April 13, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has received a fresh consignment of furnace oil intended to support the country’s electricity production, offering some relief to ongoing energy demands.
According to Mayura Neththikumara, Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO), a tanker carrying approximately 30,000 metric tonnes of fuel oil docked in the country over the weekend. The arrival is expected to strengthen fuel reserves at a time when consistent power supply remains a priority.
The vessel reached port on April 12, after which offloading operations were promptly initiated. Authorities confirmed that the transfer of the shipment to the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Terminal is already under way, with officials working to expedite distribution for power generation purposes.
Energy sector analysts suggest that such timely imports are vital for maintaining grid stability, particularly amid fluctuating demand and periodic supply constraints.
