Coal and gas power – Time to dispel myths
By Dr. Janaka Ratnasiri
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reported to have responded positively to a request made by President Maithripala Sirisena to get the proposed coal power plant at Sampur converted to a natural gas operated power plant (The Island of 17.05.2016). However, since then several parties have expressed concerns about costs, delays in getting power on line and global warming. Hence this write-up to dispel whatever myths people may have about coal and gas power.
Coal and gas power_Time to dispel myths_Dr Janaka Ratnasiri