Oman’s Gas Output Hits 18.7 Billion Cubic Metres: Implications for Investors and Energy Sector Growth
MUSCAT: Oman’s natural gas production, encompassing both domestic output and imports, rose by 4.6%, reaching 18.77 billion cubic meters by the end of April 2026, compared to 17.94 billion cubic meters during the same period in 2025. This increase reflects a sustained demand growth across key economic sectors.
According to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the production of associated gas rose by 1.3%, totaling 4.13 billion cubic meters, up from 4.08 billion cubic meters the previous year. In contrast, non-associated gas production, including imports, showed stronger growth of 5.6%, amounting to 14.64 billion cubic meters, compared to 13.86 billion cubic meters in 2025.
Natural gas consumption has also increased across various major sectors of the economy. Consumption by industrial projects surged by 5.8%, reaching 9.87 billion cubic meters, up from 9.32 billion cubic meters at the end of April 2025. Notably, demand from electricity generation plants experienced the most significant growth, rising by 12.7% to 4.91 billion cubic meters, compared to 4.36 billion cubic meters during the same timeframe last year. This spike reflects heightened power requirements throughout the Sultanate of Oman.
Conversely, gas consumption in oil fields—accounting for losses, meter discrepancies, and shrinkage—declined by 5.7%, totaling 3.93 billion cubic meters, down from 4.17 billion cubic meters a year prior. Furthermore, gas usage in industrial areas, including industrial estates and operations linked to the Oman Mining Company and Oman Cement Company, dropped sharply by 30.7%, falling to 63 million cubic meters from 90.9 million cubic meters during the same period in 2025.
These recent figures highlight the increasingly vital role of natural gas in supporting Oman’s industrial growth and electricity generation needs, while also illustrating evolving consumption patterns across various economic sectors. — ONA
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The 4.6% increase in natural gas production underscores a resilient demand landscape in Oman, particularly in the energy and industrial sectors. This trend presents opportunities for businesses to capitalize on infrastructure development, especially in electricity generation, while also highlighting potential risks from changing consumption patterns that may impact sectoral investments. Smart investors should focus on energy-efficient technologies and diversification strategies to align with the evolving market landscape.
