Surath Ovitigama Appointed as Chairman of the Petroleum Development Authority

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Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera, revealed the appointment of Surath Ovitigama as the Chairman of the Petroleum Development Authority. Minister Wijesekera introduced Surath Ovitigama as an energy sector expert with an impressive track record, boasting over 20 years of international experience. Ovitigama’s career has taken him to various energy hubs, including the UK, the Norway North Sea oil and gas sector, and South East Asia.

Notably, Surath Ovitigama had previously held the position of Director General of the Petroleum Development Authority starting in 2020. As the newly appointed Chairman, he will be entrusted with the crucial task of accelerating and executing the development and regulation of Oil and Gas exploration, offshore energy resources. He will also be responsible for establishing national policies, a roadmap, safety measures, and regulatory frameworks for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen.

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