Muscat: Oman has recorded a significant boost in electricity production, with total output rising to 8,152.3 gigawatts per hour by the end of March 2024. This marks a 7 percent increase compared to 7,619.6 gigawatts per hour during the same period in 2023, according to statistics released by the National Center for Statistics and Information.

The combined electricity production in the governorates of North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah reached an impressive 5,049.8 gigawatts per hour. Muscat Governorate saw a remarkable surge in production, climbing by 30.9 percent to 29.8 gigawatts per hour. Similarly, Dhofar Governorate experienced a 17.2 percent increase, totaling 1,103.7 gigawatts per hour.

The governorates of North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah also reported a notable rise of 15.3 percent, achieving 1,853.6 gigawatts per hour. In contrast, Al Wusta Governorate experienced a significant decrease in production, dropping by 52.4 percent to 29.5 gigawatts per hour. Musandam Governorate, on the other hand, saw a 7.2 percent increase in production.

Overall, Oman’s net electricity production rose by 6.8 percent, reaching 7,879.6 gigawatts per hour by the end of March 2024, reflecting a consistent growth in energy output across the Sultanate.

In addition to the rise in electricity production, the total amount of water produced in Oman remained stable, with a slight decrease to about 122.1 million cubic meters by the end of March 2024, compared to 122.136 million cubic meters in the same period in 2023