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Sri Lanka's Vidullanka commissions 2MW power plant

The plant is expected to generate 3.6 GWh

August 18, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB eyes 145MVA synchronous condensers to absorb renewables

We also plan to get consultancy service also for synchronous condensers

August 17, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB makes Rs5.3bn profit in June quarter, Rs13bn loss in 1H

June tariffs were raised

August 16, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka may call for tenders for Indian Adani-withdrawn wind power plants

Adani group withdrew from wind power projects in February this year

August 15, 2025 2 min read
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

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.

Sri Lanka CEB signs power purchase agreement with Rividhanavi

CEB has signed a power purchase agreement with Rividhanavi (Pvt) Ltd for a 100 MW ground mount solar project

February 8, 2024 1 min read

Japan grant for solar panels in Sri Lanka hospitals

The Japanese government to provide 1,230 million yen for solar power supply to hospitals in Sri Lanka.

February 6, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka should switch to daylight saving time to save energy: SOE revamp unit

Also, extending a pricing formula to electricity will prevent large imbalances building up.

February 5, 2024 1 min read

Indian envoy hopes for timely progress in Adani’s wind power deal  

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister has denied any delay in Adani project

February 2, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka resumes talks with India's Petronet LNG to supply fuel

To expedite the process to generate power from LNG India has proposed an interim solution from PetroNet LNG,

February 1, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's CPC hikes standard petrol, diesel, Sinopec Rs3 lower

Petrol and diesel up Rs5, Octane 95 down 08 and super diesel down 7, kerosene up Rs26

February 1, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka electricity provider to introduce payment plans

The Ceylon Electricity Board will introduce payment plans for new connections and other services

January 31, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's China-run Hambantota Port sees higher oil and gas ship calls

Hambantota Port has seen steep increase in oil and gas vessels in 2023 helped by Sinopec's bunker operations,

January 31, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to seek private investor for Mannar Island wind plant

Cabinet approves proposal to implement project on a BOO basis with private sector investors

January 30, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Uma Oya hydro plant first 60MW phase in operation

First unit turbine of 60MW of the 120MW Uma Oya Hydro project was synchronized and connected to the National Grid

January 28, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka 120MW Uma Oya hydro plant to start on Feb 15

The plant has two 60 MW turbines

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January 28, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka eyes 3,007MW of floating solar power

A 120MW hydro power station on Uma Oya will start producing on February 15

January 27, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's ACE Embilipitiya, ACE Matara power contracts to expire in Feb 24

Uma Oya and the open cycle part of a combined cycle to come on stream in 2024

January 26, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka energy minister ready for CEB employees quitting

CEB management to accept resignations of any individual without hesitation and to recover all dues

January 22, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka minister tells CEB to recover Rs12bn loans given to employees

Any services that can be outsourced in the future to be more efficient and reduce cost.

January 20, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka IOC unit profits down 63-pct in Dec23

The firm reported earnings of 5.66 rupees per share for the quarter

January 16, 2024 1 min read

Invest in Sri Lanka renewable energy sector: President at Davos forum

"Investors venturing into this sector can anticipate a comprehensive and unwavering policy framework,"

January 16, 2024 7 min read

Sri Lanka opposition leader's petition on power tariffs a media stunt: minister

Wijesekara said that the cabinet of ministers had decided to reduce electricity tariffs weeks before the petition.

January 9, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka power tariff cut proposal to CEB board after El Niño deluge

After approval by the board the tariff cut proposal would be submitted to the Public Utility Commission

January 9, 2024 1 min read

France makes nuclear energy proposal to Sri Lanka: Minister

Discussed a proposal by EDF (Electricity De France) on nuclear energy and possible partnerships in the future

January 8, 2024 2 min read