MUSCAT, OMAN / RankWire.AI / – Oman’s electricity generation saw an increase of 4.3% year on year during the initial eight months of 2026. The total electricity produced reached 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours, compared to 35,935.3 GWh in the same period of 2025. This growth of approximately 1,546.5 GWh was reflected in preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information. Several governorates experienced gains, with August’s output totaling 5,743.9 GWh, up from 5,676.9 GWh in July. As a result, the national electricity production remained above the levels recorded in 2025.
Muscat experienced the most significant rise in overall electricity generation, with a year-on-year increase of 204.8%. Al Dakhiliyah followed with a growth rate of 44.1%, while Al Wusta saw an 8.4% rise. Production in North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah increased by 5.5%. Dhofar’s output grew by 4.6% over the same period. The data indicated regional disparities in electricity growth, with several governorates contributing to the overall increase during the reporting timeframe.
However, North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah displayed a contrasting trend, with combined electricity production in these two governorates decreasing by 16.4% compared to the same months in 2025. Musandam’s output was recorded at 376.0 GWh, showing little change from the previous year. The regional data revealed that most areas experienced growth in electricity production, supporting the overall higher national output through August 2026. These figures encompass generation from January to August 2026.
Net Electricity Generation Gains Across Oman
During the same period, net electricity production also rose, increasing by 4.6% to reach 36,463.9 GWh from 34,871.8 GWh in the prior year. This metric accounts for purchases made by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company and the Rural Areas Electricity Company. Muscat led in net production growth, with an increase of 204.4%. Al Dakhiliyah experienced a 44.2% rise, while Al Wusta and Dhofar grew by 9.1% and 7.6%, respectively. The total national increase was roughly 1,592.1 GWh.
Combined net electricity output in North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah increased by 5.4%. Meanwhile, North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah saw a decline of 16.6% in net production. Musandam’s net output was 368.0 GWh, with its annual variation rate remaining at 0.0%. Overall, the country’s net electricity generation stayed above the same period in 2025, with regional figures largely reflecting the total output patterns. Several governorates experienced increases in net production during the eight-month span.
Water Output Declines by August 2026
In contrast, Oman’s water production decreased over the same eight months. Total water output dropped by 3.5%, reaching 330.65 million cubic metres from approximately 342.71 million cubic metres a year earlier. Water production in Muscat declined by 6.2%, totaling around 128.07 million cubic metres compared to about 136.57 million during the same period of 2025. Other governorates also saw reductions, with a 3.4% decrease to roughly 149.90 million cubic metres, down from 155.19 million cubic metres the previous year.
Dhofar bucked the national trend, recording an increase in water output. Its production reached about 52.68 million cubic metres, up 3.4% from roughly 50.94 million a year earlier. The latest statistics demonstrate that electricity and water production moved in opposite directions across Oman through August 2026. While electricity generation grew at both total and net levels, water production overall declined despite Dhofar’s positive figures. The National Centre for Statistics and Information classifies these figures as preliminary.