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.
| Policy Making Committee Members |
|---|
| 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
| Workshop Organizing Committee Members |
|---|
| 1. Prof. T.M.W.J. Bandara, Chairman, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority |
| 2. Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, Managing Director, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation |
| 3. Mr. K. Shrimohanan, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Energy |
| 4. Ms. S. R. B. R. G. C. Gannoruwa, Director General, Ministry of Energy |
| 5. Ms. E. A. D. M. Athukorala, Senior Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Energy |
| 6. Mr. Daminda Nallaperuma, Director, Ministry of Energy |
| 7. Eng. Jayaratna, Chief Engineer, 5. Ceylon Electricity Board |
| 8. Eng. Dulan Lakshitha, Project Director, Ceylon Electricity Board |
| 9. Mr. N. B. M. P Jeewasiri, Deputy General Manager (Acting), Ceylon Petroleum Corporation |
| 10. Mr. K. G. C. Jayasekara, Deputy Director General, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority |
| 11. Mr. Reshan Perera, Consultant, Asian Development Bank |
Panel Members
Panel 1 – Enabling Infrastructure for Green Hydrogen: Production, Storage, Transportation, Grid Integration and Utilization
| Panel 1 - Members | |
|---|---|
| Moderator | Prof. Upul Wijayantha, Head, Hydrogen Integration Research Centre - Cranfield University, UK |
| Panelists | Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, Research Professor – NIFS |
| Eng. Tissa Liyanage, Chairman - Chemical Engineering Sectional Committee, IESL | |
| Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, Managing Director, CPC | |
| Dr. Narendra De Silva, General Manager – LECO | |
| Dr. Dayan Karunarathne, Junior Manager - SLSEA | |
| Prof. T.M.W.J. Bandara, Chairman, SLSEA | |
Panel 2 – Toward a Safe and Regulated Hydrogen Market: Insights for Policymakers and Developers
| Panel 2 - Members | |
|---|---|
| Moderator | Prof. Kapila C.K. Perera, Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation |
| Panelists | Mr. K.R. Uduwawala, Secretary – Ministry of Environment |
| Prof. B.E. Mellander, Professor in Sub-atomic, High Energy and Plasma Physics, Charmers Technology University, Sweden | |
| Dr. Ananada Mallawatantri, Technical Expert in Environment and Energy Transition, UNOPS South Asia Multi-country Office | |
| Eng. Ganaka Hemachandra, Managing Director, SLPA | |
| Dr. Neil De Silva, Director General - PDASL | |
| Prof. Kokila Lankathilaka Konasinghe, Head - Department of Public and International Law, University of Colombo | |
Panel 3– Building Sri Lanka’s Hydrogen Future: Insights from Local Developers & Investors
| Panel 3 - Members | |
|---|---|
| Moderator | Mr. Javid Kamil, President - Solar Industries Association, Director - Tijara Holdings Pvt Ltd |
| 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 | |
| Mr. Parakrama Jayasinghe, Council Member of the Federation of Renewable Energy Developers | |
Panel 4 – Seeking Investment in Green Hydrogen: Bankable Business Models and Financing Strategies
| Panel 4 - Members | |
|---|---|
| Moderator | Mr. Russel Aponsu, Senior Additional Secretary to the President |
| Panelists | |
| Ms. Prajakta Ajit Chitre, Senior Energy Specialist, World Bank | |
| Mr. Vidarsha Dharmasena, Vice President – Sustainability, DFCC | |
| Mr. Prathaj Haputhantri, Project Officer (Energy), ADB | |
| Mr. Suranga Karawita, Senior Technical Specialist – Climate and Environment Team, UNDP | |
Stakeholder Presentations
Global Hydrogen Roadmaps: Guiding Sri Lanka’s Strategic Development
| Presenters |
|---|
| 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 |
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Stakeholder Organizations
| List of Stakeholder Organizations |
|---|
| 1. Ministry of Industry & Enterprise Development |
| 2. Ministry of Transport |
| 3. Ministry of Environment |
| 4. Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority |
| 5. Ceylon Electricity Board |
| 6. Lanka Electricity Company (Pvt) Ltd. |
| 7. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation |
| 8. Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited |
| 9. Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka |
| 10. Atomic Energy Board |
| 11. Atomic Energy Regulatory Council |
| 12. Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka |
| 13. Export Development Board |
| 14. Board of Investment Sri Lanka |
| 15. Sri Lanka Ports Authority |
| 16. Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka |
| 17. Asian Development Bank |
| 18. World Bank |
| 19. Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank |
| 20. Local Banks |
| 21. UNDP |
| 22. UNOPS |
| 23. Global Green Growth Initiative |
| 24. International Solar Alliance |
| 25. Universities |
| 26. National Institute of Fundamental Studies |
| 27. Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology |
| 28. Industrial Technology Institute |
| 29. National Science & Technology Commission |
| 30. National Research Council |
| 31. National Science Foundation |
| 32. Ceylon Italy Blue Economy Association |
| 33. Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association |
| 34. Solar Industries Association |
| 35. Federation of Renewable Energy Developers |
| Time | Sessions |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration of Participants |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Welcome Speech - Prof. Udayanga Hemapala, Secretary - Ministry of Energy |
| 9:40 – 9:50 | Opening Remarks – Hon. Eng. Kumara Jayakody, Minister - Ministry of Energy |
| 9:50 – 10:00 | Special Remarks by UNDP – Ms. Marina Ten, Deputy Resident Representative - UNDP |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Policy Presentation - Sri Lanka’s National Green Hydrogen Policy: Framework for a Sustainable Energy Future – Prof. Upul Wijayantha, Head, Hydrogen Integration Research Centre - Cranfield University, UK |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Tea Break - Networking and informal discussions |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Panel 01 - Enabling Infrastructure for Green Hydrogen: Production, Storage, Transportation, Grid Integration and Utilization |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Presentations - Global Hydrogen Roadmaps: Guiding Sri Lanka’s Strategic Development |
| 12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch Break - Networking and informal discussions |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | Panel 02 - Toward a Safe and Regulated Hydrogen Market: Insights for Policymakers and Developers |
| 14:45 – 15:30 | Panel 03 - Building Sri Lanka’s Hydrogen Future: Insights from Local Developers and Investors |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Tea Break - Networking and informal discussions |
| 15:45 – 16:55 | Panel 04 - Seeking Investment in Green Hydrogen: Bankable Business Models and Financing Strategies |
| 16:55 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks: Green Hydrogen and Beyond – A New Era of Clean Energy for Sri Lanka - Prof. T.M.W.J. Bandara, Chairman – SLSEA |
| 17:00 – 18:30 | Cocktail & Networking Evening |
Contact Info
For further contacts: Ms. Dulanka Athukorala, Senior Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Energy, sas.hydrogen@energymin.gov.lk, +94 11 2 574922