US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Mukesh, Anant Ambani at Jamnagar refinery
The visitors were given a tour of the world-class refinery complex, offering a first-hand view of its scale, advanced technology and integrated operations.
On October 21, 2026, Reliance Industries Limited Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani, along with Executive Director Anant Ambani, hosted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at the Jamnagar Refinery in Gujarat. The visitors were taken on a tour of the world-class refinery complex, which showcased its advanced technology, integrated operations, and scale.
During the tour, the US delegation was briefed on Reliance's New Energy giga-factories, currently under construction in phases, as well as the data centres being built at the site. This tour highlighted the company's investments in both energy and digital infrastructure, bridging its established advanced manufacturing and deep-tech capabilities.
Ambani and Ambani outlined Reliance's long-term vision for the Jamnagar complex, positioning it as a hub for deep-tech, innovation, and advanced manufacturing. The visit also included extensive discussions on the global energy landscape, addressing reliable and affordable energy supplies, technological advancements, resilient supply chains, and the investments necessary to meet rising demand.
Conversations also delved into the growing interplay between energy and digital infrastructure, emphasizing the role of dependable power in supporting data centers and the expansion of the digital economy. Ambani and Ambani expressed their views on potential collaborations with US companies, leveraging their respective strengths in technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
Moreover, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Mumbai earlier in the week, focusing on the India-US strategic partnership and the progress of negotiations for a proposed trade deal. Rubio also paid tribute to the victims of the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, which claimed six American lives.
The Gujarat visit came after Rubio's previous engagements in Mumbai and amid broader deliberations concerning energy commerce, particularly India's imports of Russian petroleum and potential expansion of American energy resource acquisitions.
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