Sambit Mohanty

IEW 2026 INTERVIEW: Indian Oil aims to boost US crude imports, open to Venezuelan supplies ▪️US crude share up at 7% of IOC's mix ▪️Expanding refining, petrochemical capacity ▪️Focus on decarbonization okt.to/lDKwGf By @heysambit

In this year-end special edition of #OilMarkets episode, @heysambit is joined by our experts John Morley, Francesco D., and Jeff Mower to discuss #sanctions, #tariffs and shifting trade flows--some of the themes that are likely to remain in the spotlight in the global oil markets in 2026. #OOTT #oilmarket 🎧Full #podcast (27:33)🔗okt.to/2cjkyD

Energy companies are turning to #AI to transform their operations, but the journey isn't without challenges. In this #OilMarkets #podcast, we explore AI’s ability to influence how #energy is produced, traded, and distributed in the years ahead. #OOTT #OCTT #shipping 🔗Full episode here: okt.to/nDJAgs

INTERVIEW: India's #HPCL eyes refining capacity growth, flexible crude sourcing strategy ▪️Looking to grow its fuel retail presence amid growing demand ▪️Gradually increasing share of spot oil import contracts ▪️Eyes bigger portfolio in natural gas, biofuels, and renewables 🖥️Full story: okt.to/7uoiRy

In this episode, we discuss how #geopolitical tensions and strategic stockpiling are reshaping #trade dynamics in Asia. 🎙️Full episode: okt.to/2TtmRZ #OOTT #oil #crude

#APPEC: #Energy, #shipping experts urge usage of #AI as a tool, not as captain ▪️AI in oil and gas crossing over from promise to performance ▪️Oil companies see cost cuts from AI but barriers remain ▪️Human expertise, judgement and intervention must remain at the helm 🖥️Full story: okt.to/BfZJjG

OPEC+ agrees to increase oil output by 137,000 b/d in October okt.to/s6AfiQ 🔹Group of eight producers agree to jump 🔹Tackles new tranche of cuts exceeding 1.65 mil b/d 🔹Follows 2.2 mil b/d phaseout despite demand fears #OPEC #oilprice #OOTT

#APPEC: Asia charts #energy roadmap as concerns over #tariffs, #sanctions take centerstage ▪️Energy security takes centerstage for import-dependent Asia ▪️China's crude stock building, India's Russian purchases in spotlight @heysambit 🖥️Full story: okt.to/sApbly

In the fifth of the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, @Oil India Limited / ऑयल इंडिया लिमिटेड Chairman and Managing Director, Ranjit Rath, discusses the optimistic outlook for #upstream. He said India's upstream sector is poised for increased global partnerships and investment as #energy majors and policymakers reshape their strategies to achieve realistic #transition goals while ensuring energy security amid turbulent geopolitics and trade policies. #OOTT #EnergyTransition 📰Read the full exclusive #interview with @heysambit 🔗okt.to/vEyeNi

In the fourth edition of the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, Mansi Tripathy, Country Chair of Shell India, discusses the company's strategic shift towards low-#carbon #fuels as part of a balanced #EnergyTransition. In an exclusive interview with @heysambit, she outlines how Shell aims to focus on strengthening their leadership role in #LNG over the next decade.  #OOTT 📰Read the full interview here🔗okt.to/Ng7njJ

In the third edition of the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, L R Jain, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. (ISPRL), shares insights on #India's accelerated plans to boost its strategic #petroleum reserves. In an exclusive interview with @heysambit, Jain discusses the necessity of storing greater #oil volumes amid volatile #geopolitics and evolving #trade policies, ensuring resilience against potential supply disruptions. 📰Full interview here🔗okt.to/ERQbuP

In the second edition of the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Chairman Arun Kumar Singh shares insights with @heysambit on the company's strategy to expand its energy offerings while maintaining a robust focus on #upstream operations. As ONGC navigates the complexities of the evolving #energy landscape, the emphasis is on diversifying its portfolio to meet the country's growing demand. Singh discusses the importance of innovation and sustainable practices in driving the company's future growth, aiming to position ONGC as a key player in #India's #EnergyTransition. #OOTT 📰Read the exclusive interview here🔗 okt.to/Jok8Dv

In the first edition of the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, Indian Oil Corp Limited Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney speaks to @heysambit about their #crude import strategy aimed to witness a larger share of spot contracts and a more diversified basket of suppliers. The country's biggest state-run refiner looks to take advantage of changing #geopolitics and shifting flows and plan out purchases for its expanded refinery and #petrochemical operations amid changing #energy landscape. #OOTT 🔗More from this exclusive #interview here: okt.to/iqPGob

In this episode of #OilMarkets podcast ahead of #APPEC, Asia energy editor @heysambit discusses with Vera Blei, head of Market Reporting and Trading Solutions, Calvin Lee, head of Asia Content, and Pulkit Agarwal, head of India Content, some of the key themes that will dominate discussions at the conference. This #podcast explores Asia's changing #energy narrative amid #tariffs and #transition, geopolitical influences, technological innovation, #decarbonization strategies, price outlooks and more! #OOTT #APPEC2025 🎧Full podcast (25:25)🔗okt.to/fdi86m

Bruised by Trump’s #tariffs, #India, #Brazil look to strengthen #oil ties 🔹Brazilian crude flows rise 75% YOY in H1: CAS 🔹Modi, Lula speak to boost cooperation on energy, other areas 🔹Logistical hurdles, high freight some key challenges Analysis by @heysambit

#India's #oil diplomacy faces litmus test as #Trump targets non-oil trade for #Russian flows 🔷 US announces additional tariffs on US imports from India 🔷 India pledges to act keeping country's energy security in mind 🔷 Russian oil will continue to flow to India for now: Commodity Insights okt.to/RusizQ

#Infographic: The EU plans to ban imports of #petroleum products made from #Russian crude starting January 2026, alongside new #sanctions targeting over 100 shadow fleet tankers and the #Vadinar refinery. With the EU's ban, Indian #refiners may need to pivot their diesel exports to Latin America, #Africa, and East #Asia. #OOTT 📊Learn more here 🔗okt.to/r7GoRP

In our latest #OilMarkets podcast, our experts at this period of uneasy calm in oil markets. They discuss the implications of EU #sanctions on Russia, #ceasefire between Israel and Iran and #OPEC+ move to raise production quota on Asian #oil. #OOTT #IranIsrael 🎧Full #podcast (24:39) 🔗okt.to/9I4XLO

EU #sanctions on India's #Vadinar #refinery raise questions on crude tracking enforcement ▪️Rosneft-backed Vadinar primarily exporting jet fuel to Europe ▪️Nayara Energy may eye SE Asia, Africa as alternative markets ▪️Latest sanctions may complicate Rosneft’s efforts to divest stake 🖥️Full story: okt.to/R0tx7j

INTERVIEW: Malaysia's Petronas looks to accelerate upstream push after 2024 successes ▪️Current production at 2 mil boe/d from three mature basins ▪️Undertaking artificial intelligence initiatives with technology partners ▪️Malaysia Bid Round 2025 to help accelerate oil, gas production By @heysambit okt.to/v5Q0Uf