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Oman`s Water Market Updates

448.78 million m3 Water Supplied

96.03 million m3 Treated effluent production

%22.50 Increase of beneficiaries of treated wastewater services

290,690 Tons of CO2 (GHG) emissions

177.79 Million m3 Water Losses

2.71 Billion USD Estimated Water Projects CAPEX

1.619 Billion USD Estimated Wastewater Projects CAPEX

51% Renewed Water

The water and wastewater sectors in Oman are of vital national importance. This page is designed to present an informative overview of Oman’s strong water and wastewater sector through data visualization, through graphs and charts that provide at-a-glance understanding of important metrics.

These visual representations highlight Nama’s progress in various areas, including water coverage, financial performance, projects and sustainability initiatives.

Oman's investment roadmap, growth trajectory & strategic priorities in the water sector

Investment & Infrastructure Plans (2025–2050)

Total Water & Wastewater Investment (2025–2050): USD 29.35 billion
Water Infrastructure Investment (2025–2050): USD 6.75 billion
Wastewater & Treated Effluent Investment (2025–2050): USD 22.60 billion
Planned Wastewater Network Expansion: 21,000 km network
Planned Wastewater Treatment Expansion: 1.5 million m³/day
Storage Capacity Projects (Future): USD 880.52 million
Transmission Upgrade Investment: USD 903.12 million
Network Rehabilitation: USD 333.77 million

Project Delivery & Financial Highlights

Water Projects Value (2024): USD 240.78 million
Wastewater Projects Value (2024): USD 28.18 million

Future Desalination & Water Infrastructure Projects

New Desalination Plants Planned in: Shinas & Musanaah
Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR) Projects to enhance resilience
Barka IWP Replacement: 100,000–120,000 m³/day (2024)
Ghubrah III IWP (Under Construction): 300,000 m³/day, COD by 2026
Wadi Dayqah IWP (Planned): 65,000 m³/day
Dhofar Water IWP (2027): 68,000 m³/day (may increase to 150,000 m³/day)

Sustainability & Net Zero Plans

Carbon Emission Reduction Target: –32.4% by 2030
Sludge-to-Energy Conversion Projects Underway
Solar Capacity Installed: 23 MW
Fleet Electrification Target: 100% transition to electric vehicles
Smart Metering Rollout: 734,000 meters targeted across Oman

Regional Water Demand Growth

MIS Peak Demand Growth (2022–2029): From 1.17 to 1.39 million m³/day
Sharqiyah Zone Growth: 5% CAGR (145,000 to 196,000 m³/day)
Dhofar Growth: 7% CAGR (177,000 to 283,000 m³/day)

Transmission Upgrades & Inter-Zonal Transfer Enhancements Planned through 2029

Smart Water & Sustainability Initiatives

Smart Meter Deployment Target: 734,000 meters
Prepaid Meters (Target by 2025): 23,000 meters
Fleet Electrification (Target): 100% transition goal
Sludge Waste Conversion: Energy recovery from sludge
Solar Energy Installed Capacity: 23 MW installed
Emission Reduction Target (by 2030): 32.4% reduction
CSR Investment in 2024: USD 195.06

Projected Peak Demand Growth – Dhofar (2022–2029): +7% CAGR

Wastewater Expansion Strategy

Treatment Capacity Expansion Plan: 1.5 million m³/day
New Wastewater Networks: 21,000 km by 2050
Sludge Management Upgrades: Anaerobic digestion, composting, incineration
Treated Effluent (TE) Utilisation Initiatives to support green reuse programs

Energy & Water Synergies

Renewable Energy Share in Electricity Mix: 11% by 202 to 30% by 2029
Waste-to-Energy Project (Barka): 130–150 MW, COD by 2028
Projected Fuel Savings from RE Integration: 3% annually in the MIS/DPS

Upcoming IWPs: Wadi Dayqah, Dhofar II, Barka Water Replacement

Explore Nama’s sustainability projects that align with Oman Vision 2040, focusing on zero-carbon neutrality, green hydrogen production, and food security.