Strategic meeting strengthens green hydrogen collaboration in Sri Lanka
Greenstat Asia recently held a high-level meeting with Hon. Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, to discuss opportunities to strengthen cooperation between Sri Lanka and Norway in green industry, renewable energy, and hydrogen development.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Industry on 19 January 2026, brought together Minister Handunneththi, Sturle H. Pedersen, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Norway and Chairman of Greenstat Asia, and Prasadini Wickramasinghe, Coordinator of the Greenstat Centre of Excellence in Hydrogen (COE-H). The discussion focused on identifying practical pathways to accelerate Sri Lanka’s energy transition while attracting sustainable industrial investment.
During the dialogue, both sides emphasised the strong potential for deeper collaboration between Norwegian clean-energy expertise and Sri Lanka’s growing interest in building a competitive green industrial ecosystem.
Green hydrogen in Sri Lanka and the future of clean industry
A key focus of the discussion was the role of green hydrogen in Sri Lanka’s long-term decarbonisation strategy.
Participants explored how emerging technologies such as hydrogen, green fuels, and advanced biomass solutions could support the development of new industries while reducing emissions in sectors such as transport, manufacturing, and heavy industry.
Greenstat Asia highlighted opportunities to utilise biomass residues and organic waste streams to produce clean energy carriers such as hydrogen and synthetic fuels. These solutions can contribute to a circular economy approach, turning agricultural and organic waste into valuable energy resources while supporting energy security and sustainable growth.
The meeting also reaffirmed the importance of establishing a supportive policy environment, infrastructure readiness, and clear regulatory frameworks to encourage early investment in hydrogen and green fuels.
Building partnerships for Sri Lanka’s energy transition
The discussion underlined the importance of international partnerships in advancing Sri Lanka’s renewable energy ambitions.
Collaboration between governments, industry stakeholders, and research institutions will be essential to develop pilot projects, attract investors, and scale new technologies in the country.
Another important element raised during the meeting was the need to strengthen renewable energy education and workforce development. Building local technical expertise in hydrogen systems, safety standards, and advanced energy technologies will be critical to ensuring that future projects can be safely implemented and operated by a skilled domestic workforce.
Through initiatives such as the Greenstat Centre of Excellence in Hydrogen (COE-H), Greenstat Asia continues to support knowledge-sharing, professional training, and industry dialogue aimed at strengthening the regional hydrogen ecosystem.
Greenstat’s role in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy ecosystem
Greenstat Asia is actively working with public and private sector partners to support Sri Lanka’s transition toward renewable energy, industrial decarbonisation, and clean fuel development.
The organisation contributes through feasibility studies, pilot initiatives, training programmes, and partnerships that help connect international technology expertise with local opportunities in Sri Lanka’s emerging green economy.
Looking ahead
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepen cooperation between Sri Lanka and Norway in advancing green hydrogen development, clean industrial innovation, and sustainable investment opportunities.
As global demand for low-carbon energy solutions continues to grow, initiatives such as these can play an important role in positioning Sri Lanka as a future hub for green industry and renewable energy development in Asia.
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