Private power plan in Oman could cut bills

Electricity bills in Oman could soon be even cheaper after two of the country’s biggest power suppliers announced plans to privatise.

Nama Holding has announced that both Muscat Electricity Distribution Company and Oman Electricity Transmission Company will be partially privatised.

In addition to providing cheaper electricity to consumers, customer service issues faced by subscribers could be resolved faster and more efficiently.

“We want to attract the latest and most advanced technology, which will be reflected in improving the service of subscribers and the efficiency of the use of resources thereby reducing the cost per unit of electricity supplied over time.” - Omar Al Wahaibi, CEO, Nama Holding