⚡ Cabinet Approves 2.28M MT Coal Procurement for Norochcholai

The Cabinet has approved the procurement of 2.28 million metric tonnes (MT) of coal to ensure uninterrupted electricity generation at the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant for the 2026/2027 period, strengthening Sri Lanka's energy & power sector security. • Procurement Breakdown: • Total Volume: 2.28 million MT • Aditya Birla Global Trading Singapore Ltd.: 70% (1.596 million MT) • Mohit Minerals Ltd. (India): 30% (684,000 MT) • Key Details: • Awarded through an international competitive bidding process that attracted 9 bids. • Recommended by the High-Level Standing Procurement Committee and authorized by the National Procurement Commission. • Proposal submitted by Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake to safeguard national electricity supply and prevent generation disruptions.