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Sitting of Wednesday, 19 February 2025

10th Parliament· 10 debates· 157 speeches· 62 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question No. 152/2024: Waste-to-Energy Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Energy for details on the Kerawalapitiya Waste-to-Energy Power Plant, including the CEB’s unit purchase price, the daily waste requirement for optimal operation, and the average waste supplied in 2024. He also requested information on the local authorities supplying waste, ash accumulation and environmentally sound ash management measures, and whether an Environmental Protection Licence had been obtained for 2023.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Energy provided written answers on the Kerawalapitiya Waste-to-Energy plant, stating that the CEB pays Rs. 36.20 per kWh and receives a Treasury reimbursement of Rs. 13.10 per kWh. He said the plant requires 650–700 metric tons of municipal solid waste daily but received an average of 584 metric tons per day in 2024, mainly from the Colombo Municipal Council with coordination by the Western Province Waste Management Authority when needed. He also stated that around 15,000 metric tons of ash have accumulated at the site and that Environmental Protection Licences were obtained for January–July 2023 and August 2024–August 2025, with management conducted under Central Environmental Authority conditions.

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    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked why the 10 MW Ratmalana/Karadiana waste-to-energy plant, begun during the good governance period to address municipal solid waste disposal for local authorities outside the Colombo Municipal Council, has not been completed. He noted that the parallel Kerawalapitiya plant is operating successfully and asked what steps will be taken to complete the Ratmalana/Karadiana project.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that the referenced project falls primarily under the Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Construction, and that the Ceylon Electricity Board and the Energy Ministry have not yet taken steps to provide electricity for it. He directed that inquiries be made to the Urban Development Authority under the relevant Ministry.

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    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Ajith P. Perera urged the relevant Minister to take leadership on the Kerawalapitiya matter, noting its links to the environment, local government and energy sectors and the CEB’s role in purchasing power. Referring to the recent blackout, he asked whether the Government was stopping or limiting new rooftop solar connections after reports concerning about 1,400 MW of capacity, and requested clarification on future steps to promote solar power, citing its impact on over 1,000 enterprises, 25,000 employees and foreign exchange savings.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Energy rejected claims that the Government intends to limit, reduce, or stop solar power development, stating that reports of a committee appointed for that purpose are false. He said the Government is instead streamlining processes and remains committed to its policy target of 70 percent renewable energy, including the rapid addition of 2,000 MW of solar capacity.

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