Sinopec reinforces commitment to ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ at newly upgraded Nawala filling station

From left: Sinopec Energy Lanka General Manager Wang Haini, Sinopec Southeast Asia Private Limited General Manager Lei Lihua, Dilly Fuelling Filling Station Managing Director Kumar Rajapakse, Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, Additional Secretary to President S.P.C. Sugeeshwara, Dimo Group Chairman Ranjith Pandithage, Dilly Fuelling Filling Station Managing Director Dilruwan Rajapakse and Sinopec Energy Lanka Executive Director Hao Jian 

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Sinopec marked a significant milestone in Sri Lanka by successfully co-hosting its first Clean Sri Lanka Open Day yesterday together with dealers Kumar and Dilruwan Rajapakse. 

The event was held at the newly renovated Dilly Fuelling Station in Nawala.

The event marked the commencement of Sinopec’s formal participation in the Clean Sri Lanka project, a nationwide strategic initiative that targets a cleaner environment and fosters shared moral commitment. Sinopec joined the Clean Sri Lanka project to support the government’s efforts to ensure Sri Lankans benefit from clean washroom facilities and enhanced services delivered through Sinopec’s network of fuel stations across the island.

The event was graced by Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof and Clean Sri Lanka Programme Additional Secretary to President Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara. 

As the first event of its kind, the gathering highlighted Sinopec’s strategic vision for Sri Lanka, rooted in environmental responsibility and modernisation.

Held at the newly upgraded Nawala Dilly Fuelling Station, the 14th such filling station enhanced since Sinopec’s entry into Sri Lanka, the Open Day offered the visitors a firsthand look at the company’s commitment to sustainable service standards. Through guided health, safety and environment tours, the public had the opportunity to explore a range of enhancements, from high-speed and precision fuel pumps to emergency shut down buttons, static electricity fire prevention technologies, fuel vapour capture valves and of course, clean restroom facilities designed for men, women and the differently abled.

In addition to infrastructure, Sinopec is also investing in human capital development, including islandwide training programmes for station managers and fuel pumpers on safety, first aid, fuel refilling service excellence and fire response practices. These capacity-building efforts aim to improve customer interactions and raise the overall quality of service delivery and safety across the Sinopec network.

Addressing the gathering, Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd General Manager Wang Haini emphasised the company’s commitment to building long-term partnerships and delivering positive change through its station network.

“At Sinopec, we believe a filling station should be more than just a place to refill vehicles; it should offer a clean, safe and dignified environment for every customer who steps onto the forecourt. This is why we have introduced the Sinopec Open Day, designed to strengthen the connection between the public, our dealer partners and our company. Through this event, we aim to promote greater transparency and echo the government’s commitment to uplift infrastructure standards across Sri Lanka.”

Speaking at the event, Dilly Fuelling Station Managing Director Dilurwan Rajapakse said, “Partnering with Sinopec has been a powerful decision, one that reflects and uplifts our shared commitment to quality, efficiency and progress.” Speaking on behalf of the Energy Ministry, Jayakody shared his perspective on the significance of Sinopec’s commitment to the Clean Sri Lanka initiative.

“The Clean Sri Lanka initiative was introduced under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. It is a vision aimed at the betterment of our society as a whole. This event is a statement that Sinopec stands with Sri Lanka in our journey towards a more ethical, cleaner and sustainable future. It underscores how seriously Sinopec takes its role in society, not just as a business but as a committed partner in our national development.”

Speaking at the event, Zhenhong emphasised the significance of this milestone.

“Sinopec’s successful practices have once again demonstrated that China is a trustworthy friend and reliable partner. Today’s event is not only a showcase of Sinopec’s achievements in clean, modernised infrastructure but also a testament to the tangible benefits that bilateral cooperation brings to local communities.”