Hon. Kumara Jayakody, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· National List

Profession: Engineer

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Speeches 261 #17 of 225·#7 in party

Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

261 speeches

26 September 2025 AI summary Adani Green Energy Limited had signed a 2022 MoU with several Sri Lankan institutions to promote wind power, but the Government later decided to re-examine the purchase tariffs agreed by the previous administration and appoint committees for that purpose. The Minister stated that Adani informed the Board of Investment on 12 February 2025 that it was withdrawing its project proposal, so cancellation does not arise. For future large-scale renewable projects, the CEB and Sustainable Energy Authority will complete preparatory work, use competitive international bidding with dollar-denominated tariffs, and discuss a payment guarantee mechanism with the World Bank. Oral Questions: Energy (Adani Power Plant) and Agriculture (Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority) EnvironmentInfrastructureForeign Affairs Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said the CEB has sought PUCSL approval for a tariff increase for October–December 2025, citing forecast below-average rainfall and an estimated hydropower output of 4,388 GWh. He stated that hydro and thermal plant maintenance scheduling is based on meteorological and operational forecasts, not arbitrary decisions. He said the cost estimate includes fuel, capacity charges, debt servicing, Uma Oya delay penalties, supply reliability projects, project management, and 2025 insurance reserves. Adjournment Motion: Ceylon Electricity Board Financial Status and Tariff Reduction InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that accurate statistics and details could be provided if the matter were raised formally. Oral Answers to Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that he did not have the exact figures available, but noted that there had been periods when premiums were in the range of USD 30 to 35. Oral Answers to Questions Public Finance Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary In response to a parliamentary question on fuel imports, the Minister of Energy provided annual import quantities for crude oil and petroleum products for 2022, 2023 and 2024, including petrol, diesel, Jet A-1, fuel oil, naphtha and aviation gasoline. He stated that emergency purchases were not made, and related sub-questions on that basis were not applicable. Oral Answers to Questions Public Finance Read →
12 September 2025 AI summary Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Nanayakkara assumed the Chair. Votes of Condolence: Late Former Members of Parliament (P. Dayaratna, Gamini Lokuge, Indradasa Hettiarachchi, M. H. Cegu Isadean, W. B. Ranatunga) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
12 September 2025 AI summary The Minister of Energy requested two weeks to provide an answer, stating that the question covered a wide range of matters. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.7/2025, Q.8/2025, Q.9/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody requested two weeks to provide an answer to the relevant question, after which the question was ordered to stand down. He also objected to Members raising a matter already slated for discussion at the Parliamentary Business Committee, urging them not to revisit it in the Chamber. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary From 2015 to the date of the statement, no Indian investments had been made in Sri Lanka’s energy sector. The Minister indicated that future developments may include the Sampur project, but the provided excerpt ends before further details are given. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Public FinanceForeign Affairs Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that the Government is examining the possibility of providing credit facilities similar to earlier ADB-funded credit lines, including those around 2018. He said such proposals have been made, but lenders have not yet agreed, and the facilities will be extended if financing becomes available. Oral Question: Strengthening Power Supply Stability (Q.735/2025) Public Finance Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary The Hon. Kumara Jayakody explained that comparisons between diesel-based peaker plants and solar power must account for dispatch timing and storage needs. He stated that expensive thermal peakers are not used during the day unless required, while daytime solar cannot serve night demand without storage, which adds cost, making simple per-unit cost comparisons misleading. Oral Question: Strengthening Power Supply Stability (Q.735/2025) Public Finance Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that a proposal to reduce consumer electricity tariffs while increasing rooftop solar purchase prices contains conflicting objectives. He explained that rooftop solar feed-in tariffs differ from low-consumption retail tariffs, noting that most customers use under 90 units monthly and pay about Rs. 18.50 per unit, while many existing rooftop contracts at around Rs. 37 per unit must be honored for 20 years. He added that solar and thermal generation costs are not directly comparable because solar is daytime-only unless storage is added, which increases overall cost. Oral Question: Strengthening Power Supply Stability (Q.735/2025) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary The Minister stated that measures are being implemented to maintain grid stability amid increased rooftop solar and other renewable generation. Short-term actions include updating inverter settings, promoting on-site consumption, using hydro and thermal plants as synchronous condensers, curtailing renewable output during low-demand periods, introducing time-based tariffs for battery storage, and strengthening operational procedures for Lakvijaya and Colombo supply restoration. Long-term plans include pumped storage development, large-scale battery storage, a Renewable Energy Control Unit, transmission stability devices, flexible inertia-providing plants, smart meter upgrades, and distribution control centres for real-time renewable monitoring and control. Oral Question: Strengthening Power Supply Stability (Q.735/2025) InfrastructureEnvironment Read →
20 August 2025 AI summary The Minister of Energy tabled a written answer regarding CPC-owned tanks, stating that 24 tanks are vested in the CPC and that three were leased to Prima Ceylon Ltd in 2001 at Rs. 100 per tank per month, generating Rs. 3,600 annually. He further stated that Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd is the lessee and that Rs. 7,010 million is planned for refurbishing the remaining 21 CPC-owned tanks. Oral Questions (Second Round): Various Ministries Public Finance Read →
19 August 2025 AI summary Of the 24 tanks handed over, refurbishment work is ongoing on four, with two nearing completion, and new pipelines are required. The Minister stated that the Government is engaging countries and companies for investment and plans to call public tenders after the four tanks are opened to secure further investment. Oral Question: Petroleum Corporations and Companies (Q.5/623/2025) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
19 August 2025 AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that the project is understood to be a 50:50 joint venture between the Ceylon Electricity Board and an Indian state enterprise. He noted that agreements have been signed and land preparation is proceeding in two phases, beginning with a 50 MW solar plant followed by a 70 MW plant. Oral Question: Petroleum Corporations and Companies (Q.5/623/2025) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
19 August 2025 AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that four companies are engaged in the relevant petroleum sector activity: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Lanka Indian Oil Company, RM Parks (Pvt) Ltd, and Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. He confirmed the accuracy of the referenced statement and said legal advice is being sought on possible steps to revise the related agreements. Oral Question: Petroleum Corporations and Companies (Q.5/623/2025) Public Finance Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Moved that the amended Bill be read a Third time and sought leave to correct linguistic, printing, grammatical, numbering, and consequential errors. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read a Third time and passed. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved that the new clauses be read a second time during consideration of a Bill. The House agreed to add the new clauses, retained the enacting clause and title, and the Bill was reported with amendments. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved two new clauses to amend the principal enactment. The first proposed amending section 28 to extend its wording from generation and distribution to include supply, while the second proposed amending section 40 to clarify its applicability to any person or body of persons. The clauses were brought up and read for the first time. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →