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Energy

Sri Lanka house builders should look for the sun: SEA officials

When building, constructors should consider a place to install solar panels in a new house

February 14, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka asks for JICA support in CEB reform, renewable energy

Requested continued assistance with reforms, energy efficiency programs, infrastructure development and renewable energy

February 14, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s fuel distributors owe more penalties than demurrages: Minister

Sri Lanka had to pay large amount of demurrage in 2022 when it could not make fuel shipments timely

February 9, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka earns USD 3 Mn in fuel sales to vessels through bunkering system: official

This signifies a significant step forward in stabilising the country’s energy finances, the official said.

February 9, 2024 1 min read
Sri Lanka's CEB asks rooftop solar users to only shutdown on text message

Some businesses are starting work on Tuesday with the tradition oil anointing ceremony

Sri Lanka shuts one coal plant in holiday season with rooftop solar help

Oil fired plants also shut during daytime from April 12

Ceylon Electricity Board chairman steps down amid Sri Lanka power crisis

"We are in a crisis situation. Let's see how we can manage it going forward."

Chanka Jayasinghe
January 26, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB may import fuel directly with Indian credit amid forex crisis

Until now liquid fuel imports were done by the petroleum ministry

January 25, 2022 1 min read

Scheduled power cuts in Sri Lanka from Monday amid fuel shortages

"From Tuesday (25), from 1.30pm to 9.30pm, there will be a two-hour power cut due to lack of furnace oil," he said.

Chanka Jayasinghe
January 24, 2022 3 min read
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Prioritising EVs when resuming vehicle imports: Sri Lanka minister submits cabinet paper

"The president has reiterated his commitment to focusing on EV imports."

January 24, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka's power crisis detriment to online education: opposition leader

This government is unable to facilitate distance learning. It is only able to keep people in the dark,” said Premadasa...

January 24, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka expects to avoid evening power cuts on Jan 20

GT-7, a 115MW gas turbine had already started

January 20, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka state radio enters solar power at ex-Deutsche Welle site

There is potential to set up an 80 to 100MW solar power plant in the location

January 19, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka CEB to get 8-days of diesel for power generation: Minister

CEB is forced to shut fuel driven plants from time to time due to fuel disruptions

January 19, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka in bid to avert 2.5 hour power cuts on Jan 19

We need diesel from January 19-22

January 18, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka power ministry eyes fuel from Indian Oil

In bid to avoid load shedding

January 17, 2022 1 min read
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Trouble brewing at Sri Lanka's CEB over new 'illegal' GM

Court of Appeal orders temporary appointment

January 17, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka minister promises no power cuts till Jan 18, amid demand for dollarized payments

Energy Minister Udaya Gammnapila had earlier asked for dollarized payments for fuel

January 16, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka CPC demand end to circular debt in power amid forex crisis

CEB debt to CPC is now Rs91bn

January 15, 2022 5 min read

Sri Lanka power cuts Thursday after fuel fired plants down

Load shedding of up to 1 hour 45 minutes

January 13, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB says Tuesday power cuts due to breakdown at Sojitz; no more interruptions

"It was repaired yesterday itself in a matter of hours by the engineers," he said.

Chanka Jayasinghe
January 12, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka's CEB says scheduled power outages unlikely in January

"No matter what, we always maintain additional generators to provide power if anything breaks down."

Chanka Jayasinghe
January 11, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka northern power project suspension queried by China envoy

What is the signal this sends to the international investors

Shihar Aneez
January 11, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota tank farm Lloyd's Register certified

Expects grown in 2022

January 9, 2022 1 min read

Power outages on the cards in Sri Lanka as CEB struggles to pay for furnace oil: unions

One union leader on Friday (07) asked CEB’s consumers to find candles.

Chanka Jayasinghe
January 7, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka to lease 14 tanks to India Oil unit for 50-years

24 for exclusive use of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation

December 31, 2021 1 min read