The Sapugaskanda is a power station located in
Sapugaskanda, adjacent to the
Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery, in the
Western Province
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of
Sri Lanka
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. The power station consists of twelve generating units, supplied by
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, and
Siemens
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. Four of the units are rated at , while the remaining eight are rated at . The power station is operated by the
Ceylon Electricity Board
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.
Units 1-2 were commissioned in , unit 3 in , unit 4 in . These four units make up the Sapugaskanda-A division.
Units 5-8 were commissioned in , and units 8–12 in , which together make up the Sapugaskanda-B division. All units run on
diesel
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.
See also
*
Asia Power Sapugaskanda Power Station
*
Lakdhanavi Power Station
*
List of power stations in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's electricity demand is currently met by nine thermal power stations, fifteen large hydroelectric power stations, and fifteen wind farms, with a smaller share from small hydro facilities and other renewables such as solar. Most hydroel ...
References
Oil-fired power stations in Sri Lanka
Buildings and structures in Gampaha District
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