Norochcholai at a standstill

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All three units of the Norochcholai coal Power Plant are still not functioning after it came to a standstill yesterday, the Ministry of Power and Energy said.

The first and second units were shut down for a planned maintenance programme while the third unit had come to standstill last evening.

Secretary to the Ministry, Dr B.B.S Batagoda said the third unit of the plant is expected be operational tomorrow.

Each Stage produces 300 MW, bringing the full capacity to 900 MW. The Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has experienced breakdowns on several occasions.

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