SL, Oman sign MoU on crude oil, petroleum products
Ridma DISSANAYAKE
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Sri Lanka and Oman
to obtain crude oil and other petroleum products for Sri Lanka.
The MoU was signed between Ceylon Petroleum Corporation chairman
Dayananda Vidanagamarachchi and Oman Oil Company chairman Nasser AI
Jashmi.
Petroleum Industries Minister Susil Premajayantha had discussions
with the Oman government and as a result, Oman Oil and Gas Minister Dr
Mohamed bin Hamad Al - Rumhi visited Sri Lanka in January with special
representatives.
They discussed investments including petroleum.
Minister Premajayantha also visited Oman for discussions. The MoU was
a result of these visits.
Oman Oil Company executive officer Ahmed Al Wahaibi, Oman Trading
International chief executive officer Talal Al Awfi, Trade Production
head Wail Al Jamali, Oman Oil Company project manager Said Al Maawali,
Petroleum Industries Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, ministry
Secretary Dr R H S Samaratunga, Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery manager Neil
Jayasekara were also present. |
