New development projects to ensure efficient supply of petroleum products : Petroleum Ministry

Several new development projects are being implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum Industries in a bid to ensure an efficient supply of petroleum products  to the public.

A meeting to review the activities of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was held at the Ministry of Petroleum Industries yesterday, a statement from the Ministry said.

Power and Energy Minister, Mahinda  Amaraweera who participated at the meeting and highlighted the fact that while the CPC faces many accusations from the public, measures should be taken to ensure a continuous supply of high quality petroelum products without a shortage to the market at all times.

Among the planned develpment projects include the :

• Establishment of LNG power plant at Kerawalapitiya
• Construction of an additional new pipeline from Colombo Port,
• Establishment of a New Fuel Tank System to maintain fuel inventory for a minimum period of one month
• Increase the storage capacity of the Regional Supply Centers,
• Use the railways instead of bowsers and extra trains for fuel transport in and out of the Western Province to reduce traffic congestion.