Oman news
What changed in Oman for travellers, residents and businesses.
EnergyOman's Electricity Output Rises 6.8% in the First Five Months of 2026Total electricity generation reached 20,314 GWh from January to May 2026, up 6.8% on the same period of 2025, according to preliminary National Centre for Statistics data.EnergyOman's First Biodiesel Filling Station Opens in DuqmOOMCO has opened the Duqm Gateway Station in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, the first filling station in Oman to dispense biodiesel.EnergyConstruction Starts on PDO's Rawafid Wind and Solar ProjectsConstruction has started on three renewable projects for Petroleum Development Oman: two wind farms and a 105 MW solar plant, all sold to PDO under long-term contracts.EnergyNama PWP Opens Qualification Round for Oman's First Waste-to-Energy PlantNama Power and Water Procurement has started the request-for-qualification stage for a 95 to 100 MW waste-to-energy plant in Barka, due to run from 2031.EnergyOQ Alternative Energy and Naqaa Sign Deal for Up to 1,100 MW of WindOQ Alternative Energy and Naqaa Sustainable Energy agreed to develop up to 1,100 MW of wind projects in Duqm, Mahout and Sadah.