Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/04/2014 -- Oman is continuing to invest heavily in its water sector and this quarter has seen a particular emphasis on the increase of water supplies via desalination and well fields. However, the most significant development in the long term evolution of the country's water sector is, in our view, the planned revision of the procurement processes to encourage greater transparency and easier water purchase agreements.

This quarter, due to the release of new historical data, we have upwardly revised our extraction forecasts. This is largely due to Oman's ramping up of the well field water extraction, while waiting for planned desalination developments to come online. We are forecasting 2014 extraction will reach 284.7mn m3 and 2018 extraction will be 349.7mn m3.

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The country is planning to revise its procurement processes and water purchase agreement processes, which will, in our view, offer significant new opportunities for water infrastructure companies and utilities. However, as these will not become operational until 2017, they will have no bearing on existing projects in the pipeline. In addition the emphasis on greater transparency in these deals in the future will also provide advantages to foreign companies. The revision of existing processes will also include the establishment of certainty with regards to the PWPAs that are due to expire within the next few years.

The water sector in Oman is open to private operators, with a viable and stable regulatory framework that is geared towards prioritising investment from foreign countries and a commitment to a level playing field that is on a par with the best in the MENA region. This makes the market an attractive investment destination, with the expected increases in demand likely to keep driving growth forward. International developers are involved in a range of projects, including desalination, water system management and wastewater treatment.

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The Oman Water Report has been researched at source and features latest-available data covering public and private sector investment in all major water projects including water extraction, water distribution and water treatment and sanitation projects and also includes competitive intelligence. The report features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s independent industry forecasts and analysis of latest industry news, trends and regulatory developments in Oman.

BMI's Oman Water Report provides industry professionals and strategists, sector analysts, business investors, trade associations and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the water industry in Oman.

Key Benefits

- Benchmark BMI's independent water industry forecasts for Oman to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in the Omani water industry.

- Target business opportunities and risks in Oman through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments.

Coverage

BMI Industry View

Summary of BMI?s key industry forecasts, views and trend analysis covering regulatory changes, major investments and projects and significant national and multinational company developments. These are broken down into Water Extraction, Water Consumption and Water Treatment & Sanitation.

Industry SWOT Analysis

Analysis of the major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats within the water and wastewater sectors and the potential affects for industrial consumers, within the broader political, economic and business environment.

Industry & Economic Forecasts

Historic data series (2011-2012) and forecasts to end-2018 for all key industry and economic indicators, supported by explicit assumptions. Indicators include extraction, consumption and treatment.

Market Overview

Evaluation of the water industry in each state, with special emphasis on supply & consumption, distribution, treatment & sanitation, regulations & tariffs.

Industry Trends & Developments

Analysis of latest projects across the water infrastructure sector including Water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination facilities, mains water and sewage network expansions, dams, and hydropower plants.

Competitive Landscape

Provides an overview of key government ministries overseeing the water sector together with regulatory organisations, alongside the central companies involved in water and wastewater distribution and treatment services in the country.

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