Oman - Energy imports, net (% of energy use)

Energy imports, net (% of energy use) in Oman was -206 as of 2014. Its highest value over the past 43 years was -206 in 2012, while its lowest value was -17,633 in 1971.

Definition: Net energy imports are estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.

Source: IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA 2014 (http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp), subject to https://www.iea.org/t&c/termsandconditions/

See also:

Year Value
1971 -17,633
1972 -16,719
1973 -15,639
1974 -10,003
1975 -7,333
1976 -4,940
1977 -2,265
1978 -2,864
1979 -1,749
1980 -1,211
1981 -1,679
1982 -1,106
1983 -1,417
1984 -896
1985 -1,167
1986 -1,423
1987 -1,279
1988 -1,422
1989 -1,252
1990 -808
1991 -576
1992 -665
1993 -647
1994 -666
1995 -697
1996 -700
1997 -664
1998 -662
1999 -667
2000 -697
2001 -741
2002 -674
2003 -595
2004 -559
2005 -502
2006 -293
2007 -236
2008 -278
2009 -296
2010 -258
2011 -216
2012 -206
2013 -210
2014 -206

Development Relevance: Modern energy services are crucial to a country's economic development. Access to modern energy is essential for the provision of clean water, sanitation and healthcare and for the provision of reliable and efficient lighting, heating, cooking, mechanical power, and transport and telecommunications services. Governments in many countries are increasingly aware of the urgent need to make better use of the world's energy resources. Improved energy efficiency is often the most economic and readily available means of improving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Limitations and Exceptions: The IEA makes these estimates in consultation with national statistical offices, oil companies, electric utilities, and national energy experts. The IEA occasionally revises its time series to reflect political changes, and energy statistics undergo continual changes in coverage or methodology as more detailed energy accounts become available. Breaks in series are therefore unavoidable.

Statistical Concept and Methodology: Energy data are compiled by the International Energy Agency (IEA). IEA data for economies that are not members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are based on national energy data adjusted to conform to annual questionnaires completed by OECD member governments. A negative value in energy imports indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.

Aggregation method: Weighted average

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Restricted use: Please contact the International Energy Agency for third-party use of these data.

Classification

Topic: Environment Indicators

Sub-Topic: Energy production & use