The first coal shipment for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant in the second quarter of this year has arrived at Puttalam, with unloading expected to commence this afternoon, authorities said.

The coal carrier IVS TRADER has arrived in Puttalam, and quality inspections involving the relevant institutions are expected to be completed expeditiously before unloading begins.

Minister of Energy, Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka visited the Lakvijaya Power Plant this morning (September 4) to assess the current coal situation.During the visit, the Minister observed that the Norochcholai Power Plant has sufficient coal stocks to operate for the next few days.The Minister also met with the plant’s staff and junior employees and expressed his appreciation to those continuing to perform their duties with dedication to the institution and the country during the current difficult period.