Sri Lanka’s energy minister has warned against transferring ownership of public ventures to foreigners, saying that this could pave the way for a change in regime on the island.
Science, Technology and Atomic Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said there were talks that the power plant in Norochcholai, which has been beset by breakdowns, may be handed over to China.
"The Norochcholai plant can fulfil 60 percent of the total energy requirements of Sri Lanka. Therefore, it should not end up in the hands of foreigners," he said.
"If there are problems in respect of the Nororchcholai coal power plant project, it is the responsibility of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to address them.”
Sri Lanka looks to China as Norochcholai power plant breaks down again (31 August 2014)
Power plant shutdown costs Rs. 600 million a day (03 September 2014)
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