SL will be self-sufficient in meeting energy needs from renewable and clean sources: Gammanpila

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Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila reiterated the assurance of energy security and self-sufficiency of energy requirements in the country while addressing the employees of Lanka IOC at their head office on 26 January in presence of Ministry of Energy Secretary K.D.R Olga and Additional Secretary Chaminda Hettiarachi.

In line with the national policy of ‘Saubagya Dakma’ (Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor), the Minister further elaborated the plan of making Sri Lanka as the energy hub of Asia and improving the existing energy mix by enhancing the contribution of renewable and clean energy and expediting exploration of natural gas besides developing new and revamping existing refinery for producing Euro VI compliant fuels. He also emphasised the transformation of countries’ energy mix towards renewable energy by way of facilitating and implementing the projects towards the wind energy, solar energy etc.

Lanka IOC MD Manoj Gupta appreciated the vision of the Energy Minister in taking the decisions that will bring more investments into the country and which are required for enhancing the Energy security of the country in a most cost-effective manner.

The Minister facilitated many employees for their outstanding contribution during last year and urged all employees to appreciate the contribution of their parents, company and society at large in their life. The minister felicitated employees who excelled in their respective departments and interacted with the employees at length. He also requested all employees to submit their views on the weaknesses in the system and the suggestions to overcome such weaknesses for further improvement and development of Energy infrastructure of the country.

Lanka IOC is an integral part of Energy infrastructure. The Minister appreciated the contribution of Lanka IOC towards national energy security and fulfilling the energy needs of the customers with innovative solutions and latest technologies.