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Lanka’s first LNG power plant will generate 200 MWs next year
by Ifham Nizam
The LNG Power Plant, which is being built at Kerawalapitiya, would add 200 MWs to the national grid by next year, Power Minister Pavithra Wanniarachi said inspecting the progress of its construction.
The 350 MW Sobadanavi Dual Cycle Power Plant is currently under construction. Work began in 2020.
“The power plant was proposed many years ago, but it was delayed due to various reasons. Now the work is underway and we will complete its first phase next year, that will add 200 MWs to the national grid,” she said.
The Power Minister added: “Its second phase is scheduled to be completed by 2024 and add a further 150 MWs to the national grid. All designs and constructions of this power plant are carried out by Sri Lankan Engineers”.
On Wednesday Minister Wanniarachchi participated in a special tour to inspect the construction work of Sri Lanka’s first LNG power plant being constructed at Kerawalapitiya.
The Minister also pointed out that not a single power plant had been built since 2014 to increase the capacity of the national grid. If such power plants had been built to meet the demand, especially during times of dry weather, the country would not be facing a power crisis today, she said.
Chairman of Lakdanavi Company U.D. Jayawardena, CEO M.J.M.N. Marikkar, Deputy Executive Officer Dhammika Nanayakkara and other officials accompanied the Minister.
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“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
The book “Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” ,authored by Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mahinda Siriwardana, was officially launched this morning (08) at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
The first copy of the publication was formally presented to President Disanayake by Mr. Siriwardana during the event.
It has been reported that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pilleyan’ has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and senior officials of SriLankan Airlines was held this afternoon (April 8) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The discussions mainly focused on proposals to transform SriLankan Airlines into a more profitable state-owned enterprise. Special attention was also given to possible short-term and long-term solutions for the airline’s debt management.
The talks further explored new investment opportunities for the airline. The President instructed the officials to take all necessary steps to transform SriLankan Airlines into a profit-making entity.
Although the airline has recorded operational profits, due to past mismanagement and poor decision-making, it remains one of the leading loss-making state enterprises. The current government has decided to reverse the previous administration’s decision to privatize the airline. Instead, it plans to continue operating it as the national carrier while introducing a new management structure to ensure its profitability moving forward.
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, President’s Senior Advisor Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Sarath Ganegoda along with several senior officials of SriLankan Airlines, were present at the meeting.
“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
Former state minister arrested by CID
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