Energy Minister: Sri Lanka will be self-sufficient in meeting energy needs from renewable &clean sources”

Energy Minister Gammanpila lights the tradional oil lamp at the commencement of the event

Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila has said the government would ensure the country’s energy security. He said so addressing the employees of Lanka IOC at their head office yesterday (26). Ministry Secretary K.D.R. Olga and Additional secretary Chaminda Hettiarachchi were also present.

The Minister explained how the government was planning to turn Sri Lanka into the energy hub of Asia and improving the existing energy mix by enhancing the contribution of renewable and clean energy and expediting exploration of natural gas besides developing new & revamping existing refinery for producing Euro VI compliant Fuels. 

Minister Gammanpila also emphasised the transformation of countries’ energy mix towards renewable energy by way of facilitating and implementing the projects towards the wind energy, solar energy etc.

Managing Director of Lanka IOC Manoj Gupta, appreciated the vision of the Energy Minister in taking forward the decisions that brought more investments into the country and were required for enhancing the Energy security of the country in a most cost effective manner.

The Energy Minister felicitated many employees for their outstanding contribution during last year and urged all employees to appreciate the contribution of their parents, company & the society at large in their life. The minister felicitated employees who excelled in their respective departments & interacted with the employees at length. He also requested all employees to submit their views on the weaknesses in the system & the suggestions to overcome such weaknesses for further improvement and development of Energy infrastructure of the country.

LIOC is an integral part of Energy infrastructure in the country and the Minister appreciated the contribution of Lanka IOC to the national energy security & fulfilling the energy needs of the customers with innovative solutions & latest technologies.