Sudaraj: It is reported, that the Norochcholai Coal fired power-plant does not have an environmental licence at present. According to the Director of the Central Environmental Authority for the North-Western Province, the licence was not renewed, after it expi...

2018-05-15T19:17:35Z

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It is reported, that the Norochcholai Coal fired power-plant does not have an environmental licence at present. According to the Director of the Central Environmental Authority for the North-Western Province, the licence was not renewed, after it expired.

The Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant at Norochcholai adds 900 Megawatts to the National Grid through three generators using coal. An environmental licence is mandatory to operate such a power plant as it ensures that there is minimum risk to the environment.

Relevant government actors

Former Minister of Power and Energy
Ministries of Power and Energy, Finance and Planning,
Defence and Urban Development
Geology Unit of the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB)
UNP United National Party
International and Financial Institutions

reference:https://ejatlas.org/conflict/norocholai-coal-power-station

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Sudaraj: It is reported, that the Norochcholai Coal fired power-plant does not have an environmental licence at present. According to the Director of the Central Environmental Authority for the North-Western Province, the licence was not renewed, after it expi...