Oman has launched Omanhash, a state-backed national mining pool that requires all licensed Bitcoin mining companies to participate. The initiative was established in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technologies and Frontier Technologies LLC.
Single pool model came into effect
According to the new regulation, Omanhash will operate as the sole official repository for all licensed cryptocurrency mining companies in the country. This structure allows the state to directly track mining revenues, energy consumption and the amount of new Bitcoin produced. In the first stage, it is aimed to collect approximately 10 EH/s computing power under this roof.
Mini dictionary: EH/s stands for exahashes per second and represents the total processing power in mining. 1 EH/s corresponds to 1 quintillion hash attempts per second.
Omanhash’s technical infrastructure and liquidity system were established by Enegix Global. Frontier Technologies is involved in the local management and operations side of the pool. Frontier Technologies is known as a blockchain and Web3 company based in Oman.
It was stated that in order for governments to effectively regulate digital mining, they need partners who can provide both technical infrastructure and institutional trust.
Second sovereign pool agreement for Enegix
For Enegix Global, this project was the second national mining pool contract after Kazakhstan. While the company operates a structure called btcpool.kz in Kazakhstan, it also provides services internationally through 21pool.io. With the addition in Oman, Enegix’s total pool capacity reached approximately 25 EH/s.
Company executives stated that the open licensing framework makes it easier for miners to work on legal grounds and contributes to more transparent communication with regulators. Enegix aims to increase the total pool capacity to 30 EH/s.
It was noted that Omanhash was an important turning point not only for Oman, but also for the states’ approach to Bitcoin mining as a strategic sector.
The new phase of the investment exceeding 700 million dollars
Oman has been one of the leading countries in large-scale mining investments in the Middle East since 2022. A $370 million hydro-cooled mining facility was commissioned in the Salalah Free Zone the same year. With the second largest facility coming in 2023, the total investment in the region exceeded 700 million dollars.
The news also stated that the 150 MW capacity facility established by Italy-based Alps Blockchain in Salalah will become fully operational in mid-2025. This chart shows that Oman is positioning mining as part of its broader digital infrastructure and economic diversification plan, rather than limiting it.
| Title | Data |
|---|---|
| Omanhash first phase target | 10 EH/s |
| Enegix total capacity | 25 EH/s |
| Enegix target | 30 EH/s |
| Salalah first facility investment | $370 million |
| Total investment | over $700 million |
Regulatory model could set a precedent for the region
Combining mandatory participation, transparent reporting and state-supported infrastructure, the model places Bitcoin production in a framework that can be traced on a national scale. In this respect, Oman’s approach differs from some countries that ban mining or impose heavy tax burdens.
Company officials stated that the application in Oman could serve as a reference for resource-rich countries seeking similar regulations. Thus, Oman stands out not only as a mining center but also as one of the countries that has integrated Bitcoin mining into economic policy.
