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Energy

A collective effort needed to ensure energy security in South Asia

The global energy crisis is pushing governments to seek alternate power generation sources.

December 27, 2023 6 min read

Sri Lanka renewable energy costs are higher than India amid risks: Minister

When investors are looking at the country they also account for the risk in the country

December 26, 2023 2 min read

No power cuts this weekend: Sri Lanka power minister

Unnecessary planned power interruptions for maintenance on weekends cost CEB large amounts of money for overtime payment

December 23, 2023 2 min read

India’s Adani wind power project sees delay in Sri Lanka – sources

The project was originally expected to be completed by end 2024

December 20, 2023 3 min read
Adani Green Energy Sri Lanka unit replies to ministry

We have this week received a written reply from that company

India’s Adani ready to work on energy deal on “same terms”; govt demands revision

President Dissanayake's party vowed to suspend Adani project during the run up to last year elections

Concerns raised over US deal subverting Sri Lanka competitive LNG terminal procurement

It is like an interloper coming between an engaged couple on the way to be married

July 29, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka IOC unit posts Rs273mn profit with finance income

Lanka IOC posted finance income of 351 million rupees

July 27, 2021 1 min read

Laugfs Gas halts Sri Lanka LPG import over price controls

Requests for price increases not granted

July 22, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet clears new petroleum law

The draft law has been cleared by Sri Lanka's Attorney General

July 21, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Litro Gas says ready to fill Laugfs supply gap

Says will fill any colour cylinder

July 20, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas is yet to 'officially' halt LP Gas imports

The firm has asked to raise prices earlier

July 20, 2021 1 min read

New Fortress Energy says linked with Sri Lanka's LTL for 350MW power plant

NEF had also inked deal with the government for floating LNG terminal

July 14, 2021 2 min read

New Fortress Energy says inked deal for Sri Lanka LNG terminal

Negotiating to buy 40-pct stake in combined cycle plant

July 14, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka to promote electric vehicles with renewable power expansion

A study by the University of Moratuwa has found that 60 per cent of the air pollution was caused by vehicle emissions.

July 13, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Ceylon Petroleum Corporation lost Rs57bn to May 2021: Minister

Un-hedged dollar loans causing forex losses

July 10, 2021 3 min read
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Sri Lanka to use US$100mn India Exim solar power credit for state offices, poor families

Operating expenses of state buildings to be reduced

June 25, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka to merge Laugfs, Litro operations, LPG price controls to remain: Minister

Government to support losses

June 22, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka trying to re-finance billion dollar CPC 'Nick Leeson' loan from state banks: report

Bank loans and suppliers credits were a total of 3,355 million US dollars or 635 billion rupees

June 20, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet clears Windforce plant in high-wind Mannar

A CEB-owned plant in Mannar had seen unexpectedly high plant factors soon after commssioning

June 16, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka's CPC to build terminal to import fuel via China-backed Hambantota Port

Pipeline to take fuel to terminal 15 km away

June 15, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka to hike fuel prices, jettisoning price control strategy

Date to be notified later

June 11, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka power regulator approves LNG IPP, extends concession period

To have 26 year concession period

June 7, 2021 4 min read

Sri Lanka petrol, diesel deals won by PetroChina International

Singapore based PetroChina International has won contracts to supply diesel and petrol to Sri Lanka.

Imesh Ranasinghe
June 1, 2021 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to call bids for BOT oil refinery, end state refining monopoly: Minister

Says BOT upgrade may cost US$3bn

Imesh Ranasinghe
May 25, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Windforce to buy waste-to-energy plant

The plant was estimated to cost US$67mn

May 21, 2021 1 min read