Colombo, 8 August 2024 — Greenstat Hydrogen Sri Lanka Pvt Ltd (GHSL) has signed a pivotal Letter of Intent (LOI) with the University of Ruhuna (UoR), aiming to advance Green Hydrogen research and development. This partnership, involving the Faculty of Engineering at UoR, promises to place Sri Lanka at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation.
Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, Senior Professor Sujeewa Amarasena, highlighted the institution’s strong track record in fostering successful collaborations:
“University of Ruhuna has been an active partner for previous programs with renowned institutions. We fully support this initiative and remain committed to enhancing academic and research networks in Green Hydrogen.”
The collaboration will prioritize Green Hydrogen technologies and their role in Sri Lanka’s energy transition. UoR has pledged comprehensive administrative support to ensure projects align with regulatory requirements, bolstering their success.
Sturle Pedersen, Chairman of Greenstat Hydrogen Sri Lanka Pvt Ltd, emphasized the shared vision behind the partnership:
“This venture reflects our mutual goal of fostering innovation and shaping a sustainable future through advanced Green Hydrogen research and development.”
This academia-industry collaboration underscores the potential for Sri Lanka to emerge as a leader in sustainable energy solutions while contributing to global energy transitions.
Greenstat Hydrogen Sri Lanka Pvt Ltd specializes in the development and commercialization of Green Hydrogen technologies, advancing sustainable energy solutions within Sri Lanka.
This partnership marks a major step in Sri Lanka’s green energy journey.
Catch the full replay of our essential webinar on hydrogen safety, led by Sonia Ruiz Pérez from Gexcon Australia, Product Manager for #EFFECTS and #RISKCURVES. In this session, discover how cutting-edge consequence and risk modeling tools are setting new benchmarks for safety in hydrogen projects.
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Experience a highly engaging session with Hirendra Chatterjee, Head of Business Development at Draeger Safety India Pvt Ltd, and Oliver Bornholdt, Global Business Development Manager at Dräger, as they delve into critical safety considerations for ammonia as a hydrogen derivative in industrial applications. This insightful discussion addresses the latest safety challenges, detection technologies, and international guidelines.
About the Speakers:
Hirendra Chatterjee: With over 25 years of experience in industrial safety, Hirendra is an OSHA-certified Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP) and a chemical engineer, holding a postgraduate qualification in marketing. As a member of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Chemical Committee, he actively contributes to safety standardization in India.
Oliver Bornholdt: Bringing over 25 years of diverse industry experience, Oliver is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and an advocate for industrial safety. As the Global Business Development Manager at Dräger, he focuses on digital transformation and emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on hydrogen and ammonia safety.
Learn more at the Dräger official website
What is Green Ammonia Safety? This session explores essential safety practices and guidelines for ammonia in hydrogen applications.
✅Why Green Ammonia Safety Matters: Ammonia’s Role in the Hydrogen Economy
✅Key Safety Challenges: Safety Challenges and Risk Management
✅Best Practices: Detection and Mitigation Solutions
✅Global Guidelines: International Guidelines and Compliance
This session is an essential resource for professionals involved in hydrogen safety, process engineering, or industrial risk management. Gain valuable technical insights and learn best practices for mitigating safety risks associated with ammonia.
Catch the full replay of our exclusive webinar with Kristina Đurkić, Senior Business Development Manager at Kjeller Innovasjon AS! Dive into Norway’s latest hydrogen scale-up initiatives and explore the innovations shaping the future of the hydrogen sector.
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📅 Originally Broadcast: 18th October 2024
We are pleased to announce that the replay of our webinar, “Green Hydrogen as an Enabler for Renewable Energy,” is now available. This insightful session covers the latest advancements in hydrogen technology, providing a comprehensive overview for professionals in the field.
Webinar Highlights:
We are excited to announce that the replay of our recent webinar, “Green Hydrogen Storage Solutions: The Role of Advanced Materials,” is now available. If you missed this insightful session, now is your chance to catch up on the latest advancements in hydrogen storage technology.
In this exclusive webinar, Dr. Maryam Ghadrdan, a leading expert in the field, delves into cutting-edge developments in hydrogen storage technology. With over a decade of experience in energy solutions, including CO2 capture, hydrogen, and energy storage, and currently leading PLANCK Technologies, Dr. Maryam provides invaluable insights into innovative energy storage materials and their potential impact on sustainable energy solutions.
Rewind to the Green Hydrogen Symposium, a pivotal event held on November 21st at Shangri-la Colombo! Embracing innovation and sustainability, thought leaders gathered to explore the transformative potential of green hydrogen in Sri Lanka’s energy landscape. From envisioning a cleaner tomorrow to laying down the groundwork for a greener future, this symposium ignited conversations and collaborations aimed at shaping a more sustainable path forward. Watch as experts delve into the power of green hydrogen and its promise in building a brighter, eco-friendly tomorrow for Sri Lanka and beyond!
Join us for an exclusive ADB-ISA Certified Training on Green Hydrogen, a collaborative effort with the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and Greenstat, Norway.
This pioneering program aims to equip stakeholders with essential knowledge and skills for safe GH2 production, storage, transportation, and application. Dive deep into GH2 properties, production technologies, safety regulations, and best practices. Be part of the green energy movement shaping tomorrow’s sustainable world.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to drive the green hydrogen revolution!
Background
Green Hydrogen (GH2) has been recognized as a pathway to deep decarbonization, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors. Several governments have announced GH2 policies, strategies, and targets. In addition, many global multilateral and private sector organizations have recognized GH2 in their near-to-midterm strategies. Although this emerging technology is gaining traction across industries, it faces certain challenges including, but not limited to, shortage of specialized manpower, high operational costs, lack of knowledge, underdeveloped infrastructure, absence of dedicated policy for GH2 and limited access to affordable financing. Interventions such as increased investment, government support, engineering development and skilled workforce development, are some of the critical levers for accelerating a smooth transition to GH2 economy.
ISA under the G20 India Presidency has created a virtual Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre (GHIC; www.isa-ghic.org) that will support the production, utilization, and trade of green hydrogen, besides providing a platform for knowledge sharing and building competency across the GH2 value chain. The GHIC will also provide opportunities to incubate Start-Ups, provide certified trainings, and host Expert Working Groups to support the scale-up of the green hydrogen ecosystem in member countries. This AI-integrated platform will serve as a dynamic One-Stop Gateway to provide access to the GH2 knowledge repository, country insights, developments in hydrogen space, global initiatives and missions, skill development, and community engagement.
The GHIC platform was launched at the Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM), under the G20 India Presidency in July 2023, and subsequently, was included in the G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration in September 2023.
ISA is being supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), under ADB’s Knowledge and Support Technical Assistance, in developing this Knowledge Platform.
Goal and Objective of the training programme:
The goal of this capacity building program is to help the stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills for the safe production, storage, transportation, and end application of GH2. The objective is to ensure compliance with current regulations, policies, safety standards, and certification procedures while promoting best practices in handling GH2 and compressed and liquid gases.
The program will cover the relevant aspects of GH2 production, storage, and transportation, including:
The program will consist of training sessions covering the following topics:
It is to be noted that the proposed workshop is first in the series of ISA-ADB Training workshops. The subsequent workshops planned later this year will cover advance training including topics mentioned below:
By implementing this comprehensive capacity building program, participants will gain the necessary expertise to handle GH2 safely and efficiently across various sectors. This program aims to promote a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices in the production, storage, transportation, and utilization of GH2 and related gases.