Introduction
Renewable Hydrogen or Green Hydrogen is the form of hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources, basically through the electrolysis process. With the ample renewable energy resource available in the country, Sri Lanka can benefit through renewable hydrogen by way of using as an option for energy storage for cushioning the intermittency in integrating renewable energy based electricity to the grid, and also as a new energy career for wider applications.
In this context, Ministry of Energy and Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority have prepared the Draft National Policy on Renewable Hydrogen for Sri Lanka. Through the Renewable Hydrogen Stakeholder Consultation Workshop organized by Ministry of Energy and Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority in collaboration with the UNDP, it is aimed at creating a wide dialogue on this draft policy and obtain stakeholder inputs for the draft policy in order that it will better conceptualize the policy framework for meeting the upcoming needs in green hydrogen.
Policy Making Committee
Drafting the policy was done a Team of Experts including personnel directly involved in the subject in the international arena.
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| 1. Prof. T.M.W.J. Bandara, Chairman, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority |
| 2. Prof. Upul Wijayantha, Head of Hydrogen Research Centre, Cranfield University, U.K. |
| 3. Prof. Ajith de Silva, Professor in Physics, University of Georgia, U.S.A. |
| 4. Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, Research Professor, National Institute of Fundamental Studies |
| 5. Prof. Ajith de Alwis, Senior Professor in Chemical Engineering, University of Moratuwa |
| 6. Eng. Tissa Liyanage, Chairman, Chemical Engineering Sectional Committee, Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka |
| 7. Eng. Chamila Jayasekera, Deputy Director General, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority |
| 8. Ms. Dulanka Athukorala, Senior Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Energy |
Workshop Organizing Committee
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Panel Members
Panel 1 – Enabling Infrastructure for Green Hydrogen: Production, Storage, Transportation, Grid Integration and Utilization
| Panel 1 - Members | |
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| Moderator | Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, Research Professor, National Institute of Fundamental Studies |
| Panelists | |
| Prof. T.M.W.J. Bandara, Chairman, SLSEA | |
| Prof. Upul Wijayantha, Head of Hydrogen Research Centre, Cranfield University, U.K. | |
| Dr. H.M. Wijekoon, Deputy General Manager (Transmission & Generation Planning), CEB | |
| Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, Managing Director, CPC | |
| Dr. Dayan Karunarathne, Junior Manager, SLSEA | |
| Eng. Tissa Liyanage, Chairman - Chemical Engineering Sectional Committee, IESL | |
Panel 2 – Toward a Safe and Regulated Hydrogen Market: Insights for Policymakers and Developers
| Panel 2 - Members | |
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| Moderator | Prof. Kapila C.K. Perera, Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation |
| Panelists | |
| Prof. B.E. Mellander, Professor in Sub-atomic, High Energy and Plasma Physics, Charmers Technology University, Sweden | |
| Prof. Kokila Lankathilaka Konasinghe, Head - Department of Public and International Law, University of Colombo | |
| Dr. Ananada Mallawatantri, Technical Expert in Environment and Energy Transition, UNOPS South Asia Multi-country Office | |
| Mr. Leel Randeni, Director (Climate Change), Ministry of Environment | |
| Eng. Ganaka Hemachandra, Managing Director, SLPA | |
Panel 3– Building Sri Lanka’s Hydrogen Future: Insights from Local Developers & Investors
| Panel 3 - Members | |
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| Moderator | ------ |
| Panelists | |
| Mr. Anjana Ratnasara, Country Representative, Abraxas Power, Canada | |
| Mr. Senura Fonseka, General Manager, Arinma Power (Pvt) Ltd. | |
| Mr. Athula R. Samarasinghe, Co-founder/Director, Lanka Energy Secutity Initiative | |
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Panel 4 – Seeking Investment in Green Hydrogen: Bankable Business Models and Financing Strategies
| Panel 4 - Members | |
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| Moderator | Mr. Russel Aponsu, Senior Additional Secretary to the President |
| Panelists | |
| Ms. Prajakta Ajit Chitre, Senior Energy Specialist, World Bank | |
| Mr. Prathaj Haputhantri, Project Officer (Energy), ADB | |
| Mr. Suranga Karawita, Senior Technical Specialist – Climate and Environment Team, UNDP | |
| Mr. Vidarsha Dharmasena, Vice President – Sustainability, DFCC | |
| Mr. Udaya Mallawarachchi, Additional Director General, Department of National Planning | |
Stakeholder Presentations
Global Hydrogen Roadmaps: Guiding Sri Lanka’s Strategic Development
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| 1. Mr. Pratheepan Karunagaran, Managing Director, Kimara ME FZE |
| 2. Mr. Naveen Balachandran, Vice President – Business Development and Public Affairs, HBA Future Energy |
| 3. Mr. Vittorio Coco, President, Ceylon Italy Blue Economy Association |
| 4. Mrs. Renuka M. Weerakone, Director General, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka |
Policy Document - Download here
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Stakeholder Organizations
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Agenda
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Gallery
Contact Info
For further contacts: Ms. Dulanka Athukorala, Senior Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Energy, sas.hydrogen@energymin.gov.lk