Rubio visits India's largest oil refinery to reshape global energy trade
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar, India, home to the world's largest oil-refining complex, as Washington seeks to reshape global energy trade and find buyers for Venezuelan oil. Rubio described India as a "refining superpower" and plans to discuss Venezuelan crude processing with Reliance Industries, which operates the 1.4 million barrel-per-day facility. The visit underscores energy's role in national security amid geopolitical threats to key maritime routes. The Jamnagar complex, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, also supports U.S. energy initiatives, including a planned $300 billion refinery in Texas. The site gained international attention in 2024 for lavish pre-wedding celebrations hosted by the Ambani family.