India, Sept. 30 -- US Energy secretary Chris Wright is planning a visit to New Delhi later this year in an effort to boost energy sales to India, according to persons aware of the matter. Wright, who recently said Washington is keen for India to draw down energy purchases from Russia, is expected to visit in either November or December. Wright's visit will entail meetings with top Indian energy firms - many of whom are in talks with U.S. energy giants for long term contracts, particularly for supplies of Liquified Natural Gas.

The visit comes even as India has ramped up purchases of US energy, including crude oil and LNG, over the last few months. HT earlier reported that Indian purchases of US crude oil surged 51% in the first half of 2...