India adopts WIM LNG index under Novak’s influence

Alexander Novak, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister, extends his economic influence to include the fight against sanctions and integrates the West India Marker (WIM) into India's gas contracts.

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Alexander Novak takes on new responsibilities in the Russian government. Already influential in relations with OPEC+, these involve the management of economic sanctions. At the same time, India continues to adopt the West India Marker (WIM). This serves as a benchmark for liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts, illustrating a dynamic and adaptive energy strategy.

The importance of WIM in the Indian energy market

Indian energy players are increasingly using WIM, the reference price for LNG cargoes delivered to ports in India and the Middle East. In January, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited adopted WIM in its tenders for gas-fired power plants. This integration also reflects the growing importance of WIM in the definition of national energy policies.

Impact of WIM on power generation

India is preparing to increase its electricity production, notably via gas-fired power plants. This is particularly true as summer approaches, a period of high energy demand. WIM is the basis for calculating energy tariffs. It is used in power plants without power purchase agreements, guaranteeing a stable and predictable supply, which is crucial for the country.

Implications and future prospects

This strategy, merging Novak’s expanded economic roles with India’s adoption of WIM, marks a new era of energy policy blending geopolitics and domestic markets. These strategic moves are likely to have a lasting impact on regional and global energy markets.
Novak’s recent decisions and India’s adoption of WIM show how energy and economic strategies are weaving together in the current global context. This underlines the importance of political choices in stabilizing energy markets in the face of growing international challenges.

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