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Sri Lanka awards diesel contract to Singapore's BB Energy

Contract to supply 4 shipments of diesel (0.05% MS) from December 15, 2024 to June 14, 2025

November 26, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka examining Adani projects, reports sought: Minister

We have not yet taken a decision

November 26, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB gets more time for new tariffs, but approval Jan 17: regulator

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November 25, 2024 1 min read

ADB approves $200mn Sri Lanka loan for battery storage, grid upgrade

Contingent on cost recovery and competitive renewable energy

November 25, 2024 1 min read
Panasian Power connects Ampara plant to Sri Lanka's national grid

The commissioning adds another 5MWac/ 6.76MWp to the national grid.

Sri Lanka CEB engineers warn of electric shock over sketchy initial un-bundling plan

Sri Lanka is un-bundling the CEB into 6 companies

Sri Lanka maintains over 2 hour power cut amid looming crisis 

Sri Lanka has called for spot tenders to purchase coal.

September 29, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka power tariff hike: ministry offers olive branch to protesting monks

Select religious establishments are to be included in a proposed rooftop solar panel initiative by the government.

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 29, 2022 4 min read

Sri Lanka's utility regulator to conduct quality survey at fuel stations after complaints

The Consumer Consultative Committee of the PUCSL has decided to investigate the complaints

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 27, 2022 1 min read
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Sri Lanka's CEB authorised to purchase power from private plants, CPC to provide fuel: Minister

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has authorised the purchase of power from private plants

September 27, 2022 1 min read
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Sri Lanka likely to plunge deeper into darkness as coal plant reports another breakdown: UPDATED

"We need a long term solution for this. Otherwise the country will go into a more critical situation."

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 27, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka keen to restart cancelled Japanese projects; Japan willing to lead creditor talks: PMD

He had also expressed an interest in exploring investment opportunities in renewable energy in Sri Lanka

September 27, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka power regulatory chief accuses state-run CPC of wrong crude import

"You can’t even run the plant using that crude oil. The only option left for the importers is to drink it," he said.

Mahadiya Hamza
September 26, 2022 3 min read
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Sri Lanka President asks Buddhist clergies to go for solar panels to reduce electricity bills

Sri Lankas has raised electricity tariff up to 75% for domestic purpose usage

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 24, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka to call for fresh international coal tender amid further power cut threats 

The original tender was awarded to Black Sand Commodities FZ-LLC.

September 23, 2022 2 min read

Oil prices spike after Putin orders partial mobilisation in Ukraine: report

Putin's order came as Western media outlets began to express cautious optimism about a possible Ukrainian victory

September 21, 2022 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to call fresh tenders for coal: Minister

Cabinet approval will be sought next Thursday to call fresh tenders

September 20, 2022 2 min read
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Go solar, Sri Lanka's energy minister tells 'power users' in religious category

“There are no special power stations that generate electricity at a low cost for religious places."

Roshani Fernando and Himal Kotelawala
September 20, 2022 4 min read

Sri Lanka to convert govt schools, hospitals to solar power: minister

Wijesekara told parliament on Tuesday September 20 that work is already under way in this regard.

Mahadiya Hamza
September 20, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka schedules 1-hour-20-minute power cuts for Sep 20, 21

All groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W will experience a 1 hour and 20-minute power cut

Neshella Perera
September 19, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka schedules one-hour daily power cuts for Sep 17, 18 weekend

Ratnayake warned that current stocks of coal were only sufficient till the end of October

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 16, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka unloads fuel, crude after forex shortage delay.

Sri Lanka still struggles to smoothen its fuel distribution due to forex shortage created by money printing

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 16, 2022 2 min read

Longer power cuts likely in Sri Lanka if coal shipment not secured: union

"If the ministry is able to sign a contract with a supplier now, we should have coal by the end of next month."

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 15, 2022 4 min read

Sri Lanka power regulator launches hotline to explain new electricity tariff

PUCSL says still 75% of the power is subsidized

September 14, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Brown Inv expects to negotiate Chinese partnered 4.5 mln MT coal deal with govt

Power and Energy Minister has said the govt can't go back on a tender already given.

September 14, 2022 4 min read

Sri Lanka schedules one-hour daily power cut for September 13-16

All groups will experience one hour of power cuts between 6.00 pm and 9.00 pm.

Dulya de Silva
September 12, 2022 1 min read