Colombo Port Power Barge
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Source: World Bank Group
The project involves the construction and operation of a 60-MW diesel fueled power barge located in the port of Colombo. CPPL, a 50/50 joint venture between the Japanese companies Mitsui and Kawasho, is undertaking the project under a 10-year power purchase agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board. Financial closure for the US$ 72 million project was achieved in Jan. 1999, and commercial operat
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Seaport, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Commercial
- Location
- Sri Lanka
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- World Bank Group
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the construction and operation of a 60-MW diesel fueled power barge located in the port of Colombo. CPPL, a 50/50 joint venture between the Japanese companies Mitsui and Kawasho, is undertaking the project under a 10-year power purchase agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board. Financial closure for the US$ 72 million project was achieved in Jan. 1999, and commercial operations were expected to start in 2001. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Sri Lanka |
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Source | World Bank Group |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Seaport, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Commercial |
Article published date | 2024-10-01 |
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