Oman’s Electricity Production Rises 6.8%: What This Growth Means for Investors and Business Owners
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a 6.8 percent increase in total electricity production by the end of May 2026, reaching 20,314.0 GWh compared to 19,027.4 GWh during the same period in 2025.
According to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), net electricity production—which includes purchases by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) and the Rural Areas Electricity Company (Tanweer)—also rose by 6.8 percent, reaching 19,717.5 GWh, up from 18,457.6 GWh in the previous year.
In contrast, Oman’s total water production declined by 3.4 percent, dropping to 201,255.4 thousand cubic metres by the end of May 2026. Among the governorates, Muscat experienced a notable decrease of 6.8 percent, with water production falling from 83,653.9 thousand cubic metres at the end of May 2025 to 78,000.6 thousand cubic metres in the same period this year.
On the other hand, Dhofar Governorate showed a positive trend, with water production increasing by 2.9 percent to 32,086.4 thousand cubic metres compared to 31,183.9 thousand cubic metres in the corresponding period of 2025. Water production in the remaining governorates collectively declined by 2.5 percent, totaling 91,168.5 thousand cubic metres compared to 93,459.4 thousand cubic metres the previous year.
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The 6.8% surge in electricity production signals robust industrial and economic activity growth in Oman, presenting opportunities for energy-dependent sectors and infrastructure investment. However, the overall 3.4% decline in water production, especially in key areas like Muscat, highlights critical resource management challenges that businesses must anticipate. Smart investors should now focus on sustainable utilities and water efficiency solutions to capitalize on evolving market needs.
