A 63 MV power generator at Kelanitissa Power Plant shut down due to lack of fuel. Ceylon Petroleum Cooperation CPC is supplying 900MT of fuel at the moment says Electricity Board CEB Spokesman.
Meanwhile, Power generation in Sapugaskanda plant also stops due to lack of fuel. Ceylon Petroleum Cooperation CPC begins to supply fuel to the Ceylon Electricity Board.
Lanka IOC turns down Ministry request for fuel supply to Electricity Board CEB as it does not possess extra fuel at the moment.