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Sitting of Friday, 20 June 2025

10th Parliament· 18 debates· 194 speeches· 60 speakers

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  11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation - New Refinery in Trincomalee (Q.Unspecified/2024) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB

      AI summary Kins Nelson asked the Minister of Energy to state when Cabinet directed the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to explore establishing a new refinery in Trincomalee with an investor instead of upgrading Sapugaskanda. He also requested details of measures already taken and future plans for constructing the proposed Trincomalee refinery, or reasons if the information could not be provided.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the Cabinet decision of 18 March 2024 to build a new refinery in Trincomalee was superseded by a new Cabinet decision on 9 February 2025 to expand and develop the existing Sapugaskanda Refinery under the CPC. He said the CPC has initiated the Expression of Interest process, appointed the Project Committee and Cabinet Appointed Negotiating Committee, and plans to call for proposals by the end of the month.

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    • The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB

      AI summary Kins Nelson asked the Minister to clarify Sapugaskanda Refinery’s current output, noting that production is reportedly about 30,000 barrels per day despite a 50,000-barrel nameplate capacity, leaving around 70% of national demand to be met by imports. He specifically requested the daily product slate percentages for diesel, petrol, kerosene, aviation fuel, and furnace oil.

      Public FinanceInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that the requested percentage figures could not be provided accurately at that moment. He advised that the matter be raised as a separate question, after which the relevant data would be supplied.

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    • The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB

      AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson raised concerns over the removal of fuel storage tanks near the Kaduruwela railway station in Polonnaruwa, formerly used when fuel was transported by train. He stated that above-ground and underground tanks with substantial diesel and petrol capacity had been removed under a contract reportedly worth about Rs. 2.5 million, and questioned whether the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was aware of the underground tanks. He tabled documents and photographs and requested a full investigation into the matter, citing potential loss to the Government.

      Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the previous Government had tendered and completed legal and payment processes, amounting to about Rs. 1.3 million, for the removal of buildings and tanks before the current Government took office. He said the contractor later found and attempted to remove underground tanks not covered by the inspection board’s estimate, prompting MPs to intervene on behalf of residents. He added that the work has been halted, a Police complaint has been lodged, and investigations have begun into the disposal process, which he said was based on incorrect procedures and data.

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