Sri Lanka H2 FORUM: Charting the Future of Green Fuels Bunkering at Trincomalee Port -

Sri Lanka H2 FORUM: Charting the Future of Green Fuels Bunkering at Trincomalee Port

18 January 2024 | Sri Lanka Ports Authority HQ, Colombo | Online & In-Person (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sri Lanka Time)

EDIT 17/01/2024 – Please see the updated event schedule here.

Programme Introduction

From Blue Ocean to Green Fuels: Navigating the Path to Green Bunkering at Trincomalee Port

“From Blue Ocean to Green Fuels” is the visionary initiative led by the Ceylon Italy Blue Economy Association (CIBEA), uniting stakeholders from Italy and Sri Lanka in a collective effort to decarbonize Indian Ocean maritime transportation. This strategic move is a pivotal tool to combat climate change risks, aligning with the principles and benefits of a Blue Economy approach.

Join us for a pivotal event as we chart a groundbreaking course for Trincomalee Port. Witness a confluence of leading minds from Italy, Sri Lanka, and beyond, united by a shared vision: transforming Trincomalee into a premier hub for Green Fuels bunkering in the Indian Ocean.

Target Audience: Government officials, industry leaders, academics, researchers, environmentalists, investors, and the general public.

Why Trincomalee?

Strategic location: Perfectly positioned on the Genoa-Trincomalee Green Shipping Corridor, serving as a vital node for sustainable maritime transport.
Net-zero ambition: Poised to house a dedicated net-zero Special Economic Zone for hydrogen and its derivatives, unlocking a new era of clean energy.
Investment magnet: With a projected $1 billion+ investment, Trincomalee presents a compelling opportunity for impact investors seeking transformative projects.

The Forum Agenda:

Expert Insights: Renowned specialists from academia, industry, and the public sector will present six in-depth case studies, covering critical aspects of green fuels development at Trincomalee Port.
Engaging Roundtable: Dive deeper into actionable strategies with the forum participants as we co-create the roadmap for Trincomalee’s Green Fuels future.
Genoa University Mission Report: Gain firsthand insights from the University of Genoa team, who will share their observations and recommendations following their fact-finding mission to Trincomalee.
Keynote Address: Can Sri Lanka produce $1/kg green hydrogen by 2030? Join co-Author of IRENA report on Hydrogen Reduction Cost Eng. Edoardo Macchi as he explores this crucial question and its implications for Trincomalee’s sustainability journey.

A Beacon of Collaboration:

Government officials: Witness Sri Lanka’s commitment to green maritime solutions through high-level participation from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and key government agencies.
Industry leaders: Network with global experts in ocean-to-hydrogen production, port operations, green shipping, and strategic engineering.
Academic minds: Engage with esteemed professors from the University of Genoa and University of Moratuwa, driving the frontiers of knowledge in sustainable Maritime.

Don’t miss out on this groundbreaking gathering! Register today and become part of the change, one green fuel molecule at a time.

Programme (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sri Lanka Time)
Charting the Future of Green Fuels Bunkering at Trincomalee Port
18 January 2024

Venue: Sri Lanka Ports Authority HQ, Conference Room, Colombo (Online

Welcome Remarks and Salutations (3:00 PM – 3:15 PM)

Vittorio Coco, President CIBEA
Keith Bernard, Chairman SLPA
Prof. N. Gunewardena, V. Chancellor University Moratuwa
Prof. Marco Giovine, President Centro del Mare University of Genoa
H.E. Damiano Francovigh, Italy’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives
Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena , Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Keynote Address (3:15 PM – 3:30 PM)

Theme: Can Sri Lanka produce $1/kg of Green Hydrogen in 2030 ?

Eng. Edoardo Macchi, FBK Fondazione Bruno Kessler Representative, co-Author of IRENA study on Hydrogen Reduction Cost

Session One (3:30 PM – 4:30 PM):

Six Case Studies

Presentations by top experts to stimulate a comprehensive feasibility study on the development of a green fuels ecosystem in Trincomalee Port, Sri Lanka, covering key concepts such as ocean-to-hydrogen production, hydrogen in the ports, net-zero special economic zones, green shipping corridors, strategic engineering, and hydrogen diplomacy.

Moderated by Prof. (name), University of Moratuwa

https://uom.lk/

Ocean-to-Hydrogen: Unlocking Green Fuel Production for Trincomalee Port (Prof. Pau Farras, University of Galway, Ireland).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pau-farr%C3%A0s-440936/?originalSubdomain=ie

Hydrogen in the Port: Powering Sustainable Operations in Trincomalee (Dr. Viviana Cigolotti, ENEA Italian Government Agency for new technologies)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviana-cigolotti-a381854/?originalSubdomain=it

Green Shipping Corridor: Charting the Route to Sustainable Maritime Transport (Dr. Carlo Raucci, Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub)

https://www.lr.org/en/expertise/maritime-energy-transition/maritime-decarbonisation-hub/