Norway - Oman
HARNESSING THE OCEAN: BLUE ECONOMY, MARITIME DECARBONIZATION, AND OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY
EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY (REPRESENTED BY NON-RESIDENT EMBASSY IN RIYADH)
Introduction: The relationship between the Kingdom of Norway and the Sultanate of Oman is anchored by a shared sea-faring heritage and a mutual dedication to sustainable ocean management. Represented by a non-resident ambassador based in Riyadh, Norway's bilateral engagements in Oman focus on the Blue Economy, green shipping, and renewable energy. Under Oman Vision 2040, Omani ministries are partnering with Norwegian marine and energy developers to implement offshore wind feasibility studies, commercial aquaculture systems, and carbon capture technology sharing.
📂 MISSION DETAILS
Ambassador: H.E. Kjersti Tromsdal (Non-Resident Ambassador, resident in Riyadh)
2026 Strategic Milestone: Agreement to form the Norway-Oman Maritime Decarbonization Joint Taskforce to study green hydrogen shipping corridors and offshore wind integration at Duqm Port.
Key Projects: Norway-Oman Maritime Decarbonization Joint Taskforce; Blue Economy Aquaculture Development; CCS Feasibility Partnership.
Address (Riyadh Embassy): Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94380, Riyadh 11693, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Phone Number: +966 11 488 1044
Official Email: emb.riyadh@mfa.no
Opening Hours: 08:30 - 16:00 (Sunday - Thursday)
📝 THE BLUE & GREEN TRANSITION: 2026 STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE
I. Blue Economy & Sustainable Aquaculture
Marine Technology Transfer: Introducing Norwegian commercial fish-farming designs, automated feeding systems, and disease prevention protocols to Omani aquaculture projects.
Coastal Sustainability: Joint ecological monitoring programs to protect Omani coastal biodiversity while expanding sustainable seafood production.
II. Maritime Decarbonization & Green Shipping
Green Ports Corridor: Collaborating on green hydrogen storage and refueling protocols at the Port of Duqm to service the next generation of eco-friendly container ships.
Decarbonization Taskforce: Studying ship-propulsion technologies and alternative fuels to reduce the carbon footprint of cross-gulf shipping lines.
III. Offshore Wind & CCS Technologies
Offshore Wind Potential: Utilizing Norway's marine engineering expertise to assess wind speeds and structural feasibility for floating turbines along the southern coast.
Carbon Capture Sharing: Technical exchange panels outlining regulatory frameworks for carbon capture, utilization, and underground geological storage (CCS).
