New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- In a bid to deepen energy partnership with the US amid a volatile geopolitical backdrop, Indian oil and gas companies are exploring investments in natural gas liquefaction facilities in the US, said Hardeep Singh Puri, union minister for petroleum and natural gas.

On the participation of Indian companies in American gas liquefaction projects, he said firms are evaluating equity infusion in projects that are under construction or nearing final investment decision. He also highlighted the growing interest of American companies in India's energy sector.

"US companies are partnering actively in India's energy sector, across the exploration and production value chain," Puri told reporters during the ongoing India Energy...