MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a marginal increase of 0.3 per cent in total natural gas production and imports, reaching 22.716 billion cubic metres by the end of May 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information.
This growth was primarily driven by a significant 11.1 per cent rise in associated gas production, which reached 5.177 billion cubic metres, up from 4.658 billion cubic metres during the same period in 2024. However, non-associated gas production, including imports, fell by 2.5 per cent to 17.538 billion cubic metres.
In terms of consumption, gas use in industrial projects dropped by 6 per cent to 11.458 billion cubic metres. In contrast, power generation saw a 3 per cent increase, with usage rising to 5.810 billion cubic metres.
Consumption in oil fields and related industries, including mining and cement production, surged by 13.3 per cent to 5.333 billion cubic metres. Additionally, industrial zones recorded a 7 per cent increase in gas consumption, reaching 113.8 million cubic metres. — ONA
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