Renewable Energy Consumption: Oman

Analysis# Oman Renewable Energy Consumption Oman's renewable energy consumption reached 0.1% of total energy in 2021, matching its all-time peak from 2020. This represents a marginal increase from a complete absence of renewable energy consumption in 1990, when the country relied entirely on fossil fuels. Despite three decades of global renewable energy growth, Oman remains among the world's lowest adopters of clean energy sources. The most significant shift occurred in 2020, when renewable energy first appeared in Oman's energy mix at 0.1%—a milestone after nearly 30 years of zero contribution. This uptick has sustained through 2021, suggesting the beginning of renewable energy integration into the country's predominantly oil and gas-dependent economy. Given Oman's vast solar potential and strategic position in the Arabian Peninsula, further renewable capacity expansion appears likely in coming years.