energy needs. In a video message shared alongside Narendra Modi on Wednesday, Carney said Canada could play a significant role in meeting India’s rapidly growing demand for energy, which is expected to double by 2040.
Canada Offers LNG And Critical Resources
Carney noted that India’s economy is expanding quickly and will require large volumes of energy in the coming decades. He said Canada’s natural resources and infrastructure position it as a reliable supplier, reported NDTV.
According to the Canadian leader, nearly 40 percent of the world’s mining companies are listed in Canada, strengthening its ability to supply essential materials needed for industrial manufacturing and emerging clean technologies.
Carney also highlighted Canada’s west coast LNG projects, which could provide India with stable supplies of liquefied natural gas.
India Expanding Clean Energy And LNG Use
India is currently pursuing an ambitious energy transition strategy. The country plans to install 500 gigawatts of renewable power capacity by the end of the decade while increasing the share of LNG in its energy mix. The push toward cleaner fuels is intended to reduce emissions while ensuring energy security for one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Reports last month suggested that New Delhi had asked Ottawa to accelerate regulatory approvals to facilitate faster energy deliveries from Canada.
India has also indicated its willingness to import a broad range of Canadian energy supplies, including crude oil, LPG, LNG, and uranium.
One proposal under discussion involves a uranium supply agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion, which could support India’s expanding nuclear energy programme.
Energy Talks Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Canada’s outreach to India comes during a period of heightened uncertainty in global energy markets.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted supplies from Qatar, while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz—a major corridor for global oil shipments—have raised concerns about potential supply disruptions.
In response, India has been exploring alternative energy corridors and suppliers to reduce reliance on any single geopolitical chokepoint.
Leaders Discuss Middle East Crisis
Carney’s statement followed discussions with several global leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump, focusing on the escalating Iran–Israel conflict and its potential impact on global energy markets.
Earlier this week, Carney and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, called for intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.
