Oman's Natural Gas Production Hits 13.744 Billion Cubic Metres

Oman's natural gas production, encompassing both domestic output and imports, reached 13.744 billion cubic metres by the end of March 2026. This figure represents a notable increase compared to the 13.40 billion cubic metres recorded during the same period in 2025. Data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) indicates an overall increase of 2.5 percent in total natural gas availability for the Sultanate. The figures reflect the Sultanate's total natural gas availability over the twelve months ending in March 2026. The NCSI routinely publishes these statistics to track the nation's energy sector performance and resource management, providing key insights into Oman's gas resources and consumption patterns.

Production Trends Detailed

Associated gas production in Oman reached 2.97 billion cubic metres by the end of March 2026. This figure represents a 2.2 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025, when associated gas production stood at 3.36 billion cubic metres. Conversely, non-associated gas production, including imports, totaled 10.77 billion cubic metres by the end of March 2026. Non-associated gas production saw an increase of 3.9 percent when measured against its performance in March 2025, when it was 10.37 billion cubic metres. These categories contribute to Oman's overall natural gas availability, with non-associated gas comprising the larger portion of the total supply. The shift reflects varying dynamics within the country's gas extraction and import operations. These statistics provide a granular view of the performance of different segments within Oman's natural gas sector. The data indicates a divergence in the output trends of associated and non-associated gas sources over the observed period, noting specific areas of growth and decline.

Consumption Patterns Evolve

Natural gas consumption in Omani industrial projects reached 7.36 billion cubic metres by the end of March 2026. This figure marks a 3.1 percent increase compared to the 7.14 billion cubic metres consumed during the same period in 2025. This growth shows the expanding energy needs of the industrial sector. Concurrently, gas consumption in power plants rose to 3.53 billion cubic metres by the end of March 2026, representing a significant 12.9 percent increase from the previous year's 3.12 billion cubic metres. The substantial rise in power plant consumption indicates increasing electricity demand or a shift towards gas-fired generation.

Conversely, gas consumption in oil fields, which accounts for losses, meter discrepancies, and shrinkage factors, saw a decrease. Consumption in this sector fell by 8.8 percent by the end of March 2026, reaching 2.79 billion cubic metres, compared to the 3.68 billion cubic metres recorded for the same period in 2025. This reduction could suggest improved efficiency in oil field operations or reduced activity requiring gas for these purposes. These shifts indicate evolving demand dynamics across Oman's various energy-intensive sectors during the reporting period, reflecting changes in industrial activity, power generation, and oil extraction processes.

Context and Comparison

Oman's total natural gas production, which includes domestic output and imports, recorded a 2.5 percent increase by the end of March 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Associated gas production stood at 3.36 billion cubic metres by March 2025. Non-associated gas production, also including imports, reached 10.37 billion cubic metres during the same period in 2025. Gas consumption in power plants was 3.12 billion cubic metres for the period ending March 2025. By the end of March 2026, gas consumption in oil fields, encompassing losses, meter discrepancies, and shrinkage factors, reached 2.79 billion cubic metres. These comparative figures from 2025 provide essential context for understanding the recent trends in Oman's natural gas sector as reported by the NCSI.