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Energy

Sri Lanka to appoint committee to issue national electricity policy, guidelines

It will consist of up to 8 persons

September 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka electricity utility seeks 6.8-pct tariff increase

The CEB has proposed spreading the increase evenly across consumer groups

September 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka calls investors to double refinery capacity as BOT project

The investor will be able to use existing facilities at CPC's Sapugaskande refinery complex

September 9, 2025 2 min read

Dhammika Perera buys in to Sri Lanka's Laugfs group

In Dhammika Perera we saw a person who would be very good to unlock the potential of Laugfs

September 8, 2025 2 min read
Top Russian official in Sri Lanka for G2G oil deal; talks are at diplomatic level: Minister

Sri Lanka likely to hit further if it cannot secure fuel in near future

Sri Lanka appoints committee to develop energy economy

Yet another committee with the same set of experts

Lakshitha Weerasinghe, top Sri Lanka power systems specialist, passes away

He is survived by a wife and daughter

March 12, 2024 1 min read

Indian renewable energy companies visit Sri Lanka to discuss investment

ACME, ReNew, Adani Green Energy, PTC India, Jackson Group, Welspun New Energy, Sterlite Power, Nucleus in island

March 11, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka expects to have nuclear power framework ready next year: Minister

Capacity required for nuclear waste disposal, handling emergencies, evaluating projects

Apsara Rodrigo
March 10, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka central bank mainly responsible for electricity price cut

Rupee appreciation had reduced the cost of imported coal

March 10, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka makes 26 revisions to published electricity reform bill

Changes made following feedback from stakeholders

March 9, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to call tenders for 50MW Mannar wind power plant

Next week we plant to advertise tenders for a 50MW wind plant in Mannar

March 8, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka negotiating power purchase price with India's Adani: Minister

We hope to conclude the evaluation very quickly

March 8, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka considering nuclear power as an energy option: Min

In order to develop nuclear power, a legal framework must be put in place

Apsara Rodrigo
March 7, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to build floating solar power plants on Chandrika Wewa, Kiriiban Wewa

"The proposed projects will add about 3 gigawatt hours of annual electricity generation to the national grid."

March 5, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka cuts Octane 95, Super Diesel price, kerosene mis-pricing worsens

Octane 92 petrol, diesel unchanged

March 5, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka electricity prices cut 21.9-pct: regulator

Public utility commission of Sri Lanka has reduced electricity prices by 21.9 percent

Apsara Rodrigo
March 4, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB reports Rs61bn profit for 2023 with Dec quarter gains

The CEB reported profits of 77.9 billion rupees for the December quarter

March 4, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to shut oil refinery for 'turnaround' maintenance

This is a mandatory requirement, in compliance with international norms

March 2, 2024 1 min read

India funds electricity project in Sri Lanka's northern islands

Delft, Analativu and Nainativu islands will receive hybrid renewable energy system under USD 10.995 million grant

March 1, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka begins solar pilot project on plantation

Semi transparent solar PV powered agrivoltaic pilot project commissioned in Hanthana

March 1, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks Korea investment for renewable and nuclear energy

Discussed possible energy cooperation through floating solar and nuclear energy

February 28, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka parliamentary committee says electricity tariffs should be reduced by 20 pct

The committee has noted that existing electricity price can be reduced by about 33%.

February 27, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB to submit significant power tariff reduction proposal to regulator

The CEB expects to reduce rates by at least the same rates and percentages it was increased in October 2023.

February 22, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka to reduce power tariff through capital cost cuts, delayed non-essential maintenance

Maintenance and repairs deemed non-essential have been postponed to 2025 and 2026, an official said.

February 21, 2024 2 min read

US sanction-hit Iran explores new partnerships with crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is unable to buy Iran crude since 2012 after the US sanctions

February 21, 2024 2 min read