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Energy

Sri Lanka President suspends Mannar 50MW and 20MW wind plants for month

Following community objections

August 14, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka seeks BOO investors for first 160MW BESS to absorb renewables

The CEB plans to install 10MW/16MWh battery systems in 16 locations

August 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to seek consultant to study floating solar farm feasibility

Sri Lanka has aimed to be 70 percent carbon neutral by 2030

August 12, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka 2x50 MW wind power tender in Mullikulam gets 7 bids

Bid evaluation ongoing

August 12, 2025 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

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

Sri Lanka 120MW Uma Oya hydro plant to start on Feb 15

The plant has two 60 MW turbines

Apsara Rodrigo
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
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Sri Lanka opposition leader files FR petition seeking power tariff reduction

This is even as an early downward revision is anticipated mid-January.

January 8, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Tyre maker installs 2.4MW rooftop solar plant

Will offset 21-pct of electricity consumption

January 4, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB to make tariff cut proposal next week

CEB will submit the electricity tariff reduction proposal to PUCSL next week,

January 3, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to seek investors for BOT project in Trinco tank farm

Seeking investors on build-operate-transfer project to rehabilitate nine tanks in upper tank farm in Trinco

January 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices after VAT

Kerosene was cut 11 rupees to 236 rupees a litre

January 1, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka power minister, India HC discuss energy partnerships

Discussed energy sector partnerships between the two countries and the implementation plans of those projects

December 28, 2023 1 min read

A collective effort needed to ensure energy security in South Asia

The global energy crisis is pushing governments to seek alternate power generation sources.

Kshama Ranawana
December 27, 2023 6 min read

Sri Lanka renewable energy costs are higher than India amid risks: Minister

When investors are looking at the country they also account for the risk in the country

Apsara Rodrigo
December 26, 2023 2 min read

No power cuts this weekend: Sri Lanka power minister

Unnecessary planned power interruptions for maintenance on weekends cost CEB large amounts of money for overtime payment

December 23, 2023 2 min read

India’s Adani wind power project sees delay in Sri Lanka – sources

The project was originally expected to be completed by end 2024

Shihar Aneez
December 20, 2023 3 min read