Nama Water Services has launched a pilot project to cultivate Camelina, a sustainable crop widely used in biofuel production, in partnership with Hema Energy.

The initiative supports the company’s environmental sustainability strategy and Oman’s green economy objectives.

The project will use recycled water to grow Camelina, demonstrating how treated wastewater can be transformed into a strategic resource that promotes sustainable development.

It aims to enhance water and food security, reduce carbon emissions and support the transition to clean energy.

A key objective is to establish an integrated technical system to assess Camelina’s carbon sequestration potential, while evaluating the crop’s economic and commercial viability for large-scale production.

Under the partnership, Nama Water Services will provide recycled water for irrigation, while Hema Energy will oversee the project’s technical management, operations and data analysis.

The initiative is supported by several national institutions. Sultan Qaboos University will provide research and technical validation, the Environment Authority will supervise environmental compliance, and the Oman Net Zero Centre will ensure the project aligns with the Sultanate’s net-zero ambitions.

The pilot reflects growing efforts to combine water reuse, renewable energy and climate innovation to advance sustainable development in Oman. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service