Gas distribution suspended until gas odorant chemical volume fixed: Ministry

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The two main LP gas distributors have been advised to suspend their distribution until they brought the Ethyl Mercaptan volume up to standard, the State Ministry of Co-Operative Services said today.

The Ministry has taken this decision due to the recent gas explosion incidents reported throughout the country.

They said the decision was taken yesterday.

Therefore, the ministry informed the gas distribution companies to add the standard volume of ethylene propionate, which makes propane gas odorant.

Ethyl Mercaptan is an additive that is combined with liquified petroleum gas, or LPG, to alert users of a leak.

The LP with the correct amount of Ethyl Mercaptan will be released to the market after an inspection certificate is issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), the Ministry said. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

Comments - 12

Am-Pee Friday, 03 December 2021 08:10 AM

MPs will distribute their GAS!!!

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Nell Mangia Friday, 03 December 2021 01:24 PM

Finally they have admitted !! Where is our Prof.T.Kuttiaya Arach.and our Useless Mp Vasu.

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Anthony Friday, 03 December 2021 08:11 AM

Why lugfs Gas ? Such sudden idiotic decision where will ppl go for cooking.. This guys still like fighting war .. making decision too quick with no time for readiness..

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Kikazaru Friday, 03 December 2021 08:17 AM

Thanks to the Mawatha Program last night. It will not be only the odour but also the composition. Well done Sirasa, cheers!

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Kikazaru Friday, 03 December 2021 08:19 AM

The loss of property caused due to the explosions need to be compensated by the with the government or the gas companies.

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Sambo Friday, 03 December 2021 08:22 AM

How long will this action prolong as we cannot do our cooking till such time. Just think of the people living in high rise buildings. How will they survive without gas.

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Lanka Friday, 03 December 2021 08:35 AM

Very good move. I am informed one week back. Please check the individual cylinder for thickness of cylinder wall, threads,hose, hose connector , pressure capacity ect. Then stamp the life time of cylinder or next inspection date. Thanks

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Sunil Friday, 03 December 2021 08:37 AM

What a novel, convenient and sordid way to fleece the public once again? The regime is evading responsibility for its failure towards the general public. This is the work of the mahadenamuttas of viyathmaga working in connivance with their leader. Incidentally, why not have another press conference to explain the bitter truth?

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Kps Friday, 03 December 2021 08:59 AM

May the victims sue the distributors?

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P DIVAAGAR Friday, 03 December 2021 02:22 PM

When you see a new company emerging from THE FAMILY to supply gas for us please like this comment

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Nevilsprmd Friday, 03 December 2021 03:33 PM

What happened to Srilanka? Such good country has distrory by the regime. Everywhere sign of the failures

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sam Friday, 03 December 2021 09:42 PM

Height of mismanagement no gas today no power

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