Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on 22nd August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, conducted an official visit to Mauritius from August 20–21, 2026, to institutionalize a bilateral energy partnership. The visit resulted in a five-year agreement for India to supply the entirety of Mauritius' petroleum requirements and the launch of a Biofuels Country Landscape Policy framework. Key outcomes include the strengthening of India’s strategic footprint in the Indian Ocean and the commencement of a new marine fuel storage facility.
Key Points / Main Content
Bilateral Agreements and Supply Commitments
G2G MoU: A Government-to-Government Memorandum of Understanding was signed to cooperate in the oil and gas sector, covering supply, training, and capacity building.
Long-term Supply Agreement: A five-year contract was signed between Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and the State Trading Corporation (STC) of Mauritius.
Fuel Security: Under this agreement, IOCL will supply 100% of Mauritius' import requirements for Motor Spirit (MS), High Speed Diesel (HSD), and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
Price Stability: The long-term commitment is designed to shield Mauritius from price volatility and provide an assured supply of petroleum products.
Infrastructure and Regional Role
Storage Facility: A groundbreaking ceremony was held for India Oil (Mauritius) Ltd’s 27.5 TMT bunker marine fuel storage facility at Mer Rouge, Port Louis.
India as a Global Hub: India utilized its capacity of 23 refineries (267 MMT annual output) to position itself as the anchor fuel supplier for Mauritius, similar to its existing roles for Nepal and Bhutan.
Biofuels and Energy Transition
Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA): As a founding member of the GBA, Mauritius is partnering with the GBA Secretariat to develop sustainable energy solutions.
Policy Framework: The "Biofuels Country Landscape Policy framework" was launched on August 21 to guide Mauritius’ energy transition through knowledge exchange and research.
Impact Analysis
Mauritius (Government and State Trading Corporation)Impact
Mauritius gains long-term energy security and a dependable supply of essential fuels (MS, HSD, and ATF). The partnership provides a buffer against global market volatility and supports the country's transition toward biofuels.
Action Required
The STC must coordinate with IOCL for the logistics of the five-year supply commitment and begin implementing the newly launched Biofuels Country Landscape Policy framework.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)Impact
IOCL establishes itself as the primary fuel provider for a nation outside of South Asia, expanding its international market presence and operational footprint in the Indian Ocean.
Action Required
IOCL must manage the supply chain to meet the total import requirements of Mauritius and oversee the construction and commissioning of the 27.5 TMT bunker fuel storage facility at Port Louis.
Government of India (Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas)Impact
The visit strengthens India's strategic and economic influence in the Indian Ocean region and reinforces India's reputation as a reliable regional energy partner.
Action Required
The Ministry must facilitate the promised training and capacity-building programs for Mauritian officials and support continued research exchange through the Global Biofuels Alliance.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL): The Indian Public Sector Undertaking that signed a five-year agreement to supply Mauritius' entire import requirement of petroleum products.
State Trading Corporation (STC) of Mauritius: The national trading body of Mauritius that entered into a long-term Sales and Purchase agreement with IOCL for energy security.
Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA): An India-led international initiative that partnered with Mauritius to develop its national biofuels policy framework.
Biofuels Country Landscape Policy framework: A strategic policy document launched to guide Mauritius' energy transition and cooperation in the biofuels sector.
Mauritius: The partner nation and central location for the G2G MoU on oil and gas cooperation and the fuel supply agreements.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Official Visit of Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister
for Petroleum and Natural Gas, to Mauritius
Agreements signed to power Mauritius energy security
प्रव तथ: 22 AUG 2026 10:11AM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, made an official visit to the
Republic of Mauritius from 20-21 August 2026.
On August 20, Minister called on His Excellency Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of
Mauritius. In their presence, India and Mauritius exchanged a Government-to-Government (G2G)
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in Oil and Gas sector, alongside a long-term Sales
and Purchase agreement between Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and the State Trading
Corporation (STC) of Mauritius for supply of petroleum products. Under the Agreement, IOCL will
supply the entire import requirement of Mauritius of Motor Spirit (MS), High Speed Diesel (HSD)
and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
The MoU on oil and gas cooperation institutionalises the longstanding energy partnership between the two
countries, covering petroleum products supply, training and capacity building for Mauritian officials and
biofuels cooperation. The five-year agreement between IOCL and STC is an assured long-term supply
commitment to Mauritius, providing the country with security of supplies and shielding it from price
volatility. This is the first long-term supply agreement concluded by an Indian PSU Oil Marketing
Company outside South Asia in recent years.
During the visit, Minister also held productive bilateral meetings with Hon’ble Patrick Gervais
Assirvaden, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Hon’ble John Michaël Tzoun Sao Yeung Sik Yuen,
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection and Hon’ble Dhananjay Ramful and Minister of
Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade. He participated in a ground
breaking ceremony of India Oil (Mauritius) Ltd’s 27.5 TMT bunker marine fuel storage facility at
Mer Rouge, Port Louis.
India's growing role as a dependable energy partner
India has emerged as a major global refining hub, with an annual output of 267 MMT of refined petroleum
products across 23 refineries, making it a net exporter of refined products. India already meets the
petroleum demand of Nepal and Bhutan and supplies significant quantities to other countries in the region
and beyond. Even during the ongoing West Asia crisis, India has fulfilled its supply commitments to Nepal
and Bhutan, making it a dependable energy security provider for the region. The agreement with
Mauritius positions India as the country's anchor fuel supplier and strengthens India's strategic and
economic footprint in the Indian Ocean region.
MoU also extends cooperation in biofuelsThe MoU further provides for cooperation in biofuels through exchange of knowledge, research and
training. Mauritius is a founding member of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), an initiative piloted by
India and launched during India's G20 Presidency. As part of its country engagement programme, the
GBA Secretariat has partnered with Mauritius' Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities in
developing a Biofuels Country Landscape Policy framework for the country.
Minister Puri and Hon’ble Patrick Gervais Assirvaden jointly witnessed the launch of the Biofuels
Country Landscape Policy framework on August 21, marking a starting point for Mauritius in exploring
its energy transition through biofuels.
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SJ
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