MUSCAT: The project, undertaken in partnership with Hema Energy, aims to demonstrate the potential of using recycled water for sustainable agricultural applications while contributing to water and food security, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting the transition towards clean energy solutions.
Through the initiative, Nama Water Services will assess the safe and effective reuse of treated water in agriculture by studying camelina crop productivity, environmental impact, carbon sequestration potential, and the crop’s economic and commercial viability for future expansion.
Under the partnership agreement, Nama Water Services will provide the project site and supply recycled water, while Hema Energy will oversee implementation, technical management, operations, monitoring, data analysis, and other aspects required to ensure the project meets technical and environmental standards.
The pilot project will evaluate camelina’s agricultural performance under Oman’s climatic conditions, improve irrigation efficiency using treated water, monitor soil and water quality, and assess the potential for biofuel production and carbon credit generation.
The initiative is supported by several national entities, including Sultan Qaboos University, which will provide research support and scientific and technical verification; the Environment Authority, which will oversee environmental aspects and regulatory compliance; and the Oman Net Zero Centre (ONZC), which will support alignment with Oman’s carbon neutrality objectives and carbon sink initiatives.
The project represents an effort to transform recycled water into a strategic resource that supports sustainable development and creates new opportunities for renewable energy and biomass value chains.
The findings are expected to support future decisions on expanding the use of treated water for commercial agriculture and developing sustainable pathways for biofuel production in Oman.