Sri Lanka, June 15 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is preparing to launch the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the long-planned expansion of the Sapugaskanda Refinery, with land acquisition for the project nearing completion, according to CPC Managing Director Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage.

As per media reports, quoting Dr. Neththikumarage, the refinery expansion requires additional land for the construction of a new facility.

While all required land parcels have been identified and demarcated, a small portion is still awaiting formal transfer to the CPC.

"Most of the identified lands have already been handed over, while a few are pending official transfer," he said.

With the acquisition process in its final stages, the C...