Nama Scales RO 1 Billion Pipeline Project: What It Means for Oman’s Water Efficiency and Business Growth
MUSCAT, APRIL 28 — Nama Water Services (NWS), the Sultanate of Oman’s state-owned integrated water and wastewater utility, has expedited infrastructure delivery and boosted operational efficiency, managing a project portfolio exceeding RO 1 billion in awards while completing RO 170 million worth of projects in 2025, according to its latest annual report.
The utility’s strong performance highlights a dual focus on expanding assets and enhancing service reliability, aligning with Oman Vision 2040. Notably, NWS achieved a 4.16% reduction in water losses and maintained 98% network availability, reflecting improved asset management and leak mitigation efforts.
Expanded Asset Base and Network
NWS continues to oversee one of Oman’s largest utility infrastructure programs. Its asset portfolio now includes 49,633 water assets and 1,772 wastewater assets, supported by 25,900 kilometers of water networks and 5,200 kilometers of wastewater pipelines.
During the year, NWS awarded contracts totaling RO 544 million, reinforcing its key role in driving capital expenditure within the utilities sector. Water network coverage remained stable at approximately 72.4%, while wastewater coverage increased to 31.7%, indicating gradual growth in sanitation services.
Operationally, the utility surpassed several key performance indicators: the value of work completed reached 112% of the target, and milestone execution hit 108%, signaling accelerated project delivery.
Efficiency Improvements and Digital Innovation
A cornerstone of NWS’s strategy has been integrating advanced technologies. In 2025, the company expanded smart meter deployment, enhanced leak detection using satellite-based tools and noise loggers, and intensified preventive maintenance programs.
These initiatives improved billing accuracy, reduced commercial losses, and provided greater visibility into network performance. The report also highlights ongoing rehabilitation of aging pipelines, especially in high-leakage areas.
Water supply reliability improved to 98.53%, while compliance with Omani drinking water standards reached 99.79%, demonstrating consistently high-quality water delivery.
Water Supply Trends
Despite efficiency gains, total water supply volumes declined to 445.57 million cubic meters in 2025, down from 488.78 million cubic meters in 2023, indicating tighter resource management and loss reduction.
Conversely, the volume of water actually delivered increased to 287.58 million cubic meters, reflecting enhanced distribution efficiency and system optimization.
Mixed Results in Wastewater Segment
Wastewater treatment plants maintained strong operational performance, with efficiency levels around 98% and high adherence to environmental standards.
Utilization of treated wastewater increased modestly by 3%, while beneficiaries of recycled water rose significantly by 36.4%, from 228 to 311 users.
However, wastewater inflows decreased to 95.11 million cubic meters in 2025, compared to nearly 100 million cubic meters in prior years, suggesting fluctuations in demand or inflow patterns.
Treated wastewater delivered fell slightly to 92.93 million cubic meters, although utilization volumes improved to 49.22 million cubic meters, indicating better reuse efficiency.
Commitment to Sustainability and ESG Principles
Nama reported greenhouse gas emissions of 286,028 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent and continues efforts to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint.
The company emphasized its alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, highlighting contributions to national water research, carbon reduction initiatives, and sustainable infrastructure planning.
Looking forward, Nama’s ongoing investments in infrastructure, digital transformation, and asset optimization are expected to improve service coverage and operational resilience. With a project pipeline exceeding RO 1 billion and sustained efficiency enhancements, the utility remains pivotal to Oman’s long-term water security and infrastructure development goals.
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Nama Water Services’ robust infrastructure expansion and efficiency gains signal significant growth opportunities for businesses linked to water technology, smart metering, and infrastructure development in Oman. The focus on digital integration, sustainability, and ESG alignment presents a strategic imperative for investors and entrepreneurs to prioritize innovative, eco-friendly solutions aligned with Oman Vision 2040. As the utility drives capital expenditure and improves service reliability, enterprises that support resource optimization and wastewater reuse stand to benefit from the evolving market dynamics.
