The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of coal for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant to meet requirements for the 2026/2027 period.
At its meeting on March 30, 2026, the Cabinet granted approval to secure 2.28 million metric tons of coal, ensuring uninterrupted supply and safeguarding national energy security.
The National Procurement Commission authorized the selection of two suppliers following an international competitive bidding process, which attracted nine bids.
Based on recommendations from the High‑Level Standing Procurement Committee, the Cabinet endorsed the Minister of Power’s proposal to award contracts as follows:
- Aditya Birla Global Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd. – 70% share, amounting to 1.596 million metric tons
- Mohit Minerals Limited (India) – 30% share, amounting to 0.684 million metric tons
The move is expected to stabilize coal supplies for the Norochcholai plant and reinforce Sri Lanka’s energy security strategy. (Newswire)