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The Hon. Kumara Jayakody

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 25 July 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Gulf of Mannar - Exploration of Gas and Oil (Q.199/2024)

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Cabinet has approved the appointment of a consultant to market the relevant drilling area and invite prospective bidders. Once the consultant firm or individual is appointed, bids will be called for the relevant blocks.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, at present, for the concerned area’s drilling, the Cabinet has granted approval to appoint a consultant to carry out marketing, i.e., to invite prospective bidders. Work in that regard is underway. After appointing a consultant firm or individual, bids will be invited for the relevant blocks.

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Hansard, Friday, 25 July 2025 ·No. 1754382585021621 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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