Canada ready to support India’s rising energy demand with low-carbon LNG: PM Mark Carney; Watch Video
Canadian leader says India’s energy needs are growing fastest globally, creating opportunities for stronger cooperation.
By Zinnia Balli
Canada, March 11, 2026: Mark Carney has said that India’s rapidly growing energy demand presents a major opportunity for deeper cooperation between Canada and India, particularly in the supply of cleaner energy resources.
Speaking about global energy trends, Carney noted that India’s energy demand is increasing faster than anywhere else in the world, making it one of the most important markets for future energy partnerships.
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According to projections, India’s demand for energy is expected to double by 2040 as the country continues its economic expansion, industrial growth and urbanisation. To meet this demand in a sustainable way, India has set ambitious clean-energy targets.
Carney highlighted that India plans to increase its renewable energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by the end of this decade, while also aiming to almost double the share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its primary energy mix over the same period.
He said Canada, as a major energy producer, is well positioned to support India’s transition by supplying responsibly produced, low-carbon LNG. The Canadian Prime Minister pointed out that LNG exports from Canada’s west coast could serve as a reliable source of cleaner fuel for India’s growing energy needs.
“India’s energy demand is rising rapidly, and Canada, as an energy superpower, is well-placed to seize this opportunity,” Carney said, adding that cooperation between the two countries could contribute to global energy security while supporting climate goals.