Tag Archives: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is Facing an Energy Catastrophe

As Sri Lanka faces its worst economic crisis in seven decades, an energy catastrophe is looming for the country. Without the rapid formation of a new government that can introduce an interim budget and financial reforms, as well as financial support from neighboring countries, the country could soon run out …

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Sri Lanka Gets Russian Oil to Ease Shortages

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka took delivery on Saturday of Russian oil — which could soon be subject to a European embargo — to restart operations at the country´s only refinery, the energy minister said. The island nation is suffering its worst economic meltdown since independence, with shortages of fuel and other …

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Sri Lanka Underlines Developing Bilateral Ties with Iran

Sri Lankan Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila emphasized developing bilateral cooperation with Iran. Speaking in a meeting with CEO of Tehran Oil Refining Company Hamed Armanfar, Gammanpila referred to Tehran-Colombo common interests, expressed satisfaction over bilateral cooperation, and stressed the importance of maintaining technical, engineering, and economic interactions in oil and …

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