July 12, 2026
Maharagama, Sri Lanka – Following its recent engagement with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, SusBDe has continued to strengthen its presence in Sri Lanka through constructive discussions with the Maharagama Urban Council, one of the country's important local authorities responsible for municipal waste management.
During the meeting, Dr. Prasanna Gunawardena, Director of SusBDe Biotech Lanka Ltd., presented SusBDe's integrated Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Compressed Biogas (CBG) solution to members of the Council and its technical representatives.
Using practical project examples and SusBDe's proven development approach, Dr. Gunawardena explained how municipal waste can be transformed into valuable renewable resources. The presentation demonstrated how the proposed solution can significantly reduce landfill dependency, lower greenhouse gas emissions, produce renewable biomethane, generate high-quality organic fertiliser, and create sustainable local employment opportunities through a circular economy model.
The Maharagama Urban Council currently manages approximately 200 tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste per day, making the municipality an excellent candidate for implementing an integrated waste-to-energy solution.
The Council responded positively to the presentation and expressed strong interest in the opportunities offered by SusBDe's technology. The Mayor confirmed that the proposal will be submitted to the next Council meeting with the objective of obtaining formal approval to proceed with the preparation and signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SusBDe.
This represents another important milestone in SusBDe's commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's transition towards sustainable waste management and renewable energy infrastructure.
SusBDe looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the Maharagama Urban Council and all relevant stakeholders to develop innovative projects that deliver long-term environmental, social and economic benefits for local communities.
What began as a vision in 2021 has become one of India's leading municipal waste-to-biomethane projects. The Nagpur project demonstrates how perseverance, international collaboration and innovative technology can transform ambitious ideas into reality. As the project moves towards completion, it not only marks a major milestone for SusBDe and its partners, but also establishes a blueprint for the next generation of circular economy projects across India.
Following recent high-level meetings with key stakeholders in Sri Lanka, SusBDe has taken another important step towards the development of sustainable waste-to-biomethane infrastructure. During a presentation to the Maharagama Urban Council, SusBDe demonstrated how its integrated MSW-to-CBG technology can transform municipal waste into renewable energy while supporting Sri Lanka's circular economy ambitions.
SusBDe has taken an important step in advancing its sustainable waste-to-biomethane initiatives in Sri Lanka through high-level discussions with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Embassy has expressed strong confidence in SusBDe's innovative Dutch technology and will actively support the company's engagement with government authorities and strategic partners to accelerate the development of future renewable energy projects.
SusBDe strengthens its Advisory Board with the appointment of Bert Jägel as Chairman. The renewed Advisory Board will play a more active role in supporting the company's international growth, strategic development, and long-term mission in circular waste-to-energy and biomethane infrastructure.
'TEMPORARY UPDATE: Safety and security of our people in India remain our highest priority. As a precautionary measure, SusBDe has temporarily adjusted selected public team information while continuing all operations and commitments unchanged.
SusBDe attended the 60th anniversary edition of IFAT 2026 in Munich together with representatives from the SusBDe Group of Companies, Keva SusBDe Biotech and SusBDe India B.V. The visit focused on developments in waste segregation, PSA and membrane technologies, biomethane solutions and strengthening relationships with international partners, suppliers and technology providers.
SusBDe welcomes Mr. Sunil Kumar Bains as India Representative, bringing over 37 years of experience in Oil & Gas, CGD, and renewable gas infrastructure to drive SusBDe's expansion in the Indian bioenergy market.
