Andaman and Nicobar archipelago
Coverage of Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in the Nexus archive.
- India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages
India is expanding domestic oil exploration to address energy supply shortages caused by the Middle East war. The oil minister announced plans to bid out 250,000 square kilometers of unexplored areas, focusing on regions like the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, and collaborating with international firms like Petrobras and BP.
- India’s US$9 billion island megaport sharpens China’s ‘Malacca dilemma’
India is developing a US$9 billion megaport project on Great Nicobar island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, designed to create a major transport hub with transhipment port, international airport, and logistical facilities. The project aims to address China's strategic concerns about sea route vulnerabilities, particularly the 'Malacca dilemma,' by providing alternative shipping routes. The development spans 166 sq km and is expected to take three decades to complete.