South Asian Gas Market: It’s Time to Mount an Offensive
... Qatari LNG. Potential instability in the Persian Gulf, in particular a blockade of Qatar’s or the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, could result in significant risks... ... political pressure) on India, which is critically dependent on energy imports. Finally, Iran’s energy partnership with China could transform into a political partnership, effectively cutting India off from Central Asia and Afghanistan. There are also a number of potential threats for Russia. The country could see its business opportunities in the Indian market narrowed...