Significant drop in fuel demand : CPC fuel consumption details
2023-03-10
The Ministry of Energy has shared a breakdown of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) retail and industrial fuel sales recordsContinue Reading
Smart Meters to be introduced soon in the Dehiwala – Mt Lavinia areas
2023-03-10
Smart metering is expected to be introduced soon with arrangements being made to launch the pilot project in the DehiwalaContinue Reading
QR fuel code : Change announced on Quota topping day
2023-03-08
The Ministry of Energy has announced changes to the National Fuel Pass QR system. Minister of Power and Energy KanchanaContinue Reading
Fuel Pass QR system : Clarification from Minister
2023-02-27
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has refuted reports circulating pertaining to the suspension of the National Fuel PassContinue Reading
CEB restructuring discussed with Intl Development Agencies
2023-02-24
A meeting on the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) with the assistance of Development Agencies was held yesterdayContinue Reading
Minister reveals profitability of petroleum products
2023-02-18
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reported its fuel cost breakdown as of 18th February 2023, reporting a profit forContinue Reading
Electricity prices could change again in July
2023-02-16
Cabinet approval was granted for a cost-reflective electricity tariff revision, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said on ThursdayContinue Reading
Uninterrupted power supply from today
2023-02-16
An uninterrupted power supply will be provided for the whole of Sri Lanka with effect from today, Minister of PowerContinue Reading
“Do your math properly” Patali’s advice to Kanchana
2023-01-04
MP Patali Champika Ranawaka has slammed Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera for misleading the public by claimingContinue Reading
Minister reveals proposed new electricity charges
2023-01-03
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has shared the proposed tariff structure for a cost-reflective electricity pricing formula. MinisterContinue Reading
Five key updates on Sri Lanka’s future electricity & energy plans
2022-12-27
The Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today briefed the media on futureContinue Reading
‘Electricity tariffs will increase in January’ – Minister Kanchana
2022-12-21
Electricity tariffs will be increased in January 2023, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said on Wednesday (21). SpeakingContinue Reading
Festive season : Uninterrupted power for three days
2022-12-21
Power cuts will not be enforced during the Christmas and New Year festivities, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana WijesekeraContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first-ever fully electric bike launched
2022-12-15
Sri Lanka’s first-ever fully electric bike, ‘OKAYA electric’ was launched yesterday (14), Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.Continue Reading
Uma Oya project online in June 2023 – Minister Wijesekera
2022-12-13
The Uma Oya multipurpose development project is expected to be connected to the National Grid by June 2023, Minister ofContinue Reading
Discussion held on CEB cost reduction
2022-12-07
A meeting chaired by the Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera was held today to discuss measures to reduceContinue Reading
Power Minister warns of eight-hour power cuts in 2023
2022-12-06
Sri Lanka will have to face power cuts of between 06- 08 hours if the proposed tariff revision is rejected,Continue Reading
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