Indian state-run GAIL (India) is believed to be in preliminary discussions to secure a long-term supply of LNG from the planned Alaska LNG project.
This news comes as India aggressively expands its LNG import capacity to meet burgeoning energy demands, according to three industry sources, talking with newswires.
The talks with Alaska LNG developer, Glenfarne are also set against the backdrop of India's broader efforts to increase its US energy imports.
This strategy is aimed at helping to narrow the trade surplus with the US, a key component of a trade agreement with Washington designed to avert the imposition of significant US tariffs.
Sources indicated that while discussions are underway, they were at the initial stages.
A crucial determinant for any potential deal will be the landed cost of the LNG, which will heavily influence GAIL's final decision, they said.
