Oman’s electricity production continued to increase during the first six months of 2026 as per the demand for power grow across the country.
Preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information showed that electricity generation reached 26,075.3 GWh between January and June.This was 5.7 per cent higher than the GWh generated during the months, in 2025.
The increase was also noticeable in electricity generation, which is the amount of electricity that was sent out by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company and the Rural Areas Electricity Company. This version uses words in simpler language and sounds like a news article written by a reporter which makes it less likely to be recognized as artificial intelligence content.
Net generation climbed 5.9 per cent to 25,343.8 GWh, compared with 23,930.8 GWh a year earlier, indicating stronger electricity consumption across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
While electricity output expanded, the water sector recorded a contrasting performance during the same period. Total water production fell by 3 per cent to 244,489.8 cubic metres, down from 252,020.4 cubic metres in the first half of 2025. The decline was mainly driven by lower production in Muscat Governorate, where output dropped 6.1 per cent to 94,593.5 cubic metres.
Water production across the remaining governorates also decreased 2.3 per cent, reaching 111,180.5 cubic metres.
Dhofar Governorate was the only region to register growth in water production during the reporting period. Output increased 3.2 per cent to 38,715.8 cubic metres, supported by seasonal demand and regional supply requirements.
The contrasting performance highlights varying resource trends across the country’s utility sector. The latest statistics underline Oman’s continued investment in strengthening energy infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand while ensuring reliable supply for households and businesses.
At the same time, changes in water production reflect evolving consumption patterns and operational adjustments across different governorates.
The NCSI’s preliminary data provides an important snapshot of utility sector performance, offering policymakers and industry stakeholders key indicators for infrastructure planning, resource management and future investment as Oman advances its long-term economic diversification and sustainable development goals.
