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“Our Aim is to Make the Maximum Use of Renewable Energy” – Stated the Minister of Energy, Eng. Kumara Jayakody, during the Inspection Tour at the Mannar Wind Farm Sites.

“Our country has high potential for renewable energy. At a time when renewable energy is given global attention, and the...

“It is Our Responsibility to Inherit a Better Quality of Life for Our Future Generations by Protecting the Environment”

 - Energy Minister, Eng. Kumara Jayakody at the World Environment Day celebration event held at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence...

France to Assist in the Development of Clean Energy Sources and the Improvement of Energy Efficiency

With a view to enhance cooperation in the energy sector between Sri Lanka and France, a special meeting was held...

‘Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill’ has been published

The Ministry of Energy hereby informs that the ‘Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill’ has been published in the Government Gazette...

Transition to Sustainable Energy Sources is both a National and Global Requirement

Speaking at the inaugural event of the Sri Lanka Energy Transition Summit - 2025, Minister of Energy Engineer Kumara Jayakody...

Ministry of Energy has obtained the views of the key stakeholders for the concept paper on proposed amendments to the Electricity Act. No. 36 2024.

Ministry of Energy has obtained the views of the key stakeholders for the concept paper on proposed amendments to the...

No plans were implemented in the past period to ensure the stability of the National Electricity System…. The lack of planning and short-sighted actions by the previous governments led to the power outage-Minister of Energy Eng. Kumara Jayakody

This morning, an imbalance caused by an emergency situation at the Panadura substation resulted in a nationwide power outage. Preliminary...

The UAE is Interested in Significant Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka’s Energy Sector- The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka

Recently, a meeting has been held between the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, Khaled Nasser AlAmeri,...

Capacity and Facilities of Aviation Fuel Supply Terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport to be Enhanced for  Greater Foreign Exchange Income for the Country-Minister of Energy Eng. Kumara Jyakody

During a site visit to observe the operations of the terminal, the Minister commented that the government's approach to retain...

Time period has been extended for written consultations for the concept paper with proposed amendments to the Electricity Act

Time period has been extended till 14th February 2025 for written consultations for the concept paper with proposed amendments to...

Minister of Energy Visits Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery: A Discussion Held with the Senior Management on Refinery Modernization Activities

During a site visit to the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery Yesterday (28th), Energy Minister Engineer Kumara Jayakody had a discussion with...

Minister of Energy Expresses His Condolences

Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody, extends his heartfelt condolences over the demise of technical assistant Janaka Priyantha, who served...