CONFIDENCE IN THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Ladies and Gentlemen,

A licensing round is only as credible as the institution responsible for delivering it.

At the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka, our responsibility is to ensure that every stage of the licensing process is conducted professionally, transparently and consistently.

We recognise that investors place considerable importance on regulatory certainty. They expect clear procedures, timely engagement and decisions that are objective, predictable and supported by an established legal framework.

Those expectations are entirely reasonable, and they guide the way we operate. The Sri Lanka Licensing Round 2026 has been designed to provide companies with the information and support they require to evaluate the opportunity thoroughly and participate with confidence.

A comprehensive technical data package, including geological, geophysical and well information, is available to qualified participants. Detailed bid documentation, licensing guidance and access to our technical specialists are provided throughout the process.

Our team is committed to maintaining an open dialogue with industry from initial enquiry through bid submission, licence award and, ultimately, the responsible development of Sri Lanka's offshore resources.

Our commitment is straightforward: to provide a regulatory framework that is transparent, efficient and internationally credible.

My door is open and I welcome any questions you may have on the Sri Lanka Licensing Round 2026.