South Asia is at the crossroads of global energy trade, with its strategic location and growing demand. Here are the Top 5 Energy Trade Routes that are shaping the region’s energy landscape:
The Strait of Hormuz : to South Asia The lifeline of energy supplies, especially oil, flows through this route to South Asia’s booming economies. Around 20% of global oil passes through this strait daily!
Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) Gas Pipeline: This project aims to bring natural gas from Central Asia to South Asia, fostering regional cooperation. Length: 1,814 km of cross-border energy partnership! International North-South Transport Corridor
(INSTC): Connecting India, Iran, and Russia, this corridor provides an alternative pathway for transporting energy and goods between South Asia, Central Asia, and Europe.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Energy Routes: It connects China’s Xinjiang region with Pakistan’s Gwadar port. CPEC includes power projects, coal plants, and renewable energy initiatives.
Chabahar Port to South Asia: Iran’s Chabahar Port links South Asia with Middle Eastern energy supplies, reducing reliance on traditional routes. This route is strategic and cost-effective for India and neighboring countries.
