Sinopec launches Energy Talent Growth Programme 2nd phase in SL

Sinopec Station Managers sit for written assessment as part of Energy Talent Growth Programme

A Sinopec pumper showcases a meter reset to zero before pumping to ensure heightened transparency  ​

Building on the success of its inaugural initiative, Sinopec, a global energy leader, is set to launch the second phase of its Energy Talent Growth (ETG) Programme in Sri Lanka this year. 

First introduced in 2024, the programme has already conducted 18 training sessions for nearly 150 station managers across all nine provinces, reflecting Sinopec’s long-term commitment to developing a high-performing, future-ready workforce within the country’s energy sector.

The ETG Programme is designed to equip front-line station staff with advanced technical knowledge, operational excellence and international best practices. In 2024, 18 top-performing managers from Sinopec’s network in Sri Lanka participated in an intensive development journey in Colombo and Beijing, China, combining theoretical learning, practical site visits, strategic capability-building and Sinopec’s global management ethos. The programme also included rigorous assessments to benchmark competencies against international best practices.

“This experience has truly re-energised us and strengthened our commitment to delivering even better service. It wasn’t just a great learning opportunity for me but also for my colleagues at the station. We’re hopeful we’ll have the chance to return and build on what we’ve learned,” said Marawila Sinopec A.D.A. Francis Appuhamy Filling Station Manager Akila Fernando, one of the top-performing participants in the training programme.

Commenting on the programme in Beijing, Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Majintha Jayesinghe stated, “These programmes reflect Sinopec’s commitment to not only empowering and enhancing the skills of Sri Lankan professionals but also to strengthening Sri Lanka’s energy sector.”

Taking Dilly Fuelling Station in Nawala, the new benchmark of Sinopec Filling Station as an example, the changes are modest but tangible. With nearly 10 percent of daily visitors using restroom facilities at Sinopec stations, these changes are especially important in ensuring a clean, comfortable and dignified experience for customers.

Aligned with the newly launched Clean Sri Lanka Sinopec Action Plan, the ETG Programme continues to drive front-line excellence by focusing on operational performance, customer-centric service and raises station managers’ awareness of safety, cleanliness and community-friendly practices.