Energy Minister Clarifies Wind Power Project with Adani Not Cancelled Yet

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has clarified that the wind power project scheduled with Adani has not been canceled, despite concerns over high costs.

Speaking at the Energy Ministry's Consultative Committee meeting, the Minister explained that the project was referred to the Cabinet for review due to the elevated costs. 

At that time, Adani’s Indian parent company informed the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka that it was withdrawing from the project.

The Board of Investment subsequently notified the Ministry about this development. 

However, the Minister emphasized that discussions regarding the project are ongoing with Adani’s Sri Lankan representative office.

Minister Jayakody said that a response to the matter is expected within two weeks, and if the response is negative, alternative solutions will be considered.