Energy in Oman
Energy use in Oman was 381 TWh in 2020, almost double the consumption in 2010.[1]
Economy
When Oman declined as an entrepot for arms and slaves in the mid-19th century, much of its former prosperity vanished; the economy turned almost exclusively to agriculture, camel and goat herding, fishing, and traditional handicrafts. Today, petroleum (oil) exports fuel the economy. Revenues from petroleum products have enabled Oman's dramatic development and modernization over the past 300 years.
Overview
Energy in Oman[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] | ||||||
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Capita | Prim. energy | Production | Export | Ammunition | CO2-emission | |
Million | TWh | TWh | TWh | TWh | Mt | |
2004 | 2.5310 | 138 | 676 | 549 | 9.72 | 25.261 |
2007 | 2.60 | 180 | 689 | 484 | 12.22 | 35.85 |
2008 | 2.79 | 191 | 738 | 497 | 13.63 | 34.92 |
2009 | 2.85 | 175 | 782 | 593 | 15.52 | 38.95 |
2010 | 2.78 | 233 | 839 | 617 | 16.51 | 40.27 |
2012 | 2.85 | 294 | 855 | 576 | 19.03 | 63.48 |
2012R | 3.31 | 306 | 881 | 589 | 21.61 | 67.63 |
2013 | 3.63 | 283 | 880 | 584 | 23.37 | 57.92 |
Change 2004–10 | 9.9% | 69.1% | 24.2% | 12.4% | 69.9% | 59.4% |
Mtoe = 11.63 TWh, Prim. energy includes energy losses
2012R = CO2 calculation criteria changed, numbers updated |
Oil
Oil was first discovered in 1964, near
- Royal Dutch Shell.
- Since production started in 1968, Oman's maximum production has been 250,000 barrels a day. As of 2005, production declined to 88,000 barrels a day.
In November 2017, Oman Oilfield received steam generated from 1,021 MW Solar Plant.[10]
Gas
Hydrogen
Since oil and gas account for 60% of Oman's energy exports, the nation has begun to diversify its energy use using renewable hydrogen produced by electrolysis of desalinated seawater. In 2022, the government formed Hydrogen Oman (HYDROM) as an autonomous body to lead and administer its hydrogen policy. 1,500 square km of land have been set aside for development thus far.[11]
See also
References
- ^ Ritchie, Hannah; Roser, Max; Rosado, Pablo (28 November 2020). "Energy". Our World in Data.
- ^ IEA Key World Energy Statistics Statistics 2015 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 2014 (2012R as in November 2015 Archived 2015-04-05 at the Wayback Machine + 2012 as in March 2014 is comparable to previous years statistical calculation criteria,
- ^ "2013" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-09-02. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ "2012" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-03-09. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
- ^ IEA Key energy statistics 2011 Archived 2011-10-27 at the Wayback Machine Page: Country specific indicator numbers from page 48
- ^ IEA Key energy statistics 2010 Archived 2010-10-11 at the Wayback Machine Page: Country specific indicator numbers from page 48
- ^ "2009" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
- ^ 2006 Archived 2009-10-12 at the Wayback Machine IEA October, crude oil p.11, coal p. 13 gas p. 15
- ^ "Oman Oilfield to Receive Steam Generated from 1,021 MW Solar Plant". 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
- ^ "Oman's huge renewable hydrogen potential can bring multiple benefits in its journey to net zero emissions - News". IEA. Retrieved 2023-10-20.