5.7 billion barrels of proven oil reserves (#22)
47 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves (#20)
60,600 million tons of proven coal reserves (#5)
$6.5 trillion value at current prices
India is the fourth largest energy consumer in the world, trailing the United States, China, and Russia. Currently, India is not able to consistently meet domestic energy demands, which makes securing energy sources one of India's top priorities. India's petroleum minister recently announced an action plan to make India energy independent by 2030, through increased hydrocarbon production, coalbed methane, and shale gas. Currently, India's largest energy source is coal.