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Energy

Six new companies take over operations of Sri Lanka's power utility

Debenture liability has been assigned to Electricity Distribution Lanka (Pvt) Limited

March 9, 2026 2 min read

Global oil prices surge 25-pct on Iran war

Sri Lanka has yet to buy at new prices

March 9, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka unbundles power utility in move to encourage private sector participation

Extraordinary Gazette announced that the provisions of the new act will come into operation next Monday (9).

March 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka president outlines plans to boost fuel storage

“This will add roughly 10 days of additional storage capacity to our reserves,” Dissanayake said.

March 3, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka to tighten fuel quotas as CPC May import bill hits $524mn

While the QR code and fuel quota systems managed to reduce consumption, the drop is still not enough to meet targets

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices to near 2022 crisis level amid high imports

White Diesel price has been increased by 49% in last three months, Octane 92 by 47%, Kerosene by 57%

India's Adani "respectfully" withdraws from Sri Lanka wind power deal

New government has vowed to review Adani project due to high tariff

February 13, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka to seek investors for BOT oil-refinery

Sapugaskanda refinery was built in 1969 to refine Iran light crude

February 11, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Hambantota port, Sinopec adds HSFO to ship fuel range

.Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO/MDO) already available

February 11, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to have 90 min power cuts on Feb 10 and 11 after coal plant outage

The power cuts will start around 1530 pm and end at 1000 pm in four separate time slots of 90 minutes each.

February 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka CEB system control 'amazing' in coping with invisible rooftop solar: energy expert

They don't have flexibility to control because they have limited inertia

February 10, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka cascading power failure fanned by big rooftop solar share: CEBEU

Taking large power plants off the grid reduces system stability

February 9, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka hit by nation-wide cascading power failure

Sri Lanka's power grid lacks stability, due to lack if ability to handle large volumes of rootfop solar

February 9, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's CPC to be given back United Petroleum fuel stations: report

United Petroleum, Sinopec and RM Parks were given distribution rights amid a currency crisis

February 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka power plants on competitive bidding after June 2025, no G-to-G

Competitive bidding to reduce costs

February 8, 2025 5 min read

Sri Lanka to explore credit line for Murban crude oil during President’s UAE visit: sources  

Murban is considered as the next best alternative to Iranian light crude

February 6, 2025 2 min read
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Sri Lanka's Hayleys-Fentons to get Mannar wind plant at 4.65 cents

Mannar wind system has plant factor in excess of 40-pct

January 31, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB, debentures rated A(lka) by Fitch

National long-term rating of CEB and its senior unsecured debentures have been upgraded to A(lka) from BB+(lka)

January 28, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka expects India’s Adani wind power price to be below 6 US cents

New govt has canceled the earlier power purchase agreement

January 28, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Mannar CEB wind farm plant factor above 40-pct

The plant has generated 1421 GWH of energy over the past 4 years

January 26, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka will decide on changes to Adani projects after review: Minister

After the review is completed, we can decide what changes to be made

January 25, 2025 2 min read

India’s Adani says Sri Lanka wind project still on, power price under review

Court cases have temporarily halted Adani projects.

January 24, 2025 2 min read

China's Sinopec asks 200 more acres for Sri Lanka refinery

Sri Lanka to resolve outstanding issues within a month

January 22, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to continue Trincomalee oil tank project with India after amendments

Current ruling party strongly opposed Trincomalee oil tank farm JV with India

January 21, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to solve tax, water and land problems on China refinery

The new administration discussed with China and agreed to fast track the refinery

January 21, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka India Sampur solar power at 5.97 US cents: President

The joint venture between Ceylon Electricity Board and NTPC of India envisages a 135MW solar plant

January 20, 2025 2 min read