Port of Duqm Highlights Green Port Investment and Decarbonization at UNCTAD Forum
Shipping Arabia, November 2, 2026 – Oman’s Port of Duqm has highlighted the importance of green port investment, decarbonization and digitalization during the 9th UNCTAD World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar. The discussions focused on infrastructure development, investment challenges and policy reforms needed to support sustainable growth across the port sector.
Paul O’Regan, Chief Operations Officer at Port of Duqm, participated in a panel discussion dedicated to green investment in ports. Other participants included Eng. Suliman Almazroua, José María Gómez Fuster and Marleine Hilde Minko.
The session examined how infrastructure investment and supportive regulatory frameworks can accelerate the maritime sector’s transition toward more sustainable operations.
Green Port Investment and Infrastructure Development
The panel explored the critical infrastructure investments required to accelerate decarbonization and digital transformation across ports. These two priorities formed a central part of the discussion on the future development of sustainable port infrastructure.
Participants also addressed the barriers facing investors seeking to finance green port projects. The discussion examined the policy reforms needed to unlock investment opportunities and support long-term sustainable growth across the port industry.
The forum provided an opportunity to examine the relationship between infrastructure readiness, investment conditions and the development of more sustainable port operations.
Port of Duqm Supports Green Hydrogen and Steel Development
Port of Duqm emphasized its role in supporting Oman’s transition toward a green and sustainable economy. The port is strengthening its position as a strategic logistics and industrial hub while supporting the development of green hydrogen and green steel projects.
Its approach includes providing advanced infrastructure designed to attract quality investments and enable the development of green industries.
These activities reflect the port’s broader focus on combining industrial development with infrastructure capable of supporting emerging sustainable industries.
The development of green hydrogen and green steel projects forms part of Port of Duqm’s contribution to Oman’s efforts to expand investment in environmentally sustainable economic activities.
Alignment With Oman Vision 2040 and Net-Zero Targets
Port of Duqm’s green investment priorities align with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and the Sultanate’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
By strengthening its logistics and industrial infrastructure, the port aims to support investment and industrial activities associated with the transition toward a more sustainable economy.
Its participation in the UNCTAD World Investment Forum also highlighted the importance of addressing investment barriers and developing appropriate policies to advance decarbonization and digitalization across the global port sector.
Source: Port of Duqm Company SAOC
