Building on the success of its inaugural initiative, Sinopec, a global energy leader, is set to launch the second phase of its Energy Talent Growth (ETG) Program in Sri Lanka this year. First introduced in 2024, the program has already conducted 18 training sessions for nearly 150 station managers across all 9 provinces, reflecting Sinopec’s long-term commitment to developing a high-performing, future-ready workforce within the country’s energy sector.
The ETG Program is designed to equip front-line station staff with advanced technical knowledge, operational excellence and international best practices. In 2024, 18 top-performing managers from Sinopec’s network in Sri Lanka participated in an intensive development journey in Colombo and Beijing, China combining theoretical learning, practical site visits, strategic capability-building, and Sinopec’s global management ethos. The program also included rigorous assessments to benchmark competencies against international best practices.
“This experience has truly re-energized us and strengthened our commitment to delivering even better service. It wasn’t just a great learning opportunity for me, but also for my colleagues at the station. We’re hopeful we’ll have the chance to return and build on what we’ve learned,” said Akila Fernando, Manager of the Sinopec A.D.A. Francis Appuhamy Filling Station in Marawila and one of the top-performing participants in the training program.
Commenting on the program in Beijing, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to China, Hon. Majintha Jayesinghe, stated “These programs reflect Sinopec’s commitment to not only empowering and enhancing the skills of Sri Lankan professionals, but also to strengthening Sri Lanka’s energy sector”.
Taking Dilly Fuelling Station in Nawala – the new benchmark of Sinopec Filling Station as an example, the changes are modest but tangible. With nearly 10% of daily visitors using restroom facilities at Sinopec stations, these changes are especially important in ensuring a clean, comfortable and dignified experience for customers.
Aligned with the newly launched Clean Sri Lanka Sinopec Action Plan, the ETG Program continues to drive front-line excellence by focusing on operational performance, customer-centric service and raises station managers’ awareness of safety, cleanliness and community-friendly practices.
