Advance payment for coal cargo completed today

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says that remaining cargos from last year’s coal tender has been advanced to fulfill the immediate requirements of Norochcholai thermal power plant. 

Accordingly, the advance payment for the first cargo was completed today, he said in a twitter message. 

The minister added that a long-term tender and a spot tender will be advertised this week for the full requirements.