MUSCAT, OMAN / RankWire.AI / – Oman’s electricity generation increased by 4.3% compared to the previous year during the first eight months of 2026. The total produced amounted to 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours, up from 35,935.3 GWh in the same period of 2025. This rise corresponds to roughly 1,546.5 GWh. Early data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information indicated growth in multiple governorates. In August alone, production reached 5,743.9 GWh, compared to 5,676.9 GWh in July. Consequently, national electricity output remained above the levels seen in 2025.
Muscat experienced the most significant increase in overall electricity generation, with a rise of 204.8% from the previous year. Al Dakhiliyah followed with a growth of 44.1%, while Al Wusta saw an 8.4% increase. Production in North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah grew by 5.5%. Dhofar’s output increased by 4.6% over the same period. The data reveal considerable regional differences in electricity growth, with several governorates recording higher output during the reporting timeframe.
North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah exhibited a different trend during the first eight months. The combined electricity production in these two governorates decreased by 16.4% compared to the same period of 2025. Musandam’s output was 376.0 GWh, essentially unchanged from the previous year. The regional data show increases in most areas covered by the national figures. Overall, Oman’s electricity generation remained higher through August, covering the period from January to August 2026.
Electricity production shows positive growth across Oman
Net electricity output also experienced an uptick from January to August. The total rose by 4.6% to 36,463.9 GWh, up from 34,871.8 GWh in the same period of 2025. This figure includes imports by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company and the Rural Areas Electricity Company. Muscat led the way with a 204.4% increase in net production. Al Dakhiliyah grew by 44.2%, while Al Wusta and Dhofar increased by 9.1% and 7.6%, respectively. The overall national gain was approximately 1,592.1 GWh.
In the same timeframe, North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah collectively saw a 5.4% rise in net electricity generation. Conversely, North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah experienced a 16.6% decline. Musandam produced 368.0 GWh, with its annual change rate remaining at 0.0%. The overall net electricity production in Oman stayed above the 2025 comparable levels. The regional patterns largely reflected the movements seen in total electricity output, with several governorates experiencing growth during the eight-month period.
Water output drops through August 2026
Water production in Oman declined over the same eight-month span. The total fell by 3.5% to 330.65 million cubic metres from approximately 342.71 million cubic metres in the previous year. Muscat’s water output decreased by 6.2%, reaching around 128.07 million cubic metres, compared to about 136.57 million in the same period of 2025. Other governorates saw a 3.4% decrease, producing roughly 149.90 million cubic metres, down from 155.19 million a year earlier.
Dhofar bucked the national trend with an increase in water production. It reached about 52.68 million cubic metres, a 3.4% rise from roughly 50.94 million a year earlier. The latest figures highlight a divergence between electricity and water figures across Oman through August 2026. While electricity output increased at both total and net levels, water production overall declined despite Dhofar’s positive numbers. The National Centre for Statistics and Information classifies these figures as preliminary.