- Oman Generated 41,591 GWh in 2023, an increase of 6.6% from 2022
- Total electricity generation in Muscat Governorate the capital of Oman, increased by 55.2%, reaching 560.3 GWh.
- Water production in Oman increased by 1.8% reaching 478 million cubic meters in 2023.
The Sultanate of Oman generated 6.6% more electricity with 41,591.2 gigawatts per hour in November 2023 compared to 39,030.5 gigawatts per hour in the same period of 2022.
According to statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the governorates of North and South Al Batinah and Al Dhahirah in Oman collectively produced 26,542 gigawatts per hour of electricity. Additionally, the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate saw the highest increase in electricity generation, with a growth of 96.9% and reaching 164.4 gigawatts per hour.
Total electricity generation in Muscat Governorate increased by 55.2%, reaching 560.3 GWh. Dhofar Governorate saw a 13.5% rise, reaching 4,362.1 GWh.
The total electricity generation in the North and South Al Sharqiyah Governorates has increased by 8.5 percent, reaching 9,321.1 gigawatts per hour. However, in the Al Wusta Governorate, the total electricity generation has decreased by 28.1 percent, reaching 187.4 gigawatts per hour. On the other hand, in the Musandam Governorate, the total electricity generation has increased by 6.2 percent, recording 453.9 gigawatts per hour.
According to the statistics, net electricity generation in Oman increased by 6.8% to reach 40,344.6 GWh by the end of November 2023.
On the other hand, statistics indicate that the total water production in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 1.8 percent, reaching 478.182 million cubic meters by the end of November 2023. This is compared to 469.899 million cubic meters produced during the same period in 2022.
Oman’s Vision:
while Oman has its own goals that align with their Vision 2040 which laid down clear markers aiming to achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030 and 39% by 2040.
Oman has set in place such as the Manah 1 and 2 solar energy projects, expected to account for 12% of Oman’s electricity production by 2025, each planned to have a capacity of 500MW.
