The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) introduced that the Sapugaskanda refinery is to go for a deliberate shutdown for a statutory main turnaround after three years of operations. 

While issuing a public discover they mentioned the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery will stop operations for 45 days in early July 2024, greater than three years for the reason that earlier turnaround in February 2021.

This is a compulsory requirement, in compliance with worldwide norms, that qualifies the refinery for secure and dependable operations for an extra three years. 

Once the refinery is introduced again on stream after the turnaround, will probably be subjected to upgrades designed to extend its contribution to Sri Lanka’s altering product necessities. 

During the scheduled shutdown, the CPC will preserve a full capability of crude to regain full throughput within the shortest attainable time, together with a buffer inventory of merchandise for about twice the deliberate shutdown interval to make sure steady provide to prospects.