Oman Energy Overview
Oman's energy sector is a cornerstone of its economy, characterized by significant production and consumption figures across various energy resources. In 2023, the Sultanate boasts a robust total petroleum production of 1.056 million barrels per day, supported by an estimated 5.373 billion barrels of crude oil reserves as of 2021. The country is also a major player in natural gas, producing 41.726 billion cubic meters annually, with exports reaching 15.536 billion cubic meters. Electricity consumption stands at 40.738 billion kWh, reflecting Oman's comprehensive electrification efforts, achieving 100% access for its population by 2022. Fossil fuels dominate the energy mix, constituting 96% of the installed electricity generation capacity, alongside emerging contributions from solar and wind energy. This dynamic energy landscape underscores Oman's strategic importance in the global energy market and its ongoing efforts to diversify and optimize its energy resources.
Coal
exports
70,000 metric tons (2023 est.)
imports
323,000 metric tons (2023 est.)
consumption
82,000 metric tons (2023 est.)
Petroleum
total petroleum production
1.056 million bbl/day (2023 est.)
crude oil estimated reserves
5.373 billion barrels (2021 est.)
refined petroleum consumption
218,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
Electricity
consumption
40.738 billion kWh (2023 est.)
installed generating capacity
11.589 million kW (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses
4.267 billion kWh (2023 est.)
Natural gas
exports
15.536 billion cubic meters (2023 est.)
imports
1.924 billion cubic meters (2023 est.)
production
41.726 billion cubic meters (2023 est.)
consumption
28.646 billion cubic meters (2023 est.)
proven reserves
651.287 billion cubic meters (2021 est.)
Electricity access
electrification - total population
100% (2022 est.)
Energy consumption per capita
Total energy consumption per capita 2023
296.586 million Btu/person (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources
wind
0.3% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
solar
3.8% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
fossil fuels
96% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)