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Petroleum Regulator
The Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL) is an independent statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Energy, responsible in regulation of all petroleum exploration, development and production operations and management of petroleum resources in Sri Lanka in accordance with the Petroleum Resources Act No. 21 of 2021.
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Sri Lanka Upstream
Petroleum Regulator
The Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL) is an independent statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Energy, responsible in regulation of all petroleum exploration, development and production operations and management of petroleum resources in Sri Lanka in accordance with the Petroleum Resources Act No. 21 of 2021.
Investment OpportunitiesSri Lanka Licensing Round 2026 Launched
Sri Lanka has launched Licensing Round 2026 (SL2026-01), offering four offshore exploration blocks covering nearly 34,000 km² in the Mannar Basin to qualified international energy companies, where prior exploration confirmed a working petroleum system.
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25 AUG
Sri Lanka Licensing Round 2026 Launched
Sri Lanka has launched Licensing Round 2026 (SL2026-01), offering four offshore exploration blocks covering nearly 34,000 km² in the Mannar Basin to qualified international energy companies, where prior exploration confirmed a working petroleum system.
04 AUG
PDASL Office Relocation Notice
PDASL has relocated to the 04th Floor, CPC Building, Colombo 09.
06 JUL
New Agreement for West Mannar Basin Data
Sri Lanka partners with Eastern Echo FZE to reprocess and market West Mannar Basin offshore data.


