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Hyderabad / Colombo, 27.01.2026
Greenstat Asia Pvt Ltd and the Institute of Fire & Disaster Management Studies (IFSDMS), Vadodara, Gujarat, India, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the establishment of a Center of Excellence (COE) in Hydrogen and Process Safety.
The proposed COE aims to address one of the most critical enablers of the hydrogen transition: safety, skills, and institutional capacity. The collaboration will focus on applied training, advanced risk modelling, testing and certification support, and the development of safety frameworks aligned with international best practices and national hydrogen programs.
Under the LOI, the parties will jointly explore:
Greenstat Asia will contribute international expertise in hydrogen and process safety, curriculum development, access to advanced modelling and simulation tools, and support for international partnerships and funding pathways. IFSDMS will act as the host institution, providing infrastructure, faculty, and operational capacity to deliver training and certification programs.
“Hydrogen will only scale if safety scales with it,” said Sturle Harald Pedersen, Chairman of Greenstat Asia.
“This collaboration is about building long-term institutional capability — not just projects. By combining international experience with strong local institutions, we aim to support industry and authorities in deploying hydrogen safely and responsibly.”
Commenting on the collaboration, IFSDMS Chairman Vikram Mahurkar leadership noted:
“As hydrogen technologies begin to enter industrial, transport, and infrastructure applications, safety competence becomes non-negotiable,” said a senior representative of IFSDMS.
“Through this collaboration, IFSDMS aims to strengthen professional training, applied research, and certification capacity in hydrogen and process safety, supporting industry, regulators, and emergency services with practical, field-oriented expertise.”
The initiative is intended to support industry, ports, infrastructure developers, public authorities, and emergency response organizations as hydrogen deployment accelerates across Asia. The LOI marks the first step toward a structured partnership, with the parties now working toward a detailed implementation plan, governance model, and phased rollout of the COE.
About Greenstat Asia
Greenstat Asia is a renewable energy and green hydrogen advisory and project development company, part of the Greenstat group, supporting governments, industry, and institutions in energy transition, hydrogen deployment, and process safety.
About IFSDMS
The Institute of Fire & Disaster Management Studies (IFSDMS) is a national institution dedicated to professional education, training, and applied research in fire safety, process safety, and disaster management.
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University of JaffnaCollaborative research and capacity building in sustainable energy. |
University of PeradeniyaJoint research in materials science and electrochemistry for clean energy. |
University of RuhunaAcademic collaboration supporting Sri Lanka’s green hydrogen ecosystem. |
University of MoratuwaPartnership in chemical and process engineering innovation. |
National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)Strategic academic collaboration supporting solar and renewable energy research in India. |
Institute of Fire and Disaster Management Studies (IFSDMS)Collaboration in safety, emergency preparedness and disaster management studies. |
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Prof. Ajith De AlwisSenior Professor, Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa · Chief Innovation Officer, National Innovation AgencyPhD, University of Cambridge. Fellow, National Academy of Sciences Sri Lanka, long-standing columnist on innovation and industry policy.
Prof. P. RavirajanDean, Faculty of Science & Senior Professor in Physics, University of JaffnaRecipient of the CVCD Excellence Award and multiple Presidential Research Awards, former member of Sri Lanka’s National Research Council.
Eng. Nimal PereraCivil & Structural Engineer, FIStructE, FIE, CEng · Consultant, Eco-Pro TechnologiesExtensive international experience across Australia, the UK, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology.
Keren LandmarkManaging Director, GRID-ArendalPhD in Sustainability Transitions and International Management. Former Chair of the Board, Greenstat Asia, and Green Strategy Officer, Greenstat ASA.
Jan Roar BakkeInternational Advisory Network — Process Safety & Risk Management30+ years’ expertise in explosion and fire safety, process safety and risk analysis, former Chairman of the IOGP Process Safety Subcommittee.
Prof. Dhavalan VelauthapillaiProfessor, Western Norway University of Applied SciencesLeads the ANCEHA research group on nanomaterials for solar cells, hydrogen production and energy storage. 340+ peer-reviewed publications.
Prof. Gamini RajapakseSenior Professor in Chemistry, University of PeradenyaPhD and D.I.C., Imperial College London. Specialist in nanotechnology, electrochemistry and materials science, with 100+ indexed publications.
Bernt SkeieFounding CEO, Christian Michelsen Energy Advisors · Co-founder, Greenstat AS20+ years across renewable energy, maritime technology, R&D and finance, has led multiple IPOs and held board roles internationally.
Gorm S. StangelandProcess, Piping & Mechanical Lead, RWE Offshore Wind38+ years in renewable energy, offshore wind, oil & gas, subsea and shipbuilding, spanning concept through commissioning on major projects.
Dr. Alok SharmaSenior Vice President, Hydrogen Association of India · Former Director (R&D), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.IIT Delhi alumnus with 60+ granted patents across refining, hydrogen, gasification and energy-storage.
Prof. Lakshaman DissanayakeResearch Professor, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, KandyRanked among the top 2% of research scientists worldwide (Stanford, 2023), 40+ years in renewable energy and materials research.
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