Sri Lanka has identified five potential sites for first nuclear power plant

In 2010, Sri Lanka approved the initiation of studies for implementing a nuclear power programme in the country

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Sri Lanka is making progress in establishing nuclear infrastructure and has already identified potential new-build sites as it embarks on the development of its nuclear power programme, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) review mission.

The followup Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission, conducted at the request of the government of Sri Lanka, took place from July 14 to 18, 2025.

The INIR team concluded that Sri Lanka has made good progress to address recommendations and suggestions from an INIR mission in 2022.