Cabinet approval to import coal under emergency procurement

2026-02-28 - 03:57

The Lanka Coal Company states that Cabinet approval has been granted to purchase 300,000 tonnes of coal under emergency procurement, and that price quotations have been called from registered suppliers for this purpose. It is said that the necessary Cabinet approval has been obtained to procure 300,000 tonnes of coal under this emergency purchasing mechanism, so that purchases can be expedited if a need arises. Reports indicate that this decision has been taken as a measure to prevent a potential energy crisis, at a time when a large number of coal shipments imported to the country have failed initial quality inspections.