University of Moratuwa and Greenstat Hydrogen forge partnership to advance green energy in Sri Lanka.

29 SEP 2025

Five-year MoU strengthens research collaboration on hydrogen technologies and supports Sri Lanka’s energy transition.

University of Moratuwa (UoM) and Greenstat Hydrogen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a formal framework for collaboration on hydrogen technologies and green energy solutions. The strategic partnership is designed to align with Sri Lanka’s national priority on green hydrogen and will leverage UoM’s research excellence to strengthen the country’s role in the regional energy value chain.

Strengthening research and innovation

The five-year MoU focuses on applied research and technological innovation, marking a significant step towards building a sustainable energy future for the nation. The partnership will enable joint initiatives in knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the development of practical hydrogen applications that can accelerate Sri Lanka’s energy transition.

Ceremony and participants

The signing ceremony brought together senior representatives from both institutions. Representing the University of Moratuwa were Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Niranjan Gunawardena, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Professor Jagath Manathunga, Registrar Mr. D.L.D. Jayantha, and Director of International Relations Dr. G.V.I. Samaradivakara. Also in attendance was Professor M.Y. Gunasekara, Head of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, underscoring the academic importance of the collaboration.

Greenstat Hydrogen was represented by Chairman of the Board, Hon. Sturle Harald Pedersen and Coordinator of Greenstat Center of Excellence in Hydrogen (COE-H) Prasadini Wickramasinghe.