We have initially identified that there are natural gas and petroleum resources. Petroleum Resources Development Secretary (PRDS) identified 3 basins which are Mannar, Kaveri and Lanka. Mannar basin from M-01 to M -10, Kaveri basin from C-1 to C5, Lanka basin from JS -01 to JS-06. ‘BGP Pioneer’ commence their operations in Lanka basin from JS -01 to JS-06. Secretary to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development Upali Marasinghe and several dignitaries were graced the occasion.

Source: Sunday Times September 03, 2018 09:56 UTC