Oil Leeching Possible By India
20.05.12
While writing articles on OIL EXPLORATION in South Asia I discovered that CLOSER proximity of ONE well in Cauvery basin which India produces oil, very conveniently can be tapped by India across the border & seep our oil to their waters.
With 22 miles apart between Lanka & India, it is quite possible, for INDIA to tap into our oil resources, even without setting foot in Sri Lanka.
Petroleum Engineers have settled disputes betewen different companies OWNING land where drilling takes place, in Canadian Sheild & similar procedure is going on in Sri lankan / Indian waters, BUT without any settling of boundaries.
This is why I pointed out that INDIA should be kept out of oil exploration in the vicinity of Mannar basin. I suggested at that time & I still do that Sri Lanka should give Vitenam, Russia & other leading oil & gas companies to come & explore.
India should be given BLOCKS as far as possible away from North & East of Sri Lanka. Our comments & advice are always rejected because SL Govt. is very reluctant to annoy India, even it would be great LOSS to Sri Lanka, having India as a partner in ANY VENTURE.
Source: Sunday Leader