Lakdhanavi power station

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Lakdhanavi power station is 350-megawatt (MW) liquefied natural gas and waste heat power station, under construction in Western province, Sri Lanka.

Location

The map below shows the approximate location of the power station in Kerawalapitiya, Sri Lanka.

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Background

This power station will be equipped with a GE heavy-duty F-class gas-fired turbine, capable of burning up to 75% hydrogen as part of its mix of fuels. As of November 2022, there were no plans to transition the plant to hydrogen.

Project Details

• Owner: Lakdhanavi Limited [100%]
• Parent: Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) [100%]
• Location: Kerawalapitiya, Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka
• Coordinates: 6.9959, 79.8873 (approximate)
• Gross generating capacity (construction): 350 MW
  • Unit 1-1a: Liquefied natural gas gas turbine, 220 MW (start-up in 2023)
  • Unit 1-1b: Waste heat steam turbine, 130 MW (start-up in 2024)