Energy hungry India keen to explore, have access to oil rich sources

Oil Minister Mani Shankar Aiyer said on Tuesday that New Delhi is keen to explore and access oil-rich Central Asia, Iran, Myanmar along with countries like Indonesia, Australia and Qatar, to fulfill supplies for energy-hungry India.

Speaking at a conference on Asian Energy Security in the Indian capital, Aiyar said that though a heavy financial risk is involved, India should make the best of its geographic location.