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Energy

Sri Lanka energy minister warns lobbying for high renewable power tariffs will backfire on nation

It is not possible to buy at high prices and sell at low prices

November 1, 2025 4 min read

Windforce says lowest bidder for one 50MW Sri Lanka wind plant

This marks a significant step toward securing the contract for this major renewable energy development.

October 29, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka allows duty exempted capital goods for renewable energy, batteries

The tax exemptions will apply for renewable energy generation or storage facilities or 1MW or higher

October 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Cabinet awards 1.4mn barrel diesel deal to Singapore’s Trafigura

CPC will receive five shipments in seven months starting from Nov. 15

October 28, 2025 1 min read
IMF warns of global fiscal pressure, as US blockade continues

Global debt is projected to reach 100 percent of GDP by 2029, it said at its Spring Meetings in Washington.

No confidence motion against Sri Lanka's Energy Minister fails

Government defended minister accused of coal import irregularities

Construction of Sampur solar power plant to begin mid-July

Plans for an LNG supply, a petroleum pipeline linking the two countries, and advancing oil and gas exploration

June 20, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka President, Mannar Bishop discuss energy, land ties with India

A pre-feasibility study for a land connection between Sri Lanka and India has been completed,

June 17, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Sling solar-powered EV battery project wins US award

USAID-funded EV battery subscription service wins award at Society for International Development conference

June 14, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka discusses legal framework, EOI for nuclear energy: Minister

Discussed the progress of the proposed legal framework on nuclear energy integration, and EOI for nuclear energy

June 13, 2024 1 min read

Singapore-based Aditya Birla awarded Sri Lanka CPC’s 1.5 mln barrel 92 Unl petrol supply

The firm was chosen from bids called to supply five shipments in six months

June 12, 2024 1 min read

Vidullanka, WindForce joint venture signs purchase agreement with solar plant

Power purchase agreement for the development of a 10 megawatt Vavunathivu II solar power project in Batticaloa

June 12, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka environmentalists, Bishop file FR petition over Indian Adani's Mannar wind power deal   

Already Mannar project is challenged in the Supreme Court by Sri Lanka's Wildlife and Nature Protection Society

June 11, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB submits electricity price revision to PUCSL

Proposal for reductions on energy charges for domestic, religious, general purpose and government sectors

June 11, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Vidullanka, SEL Tech to develop 4.9mw solar power plant in Hambantota

SEL Tech International (Pvt) Limited to jointly develop 4.9 MW Beliatha solar power

June 10, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Chamber commends Electricity Law, cautions on regulator autonomy

Expected to enhance efficiency, promote competition, and attract much-needed investment into the electricity sector

June 7, 2024 3 min read
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Sri Lanka legislators slam 49 renewables plants without tender, Adani deal

Mannar competitive tender halted

June 7, 2024 5 min read

Sri Lanka parliament passes new electricity law

103 votes in favour

June 6, 2024 1 min read

Minister calls out opposition hypocrisy on Sri Lanka electricity reforms

The minister also said the new electricity reform bill will result in the disappearance of utilities unions.

June 6, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB eyes sharply lower tariffs for smaller domestic users: Minister

Wickremesinghe government has raised electricity prices by more than 100% in line with commitments made to IMF

June 6, 2024 2 min read

TISL raises concerns over Adani’s Sri Lanka power deal; demands transparency

Adani Group says all due process followed

June 5, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka's Litro gas reduces prices

12.5 kg cylinder reduced by 150 rupees

June 4, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka electricity tariff revision proposal to regulator this week: Minister

The July tariff proposal will be submitted to the PUCSL this week

June 4, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka renewables, power lines without tender to be legalized in new law: IESL

Regulator to be watered down

May 31, 2024 5 min read

Sri Lanka needs energy transition law so private sector can come in: President

Enhance institutional capacity, regulatory framework for renewable energy procurement to attract private sector

May 30, 2024 4 min read

Strong winds switch off 467,500 Sri Lanka electricity customers

By May 26 afternoon, power has been restored to about 425,000 customers.

May 26, 2024 1 min read