Special power cut plans for tourism zones
2022-11-30
The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced special power cut plans for tourism zones in Sri Lanka during theContinue Reading
Minister releases CPC profit/loss details
2022-11-14
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has earned a profit following the recent revision of fuel prices in Sri Lanka. MinisterContinue Reading
Fuel price & availability : Clarification from Minister
2022-11-03
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has confirmed that there will be no fuel price revision this week. InContinue Reading
Petroleum Products Act amendments enforced from this week
2022-10-28
The Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act that was passed in Parliament recently will be enforced from the 26th ofContinue Reading
Roof Top Solar tariff rates : Clarification from Power & Energy Minister
2022-10-26
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has issued a clarification with regard to the recently revised Roof Top SolarContinue Reading
Power & Energy Minister meets visiting US Treasury official
2022-10-25
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has held key discussions pertaining to Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Sector withContinue Reading
Three-wheel fuel quota : Update from Minister
2022-10-18
The fuel quota for three-wheelers will be increased within the next two weeks, Minister Kanchana Wijesekera informed Parliament today (18).Continue Reading
Petroleum strike : Warning from Minister
2022-10-18
Minister of Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has warned that action will be taken against employees and trade unionists disrupting petroleum servicesContinue Reading
Weekend power cuts : Update from Power & Energy Minister
2022-10-14
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will reduce the power cuts imposed during the weekend, Minister of Power and Energy KanchanaContinue Reading
Forex shortage : Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery closed
2022-10-07
The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery will be closed from today, 07 October, due to a shortage in Forex for Crude OilContinue Reading
Govt bungalow & CEB bill : Heated argument between Dayasiri & Kanchana
2022-10-06
A heated argument took place in Parliament today after Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera accused MP Dayasiri Jayasekera of failingContinue Reading
Minister reveals why Diesel price not reduced
2022-10-03
The price of diesel was not reduced during the last price revision as only a one rupee profit had beenContinue Reading
Coal crisis : Energy Ministry issues Spot Tender
2022-09-29
The Ministry of Power and Energy has advertised a Spot Tender for the procurement of coal. Minister Kanchana Wijesekera saidContinue Reading
Norochcholai: Power cut slightly extended for today
2022-09-27
The daily power cuts have been extended to 03 hours today, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced.Continue Reading
Norochcholai breakdown: Update from Kanchana
2022-09-27
Unit 03 of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has been shut down due to a steam leak, Minister of EnergyContinue Reading
“Wrong crude oil imported” : Minister responds to allegation
2022-09-26
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will respond legally to the accusations pertaining to the quality of imported crude oil, MinisterContinue Reading
Coal tender cancelled : Update from Minister
2022-09-23
The coal tender that was awarded on 25 August was cancelled by the Cabinet yesterday, Minister of Energy Kanchana WijesekeraContinue Reading
Four fuel-related updates from Minister
2022-09-16
Minister of Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has provided an update on the current fuel stocks in Sri Lanka. According to theContinue Reading