The Lanka Petroleum Storage Terminals Company has confirmed that the first crude oil vessel to arrive in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict is scheduled to dock tomorrow (17).
Managing Director Mayura Netthikumara said the vessel will deliver 97,500 metric tons of crude oil, marking a significant step in stabilizing the country’s energy supply.
He added that another shipment is expected towards the end of the month, while a WTI vessel is expected to set sail from the USA within today.
Netthikumara noted that these arrivals effectively resolve the crude oil supply challenges that had troubled the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation in recent weeks.
On Wednesday (15), a separate fuel vessel carrying 36,000 metric tons reached the island, ensuring that fuel stocks will last until mid‑June, he further said.
He added that the upcoming shipments will strengthen reserves and provide greater stability in the domestic energy market. (Newswire)