March 16, Colombo (LNW): A fault has been discovered in one of the oil pipelines connecting the Colombo Port to the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Limited (CPSTL) in Kollonawa, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) confirmed today (16).
According to CEYPETCO, the defect was identified in one of the two pipelines responsible for transporting fuel from the port to the storage facility.
The corporation has assured the public that the situation is under control and that measures are being taken to maintain a steady fuel supply.
The remaining functional pipeline will be used to ensure that there is no disruption in the distribution of fuel.
While CEYPETCO is actively addressing the issue, it has reiterated that fuel deliveries will continue uninterrupted for the time being.
The corporation has also committed to monitoring the situation closely to prevent any further issues that could affect the fuel supply chain.
