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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Webinar Recording | Greenstat Center of Excellence for Hydrogen
The global shipping industry is entering a decisive decade for climate action.
This on-demand webinar recording, hosted by the Greenstat Center of Excellence for Hydrogen (COE-H), delivers a comprehensive and practical exploration of decarbonization pathways for the maritime sector, aligned with global net-zero emission goals, evolving IMO regulations, and regional policy frameworks such as EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime.
Featuring expert insights from Manish Saxena, CEO – India at Xtrac Tech, the session brings together technical, regulatory, and commercial perspectives essential for stakeholders navigating the shipping industry’s low-carbon transition.
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The shipping sector’s role in global emissions and why rapid decarbonization is now unavoidable
IMO decarbonization targets and the implications of near- and long-term compliance requirements
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Comparative assessment of alternative marine fuels, including green hydrogen, green methanol, ammonia, biofuels, LNG, and hybrid solutions
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29 SEP 2025
University of Ruhuna and Greenstat Hydrogen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation in hydrogen research, innovation, and capacity development. The agreement aims to strengthen academia–industry collaboration and position Sri Lanka as an active player in the regional green hydrogen economy.
The MoU will support joint initiatives to expand hydrogen education, advance research and development, and create opportunities for students and academics to participate in applied hydrogen projects. By combining academic expertise with industry knowledge, the partnership seeks to build a skilled workforce and accelerate Sri Lanka’s transition to sustainable energy.
The signing ceremony was attended by Senior Professor P.A. Jayantha, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, together with Professor H.C.P. Karunasena, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Eng. Veditha De Silva, DMENA, Faculty of Engineering and Dr Sumith Baduge, Head of the Department of Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture. Greenstat Hydrogen was represented by Chairman Sturle H. Pedersen and Prasadini Wickramasinghe.


The transition to a net zero emission future is accelerating worldwide, and green hydrogen is fast emerging as a critical pillar of the clean energy economy. But where do global projects stand today, and what lessons can policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers draw from them?
This recorded webinar, “State of Global Green Hydrogen Projects: A Techno-Commercial Review”, brings together leading expertise from Dr. Rahul Nabar – Engineering Consultant and Adjunct Professor at IIT Bombay. With over 15 years of experience in hydrogen innovation, process design, safety, and regulations, Dr. Nabar provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of global hydrogen projects and the road ahead.
✅ Overview of green hydrogen projects and initiatives across the globe
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Dr. Rahul Nabar is an Adjunct Professor at IIT Bombay, Chartered Engineer, and Co-Chair of the R&D Committee at the Indian Chemical Council. He has advised global companies, startups, and investors on clean energy strategies and is widely recognised for his contributions to hydrogen technologies and capacity building.
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Organized by the Greenstat Center of Excellence for Hydrogen (COE-H) in collaboration with Enapter, this exclusive webinar explores how green hydrogen production, microgrids, and advanced software for energy systems are unlocking new pathways to a sustainable, net zero emissions future.
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How can regions collaborate to accelerate the global clean energy transition and achieve net-zero emissions?
This exclusive webinar, hosted by the Greenstat Center of Excellence for Hydrogen (COE-H), features insights from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and its Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC). Launched in 2010, GN-SEC has become a pioneering platform that empowers countries across Africa, the Arab region, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Central Asia to drive regional collaboration on renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable innovation.
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On 14 August 2025, the Greenstat Centre of Excellence in Hydrogen (COE-H) had the honour of hosting Professor Sir Jim Skea CBE FRSE FEI HonFSE, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), for an exclusive session on the state of global climate science and the path ahead.
About the Webinar
The IPCC plays a central role in shaping global climate policy by providing rigorous, science-based assessments of climate change. In this webinar, Professor Skea unpacked the key findings of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, explained their direct relevance to the Paris Agreement goals, and highlighted knowledge gaps that must be urgently addressed. He also shared insights into the Seventh Assessment Cycle, setting the stage for the next decade of global climate collaboration.
Key Takeaways
What the IPCC is and how it works.
Key findings from the Sixth Assessment Report critical for achieving net zero emissions and the Paris Agreement.
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Plans and priorities for the Seventh Assessment Cycle.
One of the most striking points shared:
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This urgent message reinforces that every fraction of a degree matters. Beyond 2°C, we face irreversible risks to coral reefs, forests, food security, and future generations.
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If you are a researcher, policymaker, or clean energy professional working in fields such as green hydrogen, energy transition, and capacity building for net zero emissions, this is a must-watch session. Professor Skea’s decades of leadership in energy innovation, just transition frameworks, and international climate policy offer unique insights to guide today’s action.
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Explore how advanced modelling tools are transforming safety protocols in the hydrogen sector. In this expert-led webinar, Sonia Ruiz Pérez, Product Manager for Gexcon’s EFFECTS & RISKCURVES software, presents a comprehensive overview of hydrogen hazard modelling—an essential component for ensuring safe operations in hydrogen production, storage, and transport.
With over a decade of experience in process safety, chemical release consequence modelling, and hydrogen explosion risk assessment, Sonia shares valuable insights into hydrogen properties, lessons learned from past incidents, and real-world case studies using EFFECTS and RISKCURVES.
This session is especially relevant for energy professionals, policymakers, engineers, and safety analysts looking to strengthen their understanding of hydrogen risk mitigation strategies and support the safe scale-up of green hydrogen infrastructure.
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In a significant step towards advancing the green hydrogen ecosystem in Asia, Greenstat Asia, together with HAVTIL and Gexcon, engaged in a productive meeting with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) in India. The meeting was graciously hosted by Dr. Mohammed Rihan, Director General of NISE, alongside his esteemed team, setting the stage for strategic cooperation in the hydrogen and renewable energy sectors.
The meeting focused on identifying collaborative opportunities that could accelerate the deployment of green hydrogen technologies across Asia, aligning with global decarbonisation goals. By bringing together industry leaders in hydrogen safety, technology deployment, and energy systems, the dialogue fostered knowledge exchange and reinforced the collective commitment to support India’s National Hydrogen Mission and broader energy transition efforts.
“We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Mohammed Rihan and his excellent team at NISE for hosting such an insightful and productive discussion,” said Sturle H. Pedersen, Chairman of Greenstat Asia. “It was a great pleasure exploring collaborative opportunities and exchanging valuable knowledge to support each other in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem. We look forward to strengthening this cooperation further.”

