Rubio visits Indian refinery hub to discuss Venezuelan oil and energy security

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar, India, on Wednesday to tour the world’s largest oil-refining complex, a move tied to Washington’s push for new markets for Venezuelan crude and energy diversification away from Russia. Rubio said he will discuss increasing Venezuelan oil processing with Reliance Industries, which operates the Jamnagar facility, calling India a “refining superpower” capable of handling heavy crude. He also linked the visit to energy-security concerns from shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. The Jamnagar refinery processes about 1.4 million barrels per day, and Rubio plans to meet Reliance chief Mukesh Ambani. The visit highlights Reliance’s influence, including a proposed $300 billion U.S. refinery project in Texas announced in March.