MUSCAT, OMAN / RankWire.AI / – Oman’s overall electricity generation increased by 4.3% year on year through August 2026, reaching a total of 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours. During the same period in 2025, the figure was 35,935.3 GWh. Data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information indicated growth in several governorates. The rise contributed roughly 1,546.5 GWh to the national output during the first eight months of the year. In August, production hit 5,743.9 GWh, up from 5,676.9 GWh in July.
Muscat Governorate experienced the most significant growth, with electricity output surging 204.8% compared to the previous year. Al Dakhiliyah followed with a 44.1% increase, while Al Wusta saw an 8.4% rise. Electricity production in North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah grew by 5.5%. Dhofar also reported growth, with electricity output rising 4.6% from January to August. The data showed expansion across most regions included in the national report.
Conversely, North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah experienced declines, with combined electricity production dropping 16.4%. Musandam’s production totaled 376.0 GWh, showing no significant change from the same period in 2025. The regional data revealed notable differences in electricity growth across Oman during this period. The National Centre for Statistics and Information categorized these figures as preliminary, covering electricity output up to the end of August 2026.
Net electricity output increases by 4.6%
Oman’s net electricity generation grew by 4.6% through August, reaching 36,463.9 GWh compared to 34,871.8 GWh a year earlier. This figure includes regional purchases by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company and the Rural Areas Electricity Company. Muscat again led with a 204.4% rise in net production. Al Dakhiliyah grew 44.2%, while Al Wusta and Dhofar posted increases of 9.1% and 7.6%, respectively. As a result, net output increased by approximately 1,592.1 GWh year on year.
Net electricity production in North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah rose 5.4% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah saw a combined decline of 16.6%. Musandam’s net electricity output was 368.0 GWh, with no significant change from the previous year. The governorate-level data largely mirrored the overall trend observed in total electricity generation. National net output remained above the levels recorded in the first eight months of 2025.
Water production drops across Oman
Oman’s water output declined by 3.5% through August 2026, totaling 330.65 million cubic metres. During the same period in 2025, production was approximately 342.71 million cubic metres. Muscat experienced a 6.2% decrease, producing about 128.07 million cubic metres compared to roughly 136.57 million. Water production across other governorates fell 3.4%, reaching approximately 149.90 million cubic metres, down from about 155.19 million during the same months last year.
Dhofar was the primary exception to the national decline, with water production reaching about 52.68 million cubic metres through August, up 3.4% from about 50.94 million in the previous year. The latest utility data indicated contrasting national trends, with electricity output increasing at both total and net levels, while overall water production remained below the same period in 2025.