Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment of X-press Pearl Marine Disaster

This review paper discusses the devastating impact of the X-Press Pearl incident, which is considered the worst maritime disaster in Sri Lanka’s history, on the country’s coastal environment, local communities, and economy. To mitigate the impacts of shipping on the marine environment, the paper proposes a hazard identification and risk analysis system. The system aims …

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment of X-press Pearl Marine DisasterRead More

Ocean Energy Potential in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean with roughly 1,340 km-long coastlines. The nation has considerable potential for ocean energy production due to its geographic location. By analyzing the many forms of ocean energy sources accessible, such as wave, tidal, and ocean current energy, this article seeks to offer an overview of …

Ocean Energy Potential in Sri LankaRead More

A Comprehensive Overview of Sri Lanka’s Pumped Hydro Storage Potentials

Pumped hydro storage (PHS) is a well-established technology for storing energy in large quantities and over long periods. Sri Lanka, a country rich in hydropower resources, has significant potential for PHS development. The central highlands, where the country’s major hydropower plants are located, offer many suitable sites for PHS development thanks to their favorable topography, …

A Comprehensive Overview of Sri Lanka’s Pumped Hydro Storage PotentialsRead More