The Bio Energy Association of Sri Lanka held its Annual General Meeting on the 12th July 2024 at the Institution of Engineers and appointed a new Executive Committee to carry forward the activities of the Association with renewed vigor and commitment.

It is well known that the progress seen in the development of The Bio Energy projects at the time the Sustainable Energy Authority was enacted was supported by some very visionary policies and regulations in place by the Sustainable Energy Authority and supported by the CEB. But some unfathomable obstructive decisions by some in authority created a hiatus in such progress since 2016.

However, the dark period of over seven years, is at last over and the path is clear for development of Bio Energy for power generation and the recent events have also brought into focus the renewed interest in use of Bio Mass for thermal energy by fuel switching form expensive oil. It is also important to note that Bio Energy based power generation has also been provided an attractive feed in tariff under the NCRE Scheme of the SLSEA and updated from 1st July 2024. The fuel switching from fossil fuels to Bio Mass has growing interest , driven both by the reduced cost of energy and the green credentials for the export industries which is a distinct marketing advantage of ensuring their green credentials demanded by some international markets.

Under these circumstances the Bio Energy Association of Sri Lanka has been rejuvenated to take up an active and vibrant role on all aspects of the Bio Energy Sector for the benefit of our members as well as the country, and to assist in the facilitation of development works and in ironing out any barriers that may surface.

The incumbent President Eng Chamil Silva, made a detailed report on the activities carried out even during those dark years. The full report is also uploaded to the web www.bioenergysrilanka.lk

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR YEAR 2024

President –  Chamil Silva

Vice President –  Nalin de silva

Hony Secretary – Amr Khalid

Hony Treasure –  N. Nagasinghe

Sri Lankan industries and entrepreneurs in the energy sector are encouraged to embrace this opportunity to enter this lucrative market with assured returns and a firm outlet for the energy generated using an indigenous renewable resource generating firm energy on 24/7 basis throughout the year.

The Bio Energy Association is committed to provide all assistance to them in the technical details and guide them through the approval process leading to the power purchase agreements.

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Office Administrator : Nuwan 071 6093355