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Energy

Sri Lanka faces Rs2 pump hike for every $1 global oil rise: President

Sri Lanka’s fuel prices face severe upward pressure from spiking global oil rates and surging supplier premiums

March 20, 2026 2 min read

Fuel app shows where stocks are available in Sri Lanka amidst shortage

The platform has 2,500+ users providing live updates according a message circulating on social media.

March 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka pins hopes on Trinco oil tanks as long term solution for fuel shortage

Sri Lanka has entered into tripartite deal with India and UAE to develop 61 tanks in Trincomalee

March 19, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka to fast-track fuel supply for exporters amid shortage: EDB chief

Initiative aims to shield over 4,500 exporters, spread across apparel, tea, spices, and other key industries

March 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka, India and UAE to build energy hub in Trinco

Cable to export import power

April 5, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka to amend IMF-backed Electricity Act

The last government amend the act to unbundle CEB

April 2, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka firms willing to provide renewable energy with batteries at Rs50

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April 2, 2025 2 min read

New Sri Lanka Standardized PPAs not bankable: renewable industry

Any curtailment should be capped, the industry says

April 2, 2025 6 min read

Indian PM to launch Sampur power project 19 years after signed

Originally it was signed as a coal plant, later changed to LNG and now as solar power

March 29, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka awards Sapugaskanda lubricant deal to IOC, Chevron

IOC to supply 414,000 liters, Chevron to supply 389,000

March 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to begin India JV solar plant during Modi visit in April: President

Trincomallee is now to be developed as an energy hub

March 22, 2025 1 min read

BYD China unveils 5-minute flash charging cars for pre-sale price of 11-14mn Sri Lanka rupees

Offers 1MW flash charging

March 18, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to offer tariff to buy solar energy in the night

It is likely to be as promotional tariff

March 18, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB working on electricity tariff revision as IMF review looms

It may take till April to make the January tariff proposal

March 14, 2025 2 min read
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Adani Green Energy Sri Lanka unit replies to ministry

We have this week received a written reply from that company

March 14, 2025 2 min read

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

March 12, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka eyes 1358MW of ground solar power plants

Some of the plants are awarded and is expected to come on stream by end 2026

March 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka rep of Adani given two weeks to respond on wind plant

Adani sent a letter to the BOI saying they are withdrawing from the project

March 8, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka plans 710MW of wind power plants

Mannar 50MW plant expected in 2027

March 7, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s debt-ridden CPC to finance development of 24-oil tanks in China Bay

CPC has been given the tanks on a 50-year lease.

March 5, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB makes operating loss in Dec 2024 quarter as revenues plunge

Operating loss reduced with other income

March 5, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka plans 234MW of floating solar power plants

To be built on four reservoirs

March 5, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka transfers land for Siyambalanduwa solar project

219.7233 hectare land given as grant to Sustainable Energy Authority for Siyambalanduwa 100 MW solar power project

March 4, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka breaches IMF benchmark after regulator cuts electricity prices

Passing budget, eliminating losses at CEB key to passing next review

March 4, 2025 5 min read