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Sri Lanka revives LNG terminal tender, to run from 2028 : Minister

This process is now underway and the LNG supply is planned to start in 2028

June 18, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka calls international renewable tenders to cut costs, avoid cartels

Otherwise the emergence of cartels cannot be prevented

June 17, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to overhaul electricity pricing method that led to chaotic tariffs

See sawing prices have economic and political costs

June 13, 2025 6 min read

Sri Lanka electricity tariff hiked 15-pct from June 12

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June 11, 2025 1 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

Sri Lanka to seek private investor for off-shore wind plants

Sri Lanka's cabinet had approved a proposal to seek private investors for large scale off-shore wind power plants

February 20, 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 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 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

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 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 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
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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

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 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

No bonuses, incentives or salary increments for CEB: Sri Lanka minister

Invites public, stakeholders, unions to submit feedback on the proposed electricity bill by January 3, 2024

December 20, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to recruit experts to assess Indian Adani’s renewable energy bid: Minister

Wijesekera denies of any delay in Adani wind power project

December 19, 2023 3 min read