Wednesday Aug 12, 2026
Wednesday Aug 12, 2026
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of 2.28 million metric tonnes of coal for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant, aimed at ensuring an uninterrupted fuel supply during the 2026/2027 period and strengthening the country’s energy security.
The approval was granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 30 March 2026, following an international competitive bidding process conducted to secure the coal requirements of the country’s largest coal-fired power plant.
“The National Procurement Commission authorised the selection of two suppliers after the procurement process attracted nine bids. Based on the recommendations of the High-Level Standing Procurement Committee, the Cabinet approved to award the contracts to the two successful bidders,” Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said at the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing yesterday.
Accordingly, he said Aditya Birla Global Trading Singapore Ltd., will supply 70%, equivalent to 1.596 million tons of coal and Mohit Minerals Ltd., of India will supply the remaining 30%, equivalent to 684,000 tons.
The procurement is intended to maintain adequate coal stocks for the continued operation of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant, helping to minimise the risk of interruptions to electricity generation.
The proposal to this effect was submitted by Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake.
