Hon. Udaya Prabath Gammanpila
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A bilateral meeting held between the Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila and the USA Ambassador Alaina B Teplitz
A bilateral meeting held between the Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila and the USA Ambassador Alaina B Teplitz. The discussions were about enhancing bilateral cooperation in the Energy Sector including…
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Meeting between the Minister of Energy and the Ambassador of Iran
A bilateral meeting was held between Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila and Ambassador of Iran HE Hashem Ashjazadeh to further enhance the capability of Sri Lankan energy sector. (2021.02.02)
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Let's energize the vision of prosperity!
Hon.Udaya Gammanpila, Attorney-at-Law, Minister of Energy, commenced the construction work of three modern oil tanks with a storage capacity of 29,000 cubic meters (21,000 metric tons) at the Ceylon Petroleum…
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A bilateral meeting was held between Hon Minister Udaya Gammanpila and HE Ambassador of Japan Akira Sugiyama at the Ministry of Energy.
A bilateral meeting was held between Hon Minister Udaya Gammanpila and HE Ambassador of Japan Akira Sugiyama at the Ministry of Energy. Future endeavours related to Energy Industry were discussed…
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Indo-Sri Lanka bilateral issues in the energy sector were discussed.
A bilateral meeting was held between Hon Minister Udaya Gammanpila and HE Indian High Commissioner Gopal Bagley at India House and issues related Energy Industry were discussed to strengthen the…
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Commencement of duties for 2021
Hon. Udaya Gammanpila, Minister of Energy and Mrs. KDR Olga, Secretary to the Ministry presided over the special program held on January 1, the first day of the commencement of…
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Petroleum Resources Development Secretariat.
Mr.Surath Ovitigama and Mr. Saliya Wickramasuriya appointed as Director General and Advisor respectively of the Petroleum Resources Development Secretariat.The main goal of these appointments is to spearhead the nation's production…
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A discussion to enhance bilateral cooperation in the energy sector
A discussion to enhance bilateral cooperation in the energy sector was held betweenAmbassador of Italy Her Excellency Rita Manella andHonourable Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila at the Ministry of Energy…
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NEW CABINET MINISTER SWORN
Hon. Udaya Prabath Gammanpila sworn in as the Cabinet Minister of Energy on 2020.08.17.
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Introducing a new email to forward letters.
The Petroleum Resources Development Division is introducing a new e-mail : mail@petroleummin.gov.lk to receive letters, as the prevailing coronavirus epidemic must be kept at a minimum for disease transmission. All…
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Muthurajawela SPBM Visit
Secretary of the Ministry of Power and Energy Mrs. Wasantha Perera and officials of the Ministry and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited visited the Muthurajawela SPBM on 15.02.2020. The…
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Commencement of duties for 2020
The special program for the first working day of the year 2020 was held on 1st of January under the patronage of Secretary of the Ministry at Ministry premises.
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How to raise a child with a good personality
Monthly awareness program for Ministry Officers was conducted by Mrs.Geetha Roshini De Silva, Development Officer at Ministry of Women & Child Affairs and Social Security held on 4th December 2019…
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New Cabinet Minister Sworn
Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera sworn in as the Cabinet Minister of Power and Energy on 2019.11.22.
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New State Minister Sworn
Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardena sworn in as the State Minister of Power and Energy on 2019.11.28.
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New Secretary Sworn
Mrs. Wasantha Perera sworn in as the Secretary of Ministry of Power and Energy.
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Let’s create a Healthy Environment for Suitable Life on Earth.
Monthly awareness program for Ministry Officers was conducted by Mrs.Lakmini Radhika, Assistant Director of Central Environmental Authority held on 7th November 2019 at Ministry Auditorium under the theme of “Let’s…
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Capacity Building Training Program
Capacity Building Training Program for Ministry staff was held on 1st and 2nd November 2019 at Laya Resort Kukuleganga. All staff members including Secretary of the Ministry participated for the…
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A Discussion on preparing the Action Plan
A discussion on preparing the action plan 2020 for Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development and its institutions; Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited and Petroleum Recourses Development Secretariat…
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Awareness program on Non-communicable diseases
Awareness program for Ministry officials on promoting appropriate Lifestyles for preventing Non-communicable diseases was conducted by Doctor Uthpala Amarasinghe at Auditorium of the Ministry. All staff members of the Ministry participated…
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A Discussion on adulteration of Fuel and Lubricants
A discussion on preventing fuel misuse and adulteration in Sri Lanka and making Standards for Lubricants was held on 22.10.2019 at the Auditorium of the Ministry. Relevant Government officials participated for…
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Training on Liquid Natural Gas Industry Development and Technologies
On a request made by the then Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development KOICA head office in South Korea in collaboration with KOGAS (Korea Gas Corporation) is organizing a capacity building…
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TECHNO 2019
A stall was designed with the contributions of the ministry and relevant institutions for the Techno 2019 exhibition which was held from 11th to 13th October 2019 at BMICH. This…
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SHILPASENA 2019
A stall was designed with the contributions of the ministry and relevant institutions for the Shilpasena exhibition which was held from 25th to 29th September 2019 at Polonnaruwa. This stall…
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Audit and Management Meeting
A pre meeting for Ministry Audit and Management Meeting was held on 2019.09.12 at Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development Auditorium under the patronage of the Ministry Secretary. Many facts on…
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EXECUTION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT STUDY AGREEMENT WITH TOTAL E&P ACTIVITIES PETROLIERES
The Government of Sri Lanka has entered into an agreement on 27th August 2019,with the French oil and gas supermajor TOTAL E&P with the inclusion of the Norwegian oil and…
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Air Borne Gravity and Magnetic Data Collection Project.
The agreement between the Republic of Sri Lanka and Bell Geospace Ltd in respect of the Air Borne Gravity and Magnetic Data Collection Project was signed on 15.08.2019 by Mr…
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THE SAPUGASKANDA REFINERY COMPLETES 50 YEARS SERVICE
On 07.08.2019, a commemorative ceremony was held at the Sapugaskanda Refinery organized to celebrate the completion of 50 years proud service after the commencement of the Sapugaskanda Refinery being the…
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NEW STATE MINISTER SWORN
Dr. Anoma Gamage sworn in as the State Minister of Petroleum Resources Development on 2019.08.08.
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New Minster Sworn
Mr. Kabir Hashim was sworn in as the Minister of Highways & Road Development and Petroleum Resources Development. …
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A new Lubricant Blending Plant comes soon
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation in collaboration with Hyrax Oil Sdn Bhd, Malaysia has completed the establishment of Lubricant Blending Plant at Muthurajawela. The ceremonial commencement of commercial operations of the blending…
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Acting minister sworn
Acting minister sworn Deputy Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Dr. Anoma Gamage was sworn in as the acting Minister of Highways & Road Development and Petroleum Resources Development. …
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ඛනිජ තෙල් හා ආශ්රිත නිෂ්පාදන ආනයනය
ඛනිජ තෙල් හා ආශ්රිත නිෂ්පාදන ආනයනය ඛනිජ තෙල් හා ආශ්රිත…
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ලෝක පරිසර දිනය
ලෝක පරිසර දිනය ජුනි මස 05 වන දිනට යෙදෙන ලෝක පරිසර දිනය හා 2019 මැයි 30 සිට ජුනි 05 දක්වා යෙදී ඇති ජාතික පරිසර සැමරුම් සතියට සමගාමීව අප අමාත්යාංශය මඟින් මෙවර…
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Sri Lankan refiner tests Algerian crude oil to diversify supply
Sri Lanka’s state petroleum company is testing a crude oil from Algeria to widen supply sources for its refinery which is optimised for Iranian crude that is now subject to…
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New homes for illegal residents near fuel pipeline –Arjuna says
New homes were granted to illegal residents near the pipeline which carry fuel from Colombo port to Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal, Kolonnawa. Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal taking measures to lay…
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2D Seismic Survey for Oil and Gas Exploration commence in Mannar basin
Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that they have commenced Seismic Survey of oil and gas exploration in Mannar basin by BGP pioneer’ vessel. BGP Pioneer’ completed their…
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Trincomalee tank complex was given to India in 2003. I’m trying to get few tanks under our control” Hon. Minister Arjuna Ranatunga says
“Minister Arjuna Ranatunga stated that it’s not necessary to sell oil tanks which are not in use. He is taking steps to develop the tank complex together with investors. He…
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The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka receives Mr. Vajira Dassanayake, Director General of the Petroleum Resources Development Secretariat
Director General of the Petroleum Resources Development Secretariat Vajira Dassanayake met with Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka at the Embassy Premises on 05 October…
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“I won’t allow anyone to sell Trinco fuel tanks as they desire” Hon. Arjuna Ranatunga says
Responding the Parliamentarian Bimal Rathnayaka, Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that he won’t grant Trincomalee oil tanks to an Indian oil company. He made this reviews at…
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The 8th Gulf Intelligence Energy Markets Forum 2018
The 8th Gulf Intelligence Energy Markets Forum 2018 held under the patronage of Ruler of the Emirate of Fujairah Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi at Fujairah in UAE. Hon. Minister…
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A blood donation camp at CPC
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has organized a blood donation camp on 21st September at the CPC premises. They have organized it to celebrate 57th anniversary of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation together with 7th…
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Director of Projects appointed
Appointment of the Director of Projects in the Development project of Aviation fuel system and Fuel hydrant system in E yard at the BIA was offered to retired Deputy Manager…
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Largest 2D Seismic Survey for Oil and Gas Exploration commence in Sri Lanka
The Seismic Vessel BGP Pioneer, has arrived at Colombo Port to conduct a Modern Broadband 2D seismic Survey for hydrocarbon exploration in the country. The inauguration ceremony to commence the…
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“10% employment of CPC will offer to children of employees”
Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that they decided to offer 10% employment of CPC to children of employees. He made this reviews at the scholarship awarding ceremony…
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Offering Scholarships to University students of employees of CPC- 2018
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation is to held annual programme of offering scholarships for the university students of employees of CPC, under the patronage of Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resources development Arjuna…
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“I would not let CPC to be privatize”
Hon.Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that he would not let CPC to be privatize under Singapore Free Trade agreement or any other agreement. Responding to a query arose…
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CPC gives the highest revenue to the Treasury
Hon.Minister Arjuna Ranatunga stated that Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is the only institution which gives highest revenue to the Treasury. In 2016 that amount was Rs. 148 billion, in 2017…
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Gold medals awarding ceremony in CEYPETCO AND CPSTL -2018
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Limited (CPSTL) have organized a ceremony to award gold medals to employees who has completed 25 years’ service. Ceremony will be…
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Silver award for CPSTL at CNCI award ceremony
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal (CPSTL) has achieved Silver award for service Excellency in “Large” group at the 17th CNCI award ceremony organized by National Industrial Board. Senior Executive Director Nimal Jayasundara…
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“Tying-up with wrong people makes a leader bad” Ajuna says
“I was also a leader once. There are lot of sacrificed people behind a leader. During the previous regime, there were corrupted people around the leader which caused to degradation…
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Secretary of Petroleum Ministry is to launch 2 books
Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development Upali Marasingha is to launch 2 books named “Presentation techniques” “Productive Governmental Institutions” in Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administrative (SLIDA) at 2…
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CPC suffers a loss of Rs. 23.89 from 1 litre of Kerosene
CPC suffers a loss of Rs. 23.89 from 1 of litre Kerosene, Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resource’s Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated at the parliament, responding the query arose by Parliamentarian…
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"I was disagree with fuel price hike for the betterment of the public"
Hon.Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that public should not be ignored when decisions taken to increase fuel prices. He further stated that decisions should be take in…
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Secretary of Petroleum Ministry to launch 2 books
Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development Upali Marasingha is to launch 2 books named “Presentation techniques” “Productive Governmental Institutions” in Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administrative (SLIDA) at 2…
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Ceylon Petroleum Corporation introduces globally accepted low emission Euro 4 fuel to the market
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) launched European Emission Standard Euro 4 fuel on Monday 2nd July 2018. The introduction of Euro 4 fuel to the local energy sector will propel the Government’s vision…
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Sri Lankan agreed to pay Rs. 800 million to CPC
After a successful discussion between Sri Lankan and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Sri Lankan has agreed to pay due amount in instalments, Managing Director of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Mr. Neil…
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“We have to make a decision, even halt of issuing fuel to Sri Lankan creates a big issue”
We are putting a great efforts to solve this matter by way of discussions rather than halt of issuing fuel to Sri Lankan, Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga…
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Euro 4 available in the market after 2nd July
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has stated that they will supply environmental friendly Euro 4 standard fuel stock needed for a month to filling stations. CPC has stated that they will supply Euro…
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Ceylon Petroleum Corporation commences local production of Tar
Ushering a new era for the local construction sector, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has commenced tar production at the country’s sole refinery located in Sapugaskanda. During a recent media briefing held…
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“We are introducing a new type of oil”- Hon.Minister Arjuna Ranatunga
Hon.Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that they are introducing a new type of Petrol for the benefit of trishaws and motorists. He further stated that they are…
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Broken buoint is under construction...
Broken buoint in the Colombo port is under construction. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has informed that they will repair it within two more days. CPC has already started an investigation and…
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Euro 4 doesn’t affect Petrol (Octane 92) and Auto Diesel to leave the market- Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development
By introduction of Euro 4, neither Petrol (Octane 92) nor Auto Diesel will go out of the market, Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development Mr. Upali Marasinghe said. He…
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Kerosene price reduced...
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has taken steps to decrease the price of Kerosene. Cabinet yesterday decided to reduce the price of liter of Kerosene from Rs.101 to Rs. 70. Cabinet paper…
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Increment of production caused after upgrading infrastructure system in Sapugaskanda refinery
Chairman of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Dahammika Ranatunga stated that after the infrastructure cleaning process, it gives 3%-4% increase in their total production. He further stated that they expect to refine…
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A function to improve solidarity and the unity between the workers...
Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development has organized a function to improve the solidarity and the unity between the workers. Families of the workers were participated to this function. It was…
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Collection of data for geophysical exploration begins in August
Agreement for geophysical exploration has signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Eastern ECHO DMCC.Eastern ECHO DMCC aims to invest $50 million. Mr. Phil Davey stated that they…
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Agreement for Geophysical Exploration Services has signed.
Arjuna Ranatunga, Minister of Petroleum Resources Development, signed an agreement with Eastern Echo DMCC, subsidiary of a major oilfield services company Schlumberger, today to collect, market and license of petroleum data on “multi-client”…
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RS.10 MILLION LOST ON THE DAY FUEL PRICES HIKED
Minister Arjuna Ranatunga stated that Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal (CPSTL) has lost around 10 Million on the day of fuel price hiked. He further mentioned that they are taking severe…
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CPC closes another filling station
Emergency raids unit in Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) sealed fuel dispensing pumps and underground fuel tanks in Nugegoda Gamsaba junction filling station. CPC stated that they raided this filling station…
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Hon.Minister Arjuana Ranatunga operates a new programme to provide expeditious solutions to worker’s issues
Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga has taken steps to expand the public day to solve issues of workers in all institutions under the Ministry. Under the new…
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We are introducing “Piya-Puthu Padanama” for employment in CPC, too
Hon.Minister Arjuna Ranathunga is expecting to introduce “Piya-Puthu Padanama” for employment in CPC. He made this remarks while taking part in the annual programme of offering scholarships for the students…
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The ban imposed to issue petrol only to the vehicles has been removed
The order on issuing petrol only to the vehicle is being removed immediately. Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that they decided to remove the circular because…
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Hon. Minister Arjuna Ranatunga pays more attention to transport oil by trains
Minister of Petroleum Resources Development hon. Arjuna Ranatunga stated that they pay more attention to use trains to distribute Oil Island wide. He further stressed out that distribution of oil…
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AVIATION FUEL FILTRATION UNIT WAS DECLARED OPEN, AFTER 17 YEARS
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal (CPSTL) had able to finish the completion of the Aviation fuel filtration unit within short period of time, which has neglected for 17 years, . Aviation…
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Nawala filling station was sealed
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has taken steps to seal a filling station in Nawala, opposite to Nawala Open University, today. Pumping Kerosene in to bowsers is an illegal act. Emergency raids…
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“Most of the Ministers call me, a chairman of cleaning service”
Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that most of the ministers call him as a chairman of the cleaning service. He made this review during the New…
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Construction of new oil tank terminal commenced by Hon. Minister Arjuna Ranatunga in Kolonnawa
After 40 years, Hon. Minister Arjuna Ranatunga initiated constructing a new oil tank terminal in Kolonnawa, today. Under the approval of the cabinet, this project include 10 oil tanks which…
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Direct aviation fuel pipe line expect to lay
Hon.Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that they are going to initiate the project to lay a pipe line for the aviation fuel (Jet A - 01) from…
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Hon.Minister Arjuna Ranatunga pays more attention to transport Fuel by trains
Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that they pay more attention to use trains to distribute Oil Island wide. He further stressed out that distribution of fuel…
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We are introducing “Piya-Puthu Padanama” in recruiting employees in CPC, too
Hon.Minister Arjuna Ranathunga is expecting to introduce “Piya-Puthu Padanama” for employment in CPC. He made this remarks while taking part in the annual programme of offering scholarships for the students…
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Minister Arjuna Ranatunaga assumed duties as the Minister of Petroleum Resources Development
Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga stated that develop the country by investors does not amount to selling the country as saying by Political orphans. He made this reviews…
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The Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development Assumes Duty
Newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Petroleum Resource Development Mr. Upali Marasinghe assumed duties at the ministry in presence of Hon. Minister Arjuna Ranatunghe. Deputy Minister Anoma Gamage was also…
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