Meetings:
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Lanka Biogas Assassination was held via Zoom on December 07, 2024. This meeting was chaired by Hony. President Prof. Ajith de Alwis in attendance of Hony. Vice President Prof (Emr). Nandasiri Weerasinghe, Hony. Assistant Secretary Mr. B.W.A. Bulathgama as the Acting Secretary, & members of the Board of Directors Dr. Dharma Sri Dissanayake, Dr. Ajith Kumara, Eng. Namiz Musafer, Prof. (Mrs.) Chandrakantha Mahendranathan & Dr. (Mrs). Sukanyah Devaisy. Eng. Jayantha Siri Kumara attended as an observer on invitation. Activities be focused in 2024, and priorities for the year 2025 were discussed and adapted. The responsibilities of performing the activities with deadlines were shared among the members.
New Appointee:
Eng. Jayantha Siri Kumara was appointed as a member of the LBA Board of Directors in February 2025. Lanka Biogas Association welcomes him to the board & wishes him all success.
Achievements by members
A Vice President of Lanka Biogas Association Eng. Athula Jayamanne has been conferred anHonorary Doctorate by Washington Digital University, India in June 2025.
From 1973 to 2025: Sri Lanka’s Biogas Journey and the Road Ahead
Sri Lanka’s biogas sector has come a long way since the first unit was successfully operated in 1973 at the University of Peradeniya.
From 1973 to 2025: Sri Lanka’s Biogas Journey and the Road Ahead
Sri Lanka’s biogas sector has come a long way since the first unit was successfully operated in 1973 at the University of Peradeniya.
Honoring the Legacy of Prof. Milton Amaratunga the father of Biogas Technology in Sri Lanka
It is with deep sorrow that the LBA announces the passing of Prof. Milton Amaratunga, who peacefully departed in September 2025 in the United Kingdom.
Honouring the Legacy of Mr. G.K. Upawansa: A Pioneer of Biogas Technology and Integrated Organic Agriculture in Sri Lanka
It is with profound respect and gratitude that the LBA honours the life and legacy of Mr. G.K. Upawansa, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost pioneers of propagating biogas technology, integrated farming and organic agriculture.
Research & Education: LBA Supports UN’s FAO Training of Trainers Programme
LBA will support the Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on Circular Economy and Biogas-Based Circular Business Models organised by the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under its Circular Economy in the Food Sector (2024-2027) project.
