Bio Energy Association of Sri Lanka holds AGM

The Bio Energy Association of Sri Lanka (BEASL) held its Annual General Meeting on 12 July at the Institution of Engineers and appointed a new executive committee to carry forward the activities of the association with renewed vigour and commitment.

BEASL said it is well known that the progress seen in the development of bio energy projects at the time the Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) was enacted, was supported by some very visionary policies and regulations put in place by the SLSEA and supported by the CEB. But some unfathomable obstructive decisions by some in authority created a hiatus in such progress since 2016.

However, BEASL said 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 renewed interest in the use of biomass for thermal energy by fuel switching from expensive oil. 

Bio energy based power generation has also been provided an attractive fee in tariff under the NCRE Scheme of the SLSEA and updated from 1 July.  The fuel switching from fossil fuels to biomass 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 to ensure the green credentials demanded by some international markets. 

Under these circumstances, the BEASL 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 Chamil Silva made a detailed report on the activities carried out even during these dark years. The full report is also uploaded to the web www.bioenergysrilanka.lk 

Executive Committee for Year 2024

The members appointed to the new executive committee are listed below.

Office Bearers

President – Chamil Silva 

Vice President – Nalin de Silva

Hony. Secretary – Amr Khalid 

Hony. Treasurer – 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 a 24/7 basis throughout the year. 

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