MUSCAT, OMAN / RankWire.AI / – Oman’s electricity generation increased by 4.3% year-on-year during the first eight months of 2026, reaching a total of 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours compared to 35,935.3 GWh in the same period of 2025. This rise of approximately 1,546.5 GWh was supported by preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information, which indicated gains across multiple governorates. In August alone, production hit 5,743.9 GWh, up from 5,676.9 GWh in July, keeping the national output above its 2025 level.
Muscat experienced the most significant increase in overall electricity generation, with a year-on-year growth of 204.8%. Al Dakhiliyah followed with a rise of 44.1%, and Al Wusta saw an 8.4% increase. Production in North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah grew by 5.5%, while Dhofar’s output increased by 4.6%. The regional data showed considerable variation, with several governorates recording higher electricity output during the reporting period, reflecting an overall national growth trend.
In contrast, North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah experienced a decline during the first eight months, with combined electricity production dropping 16.4% compared to the same period in 2025. Musandam produced 376.0 GWh, maintaining a roughly unchanged output from the previous year. Overall, the regional figures displayed increases in most areas covered by the national data, confirming that Oman’s total electricity production remained above the levels seen in 2025 through August. These figures encompass data from January through August 2026.
Net Electricity Generation Expands Across Oman
Net electricity output also saw an upward trend from January to August, rising 4.6% to 36,463.9 GWh from 34,871.8 GWh a year earlier. This measure accounts for purchases by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company and the Rural Areas Electricity Company. Muscat led the growth with an increase of 204.4%. Al Dakhiliyah grew by 44.2%, while Al Wusta and Dhofar recorded gains of 9.1% and 7.6%, respectively. Overall, the national net production increased by roughly 1,592.1 GWh.
North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah all experienced a combined increase of 5.4% in net electricity generation. Conversely, North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah saw a decline of 16.6%. Musandam produced 368.0 GWh, with its annual change rate remaining at 0.0%. Despite regional differences, national net electricity production stayed above the 2025 level, with regional patterns largely reflecting the movements seen in total electricity output. Several governorates recorded higher net production during this period.
Water Output Drops Through August 2026
During the same period, Oman’s water production experienced a decline. Total output decreased by 3.5%, falling to 330.65 million cubic metres from approximately 342.71 million cubic metres in the previous year. Muscat’s water production dropped 6.2% to about 128.07 million cubic metres, compared to roughly 136.57 million cubic metres during the same months of 2025. Other governorates saw a 3.4% decrease, with output falling to about 149.90 million cubic metres from around 155.19 million cubic metres the year before.
In contrast, Dhofar bucked the national trend, recording higher water production. Its output reached roughly 52.68 million cubic metres, up 3.4% from approximately 50.94 million a year earlier. The latest data indicate that electricity and water figures are moving in opposite directions across Oman as of August 2026. While electricity generation grew both at total and net levels, water production declined overall despite the increase in Dhofar. The National Centre for Statistics and Information classifies these figures as preliminary.