India and Mauritius Sign Oil and Gas Cooperation MoU

India and Mauritius signed a Government-to-Government Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the oil and gas sector in Port Louis, Mauritius, on 20 August 2026. The agreement was signed by Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and John Michaël Tzoun Sao Yeung Sik Yuen, Mauritius Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection.

Government-to-Government Energy Cooperation

A Government-to-Government, or G2G, agreement is a formal arrangement between two sovereign states for cooperation in a specific sector. In this case, the MoU covers oil and gas cooperation and forms part of bilateral energy engagement between India and Mauritius.

Port Louis is the capital and largest city of Mauritius, which is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius has long depended on imported petroleum products for transport, power, and marine fuel requirements.

IndianOil and STC Supply Agreement

Alongside the MoU, Indian Oil Corporation and the State Trading Corporation of Mauritius signed a five-year sales and purchase agreement. The agreement provides for the supply of petrol, diesel, marine gas oil, and Aviation Turbine Fuel.

Indian Oil Corporation is a major Indian public-sector undertaking in the downstream petroleum sector. The State Trading Corporation of Mauritius is a state-owned trading entity that handles imports and commercial supply arrangements in Mauritius.

Energy Security and Bilateral Context

Hardeep Singh Puri held discussions in Port Louis with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on energy resilience and bilateral strategic ties. Energy resilience refers to the ability of a country to maintain stable fuel supply during disruptions in international markets.

The agreement was preceded by an announcement made by S. Jaishankar during the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis on 9 April 2026. The Indian Ocean Conference is a regional forum that brings together countries from the Indian Ocean region for policy discussions.

Important Facts for Exams

• India and Mauritius are both members of the Indian Ocean region, which is important for maritime trade and energy transport.
• Petrol, diesel, marine gas oil, and Aviation Turbine Fuel are refined petroleum products used in transport and shipping.
• Indian Oil Corporation is one of India’s largest public-sector oil companies.
• Memorandums of Understanding are commonly used in diplomacy to record intent for future cooperation.

Strategic and Commercial Features

The five-year agreement is a structured supply arrangement between a public-sector Indian oil company and a Mauritian state trading body. The financial terms and volumetric details of the petroleum supply agreement have not been publicly disclosed.