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Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy 

Following subjects and functions have been assigned to the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy as per the Gazette Notification, No.1933/13/3 dated 21 September 2015

1. Formulation of policies, programmes and projects, monitoring and evaluation in regard to the subjects of power & renewable energy and those subjects that come under the purview of Departments, Statuary Institutions and Public Corporations listed in the said gazette.
2. Formulation of an appropriate power policy for the control, regulation and utilization of power resources
3. Investigation, planning, monitoring and development of activities relating to generation of power from sources, such as water, heat, coal and wind
4. Rural electrification
5. Management of demand to ensure energy efficiency and development of renewable power
6. Development of Renewable Energy
7. Matters relating to all other subjects assigned to Institutions under the purview of the Ministry
8. Supervision of the Institutions under the purview of the Ministry

        Vision                                          Mission

        “ Energy security of the Nation is             “Provide Quality, Reliable, Sustain-

        assured ..”                                                    able and affordable energy for eco-

nomic prosperity of the Nation. ”

The Institutions under the Purview of the Ministry

CEB: Established by Act No.17 of 1969. It is empowered to generate electrical energy, transmit it and distribute same to all categories of consumers and to collect revenue as per the tariff approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited (LECO): A subsidiary of CEB with shareholding of 54.84% , and with minority shareholding of the Treasury 43.56%, Urban Development Authority 0.79% and Local Authority 0.81%

LTL: A subsidiary of CEB with shareholding of 63% , with minority shareholding of its employees (37%)

Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) :  

Established under the Sustainable Energy Authorty Act , No.35 of 2007

Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council : Established under the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Act No. 40 of 2014

Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board  :  Established under the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Act, No.40 of 2014

Lanka Coal Company (Pvt). Ltd : A subsidiary of CEB with shareholding of 60% with minority shareholding by the 

Treasury (20%), Sri Lanka Shipping Corporation (10%) and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (10%)

Sri Lanka Energies (Pvt) Ltd : A subsidiary of CEB with 100 % share holding.

Development Objectives

The Ministry plans to increase generation capacity of the system including increase of share of Renewable Energy sources, diversifying the Energy Mix, reducing total technical and commercial losses of the Transmission and Distribution networks and implementation of Demand Side Management measures fulfilling the following development objectives:

1. Increase Power Generation Capacity of the country from the existing 

4,043 MW to 6,900 MW by 2025 with maximum development of Renewable Energy

1. Improve Transmission Network, 

From 601 km of 220 kV to 1,300 km by 2025

From 2,310 km of 130 kV to 3,000 km by 2025

1. Improve Distribution Network to provide quality service and to maintain 100% Household Electrification level.
2. Increase Renewable Energy capacity from existing 32% in 2016 to achive the status of carbon neutrality by 2050.
3. Reduce Technical and Commercial losses of the System from 10% to 9% by 2025 
4. Convert the power system of the country to a Smart Grid by encouraging manufacturing of electrical equipment locally 

Power Sector Status and Performance 2017

Sri Lanka’s national electrification ratio has grown from 99.3% in 2016 to 99.7% in October 2017, and has already reached 100% electricity accessibility which is commendable by south Asian standards. Sri Lanka is the only country in South Asia that has 100% electricity accessibility with 24 hrs uninterrupted electricity supply. 

Electricity Demand

Demand for electricity is growing at a rate of about 6% per year. Maximum reported Peak Demand during 2017 was 2,523 MW on 17^thMay 2017. Average daily demand was approximately 40 GWh and maximum reported on 26^thApril 2017, was 44.97 GWh.

9, 681 GWh of electricity has been generated up to the month of August 2017. Forecasted electricity demand for end of 2017 and 2018, according to the Least Cost Long-Term Generation Expansion Plan are respectively 13, 656 GWh and 14, 588 GWh respectively.

Maximum Daily demand 

in,

25April 2016 42.34 GWh

26April 2017 44.97 GWh

Figure 1: Change in Daily 

Load Curve over the years

There are 6,647,074 electricity consumers in the country, dominated by domestic consumers (87%) according to the tariff category. Electricity demand consists of 34% of Domestic consumers, 29% from Industries and 21% from General Purpose consumers, with the balance 16% coming from Religious organizations, Government institutions, Hotels and Street lighting. 

Figure 2: Number of Electricity consumers in the country 2017

Figure 4: Electricity Demand by sectors

Installed Electricity Generation Capacity 2017

Installed electricity generation capacity of the national power grid is 4,043 MW as at August 2017, which is a 0.6% increase from last year. 

During the last eight months of 2017, respective electricity generation shares in total generation were 23% hydropower and other renewables (NCRE) ,40% Coal, and 37% Oil.

Figure: 6 Generation Mix 2017 (up to August)

1          Enhanced Electricity Accessibility – Electricity Distribution

Electricity distribution network consist of 28, 479 Low Voltage Electricity Distribution substations, 33 kV and 11 kV Medium voltage (MV) lines currently 32,863 km in length and Low voltage distribution lines which are 139,213 km in length including underground cables. 

Ministry ensures the rural electrification towards improvement of the quality of life of rural people and balanced economic development of rural areas. Up to August, of this year, 692 km of Medium Voltage distribution lines and 3,239 km of Low Voltage distribution lines and 118 distribution substations were constructed with a cost of 10.6 billion Rupees. In 2017, 129,798 new service connections including 111,200 new household (Domestic) connections were provided.

Electrification level – 99.7%

Following Electricity Distribution projects were carried out in 2017 

National Programme on Energy Demand Side Management, Efficient Energy Use and 

Energy Conservation – The Presidential Task Force on Demand Side Management

Government has given a high priority to Energy Conversation and Efficient usage of Energy through its manifesto. Energy sector of Sri Lanka is heavily dependent on imported coal and petroleum resources. It is envisaged that an average of 1,000 GWh of electricity can be saved within next 5 years and the following projects are being implemented to achieve this target,

• Replacing inefficient street lamps with efficient LED street lamps by the Ministry of  Provincial Councils and Local   Government. -Bidding process has been commenced.
• Energy Labelling for electric appliances

-Energy labelling of Fans & LED bulbs has been completed, and energy labeling of Refrigerators is in progress

• Development of a Smart Grid
• Distribution of LED Lamps to the households targeting to reduce 300 MW from the Peak demand. 10 million LED Bulbs to be distributed among the consumers of less than 90 units per month replacing inefficient incandescent bulbs.

the cost to be recovered from the cosumer within 24 months, from their saving.

2.       Electricity Generation Expansion 

According to the draft Energy Policy, our vision is to pave the way to realize Carbon neutrality by 2050.  Share of Renewable Energy in the power generation in 2016 was 32%.  In a wet year like 2013 this share is 60%. Power generation facilities are planned and implemented in order to cater to the increasing demand according to the Long-Term Generation Expansion Plan of CEB (2018-2037). Main concern is given to the construction of optimal power generating plants with minimum impact to the environment and all plans are prepared to meet international obligations including COP 21.

• Soorya Bala Sangramaya I 

1. Solar Roof Top programme

Target is to generate 1,000 MW from 1,000,000 solar Roof Tops

100 MW was connected to the national grid by 7,000 consumers within the year.

1. “Rivi Aruna” programme

Solar Roof Tops systems were installed at 74 

Religious places and connected to the National Grid.

                  Temples                 66       Mosques           03

                  Kovil                     02        Churches          03

1. Solar Village Programme

This programme was initiated to develop 5,000 low income households in 10 villages as solar roof top power generators. Following villages have been identified to launch the first phase of the programme, This Programme has already been strated in Yattogoda and Bakamuna.

                                    Yattogoda Village in Galigamuwa, Kegalle District

                                    Bakamuna Village in Polonnaruwa district

                                    Bolgoda village in Kalutara district

                                    Low income villagers in Ampara

                                    Vilooya Village in Monaragala district

                                    Manalembo village in Bingiriya, Kurunagala district

• Soorya Bala Sangramaya II 

Construction of Solar Power plants of 150 MW capacity as 1 MWx60 and 1MWX90 has been planned. Developers are selected based on the competitive bidding process which has already been commenced.  

• Soorya Bala Sangramaya III

50 MW of Solar Power capacity has been planned as 10MWX5 Solar Power projects. 

Valachchenai 10 MW Solar Power project and Polonnaruwa 10 MW project was initiated and the bidding process is going on.

• Soorya Bala Sangramaya IV

400 MW Solar Power was planned under Soorya Bala Sangramaya  Phase IV as follows,

100 MW of Floating Solar Park in Maduruoya

100 MWX2 Solar Power Park in Pooneryn 100 MW Solar Power Park in Monaragala.

Preliminary work has been commenced for the implementation of Maduruoya and Pooneryn Solar Parks. 

      •    Hydro Power 

• Wind Power

2020)

• Mini Hydro

            27 MW was connected to the National Grid by 16 new Mini Hydro Power Plants in 2017.

• Biomass

            8.6 MW was connected to the National Grid in 2017

• Thermal Power

• Electricity Generation projects under Annual budget 2017

to share the project cost.

3  Electricity Transmission Development

The National Transmission Network comprises of 601 km of 220 kV high voltage lines and 2,310 km of 132 kV high voltage lines delivering power to 63 Grid Substations. The entire length of transmission lines and the grid substations with all associated equipment form the transmission system. The transmission system receives power at generating stations, steps up to the transmission voltages of either 132 kV or 220 kV, and delivers to Grid Substations, where the power is stepped down to either 33 kV or 11 kV.

The transmission network has been upgraded by implementation of number of transmission development projects to ensure the reliability and quality of electricity supply and to enable the evacuation of power from new generation facilities. Necessary improvements were done to increase the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid. The progress of all these projects is monitored by the Ministry to ensure the completion of projects on schedule. Transmission and Distribution losses were reported to be 8.7% of net generation during the last 8 months in 2017.

      •    Transmission development Projects carried out in 2017

30%

 Funded by AFD

Financial progress 100%

4.         Special Achievements 

      •     Manufacturing of Smart Meters Locally 

A smart meter manufacturing company was established on 30th January 2017 at Bandaragama as ANTE LECO Metering Company (Pvt) Ltd, which is a subsidiary of LECO, where 70% of the shares is owned by LECO and 30% by Ante Meter Company Ltd. of China. 

• Establishment of Electricity Meter Enclosure Factory at Kegalle.

More than 250,000 meter enclosures required for the CEB and LECO are obtained through competitive bidding and shortages in the market may cause delays in fulfilling consumer demands. Therefore, a factory was established to produce meter enclosures in Galigamuwa Industrial Zone in Kegalle through the Sri Lanka 

Energies Private Limited owned by CEB. Operations of the factory was commenced on 04 September 2017

• Competitive bidding process for development of Solar and Wind resources

Introduction of competitive bidding process for Wind and Solar power projects which reduces purchasing tariff by approximately 50%

In two 10 MW of wind projects tariff reduced from Rs.22.00/KWh to Rs.12.29/KWh (44% reduction)

In one 10 MW solar project tariff reduced from Rs.23.10/KWh to Rs.11.86/kWh (48.7% reduction)

• Power Sector Post Disaster Need Assessment & Recovery Frame work 2017

Mainly electricity distribution network in five districts (Rathnapura, Galle , Matara, Hambantota and Kalutara) was damaged by severe floods and landslides in May 2017.  Power supply was restored in most of the affected areas within 3 to 10 days depending on the accessibility. The net value of the damage and losses in the power sector was estimated to be LKR 652.45 million. Damages to the infrastructure is estimated to be LKR 474.31 million, the total revenue loss was recorded as LKR 178.15 million across the five disaster affected districts in the country. LKR 2.1 billionwas estimated as total recovery and reconstruction need for power sector.

Programme for 2018

Major Projects planned for 2018

1. Electricity Generation projects

1. Electricity Transmission projects

1. Electricity Distribution projects

1. Feasibility Studies

Ceylon Electricity Board

Performance 2017

Introduction

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is a body corporate established by the Act No. 17 of 1969. It is empowered to generate electrical energy, transmit it and distribute same to all categories of consumers, to collect revenue as per the tariff approved by the Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) and to perform its functions as provided under its Act and in accordance with the licenses issued by the PUCSL so to ensure that the total revenue of the Board is sufficient for all its activities.

Vision 

Enrich Life Thorough Power

Mission 

To develop and maintain an efficient, coordinated and economical system of electricity supply to the whole of Sri Lanka, while adhering to our core values; Quality, Service to the Nation, Efficiency and Effectiveness, Commitment, Safety, Professionalism and Sustainability.

Strategies/Strategic Themes

CEB has a set of ‘Strategic Themes’ or ‘Strategies’ (also referred to as ‘Long term objectives’) formulated in order to realize the organization’s long term Vision and Mission. These are as given below:

• To provide Electricity to every Sri Lankan citizen;

• To improve the quality of supply and service to customers and 
• To maintain a strong network with external stakeholders 
• To become a Low Cost Electricity Supplier;
• To optimise absorption of Green Electricity to the network and
• To establish an efficient facilitation system 

The above six long term objectives now form the six Strategic Themes or Strategies of the CEB: 

        In order to achieve its Vision, Mission and Strategies, the CEB in   2010 adopted the Balanced Score Card (BSC), a world renowned Strategy Management Tool. 

1. Overview of Electricity Supply

From a wet year to a dry year, CEB’s annual expenditure on generation significantly varies with the amounts of electricity generated from thermal power plants of both CEB and IPPs. The securing of fuel supplies both Coal and liquid fuels, has a direct impact on the operation of thermal power stations and also very important in managing the finances of the CEB.  However, the demand for electricity is growing at a rate of about 6% per year which requires the addition of about 100 MW of capacity annually to the existing installed generation capacity. The CEB needs considerable investment for the development of its transmission and distribution network. This requires the expansion of CEB’s present electrical network to cater to the increase in demand coming from new customers. Rural Electrification, being directed towards improvement of the quality of life of rural people and economic development of rural areas, the GOSL need to continue to compensate the CEB through investment or operational support, whenever such projects become commercially non-viable.

2. Improved Reliability and Customer Care

With the scheduled conclusion of CEB’s drive to electrify whole of Sri Lanka, (by the end of 2017 achieved 99.4%), CEB shifted its focus to improve the quality of services offered by CEB to win the hearts & minds of consumers. To instigate the transformation of CEB to be a more customer friendly organization, a list of novel customer services initiatives was identified. This list included many mobile and Internet based services, aiming at the IT savvy and busy modern day consumer. CEB also launched a major training drive to train CEB’s key customer interface staff on Customer Service Excellence by obtaining the services of the renowned inspirational and soft skills trainers.

So far, CEB had achieved or in progress of achieving many deliverables in the aforementioned list such as, facilitation of paying electricity bills of any province at any CEB paying Centre, informing planned supply interruptions via SMS, pre warning consumers of any disconnections (due to delay in bill settling) a day before the scheduled disconnection, establish front offices at all CEB offices for customer convenience etc. 

CEB also extended the “Door Step Service” to other areas of Colombo City where a prospective consumer can obtain a new electricity connection under this scheme without even visiting a CEB office.

3. Electricity Demand

During the first half of 2017, the demand for electricity was increased by 2.9% while the maximum demand recorded during this period was 2,523.2 MW as against 2,452.9 MW last year. During this 6 months’ period 7,120 million Units (GWh) were generated and 6,597 GWh sold. 

3.1. Electricity Demand Forecast for 2018

For year 2018 the electricity demand forecast based on CEB Long Term Generation Expansion Plan 2018-2037 is as follows:

It is projected an average growth rate of 5.9% for Electricity Demand up to 2020 and 5.0% average growth rate for the 20 year planning horizon.

4. Electricity Conservation

The main energy conservation program for the period is Demand Side Management (DSM). 

CEB engages with utility based Demand-side Management Programmes. CEB presently carries out 3 pilot projects under the green power development and energy efficiency improvement project funded by ADB as given below;

    ²         Design    Supply,     Installation       and 1 million                 The tender was floated

commissioning of Smart Building Pilot Project

In addition to the projects mentioned above, the following projects are in progress

1. Implementation of Street Lighting Pilot Project at Homagama
2. Design and installation of Electric Vehicle Fast charging stations 
3. Study of impact of roof top solar installations on national grid.

During the year, DSM Unit conducted “Art and electrical energy saving tips competition on electrical energy conservation and efficient use of electrical energy “among the island wide school children in order to promote the idea of energy efficiency among the school children

Annually DSM unit of CEB conducts awareness programme on energy efficacy and efficient use of energy for industries and commercial entities to educate its employees and also conducts the energy audit on consumer request in order to improve the energy efficiency of bulk consumers.

5. Power generation 

The Generation Division of Ceylon Electricity Board is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Thermal and Hydro Power Plants and a Wind Power Plant owned by CEB. Generation Assets consist of 17 large Hydro Power Plants totalling to an installed capacity of 1,383.85 MW, seven large oil-fired Thermal Power Plants with an installed capacity of 604 MW, one 900MW Coal-fired Power Plant and a 3MW Wind Power Plant. CEB also operates few power plants in the isolated networks in surrounding islands of Jaffna Peninsula. Thus the total installed Capacity of CEBowned Power Plants as at August 2017 were 2,891MW.

Generation details of CEB and Private Power Producers up to 2017/07/31 is given below.

By end of July, the total generation stood at 8,250 GWh, of which 15% has come from major hydro generation. While the share of Coal power generation standing at 40%. Thermal Oil had contributed to 38% of total energy generation (total thermal power standing at 78%).  Other renewable sources had a share of 7%. In comparison, by end July 2016, contribution from major hydro was 30%.

6. Expansion of Generation Capacity

The implementation of the new Generation Projects is going ahead as envisaged in the CEB’s Long Term Generation Expansion Plan (2018 – 2037).  

The current status of Generation Expansion Projects is as follows. 

6.1. Hydro Power Generation Expansion Projects 

6.1.1. Uma Oya Hydro Power Project

Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project was implemented by the Ministry of Irrigations & Water Management in coordination with the Ministry of power and Energy and CEB. 

The estimated capacity of the project is 120MW and the expected annual energy production is 231 GWh. The project consists of two small reservoirs near Puhulpola and Dyraaba and a link tunnel to connect the two reservoirs. A transbasin tunnel that will divert the water from Uma Oya to Kirindi Oya via the underground Power Station located at Randeniya. The power plant will be connected via a 27km 132kV Transmission line to Badulla Grid Substation.

The total cost of the project is 529 million USD and 6 billion LKR. The Government of Iran provides 450 million USD through Export Development Bank of Iran as a loan.

The contract between Ministry of Irrigations & Water Management and Farab Energy and Water Project Company, the nominated contractor from Iran was signed in 28 April 2008 and the contract became effective in March 2010.  The expected project completion date is on June 2018.

The current progress of the project as at 2017-07-31 is as follows.

Dyraaba Dam 96% completed.        Puhulpola Dam 54% completed     Link tunnel 88% completed

6.1.2. Broadlands Hydropower Project

The Broadlands Hydropower Project is a run-of-the river type Project planned to build on the Kelani River, with the objective of harnessing the downstream hydro potential of the existing Polpitiya Power Station. The Project will have an installed capacity of 35 MW and is expected to generate 126 GWh of electrical energy annually. But it would be slightly reduced due to mini hydro power plant which was proposed to build for safeguarding the white water rafting sport in Kelani River. The main work sites of the Project are located about 90 km north-east of Colombo, near Kithulgala town. The main components of the Project are the Main dam, Diversion Dam, Headrace tunnel, Diversion Tunnel, Surface Power Station, Switch Yard and the Transmission Line.

The total Project cost is US$ 82 million. The main component of funding (85%) is provided by the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and the balance funding is obtained from the Hatton National Bank of Sri Lanka. The Financial Agreements with the two Banks were signed in 2013. 

The Contractor is China National Electric Engineering Co Ltd and The Consultant is Central Engineering and Consultancy Bureau. 

The scheduled construction period of the project is four years and the plant is scheduled to complete 92% by end of December 2018.

• Generation Capacity             - 35 MW (2 x 17.5 MW)
• Total Project Cost                 - Rs.9,424 Million (USD 82 million )
• Funding Arrangement           - Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) – 85%   Hatton National Bank of Sri Lanka (HNB) – 15%    The financial Agreements were signed in 2013 with both      the Banks
• Annual Energy Generation                - 126 GWh
• Expected date of commissioning  - In year 2019
• 2017 Budgetary Provisions(Rs)         :  4,856 million 
• Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01(Rs) : 1,249 million
• Present physical Progress as at 2017 August 01:  Construction activities in Progress  
• (Civil, Hydro-mechanical and Electro- mechanical). 37.3% completed.
• Planned Programs in 2018     : Planned to complete 92% by end of December 2018.

       6.1.3.      Moragolla Hydro Power Project

Asian Development Bank provided US$ 113.86 million to this Project under loan no. 3146 (SF)/ 3147 SRI – “Green Power Development and Energy  Improvement Investment Program in 2014 (Tranche 1)” for the construction of Moragolla Hydropower Project.

(1)   Plant capacity                          : 30.2 MW

(2)   Estimated project construction cost        : 113.86 Million USD + 1,930 Million LKR

(3)   Expected annual energy                         :100 GWH   (4) Expected date of commissioning           : December, 2022

(5) Present status:

This project consists of four lots;

• Lot A 1 – Preparatory Civil Works
• Lot A 2 – Main Civil Works
• Lot B – Electrical and Mechanical Facilities •     Lot 3 – Project Management & Supervisory Support (a) Estimate Budget for each Lot:

            Lot A1 - Preparatory Civil Works            :             674.75 MLKR (5.21 MUSD)     -      ADB 

           Lot A2 - Main Civil Works                      :         6,970.81 MLKR (53.81 MUSD)     -      ADB

            Lot B - Mechanical & Electrical Facilities:        5,761.81 MLKR (44.47 MUSD)     -      ADB

            Lot 3 - Consultancy Services                   :    1,021.73 MLKR (7.89 MUSD)         - ADB 

(b) Funding Details:

            Fund Sources: ADB & GOSL                                                                             

             ADB:LOT A1: Preparatory Civil Works                       5.21 MUSD 

            LOT A2: Main Civil Works                                           53.81 MUSD

             LOT B  : Mechanical & Electrical Facilities                    44.47 MUSD

LOT 3   : Project Management & Supervisory Support 10.38 MUSD

                 Total                                                           113.86 MUSD  GOSL Total Allocation                                                1,929 M LKR (c) Project Period:                  5 years

Commencement Dates

(d)  2017 Budgetary Provisions (LKR):  1,815 million 

(e)  Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01 (LKR):  

Lot 3    : - 99.7 MLKR (7.35 %) GOSL  :-  310 MLKR ( 16.07 %)

(f)  Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01: 

                                                                         Lot 3  :- 8 %

(g)  Planned Programs in 2018:

                      Contract                                                 Program

                       Lot A1                       Expect to award the contract by end May 2018

                       Lot A2                   Expect to award the contract by mid December 2018

Lot B Expect to publish bids by end May 2018 6.1.4. Seethawaka Ganga Hydropower Project

a)                Scope: 

• Carrying out feasibility study for 20MW Hydropower Plant
• Conducting of Environmental Impact Assessment
• Detail designing and preparation of bidding documents
• Preparation & Implementation of resettlement action plan
• Construction of 20MW power plant including all civil structures
• Construction of 6km 33kV double circuit line up to Maliboda GS for grid     connection

b)                Estimate Budget for Project: USD 60M

c)                Funding Details:                 To be request on completion of Feasibility Study 

                                                                        Report

d)                Project Period:                   7 years

e)                2017 Budgetary Provisions:            Rs. 19.0 million 

f)                 Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01:  Rs. 10.53M

g)                Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01:     Detail feasibility Study 21%

h)                Planned Program for 2018:

Completion of Feasibility study report

Completion of Environmental Impact Assessment

Detail designing and preparation of bidding documents

Preparation of Resettlement action plan

Application to National Planning for loan arrangement

6.2 Thermal Power Expansion Projects 

6.2.1 Development of a 300 MW HFO/LNG Fired Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya on BOOT Basis

a)    Scope: 

Development of a build, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) basis combined cycle power plant of net output of 300±10%MWe (270-330MWe), multi fuel (initially diesel fuel or heavy fuel oil and re-gassified liquefied natural gas when available at the site boundary), at the specified location at Kerawalapitiya along with support facilities. 

An operational period of twenty years following the commencement of commercial operation of the Facility is provided in the Project Agreements.  The Company will at the option of CEB transfer ownership and all rights of the Facility to CEB.

b)    Estimated Cost:                      350 million USD (IPP) 

c)    Funding Details:                      IPP

d)   Project Period:                        5 years

Commencement Dates

Issue of RFP – November 16, 2016

Submission of Proposal – April 21, 2017

Sign of Project Agreement – 2017

Commercial Operation of Simple Cycle – 2019

Commercial Operation of Combined Cycle - 2020

e)    Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01:                                               

Eight bids have been received at the time of closing the bid on April 21, 2017.  

Technical Evaluation has been completed and waiting for SCAPC decision. 

f)    Planned Programs in 2018:

6.3 Renewable Energy Development Projects 

6.3.1. Renewable Energy -100 MW Semi-Dispatchable Wind Power Project in Mannar Island

a)    Scope         : 

Loan amounting USD 200 million will be provided by ADB for above works and expected to approve the loan by ADB on October, 2017. Construction of100 MW wind farm in Mannar Island of the Northern Province and Infrastructure development involves construction of Wind Park’s infrastructure including internal cabling, access roads and other arrangements and renewable energy dispatch control center established to forecast, control and manage 100 MW wind power generation.

This also includes installation of 100 megavolt-ampere (MVar) reactors at the 220 kilovolt (kV) level at the existing Anuradhapura grid substation in the North Central Province and a 50 MVar reactor at the 220 kV level at Mannar grid substation which is under construction in the Northern Province to manage voltage levels within the acceptable limits and practical operational requirements, and ensure reliable operation of the wind farm.

AlsoExpert consultancy services will be procured to strengthen CEB capacity in project engineering design review and supervision. These advisory consultancy services will assist CEB in ensuring engineering oversight of wind turbine installation, commissioning and testing activities, and technical certification of contractor’s activities throughout construction period.

b)   Estimate Budget    :

c)    Funding Details:  

1. ADB        - USD 200.0 M
2. CEB        - USD 56.7   

d)      Project Period :2015 to 2021

e)      2017 Budgetary Provisions(Rs):  200 M (CEB ICG) 

f)       Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01(Rs):  

a)     Up to Dec 2016                                    - Rs.169.8 M 

b)     Up to Aug 01^st2017                 - Rs. 50.09 M

c)     Cumulative Total                     - Rs. 219.89 M

g)    Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01:  30%

h)   Planned Programs in 2018:

                        Scheduled date of tender opening                       -20/09/2017

                        Scheduled date of awarding the contract             -05/01/2018

                        Mobilization of the contractor to the site             -05/02/2018

6.4. Renewable Resource Development by Power Producers 

The electricity generated from new sources of renewable energy (Non Conventional Renewable Energy (NCRE)) such as small hydro, wind, solar, biomass etc., is absorbed in to the grid through Standardized Power Purchase Agreements. The details of these NCRE projects are given below: 

6.4.1. Performance of the NCRE Sector (up to 01/08/2017):

            Commissioned NCRE Power Projects

6.4.2 Programs for NCRE Sector 2017

SPPA Signed NCRE Projects which are expected to be commissioned in year 2018 

            Total                                                                                          14                            19

6.5. Other Hydro Power Expansion Projects 

6.5.1 Moragahakanda Hydro Power Project

• Total Capacity                                               - 25 MW
• Expected Average Annual Energy Generation - 103 GWh (Approximate)
• Expected Year of commissioning                    - 2018
• Developed by                                    - Ministry of Irrigation & Water Resource Management 
• Total Capacity                                                15 MW
• Expected Average Annual Energy Generation - 52.4 GWh (Approximate)
• Expected Year of commissioning                    - 2020
• Developed by                                    -           Ministry of Irrigation & Water Resource 

6.5.2 Thalapitigala Hydro Power Project

Management 

6.5.3 Gin Ganaga Hydro Power Project

• Total Capacity                                               - 20 MW
• Expected Average Annual Energy Generation - 66 GWh (Approximate)
• Expected Year of commissioning                    - 2022
• Developed by                                    - Ministry of Irrigation & Water Resource Management

6.6. Generation Rehabilitation Projects

The Generation Division of the CEB is implementing several rehabilitation projects through which several selected hydro and thermal power plants are to be refurbished. This will minimize their maintenance/repair costs and improve the efficiency and reliability of the machines. Obsolete equipment will be replaced with their modern counterparts using new technologies and this will enable to address issues arising from the non-availability of spares for old equipment and ensure their efficient performance in the years to come.

6.6.1   Rehabilitation of Polpitiya (Samanala) Power Station

The objective of this Project is to Increase the capacity of the power station by 15MW (2x7.5MW) and improve the weighted average efficiency by 3%. The reliability of the Power Station will be improved when major Electro-Mechanical equipment at the end of their service life are replaced with new equipment. The MIV, the generator and the turbine will also be replaced. 

The 1^ststage of this Project has been completed successfully where Unit 1 machine has been replaced with a new Turbine, Generator & MIV and commissioned in August 2017.  Rehabilitation of Unit 2 is expected to be commenced in year 2018 and completed within 4 months.  Total expected cost for this project is LKR 4,000 Million.

6.6.2. Rehabilitation of Udawalawe Power Station

Concept paper for the rehabilitation of Udawalawe power station has been submitted and the project is expected to commence in year 2018.

6.6.3. Victoria Generator Stator Replacement

Approval of the SCAPC was obtained for the replacement of the Stator of the Victoria Unit 03 Generator. The formal Contract between CEB and Voith Hydro GmbH Co. KG of Germany was signed.  Final design was completed after reviewing of the basic design.  Equipment was manufactured accordingly and shipped to site. Assembly of Stator at Erection bay by CEB staff under the supervision of the Contractor, Voith Hydro GmbH & Co KG of Germany is in progress.  Installation of the Stator to the Unit is expected to commence in mid November and the replacement is planned to be completed by January 2018.  The total cost of the Project is LKR 600 Million.

6.6.4. Rehabilitation of Inginiyagala Power Station 

Refurbishment of Unit 1 & 2 of Inginiyagala Power Station has been recommended by the Task Team appointed by AGM(G).  Preparation of Concept Paper and Bidding Document is in progress.  This work is expected to be completed in year 2021

6.6.5.Refurbishment of Frame V Gas Turbines 

Preliminary work pertaining to the rehabilitation of Frame V Gas Turbines 1, 2, 4 & 5 is in progress. Awaiting Board Approval for appointment of Project Management Unit.  This work is expected to be completed in December 2018.  Expected cost of this work is LKR 850 million.

In addition to rehabilitation projects, the Generation Division of CEB implements other projects which include Construction of a Monument and enhancing of the Handling Capacity of the Coal Yard at Lakvijaya Power Plant. 

6.6.6. Construction of a Monument

Approval of the Board has been obtained to construct a Monument at Generation Headquarters Premises to display the first Generator/Turbine installed in CEB along with a bust of Eng. D.G. Wimalasurendra.  Piling work is completed and substructure work is in progress. This project is expected to be completed by 4^thquarter of the year 2017.

6.6.7. Enhancing Handling Capacity of Coal Yard Lakvijaya Power Plant

The design capacity of the existing Coal Yard of Lakvijaya Power Station is 742,421 tons and it is sufficient to meet the coal requirement of three months for 3x300 MW plant. Subsequent studies proved that coal unloading is not possible for six months of the year during South West monsoon period from middle of April to middle of September.  Therefore, it is required to increase the capacity of the Coal Yard up to 1.21 million tons to fulfil the 6 months coal requirement of the plant.

Ground works (civil works) required for increasing the storage up to 1.21 million tons has already been completed in 2016 and it is required to enhance the handling capacity and integrate with the existing system.

The scope mainly consists of supply and erection of an additional Stacker Reclaimer, construction of 2 Nos. Transfer Towers, 2 Nos.  new Coal Conveyors, Extension to existing Conveyors, Conveyor Corridor and Trestles, Mobile Coal Moving Equipment, Dust Suspension System, Bulldozer Garage and other necessary infrastructure facilities.

The scope includes all required electrical and instrument control, mechanical installations, testing and commissioning too.  Expected cost for this work is LKR 5650 million.  This project is expected to be completed by January 2020.

Bid documents are being issued for this procurement process. Contract is expected to be awarded in January 2018.

Works carried out in 2017 and planned for 2018 are as given below.

   Castlereigh         Installation of Self-Regulated radial           Capacity            Tender awarded.

Dam                    Gates.        Enhancement    Contract agreement (2016 to 2017)        11.12 GWh       to be singed.

per filling and flood controlling 

                               (2016 to 2017)                                          floods

   Maussakelle        Repairing activity of the Dam and              Reliability             Tender has already 

   Dam                    remedial action for water seepage under     improvement      been awarded 

                               the earth fill dam.                                                               and tenderer has 

                               (2006 – 2018)                                                                    mobilized in the 

site on 23^rdAug 2017.

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assets of the CEB, while providing services to other Divisions of CEB in certain areas of activities.

The transmission division operates 220kV and 132kV grids, embracing all power stations and dispatches all electricity supplied to the grid through its System Control Centre. The System Control Centre plans and carries out the operation of generation and transmission system in order to achieve reliability, quality and operational economy. Archiving the generation and transmission data and the preparation of regular management information is also carried out by the Division The operational objectives of the Division are to:

• Develop and maintain an efficient, coordinated, reliable and economical transmission system.
• Procure and sell electricity in bulk to distribution licensees so as to ensure a secure, reliable and economical supply of electricity to consumers.
• Ensure that there is sufficient capacity from generation plants to meet reasonable forecast demand for electricity.
• Maintain transmission voltage variations within ±10 % for  132 kV &220 kV and frequency within ±1 % of 50Hz of the system.

CEB Transmission system development projects at 220kV, 132 kV levels including all the 

Transmission Lines and Grid Substations in the country are carried out by specially formed Project Management Units which comprise of experienced groups of engineers. Brief description of the transmission development projects being carried out in 2015 and are expected to be continued in to the year 2016 is given below: 

7.1. Transmission Network Development Activities      

7.1.1  Clean Energy & Network Efficiency Improvement Project - Package 1

       (Mannar Transmission Infrastructure)

a) Scope: 

Lot A  :- Construction of 220/33kV Mannar Grid Substation            

                         Scope Change

            Enhanced the scope of construction of Mannar Grid Substation from 132/33kV 31.5MVA to 220/33kV 45MVA

Lot B  :- Construction of New Anuradhapura to Vavuniya 55km, double circuit, two Zebra 132kV transmission line and Vavuniya to Mannar 70km, double circuit, single Zebra 132kV transmission line (Designed for 220kV operation) b) Contract Price:

      Lot A :- 1254.00 MLKR (8.08 MUSD) ; Exchange Rate1 US$=155.20LKR            Lot B :- 3166.67 MLKR (21.90 MUSD) ; Exchange Rate1 US$=155.20LKR

c)     Funding Details:Asian Development Bank (ADB)

d)     Project Period:                                   2 years 

Lot A :-        2 years from April 22, 2015 to 2017 April 21 and with the scope change,                         amendment to the contract has been signed on 2017 June 12 and new                         completion date as per the amendment is April 11, 2019

Lot B : -       2 years from May 05, 2015 to May 04, 2017 and with the approved time                         extension, new completion date is February 28, 2018

e)     2017 Budgetary Provisions:    3000 MLKR

f)      Cumulative expenditure as at August 01, 2017:

Lot A :- 102.74 MLKR (9.10%)

Lot B :- 1601.06 MLKR (61.44%)

g)     Physical Progress up to August 01, 2017:                                             

                                                             Lot A :-  7%

                                                             Lot B :-  80%

h)     Planned Programs in 2018:

                       Lot B                             100%                        2018 February 28

7.1.2   Clean Energy & Network Efficiency Improvement Project - Package 2, 132kV 

            Transmission Infrastructure Project (CENEIP-P2)

a)    Lot A

Capacity -             Construction of Kegalle GS and Augmentation of 132/33 kV at Thulhiriya GS

                   Funding Agency                           - Asian Development Bank

                   Cost:                                             - 833.70 MLKR

                   Contract Commencement             - January 2015

                   Date of Completion                      - 31^stJuly 2017

Present Position- GSS construction is completed and ready to energised, but couldn’t energised in absence of 132 kV Transmission line

                   Overall Physical Progress:                       - 99%

                   Overall Financial Progress:                      - 80%

b)   Lot B

                 Capacity                                        -Installation of breaker switch at 7 GSSs

                 Funding Agency                              - Asian Development Bank

                 Cost:                                               - 1222.20 MLKR

                 Contract Commencement               - April 2015

                 Expected Date of Completion         - December 2017 

Present Position;

Horana, Pannala & Bolawaththa commissioned and test run completed, but couldn’t commence commercial operation since the SAS couldn’t commissioned. Old Kolonnawa, New Kolonnawa and Sapugaskanda civil works are in progress and scheduled to complete byu end of October 2017, 

                 Overall Physical Progress:              - 81%

                 Overall Financial Progress:            - 70%

c) Lot C

Capacity - 

Construction of 132kV, 22.5km, Double Circuit Tr. line from Thulhiriya to Kegalle, 2X132kV, 10km, D/C Tr. line from Polpitiya to New Polpitiya, 2X132kV, 10km, D/C Tr. line from Athurugiriya to Padukka.

7.1.3. Green Power Development & Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program (Tranche 2): Package 1 & Package 2

a)    Scope : 

ADB Funding

b)    Budget for each package:

            ADB

             AFD

              Package 2: Lot B2                   1,015.5             Contract to be finalised.

c)    Funding Details:

        Fund Sources: (AFD co finance through ADB) 

d)    Project Period: 

Evaluation.

           Package 1: Lot B                  30                Financial proposal is schedule to be opened on 

30^thAugust 2017.

Package 2: Lot A          24        Awaiting cabinet approval to award the Contract. Package 2: Lot B1      22        Contract awarded and tentatively commence on 

15^thSeptember 2017.

          Package 2: Lot B2                 24                Tender is to be published.

e)    2017 Budgetary Provisions (Rs):  1,704 MLKR 

f)     Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01(Rs):  N/A 

g)    Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01:  N/A              

h)    Planned Programs in 2018:

works.

7.1.4. Green Power Development & Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program          (Tranche 2): Package 3 Lot A1 & Lot  A2 a) Scope: 

AFD co finance through ADB

Package 3: Lot A1   Construction of Colombo B GSS, Single In & Out connection from Colombo C-Kolonnawa 132kV 800sqmm Cable & Augmentation of 

Colombo C & Kolonnawa GSS

Package 3: Lot A2    Augmentation of Kotugoda, Kolonnawa, Padukka, Horana, Dehiwala & Madampe GSS

b)        Budget for each package:

          Package 3: Lot A2                1663.00            Contract to be finalised.

c)        Funding Details 

Fund Sources: (AFD co finance through ADB) 

d)        Project Period:

           Package 3: Lot A2                24               Awaiting SCAPC approval for the Technical Bid 

Evaluation.

e)        2017 Budgetary Provisions(Rs):  308.88MLKR  

f)         Planned Programs in 2018:

works.

7.1.5    Green Power Development & Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program 

             (Tranche2): Package 3 Lot B & Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability                   Improvement Project Package 7

a)    Scope: ADB funded project

b)   Budget for each package:

              SESRIP-Package 7       Package 7: Lot A1          576.4       Contract to be finalised.

c)     Funding Details:Fund Sources: (ADB) 

d)   Project Period:  

                                           Package 7: Lot A2              24           Pre-Bidding stage.

e)    2017 Budgetary Provisions(Rs)                                    :  N/A

f)    Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01(Rs)      : N/A

g)    Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01           :  N/A

h)   Planned Programs in 2018:

project works.

7.1.6     Green Power Development & Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program 

              (Tranche 1): Part 2 (GPDEEIIP1-2)

a)  Scope: 

ADB Funding

Lot A  :- 220kV and 132kV Transmission Grid Substation

           Construction of 220kV (132kV)/33kV Kappalthurai Grid Substation and 

           Augmentation of 220kV/33kV Kerawalapitiya Grid Substation, 

           132kV/33kV Katunayaka & Trincomalee Grid Substations

            Changer Order 1

            Enhance the Transformer capacity at Kerawalapitiya GSS from 2 X 45 MVA to 2 

X 63 MVA

AFD Funding

Lot B1:- Construction of 132kV/33kV Kaluthara & Kesbewa Grid Substations and Augmentation of 132kV/33kV Old Anuradhapura & New Anuradhapura Grid Substations.

Change Order 01 

Construction of two 132kV line bays at New Anuradhapura GS to accommodate 

Habarana 132kV lines

Lot B2:-132kV Double Circuit, Three phase transmission line with one Optical Fiber Ground Wire (OPGW) & one Galvanized Steel Wire; 

-         Construction of Puttalam-New Anuradhapura transmission line & Construction of New Anuradhapura-Proposed Augmented Old Anuradhapura 132kV transmission line - 2km, Single Zebra 

-         Single in & out connection from Pannipitiya-Matugama 132kV transmission line to Kaluthara GS - 6km, Single Zebra 

-         Single in & out connection from Pannipitiya-Matugama 132kV transmission line to Kesbewa GS - 1km, Single Zebra 

-         Single in & out connection from New Anuradhapura-Trincomalee 132kV transmission line to Kappalthurai GS- 1km, Single Zebra 

b)  Estimate Budget for each package:

            Lot A   (Transmission Grid Substations): 2,500.92 MLKR (18.58 MUSD)         - ADB AFD

 Lot B1 (Transmission Grid Substations): 2,663.68 MLKR (19.77 MUSD) - Lot B2 (Transmission Lines) :682.16 MLKR (5.07 MUSD) c) Funding Details:

Fund Sources: (AFD co finance through ADB) 

                        ADB – 23.24 MUSD     -           Lot A

                        AFD – 22 MEURO       -           Lot B1 & Lot B2

d)   Project Period:                       2 years

Commencement Dates

Lot A   :- 2016 March 15

Lot B1 : - 2016 November 04

Lot B2 : - 2016 November 10

e)    2017 Budgetary Provisions(Rs):  2,877 million 

f)    Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01(Rs):  

Lot A   : - 366.67 MLKR (14.66 %)

Lot B1 :-  843.93 MLKR (31.68 %) Lot B2 : - 88.05 MLKR (12.91 %)

g)    Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01: 

                                                             Lot A  :- 32%

                                                             Lot B1:-  22%

                                                             Lot B2 :-  22%

h)   Planned Programs in 2018:

                  Contract                         Completion

                     Lot A                         2018 March 15

                    Lot B1                     2018 November 04

                    Lot B2                     2018 November 10

7.1.7     Habarana Veyangoda Transmission Line Project 

a)  Scope: 

JICA Funded  SL P106

Lot A  :-Contract No PD/TCO/FST/8/12,  220kV and 132kV Transmission Grid Substation

            Construction of 220kV (132kV)/33kV New Habarana Grid Substation and 

           Augmentation of 220kV/33kV Veyangoda Grid Substation, 

           Protection and communication relay changes at adjoining substations

Lot B:-Three phase Double Circuit transmission line with one Optical Fiber Ground Wire (OPGW) & one earth Wire; 

-         Construction of 220kV TCSR Low loss conductor 148km transmission line from Veyangoda to New Habarana

-         Double in & out connection of Kotmale Anuradhapura 220kV transmission line to New Habarana.

-         132kV 4 circuit line 4km from New Habarana GSS to old Habarana GSS  

-         132kV line diversions at Old Habarana GSS 

  Consultancy:Nippon Koei & TEPSCO

b)  Estimate Budget for each package: actual budget

c)   Funding Details:                       Fund Sources: JICA Loan SLP 106 

9,573 million Yen Loan Closing date July 23, 2019

d)  Project Period:                         Lot A: 2 years (Contract signing to be done pending JICA                                                                           concurrence)

Lot B: 30 months (Commencement date 2^ndMay, 2017              Consultancy: extended till June, 2019

e)  2017 Budgetary Provisions(Rs):  4,500 million foreign

57 million ICG

f)  Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01(Rs):

Lot A   : - 0%

Lot B1 :-  722.4 MLKR (10 %)

Consultancy: -98.6M JPY  62MLKR (  %)

g)  Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01:                                                

                                                             Lot A   :- 0%

                                                             Lot B :-  7.8%

                                                             Consultancy: -  54%

h)  Planned Programs in 2018:

                      Lot B                       Tower Erection & Stringing 71% complete

                                                                       CEB

7.1.8. Renewable Energy Absorption Transmission Development Project (REATDP)

     a)            Scope:                                                                                                                            LECO

-       Construction of 4 Nos of   132/33kV Grid Substations at Maliboda,  Ragala, Wewalwatta, Nawalapitiya  

-       Construction of 17.5km, 132kV Zebra , double circuit transmission line from             SLSEA Maliboda Grid Substation to Polpitiya Grid Substation

-       Construction of 21 km , 132kV, Zebra , double circuit transmission line from 

Ragala Grid Substation to Ukuwela – Pallekelle 132kV transmission line as a SLAEB single in and out connection.

-       Construction of 0.5km , 132kV Zebra, double circuit transmission line from Wewalwatta Grid Substation to Rathnapura – Balangoda 132kV transmission 

SLAERC line as a single in and out connection.

-       Construction of 0.5km , 132kV , Zebra double circuit transmission line from Nawalapitiya Grid Substation to Polpitiya – Kiribathkumbura 132 kV 

                               transmission line as a single in and out connection.                                                 LTL

b)  Estimate Budget for each package :   Grid Substations

          Package No.                    Description of Goods/ Works including related     Cost estimate 

Services    (LKR   LCC equivalent)

          Package 1                        Goods                                                                    1961^million          SLE

Procurement of  Outdoor Switchgears, 

Communication Equipment, Power cable, LVAC 

& DC Systems, Transformers, 36kV GIS

          Package 2                        Goods                                                                    625 million

Procurement of Protection , control Metering 

SAS, Busbars  Connectors  Insulators, Steel 

Structures & Gantries

          Package 3                       Works                                                                    932 million

Civil Works, Installation, Commissioning and supply & installation of; control & LVAC cables , Earth Shielding Materials, cable lugs, cable trays, tags,ferrules, copper conductors, earth rods, connectors, clamps etc.

Transmission Lines

c)                        Funding Details:

Fund Sources:

                            Foreign (AFD)          : Euro 30 Mn (LKR 4898.6 Mn)

CEB (ICG)  : LKR 1329.1 Mn

d)                        Project Period:   4 years (Pre – Construction 2016 – 2017 , Construction 2018 – 2019)

e)                        2017 Budgetary Provisions(Rs):         AFD : 375 Mn

                                                                                    CEB (ICG) : 225 Mn

f)                         Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01 (Rs):USD 189,946.70 & LKR 

1,101,620.10

g)                        Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01:Overall project Progress – 20.34%

h)                        Planned Programs in 2018:

-       Delivery of tower materials to sites

-       Starting Transmission line construction

-       Starting of Grid Substation construction 

7.1.9   Sustainable Power Sector Support Project:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

             Scope :Augmentation of Existing 132/33kV Grid Substation at Kiribathkumbura

a) Estimate Budget for each package  :LKR    - 181,516,795.78 + USD   -  6,752,678.08 b)  Funding Details:

ADB Funds    - US$ 8.1 Million

CEB Funds    - LKR 300 Million

c)    Project Period:               

2 years

Commencement Date  - 2015 May 07

d)    2017 Budgetary Provisions(Rs)                         :  150 million 

e)    Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01(Rs) :  

      ADB Loan  : - 978.5 MLKR (100 %)

      CEB Funds :-  54.9   MLKR (18.3 %)

g)Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01:  81.0 %                                

h)Planned Programs in 2018      : Project will be completed in March 2018. 7.2. Transmission   Line Construction Projects 

7.2.1. : Table 1

Funded By

Capacity                                                             1. 1x220kV Transformer Bay

1. 1x132 kV Transformer Bay
2. Installation of 220/132kV 105 MVA Transformer

7.30     National Transmission & Distribution Network Development and Efficiency 

               Improvement Investment Project 

a) Scope: 

Consultancy Services:  Consultancy Service for Package 4 and 400kV Transmission Line Package 1

Package 1 : Construction of Transmission Lines: 

400kV ( from Kirindiwela- Padukka )220kV ( from Kirindiwela SWS - Veyangoda 

GSS, Kirindiwela SWS-Biyagama/Kothmale ) 132kV (from Kirindiwela SWSKirindiwela GSS, Kirindiwela GSS-Kosgama GSS,Thulhiriya GSS- Veyangoda 

GSS, Kolonnawa SS-Pannipitiya GSS, Pannipitiys GSS-   Ratmalana GSS ) Package 2: Construction of Grid Substations: new 220/132kV GS/S at Kirindiwela, 132/33kV GSS at Kirindiwela & Battaramulla,Augmentation of GS/S ( Pannipitiya, Rathmalana, Kosgama, Seethawaka, Kothmale, Padukka,  Veyangoda, ) CT replacement of GS/S ( 

Polpitiya, Naula & Ukuwela )

Package 3:  Construction of Transmission Lines : 

       220kV ( from Kotmale GSS – New Polpitiya GSS )  

       132kV ( from Polpitiya GSS - new Habarana GSS )

Package 4:  Construction of 11kV underground system with Primary Substations, 11kVCables with SCADA/ DAS in Dehiwala Mt. Lavaina & Battaramulla.

b)  Estimate Budget for each package:

                        Consultancy Contract                : 477 Million LKR

c)  Funding Details:

Funding Source: JICA

Foreign funds:  24.93 Billion JYen

d)  Project Period:2 years (From January 2018 to December 2020)

e)  2017 Budgetary Provisions (Rs) :  5,328 Million

f)  Cumulative expenditure as at 2017 August 01 (Rs):EURO 812,461.70 (for the 

Consultancy Contract)

g)  Physical Progress up to 2017 August 01:  Project is in Bidding Process

Package 1 : Line route survey works are in progress. Awaiting for JICA concurrence for bidding document.

Package 2 : Invited bids from Pre-Qualified applicants. Bid closing date will be 2017-09-06.

Package 3 : Awaiting for JICA concurrence for bidding document.

Package 4 : Awaiting for the JICA concurrence on PQ evaluation report.

f) Planned Programs in 2018:

                 •    To award contracts for all 4 packages & commencement of work.

8. Distribution of Electricity 

The CEB is responsible for over 88% of electricity distribution in the country while the rest is taken care by Lanka Electricity Company Ltd. (LECO), a subsidiary of the CEB. The electrification level in the country is calculated as 99.4 % as at end of June 2017.  

Distribution System of CEB consists of four Divisions. The main objectives of the formation of four divisions are to achieve 

benchmark competition to improve efficiency and quality of supply to the customers.

The Distribution Network System consists of 33kV and 11kV Medium Voltage (MV) lines and 400V Low Voltage (LV) lines absorbing power from 132kV and 220kV Transmission System via Grid Substations (GSS). 

Each Division is headed by an Additional General Manager who is directly reporting to the General Manager.  Four Divisions are formed with the following Provinces:

Division 1: Colombo City, North Western Province, North Central Province and Northern Province.

Division 2: Western Province North, Central Province and Eastern Province

Division 3: Western Province South II, Uva and Sabaragamuwa

Division 4: Western Province South I and Southern Province

Operational Statistics for 2017

According to above statistics, the CEB ‘s distribution system comprises of more than 28,000 Substations fed by a network of around 30,600 km of medium voltage lines. By end 2016 there were 212 Customer Service Centres and 64 Point of Sale (POS) counters for collection of bill payments.

The transmission and distribution losses have been brought down to 9.63% by the end of 2016. 

Development of Electricity Distribution Network

8.1.Electricity distribution network improvements carried out are listed below. 

Medium term and long term proposals are categorized for the year 2018 as follows. 

in the Colombo City. Under the project scope, capacity of the Greater Colombo power network will be doubled through new 220kV underground Transmission cable network. Further, project would improve the existing power network by construction of three new grid substations, augmentation, modification and extension of existing grid substations, laying of underground transmission cables, laying of underground distribution cables and installation of new 11kV distribution panels. In addition to that, project will supply specialized vehicles required for maintenance work of distribution networks.  

The estimated project cost is approximately 21 billion LKR while the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) has provided financial assistance through a loan facility amounting to Japan Yen 15.941 billion. The consultancy service of the above project has already been awarded to Joint venture of M/s Tokyo Electric Power Services Company Limited (TEPSCO), M/s Nippon Koei Company Limited and M/s Electric Power Development Company Limited (J-Power) of Japan and consultants has commenced their work in February 2014. 

Project construction work commenced in April 2016 and expected to be completed by September 2018. 

1. Scope of the Project (In brief): 

JICA Funding

• Package 01 (Lot 1) – Construction of Grid Substations

Construction of new 220kV (132kV)/11kV Colombo L Grid Substation

Construction of new 132/11kV Colombo M Grid Substation

Construction of new 132/11kV Colombo N Grid Substation 

Construction of new 33kV GIS Substation at Kelanitissa Augmentation of 132/11kV Colombo A & I Grid Substations

Modification of 132kV/11kV Colombo E & F Grid Substations.

• Package 01 (Lot 2) – Construction of Grid Substations by OEM (Consortium of 

Siemens AG Germany & Siemens Limited)

Extension of 220kV Kerawalapitiya Grid Substation

Extension/Augmentation of the Distribution SCADA System for the new & existing grid substation and necessary modifications at the existing CCCC.

• Package 01 (Lot 3) – Construction of Grid Substations by OEM (ABB, Germany) Augmentation of 132/11kV Colombo A & I Grid Substations

Extension of 220kV Kelanitissa Grid Substation and 132kV Kolonnawa Grid Substation Modification of 132kV/11kV Colombo E & F Grid Substations.

• Package 02 – Construction of Transmission & Distribution Cables

Construction of 220kV & 132 kV Transmission Cables 

Construction of 11kV Distribution Cables

Installation of 12kV Gas Insulated Switchgear in new 11kV Distribution Substation

• Package 03 – Supply of Specialized Vehicles for Distribution Works

Supply of 05 Units of Insulated Bucket Truck, 04 Units of Pole Installation Trucks, 01 Unit of Digger and 05 Units of Cargo Cranes

3. 2017 Budgetary Provisions(Rs):  11,028 Million  

8.4.2.  Physical and Financial Progress

Actual physical progress of each package of the project as at 01/09/2016 is given below.

8.4.3. Planned Programs in 2018:

9.  Financial Review 2017 Based on Projected Operating Results

It is observed that, a power crisis, inevitably lead to a financial crisis when analyzing the history of financial performance of the CEB. Consequently, CEB is incurring losses from the beginning of the year 2017 on continual basis with dry weather conditions which has brought down the reservoir levels significantly. 

Hence the financial loss expected as at the end of year 2017, is predicted to exceed the forecasted loss of Rs.35Billion in the Approved Budget. When considering the actual performance for the first 07 months and the revised dispatch for the latter part of the year (last 05 months), it is expected to incur a loss of Rs.52 Billion approximately, in spite of the government grant of Rs.6 billion which was received to, relax the financial burden to a certain extent.

Financial Performance for the year 2017

CEB has recorded a financial loss of Rs.21,996 Million for the period ending 30th June 2017.

The bottom line was burdened with high direct generation cost which was increased compared to the last year, to stay beside the rising energy demand.

The increase in demand, was met with high cost thermal oil generation which resulted in increased total cost per unit by Rs.3.38/kWh compared to corresponding value of year 2016.

          Avg. Selling price (Rs./kWh)   16.17           Avg. Selling price (Rs./kWh)      16.20

Lanka Electricity Company (Pvt.) Ltd.

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

LECO was incorporated in 1983 under the Companies Act no. 17 of 1982 and the Companies Act No 07of 2007 with the primary objective to carry out the business of maintenance, improvement, supply, distribution and sale of electrical energy in LECO franchise area laid along the coastal belt of the Western Province and part of the Southern Province.

Our Vision 

Enjoy being the light for lives of people through innovative eco-friendly business.

Our Mission 

To provide the best energy solution to the society through continuous innovations.

Company Core Values

• Be eco-friendly
• To amaze our customers through innovative services, driven by continuous curiosity to improve distribution services within ecologically sustainable and environmentally geared towards optimizing productivity and assuring profitability.

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Company’s Long Term Goals

• With new opportunities for growth LECO recognizes opportunities for optimizing efficiency and exploring avenues to increase productivity, sustainability and Profit.
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  Transform LECO from a distributor of electricity to energy related diversified business.
• Develop innovative products by strengthening research and development in all activities of LECO.
• LECO aims to ensure and adequate source supply capacity.
• Reinvent LECO as a customer inclusive utility Company.
• Take steps to promote renewable energy sources.
• To facilitate embedded generation from renewable energy sources.
• Implement programs through DSM (Demand Side Management) So that in long term country will benefit.
• Integrating the ERP and Billing System.
• Smart meters to be installed by the year 2017. Some areas Smart meter has been already installed.
• Convert our Distribution system to a smart system capable of integrating upward and downward. 

The Company’s achievement exhibit our performance and the commitment made towards the high quality of service to the stakeholders.

Consumers /Employee                  347            351            359           346            350

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

• LECO Meter readers are all equipped with hand-held meters.
• Granted facilities for LECO Consumers and employees to obtain loans to install solar panels at a subsidized interest rate.

Development

• The New ERP system (PRONTO) has been implemented.
• A new project is being implemented to modernize the Distribution Control Center.
• New scheme of recruitment has been implemented .
• Pilot Project is being carried out to set up Micro  Grids to generates 300 kWh of Electricity, this is done with the grant facilities by ADB. (Asian Development Bank)
• In order to monitor the quality of power supply of distribution network IOT (Internet of Things) based monitoring mechanism is being implemented.
• Prepaid electricity pilot project is to be implemented.

Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority

Performance of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority

National Energy Policy and Strategies of Sri Lanka place a strong emphasis on energy security from both national and individual perspectives. The policy envisions a situation wherein reliable, affordable and clean energy will be made available to all the citizens at all times.

Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) is the focal government entity that promotes the increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy in the country. The power sector of Sri Lanka is presently facing many challenges, especially in relation to supply of uninterrupted electricity for the entire country at affordable prices, and the severe adverse effect on the economy due to heavily depending on imported fossil fuel for thermal power generation. In order to arrest this situation the Government has set following targets;

-    20% grid electricity generation using New Renewable Energy sources by 2020 as an alternative to imported fossil fuel.

-    10% reduction in total energy consumption by 2020 through implementation of energy conservation measures.

The programmes being implemented are under 4 thematic areas as per mentioned below.

• Renewable Energy Development – The objective is to directly involve in the realization of national renewable energy targets

(Specific theme: REACT – Renewable Energy Actions)

• Energy Conservation & Management – The objective is to directly involve in the realization national energy conservation targets

(Specific theme: EnMaP – Energy Management Plan)

• Knowledge Management – The objective is to implement energy education programmes towards an energy conscious nation

(Specific theme: SEEK – Sustainable Energy through Energy Knowledge)

• Strategy – The objective is to develop policy interventions, R&D interventions, technological dialogues, etc. to support long-term sustainable energy establishment in the country

(Specific theme: SAFE – Sustainability Approach for Future Energy)

PERFORMANCE 2017 – ENERGY MANAGEMENT

In the area of energy management, programmes have been implemented focusing Commercial, Industrial and Domestic sectors under following three categories.

• Regulatory interventions
• Strengthening the energy efficiency services 
• Training and awareness. 

Programmes implemented in the year 2017 shown in the following sections.

b.     Energy Efficiency Improvement (Under EnMAP)

The following overall energy savings could be achieved in 2017 through implementing energy management activities;

                             Source                                          Total Saving 

activities.

ü  Conducted ISO50001 audits at 4 organizations. 

ü  44 ESCOs were registered under the categories EEI, EES and TP, and the updated ESCO list is published in the web.

ü  Conducted an Extensive walk Through Energy Audit at SLIDA.

ü  Conducted a Walk Through Energy Audit at STF Training School , Kalutara

ü  Detail Energy Audit at ITN is in Progress

ü  Detail Energy Audit at UCSC (Colombo University) is in Progress.

ü  Provided Consultancy Service, Training and Technical Assistance to conduct detail energy audit at Defence School Colombo.

ü  Provided Consultancy Service and Technical Assistance for Pelawtta & Sevenagala Sugar Factories.

ü  4 ESCOs to be selected for auditing 10 government institutions in Central Province.

ü  Site visits were completed for auditing 15 hospitals in North Western Province. Tender procedure to be initiated for selecting ESCOs to award the job.

ü  Procurement process has been started to purchase 15 Nos of power data loggers to the instrument bank by the end of 2017. 

ü  Number of Instrument hiring days is 700.

Rewarding of Achievements 

SLSEA involves in national level promotional activities through conducting the ‘Vidulka’ Energy Exhibition with the objective of Introduction of newer technologies and dissemination of knowledge. It will provide unique opportunity for energy sector organizations, equipment suppliers, manufacturers, innovators and academia to promote products and services related to energy conservation.

The Energy Exhibition is proposed to be held at BMICH from 18^thto 20^thNovember 2017 consisting more than 60 commercial and institutional stalls of Renewable Energy Technologies, energy management, Inventions and giving a wide coverage on energy information, technologies, products, services...etc.

Sector Specific Energy Management Programmes

SEA assists to develop and implement energy management programmes at provincial level.

ü  Completed the “Tea sector” energy management programme in Southern Province for 30 Factory Managers &Factory Officers and prepared the assessment report. Programme was conducted by a selected Training institute (SLEMA).

ü  Completed the “Tea sector” energy management training programme in Central Province for 30 Factory Managers &Factory Officers and data collection from factories is in progress.

Public Awareness and Training

ü  The first phase of the energy and environment course for journalistswas completed and seventeen journalists were awarded for successfully completing. The second phase of the programme was launched at BMICH, on 3rd May 2017.

ü  Article series on Energy Conservation has been published in ‘Navaliya’ Newspaper.

ü  Article series on Solar Energy has been published in ‘Vidusara’ Newspaper.

Carrying out Research and Development

Initiatives are taken for exploring the potential of adopting new and innovative technologies for the development of energy management practices in Sri Lanka. 

ü  Designed a prototype of a standard tea withering trough including modified duct, radiators, process control and spreading mechanism with the assistance of Tea Research Institute (TRI), which would help in accurately evaluating the energy performance. MOU has been prepared to be signed with TRI.

Establishment of Pilot Projects

Tri-generation or Combined Cooling Heat and Power (CCHP) refers to simultaneous generation of electricity and useful heating and cooling from one source of energy, which is the best method available for maximum utilization of energy and it can achieve efficiencies over 80%. In this context, SLSEA has decided to explore the possibilities of introducing tri-generation for sectors such as Hotels, Garments, and industrial Zones etc.

ü  TOR is finalized by the Technical Evaluation Committee for conducting feasibility study for implementing Tri-Generation system in Industrial Zones.

Operation Demand Side Management (ODSM) Program

Recent study which concentrated on the electricity sector indicate that focusing on few thrust areas can annually save 1895 GWh (worth 28 LKRB) on an investment of 135 LKR billion over a five year period. This concept, which provided the basis for the demand side management (DSM) case of the long term generation plan 2014-2039 of Ceylon Electricity Board, was found to be the least cost option for implementation. As per this option, a Presidential Task Force and a National Steering committee have been appointed for the implementation of major DSM thrust areas under commercial, residential and industrial sectors and the SLSEA is implemeting the programme under the guidence of them.

            Thrust Area                                                   Work Carried Out

2017

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STRATEGY

Programme 2018 Renewable Energy Development 

The SEA has planned to increase the renewable energy capacity of the country mainly using solar and wind resources.  In this programme several 100 MW solar PV projects will be established in Poonarin, Siyambalanduwa and few other locations (to be identified).  Similarly, wind energy resources available in the Poonarin sector will be developed adding 170 MW capacity.  The resource assessment in these locations will be continued and accuracy of ground measurement will be further enhanced. The survey and physical demarcation of the energy development areas declared for this purpose, which commenced to in mid 2017, will be completed in 2018. 

In addition to these major developments, several locations were identified for smaller projects of capacities 10MW each. The bidding processes related to these sites will be continued in 2018. Further second round of bidding for 1MW small blocks of solar PV will be continued where SEA playing a role of facilitator. 

The development of small renewable energy projects, especially hydro power and biomass will be accelerated upon resolution of the regulatory issues faced by the industry. Through this, the SEA expects to add 40 MW of capacity.  The developers will be continuously supported by intervening in land acquisition matters. Renewable energy development will be further supported in areas such as enhanced GIS services, and sensitisation of media personal on the renewable energy cause of the country. 

The solar roof top programme implemented with renewed vigour under the Sooryabala Sangramaya will be continued to realise 100 MW of capacity.  This will be mainly driven through the soft finances realised from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).  This USD 50 million facility will be channelled through the local financial institutes. 

The SEA will facilitate the installation of solar roof top systems, targeting the state sector building and also innovative pilot project involving the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP).   The pilot renewable energy projects (HambantotaSolar PV, Indurana Micro Hydro) will be continuously operated making public aware, and earning valuable revenue for furthering the renewable energy development effort undertaken by the SEA.   Using the both UNDP projects (NAMA and Biomass), the scope of biomass as an energy resource will be further expanded. These projects will establish six supply chains to link biomass resources available in the rural sector with the demand centres in the Western province which are mainly industrial thermal energy uses.  100 biogas units will be established in four provinces as an element of the UNDP NAMA Project. 

Further, steps have been taken to initiate 30MW solar power project funded by the Korean EXIM bank with battery storage for constant power delivery during evening peak period, jointly with Mahawali Authority.  Mean time, pilot scale sea wave energy project have been started in year 2017 and will continue in 2018.  Another 8 MW solar project, using small scale solar thermal technology will be initiated in 2018 as a pilot project under a Korean grant assistance project.

Energy Management 

In the area of energy management, programmes have been implemented focusing Commercial, Industrial and Domestic sectors under Regulatory interventions, Strengthening the energy efficiency services and Training and awareness. Further, Energy Management programme of the country will be implemented as a focussed programme involving nine thrust areas under the Operation DSM programme.  A Presidential Task Force on Energy Demand Management which was established in 2016, is providing the leadership to this programme. Under this programme, low usage residential customer who continues to use incandescent filament lamps will be approached through a lamp replacement programme, realising the elimination of Incandescent filament Lamp in the country. Ten million LED lamps will be thus distributed among the residential customer at a lower cost and through a 24 months instalment plan.  It is expected that this bulk procurement initiative will result in large scale reduction of price of LED lamps in the country making it the preferred light source among Sri Lankans. 

Another programme, targeting the aging refrigerator population in this residential sector will be launched to provide customers with new and efficient refrigerators replacing the obsolete stock from the national grid.  This programme implemented with the support of the refrigerator vendors and commercial banks is expected to cater to 100,000 customers per annum. Other than these two programmes seven thrust areas are being developed under this programme.  

Energy labeling of appliances will be continued with Minimum Energy Standards (MEPS) for computers, LED lamps and refrigerators during 2018.  A fully functional ceiling fan test facility will be by early 2017and with this all the ceiling fans import or manufacture will be regulated through energy labelling according to their energy performance during 2018.  A project to establish test laboratories for room air conditioners and computers will be carried out. With the full functionality of this facility ceiling fans will attain full compliance of the labeling programme and this will also introduce for MEPS for room air conditioners. 

Given the great strides made in refrigerator technology a need has arisen to revise the refrigerator Standards of 2003.   A new Standard will be introduced with the revised bench marks based on tested refrigerators widely available in the market. 

The Energy Efficiency Building Code (EEBC) of 2008, which was based on prescriptive approach, will be replaced with a new Building Code based on the performance approach.  This mandatory code will place responsibility of constructing energy efficient buildings on Architects, Building Services Engineers and investors through a structured approval process.  This code is meant for commercial buildings, and will be supplemented by a guideline on construction of sustainable energy residencies during 2018. 

Other activities in the energy efficient improvement sphere will be continued providing advisory counseling and consulting services, to energy users.  Sector specific programmes, research & development projects and pilot projects will be carried out to further encourage the users. The Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Award (SLNEEA) will be carried out biennially now.  The award ceremony will be carried out in 2018 to recognise the energy users who have excelled in energy sector and conservation projects. 

Sri Lanka Energy Balance will be published with a shorter lead time in 2018, in consultation with energy sector entities that provide data and information for same.  Planning activities for gathering more accurate information on the informal energy sector will be carried out in 2018, in anticipation of a national energy survey in 2019.  

Giving due consideration to the proliferation of the solar PV installation in the country, the SEA will establish a fully fledged Solar R&D centre in the same premises where the solar PV pilot projects are established.  This facility will initially cater to perform quality assurance tasks related to solar PV panels and inverters.  Later the facility will be expanded to undertake the study of aging and temperature of PV panels.  

The wealth of data and information available to the SEA on wind resources and biomass resources will be consolidated and resource atlases for wind resources and biomass resources will be compiled. 

Atomic Energy Board

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

Introduction

 SLAEB was established under Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Act No.40 of 2014 which came into effect on 01^stJanuary, 2015 repealing the previous Atomic Energy Authority Act No.19 of 1969, under which the previous Atomic Energy Authority (AEA) was established. The new Act established two separate institutions namely Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB) and Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council (SLAERC). SLAEB has been assigned the responsibilities of promoting and facilitating the peaceful applications of Nuclear Science and Technology for socio-economic development efforts while SLAERC is assigned for regulatory functions. The SLAEB has been fulfilling its functions in order to accomplish its objectives while gradually acquiring the distinctive technical competences required. 

Vision and Mission of Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board

Vision: 

Mission:

Promote and encourage peaceful applications of nuclear technology and utilize its benefits for socio-economic development of the country while protecting radiation workers, the general public and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation. 

Corporate Objectives

The Corporate Objectives which cover a range of trust areas were set for the organization, encompassing the above policy considerations and forming the basis for the Corporate Strategies, Goals, divisional and functional objectives, Programmes and Action Plans are stated below in order to focus on the desired performance and the result of the SLAEB:

1. To promote and facilitate peaceful applications of Nuclear Science and Technology for National Development in a sustainable manner.
2. To further expand capacity and capabilities for potential application of Nuclear Technology for National Development.
3. To provide radiation protection services to ensure the protection of human health and the environment against unwarranted exposure to ionizing radiation.
4. To be a financially self-reliance and sustainable organization.  

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

Progress Summery of SLAEB (Jan- Oct 2017)

In line with above corporate objectives, the SLAEB has established its main laboratory facilities at its premises in Orugodawatte  and two other centers, namely National Center for Non Destructive testing (NCNDT) at Bulugaha Junction in Kandy road and Sri Lanka Gamma Center (SLGC) in FTZ Biyagama. The NCNDT is a dedicated center established for Non Destructive Testing (NDT) which is a wide group of testing technique used in Science and Industry to evaluate properties of materials (both metallic and metallic) or structures  without causing any damage to the same.   In addition, NCNDT is conducting training courses, workshops, seminars, lectures, industrial training, internship training etc., for qualification and personnel certification.  Training Unit of NCNDT annually conducts certification training courses as per IAEA TECDOC 628.   The main function of the SLGC is to provide irradiation services to its customers, and currently the center is in commercial operations sterilizing surgical gloves needed by the hospitals in Sri Lanka. Apart from that SLGC is providing support services through irradiation process to small scale industries and R&D work. The other laboratories are involved in providing services to private and public sector organizations while generating an income to the organization. Further, SLAEB is prepared to respond to any radiological emergency situation and is continuously monitoring the environmental radioactivity levels in and around the country. Raising  awareness among the public, school and university students on the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology is another task of SLAEB. Following is the summarized progress in 2017 (Up to Oct)

1. SLAEB has provided personal dosimetry service to xxxx number of radiation workers to ensure their  safety against harmful effects of ionizing radiation. This service is mainly given for government and private hospitals.
2. SLAEB is the only institute which provides a calibration service for radiation measurement instruments in the county and xx number of such services have been provided in 2017
3. SLAEB has established the baseline radioactivity database for Sri Lanka. An early warning system has been installed throughout the country for responding to nuclear/ radiation emergencies. These activities are being continued and maintained regularly. 
4. Based on the research activity carried out during last 3-4 years on the groundwater dynamics and its connection with CKDu is now published in a peer reviewed journal; “Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies” (published in August 2017).
5. Malwathu Oya basin is being studied using isotope techniques to understand the flood impact on groundwater system, in collaboration with Department of Agriculture. 
6. SLAEB is currently applying isotopic techniques to investigate the leakage of headrace tunnel in Uma Oya project. An interim report is being prepared on the groundwater recharge and their linkages between leakage water in the tunnel for future remedial measures
7. SLAEB has contributed to assess soil erosion in different land uses in the area covered by the soil conservation act in Sri Lanka by using isotopic techniques. This activity was implemented in collaboration with the Natural Resources Management Centre of the Department of Agriculture.

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

9. The Air Quality Monitoring Program in Kandy city was continued in collaboration with the Central Environmental Authority and IAEA. Findings have been published under the tittle 

“Identification of Sources of Fine Particulate Matter in Kandy, Sri Lanka” Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 17: 476–484, 2017”. The findings are useful to the related research work and policy makers. 

Planned Activities for 2018.

1. Completion of infrastructure facilities of the laboratories in the new building coming up under Phsae-I of the construction project by June 2018 and commencement of the construction work of the Phase II of the new building project by March 2018.

1. Ncndt-2018
2. To carryout feasibility study on the proposed project on the establishment of Cyclotron based radiopharmaceutical production facility for medical uses in Sri Lanka and to initiate the implementation of the project activities provided that necessary funds are allocated by the government.
3. Enhance the capacity of Sri Lanka Gamma Center (SLGC) and to extend the irradiation service to sterilize more medical products (Syringes etc,.) and to make the SLGC self-sustained
4. To establish first ever Isotope Ratio-Mass spectrometry (IRMS) laboratory in Sri Lanka with the technical support of IAEA by June 2018 and to commence analytical services in food authentication and testing of food to minimize fraudulent practices prevailed in food industry.
5. Use of nuclear techniques (mainly isotope hydrology techniques) to identify most suitable drinking water resources available in CKDu prevailing areas in the country
6. RP AND AGRI

Atomic Energy Regulatory Council

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

1.0 Introduction 

1.1 Establishment of Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council

Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council(Council)was established on the 1^stof January 2015 under the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Act No. 40 of 2014 and functions under the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy. As per the provisions of the Act, the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council has the responsibility for;

• Regulation of practices involving ionizing radiation & ensuring the safety & security of radiation sources and 
• Taking actions to fulfil the obligations of Sri Lanka agreements signed by Sri Lanka on safety, security and safeguards related to nuclear applications 

1.2 Objectives of the Council

The main objectives of the Council are;

1. Protection of persons and the environment against risks associated with exposure to ionizing radiation and for the safety and security of the sources and facilities
2. Ensuring the physical protection of radiation sources, nuclear materials and other radioactive material and ensuring the security of facilities that use such material

1.3 Key functions of the Council

1. Licencing of the practices involving the use of ionizing radiation and renew, modify. suspend or revoke the same.
2. Conducting inspections to ensure compliance with the requirements imposed under the Act and conditions specified in the licences issued.
3. Taking appropriate measures to ensure due compliance with the provisions of the Act and proper enforcement of noncompliance.
4. Maintenance of a national register containing information on all radiation sources used within Sri Lanka.
5. Formulation of national policies and strategies on protection against ionizing radiation, on the safety and security of sources and nuclear and other radioactive material and on radioactive waste management.
6. Formulation of regulation, rules, codes and standards relating to radiation protection and the application of ionizing radiation, which reflects best practices enunciated by the International Atomic Energy Agency and any other similar International Organizations.
7. Taking necessary steps to fulfill the obligations of Sri Lanka under the international treaties, conventions, relevant protocols and agreements relating to safety & security of sources to which Sri Lanka is a party. 
8. Conducting public awareness programmes in relation to nuclear science and technology and training of radiation workers on radiation safety and security aspects.

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

1.2       Issuing certificates for food testing No. of certificates to be issued -1000

1.3      Granting approvals for the irradiation facility plans.

No. of approvals to be given- 60

LTL Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd.

Introduction:

LTL Holdings (PVT) Ltd, having its registered office at 67 Park Street, Colombo 02, is in its corporate journey over the past three and half decades and had achieved robust, healthy and steady growth to become a leading Engineering Company in the Power Sector in Sri Lanka. The Company, over the years, had diversified its business into various aspects, such as Power Generation, Electricity Infrastructure Development, Power Distribution Transformers and Hot Dip Galvanizing thus covering the entire value chain of the power sector in Sri Lanka and successful in investing in Power Plants and completing Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts in Sri Lanka and Overseas, such as Bangladesh, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Oman, India, Nepal, Jordan, Myanmar, Maldive Islands and Australia.

The Company’s initial business of manufacturing of transformers in the year 1980   has now grown significantly and to-day we manufacture and supply Sri Lanka’s entire distribution transformer requirements whilst exporting 50% of the production to many countries in the world.  

LTL Holdings is the largest independent power producer in Sri Lanka, providing over 300MW of power to the national grid. LTL’s fully automated Galvanizing Plant provides Hot Dipped Galvanizing for transmission towers and other industries and capable of producing an output of 6.2 metric tonne per hour to the highest international standards.

The Senior Management Team and its team of well-trained, disciplined and dedicated employees are now inspired to take the next leap forward of the LTL Group with their tenacity, drive and energy coupled with the leveraging our resources, ceaseless innovation and application of advanced technology to achieve our corporate goals. The continuous and well knitted team support extended by our board of Directors and Line Managers contribute immensely to maximize the growth in core business activities and to explore key opportunities for potential diversification locally and internationally.    

The Company has been bestowed upon with various awards for engineering excellence over the years for its extra ordinary performance including the prestigious Gold Award for best independent producer (IPP) in the Asian Region, with others including:

• Winning Engineering Excellence Award in 2015 from the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.
• Winning the Asian Power Awards 2016 for the excellent performance held in South Korea.

Dividend Payments:

LTL Holdings (PVT) Limited for the last three & half decades (35 years), since its operations in the year 1980, has made tremendous contribution to the cash flow of CEB, having made a cumulative dividend payments of over Rs.11 Billion. The Company has also enhanced it’s growth and recorded a net asset worth over Rs.30 Billion. The decision taken by the Company in 2001 to make the employees as its shareholders, by leveraging and the buyout of shares previously owned by the foreign investor in 2005 has further augmented the profitability of the company. 

In this year, the CEB has floated a Tender for the Construction of 300MW LNG fired Power Plant Project of which Lakdhanavi Limited, fully owned subsidiary & Power Plants Operations wing of the company was one of the successful participants. The Bid submitted by Lakdhanavi is now considered to be the lowest. Securing this Project would be a “Win-Win” situation for the CEB and Lakdhanavi in the light of the fact that the CEB owns 63% of the shareholding of LTL Holdings (PVT) Ltd. Award of this project to Lakdhanavi as a Sri Lankan Company will ensure that:

1. Expatriation of funds will not occur, all procurement, except for machinery & equipment, will be within the resources available in the Country.
2. Lakdhanavi will make use of its team of well trained & experienced engineers, skilled workers and other staff for the project implementation.
3. Employment opportunities are made available to young passed out engineers to ease the unemployment problem in the country as done hitherto in the past.
4. The CEB would be benefitted with dividends earned by LTL Holdings (PVT) Ltd.      

Overseas Assignments:

Although the company has been successful in securing overseas tenders for Hydro & Thermal Power Plant operations, the restrictions enforced by the Department of Exchange Control of Sri Lanka, have somewhat hindered the progress of the projects especially in Bangladesh and Nepal.  

An Indian Switch Gear Manufacturing Company, Asiatic Electrical & Switchgear Company (PTE) Ltd acquired by the Company two (2) years ago, enhanced its performance under the wield of an experienced CEO, appointed by the Company. It is great advantage for the Company to acquire Asiatic Electrical & Switchgear as it continues to meet the demand of the power sector development works of the company successfully.

Dividend Income from Foreign Subsidiaries:

The dividend income earned in the sum of USD.1,972,973.00 from the foreign investments through the successful operation of the subsidiaries of the company, are as tabulated below:

1. Asiatic Electrical & Switchgear (PTE) Ltd, India   .. USD.   319,399.00. 2. Lakdhanavi Bangla Power Ltd, Bangladesh                    .. USD.1,026,452.00. 3. Raj Lanka Power Ltd, Bangladesh                               .. USD.   597,122.00.

       4. Bright International Power PTE Ltd, Singapore               .. USD.     30,000.00.

                                    Total                                                      USD.1,972,973.00.

LTL continued to diversify its business in many segments for proper management of each of these businesses to operate under dedicated separate subsidiaries in order to harness all potentials available for business opportunities within the country and overseas.

CEB in order to alleviate the financial burden on the maintenance, rental fees, electricity bills, salaries/ wages to staff and workers at site including security arrangements.

Although the company had encountered considerable impact on the turnover and profit under “Power Generation” due to the closure of the 22.5MW Lakdhanavi & 100MW Heladhanavi Power plants followed by termination of the PPA with CEB couple of years ago, the income from outstanding operation of the 300MW Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya has absorbed the inevitable losses by making the availability over 90% during the year under review.

Performance for 2017 and Programme for 2018

1.0 Operations and Maintenance of Power Plants

1.1 Yugadhanavi Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya

      PPA Period                   25 Years start from May 2010           

            Annual Energy sale for the year 2016/2017 is 912.95 GWh and achieved availability 94.00 %. The annual availability target for the year 2017/2018 has been based at 70%.

Lakdhanavi Ltd, being the Operation & Maintenance contractor of the Yugadanavi 300MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, through innovative maneuver has developed to a high degree of excellence in the maintenance and operation of the plant. Lakdhanavi, thereby has become very instrumental in making Yugadhanavi Power Plant a showpiece among the power plants operated, particularly in the South Asia and also in the world in general.

1.2. Raj Lanka Power Plant,Natore, Bangladesh 

                                                             PPA Period                   15 Years starts from , 

January,2014

Annual Energy sale for the year 2016/2017 is 201.46GWh and achieved availability 92.00%. The annual availability target for the year 2017/2018 has been based at above 90%. This Thermal Power Plant is the first Sri Lanka owned plant outside Sri Lanka.

            1.3       Lakdhanavi Bangla Power Plant, Comilla, Bangladesh 

                                                               PPA Period                   15 Years starts from 

December,2014

Annual Energy sale for the year 2016/2017 is 139.26 GWh and achieved availability 88%. The annual availability target for the year 2017/2018 has been based at above 90%. 

            1.4       Pawandhanavi Wind Power Plant, Norochcholai

                                                              PPA Period                    20 Years starts from 

September,2012

 Annual Energy sale for the year 2016/2017 is 25.37 

GWh and achieved Plant Factor is 29.56%. The annual 

availability target for the year 2017/2018 has been based at 50.00%. This plant was subject to the periodical maintenance service, during the year under review.

2.0  Mini Hydro Power Generation

2.1 BelihulOya Mini hydro Power Plant

Annual Energy sale for the year 2016/2017 is 3.55 GWh and achieved Plant Factor is 18.55 % The annual availability target for the year 2017/2018 has been based at 53.20%. The penstock and Penstock Trail of the plant were subject to flood damage and had to undergo extensive repairs, which somewhat hampered the power generation.

2.2 Assupini Ella Mini hydro Power Plant

     PPA Period                      15 Years starts from 

November,2005

Annual Energy sale for the year 2016/2017 is 4.62 GWh and achieved Plant Factor is 13.28 % The annual availability target for the year 2017/2018 has been based at 50.70%. This Plant too suffered severe flood damage owing to the landslide, causing penstock trail/pipeline etc., and had to undergo extensive repairs on rehabilitation.

            2.3 - 10MW Makarigad Hydro Power (PVT) Ltd, Nepal 

                                                     Energy – Saleable          74.1 MU

                                                                 - Contracted       69.8 MU

                                                     Hydrology                        Rain & snow fed perennial stream

Although LTL Energy (PVT) Ltd, which is a subsidiary of LTL Holdings (PVT) Ltd, has acquired 54% of the stakehold of Makarigad Hydro Power PVT Ltd, negotiations are being carried out to increase the stakehold upto 95% by end December 2017, upon completion of the regularization of the project finance either through Joint Venture Partnership or Bank Loan facilities. 

3.0 Manufacturing and Marketing of Transformers

Main Machinery, Equipment and Facility at Angulana Transformer Plant

LTL           Transformers    (PVT)   Ltd,     the        transformer manufacturing wing of the company has secured the Engineering Excellence Award for 2015 for Manufacturing Large Category Transformers. 

a) The production recorded for the year under review (2015/16 to 2016/17) is as follows:

                                                                                                                           2016/17            2015/16

The annual production of transformers for 2016/17 recorded a deficit of 1,353 Nos. of Transformers mainly due to a shortfall in the export market. Nevertheless export orders are being received from the following countries for the year 2017/2018, which are being processed and the export of transformers is in progress, as detailed in the schedule below:

  Type - 5 MVA Power Transformer

The Transformer Manufacturing Facility at Angulana, Moratuwa is equipped with sophisticated machinery with automated computerized equipment to keep in line with the demand of the modern global technology in order to compete with the International Markets and to augment the customer base in East African, Middle Eastern & South Asian countries.

The new machinery & equipment comprises of:  

  Automatic winding machines controlled by an Industrial PC, increase the production capacity and immensely help in timely execution of large contracts while ensuring economical usage of raw material.

1. High speed and automatic core cutting line that saves valuable time. This can precisely cut step lap stacked transformer cores, which result in transformers with lower No-load losses, No - load Current and low Noise level. 
2. LV Winding Machines capable of winding Copper and Aluminum foils to round, oval or rectangular windings. The feature of controlling of foil tension permits to obtain quality windings and very strong transformer against short circuit condition of power system.
3. HV Winding Machines CNC capable of doing winding up to 5 MVA and come out with accurate and proper windings of better quality.
4. The newly installed MG Set upgraded the well-equipped and modified Testing Department with the capability of testing transformers up to 5 MVA capacity. This help to increase the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the testing process. 

1. Vacuum chamber is used to create an air free surrounding for transformers during oil filling process. This eliminates the risk of any air bubbles being trapped inside the transformer and any remaining moisture, which can be very injurious to the transformer during operation and reduce the life time.

 A new stores buidling with properly planned space with requsiite racking system for storage and handling materilas, in conformity with the ERP System to facilitate efficient and accurate stores operations.

4.0 Galvanizing & Fabrication Plants at Sapugaskande

        Sapugaskande Galvanizing Facility                                    New Building to house 2 Nos. New CNC Machines                                                                                                                           

    Fully Automated CNC Plate shearing Machine                   Fully Automated CNC Angle punching Machine

a)     Production Breakdown – Galvanizing & Fabrication Plant (2016/2017)

The Galvanizing Facility of the Company has made a steady progress in overall production levels during the year under review, surpassed the records of the previous year by 5,642 MT. The company has made huge investments in buying most advanced technologically improved equipment to form various flexible and efficient lines. The production process is wholly computer controlled. The equipment includes automatic CNC line for angle steel, CNC plate cutting machine, CNC Profile cutter, Semi automated channel shearing machine, CNC Plate punching and drilling machine etc. The company has been optimizing the production resources according to the Management systems, to ensure the efficient operations, timely completion of production tasks as    well as superior quality. LTL Galvanizers has contributed positively to increase the profitability of the company.

b)     Production Analysis – (Galvanizing Plant)

      TOTAL                                 835,466,4134.47              14,405                8,763        5,642 (+)

Although the CEB has been our prime customer over the last one decade, the business with CEB has been dwindled considerably due to lack of New Power Sector projects consequent upon achieving almost 98% of electrification in the Country. However, production levels have been increased successfully by securing business with new customers and production for the year under review exceeded the previous year’s records by 5,642 M/T. as disclosed in the schedule above. A sizeable revenue has been generated having exploited the favourable market conditions.

c)     Production Analysis – Fabrication Plant