A New Milestone in Sri Lanka’s Energy Future : Sobadhanavi Power Plant Open Cycle Inaugurated

On August 28, 2024, Lakdhanavi Limited inaugurated the first phase of Sri Lanka’s first LNG Power Plant, Sobadhanavi 350 MW, in Kerawalapitiya. This stage added 220 MW to the National Grid using a state-of-the-art F class gas turbine and essential auxiliary systems.

This vital infrastructure initiative is aimed to boost the nation’s electricity supply security and foster sustained economic development.

This initiative represents a significant technological advancement for Sri Lanka’s power sector. By launching the country’s inaugural F Class Gas Turbine using LNG technology, it signifies a crucial leap in both technological progress and knowledge transfer. This cutting-edge technology not only surpasses the efficiency of current thermal power plants but also offers considerable annual savings for the nation.

The second phase, which includes the Combined Cycle phase with a Heat Recovery Steam Generator and Steam Turbine, is anticipated to be completed by early 2025. This will add an additional 130 MW, bringing the plant’s total capacity to 350 MW. The facility underscores Lakdhanavi’s EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) expertise and its dedication to bolstering a more resilient and sustainable energy sector in Sri Lanka.

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Lakdhanavi Limited EPC Team Honoured with Engineering Excellence Award

September 16, 2025

Lakdhanavi Limited is proud to announce that our EPC team has been recognized with the Engineering Excellence Award under the Engineering Services (Large) Category at the 4th SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology 2025 held on 10ᵗʰ September 2025 at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo. This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to engineering excellence,

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LTL Holdings Launches CSR Initiative to Upgrade Electrical Infrastructure at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka

September 09, 2025

LTL Holdings Limited, in collaboration with its subsidiary LTL Transformers (Pvt) Ltd and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), has commenced the first phase of a landmark Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to upgrade the electrical infrastructure of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) on 9th September 2025 at the hospital premises. The project is

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Groundbreaking of 100 MW Rividhanavi Power Plant – The Nation’s First Large-Scale Solar Power Plant

September 06, 2025

The groundbreaking ceremony of the 100 MW Rividhanavi Solar Power Plant in Siyambalanduwa, Monaragala, took place on 6th September 2025 at 10 a.m., under the patronage of Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, with the participation of Hon. Minister of Energy, Eng. Kumara Jayakody. The project, a joint

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Clarification on the Sahasdhanavi Power Plant Levelized Tariff

August 22, 2025

In light of recent public discussions and media reports concerning the levelized tariff of the Sahasdhanavi Power Plant, Sahasdhanavi Ltd wishes to clarify several critical facts that appears to have been largely misunderstood. The Long-Term Generation Expansion Plan (LTGEP) published by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and approved by Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) has consistently