Electricity Output Surges 9% to 30,239 GWh: What This Growth Means for Oman’s Business and Investment Landscape
MUSCAT: Total electricity production in Oman saw a notable increase of 9 percent by the end of July 2025, reaching 30,239.3 gigawatt-hours (GWh), compared to 27,746.9 GWh during the same period in 2024.
According to preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), electricity production—including power purchased by Nama Power and Water Procurement Company and the Rural Areas Electricity Company—rose by 8.7 percent to 29,308.6 GWh by the end of July 2025, up from 26,972.2 GWh in the same period the previous year.
In contrast, total water production declined slightly by 0.8 percent, totaling 298.938 million cubic meters (m³), compared to 301.242 million m³ during the corresponding period in 2024. Muscat Governorate experienced an 8.1 percent decrease, producing 122.390 million m³ compared to 133.192 million m³ last year. Similarly, Dhofar Governorate saw a 3 percent drop, with production at 43.927 million m³. Meanwhile, water production in the other governorates increased by 5.8 percent during this period.
— ONA
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The 9% surge in electricity production signals strong industrial growth and increased energy demand, presenting lucrative opportunities for energy-related businesses and infrastructure investments in Oman. However, the slight decline in water production, especially in key regions like Muscat and Dhofar, highlights a potential risk of water scarcity, urging smart investors and entrepreneurs to explore sustainable water management and innovative conservation technologies. Balancing energy expansion with water resource sustainability will be critical for Oman’s long-term economic resilience.
