This is expected to result in a power shortage due to the lack of infrastructure to transmit the power generated at the plants. The associated LNG importing infrastructure is to be developed on a fast-track basis with sufficient capacity to cater to both the new power plants and the conversion of other oil-fired combined cycle power plants in the western region. Accordingly, the incorporation of LNG-fired power plants to the Sri Lankan power system was considered in the LTGEP 2015-2034. Instead, he said the major issue was the non-commissioning of power plants for seven years since the commissioning of Norochcholai. As per the CEB’s estimations, the country would face a power shortage of around 300 MW by February next year.

Source: The Nation November 29, 2020 01:07 UTC