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Low-quality coal fuels fears of environmental crisis; Lakvijaya ill ...
News By Namini Wijedasa Burning the low-quality coal recently procured for the Lakvijaya coal power plant via a tender that is now the subject of corruption allegations will cause a sharp rise in the quantity of fly ash generated, thereby posing a severe threat to the environment, experts warned. Sample tests conducted by the Lakvijaya internal laboratory on the first consignment of 60,000 MT of South African coal—bought through India’s Trident Chemphar Ltd—showed that the ash content was 21 per cent by weight. According to parameters set by Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd, a coal consignment is liable for rejection if the ash content is above 16 per cent. The standard (acceptable) value is 11 per cent. Read more in yesterday's Sunday Times edition here Comments Still No Comments Posted.
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Government Moves to Reform Coal Procurement Amid Quality Concerns
While procurement issues have been flagged across the energy sector, coal purchasing has emerged as the immediate priority. Coal plays a critical role in Sri Lanka's power mix, especially in maintaining base-load generation. Any disruption in supply quality can directly affect output levels, plant stability, and maintenance cycles.
Minister's Norochcholai visit sparks concern over acting plant head ...
The Lakvijaya Power Plant at Norochcholai, the country's largest coal-fired power station, has historically faced technical and maintenance challenges. Industry experts stress that leadership during sensitive periods—especially when demand is high—requires deep operational experience.
