High Commissioner of India Gopal Baglay being welcomed by MD Lanka IOC, Manoj Gupta.

Amidst a controversy over recent claims and counter claims over Trincomalee oil tank farm, Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay visited Lanka IOC’s Trincomalee Oil Terminal on Sunday (14). He received a comprehensive briefing on various activities and initiatives of the Lanka IOC. Lanka IOC accorded a warm welcome to the High Commissioner and made a presentation on the oil sector in Sri Lanka, including the history and development of the Trincomalee oil tank farm.

An Indian High Commission media communiqué said: High Commissioner inaugurated a 22 KL finished lube tank storage of LIOC’s Lube Blending plant and appreciated the commitment of Lanka IOC in fulfilling the energy as well as petrochemical requirements of Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner also toured the ongoing construction work of a Grease plant by the LIOC, which is going to be first of its kind in Sri Lanka. This plant will have the capability of catering to the entire Grease demand of Sri Lanka through local production, which will be in line with the Government’s policy document – Vistas on Prosperity and Splendour.

The High Commissioner Baglay visited the Upper and Lower Tank Farms at Trincomalee. He appreciated the development of LTF by Lanka IOC with its own investment that has contributed to Sri Lankan economy for over more than a decade. On the visit to the Upper Tank Farm, He was briefed in detail about the current status and the possibilities regarding its usage and development.

High Commissioner also participated in a tree planation ceremony in the terminal premises, which provided encouragement to LIOC’s green initiatives and its adherence to the highest level of environmental safety. The High Commissioner expressed admiration for the eco-friendly initiatives of Lanka IOC in preserving flora and fauna of the area.

During this visit High Commissioner was accompanied by Banu Prakash Counselor (Political & Development Cooperation), Dr. Rakesh Pandey, Head of Economic & Commercial Wing and other senior officials from the High Commission of India. 

The High Commissioner concluded his two-hour visit to facilities with highly motivating and encouraging remarks for Lanka IOC in the Visitors’ Book.