Oman electricity production climbs 4.3% as Muscat demand surges

Oman’s total electricity generation increased 4.3 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, reaching 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours (GWh), according to preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) on Sunday, 11 October. The output grew from 35,935.3 GWh recorded during the same period in 2025. The data shows growth across the majority of the Sultanate’s governorates, with Muscat reporting the most significant surge in generation at 204.8 per cent. Net Production and Regional Performance Net electricity production, which includes purchases by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company and the Rural Areas Electricity Company, rose 4.6 per cent to 36,463.9 GWh. This compares to 34,871.8 GWh during the corresponding eight-month period last year. Muscat led net production growth with a 204.4 per cent increase, driven by expanded grid requirements in the capital region. The NCSI report provides a detailed breakdown of regional energy demands, indicating a steady rise in power consumption as industrial and residential infrastructure expands across the country. Water Output Records Contraction In contrast to the rising energy figures, Oman’s water production fell by 3.5 per cent between January and August 2026. Total output dropped to 330.65 million cubic metres, down from 342.71 million cubic metres in the prior year. Muscat experienced a 6.2 per cent decline in water production, falling to 128.07 million cubic metres from 136.57 million…