Oman’s natural gas production, encompassing both domestic output and imports, reached 24.18 billion cubic metres during the first five months of 2026, marking a 6.5 percent increase from 22.71 billion cubic metres in the same period last year, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

The rise was primarily driven by a 7.2 percent growth in non-associated gas production, including imports, which totaled 18.81 billion cubic metres. Production of associated gas also increased by 3.8 percent to 5.37 billion cubic metres.

Natural gas consumption showed notable changes across various sectors. Industrial use expanded by 8.2 percent to 12.39 billion cubic metres, reflecting ongoing growth in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Power generation plants experienced an even stronger increase in gas consumption, up 13.3 percent to 6.58 billion cubic metres, indicating higher electricity demand during the period.

Conversely, gas consumed by oil fields, which accounts for losses, meter discrepancies, and shrinkage, declined by 3.9 percent to 5.12 billion cubic metres. Additionally, natural gas use in industrial areas, including industrial estates and operations by Oman LNG, dropped significantly by 30.3 percent to 79.40 million cubic metres, compared with 113.80 million cubic metres in the previous year.

The data highlights the continuing shift in Oman’s energy dynamics, with increased output and demand linked to industrial expansion and power generation, alongside a notable reduction in consumption within certain industrial sectors.