Oman has unveiled a state-backed national Bitcoin mining pool, marking a significant move to bring cryptocurrency mining activities under direct regulatory supervision. The initiative requires all licensed mining operators in the country to participate in a single government-approved platform.
The mining pool, known as Omanhash.com, was launched by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in partnership with Frontier Technologies LLC, an Oman-based blockchain and Web3 company. The platform’s underlying technology and liquidity infrastructure were developed by Enegix Global, a digital energy and infrastructure firm that describes the project as Oman’s official national cryptocurrency mining pool.
According to the country’s regulatory framework, Omanhash.com will serve as the exclusive mining pool for all licensed cryptocurrency mining companies operating within the sultanate. During its initial phase, the platform is expected to manage approximately 10 exahashes per second (EH/s) of computing power, consolidating a significant portion of the nation’s Bitcoin mining capacity.
The centralized structure is designed to provide regulators with greater visibility into mining operations, including energy consumption, revenue generation, and the distribution of newly mined Bitcoin. Rather than restricting the sector, Oman appears focused on integrating mining activities into a transparent and monitored regulatory environment.
Expanding Mining Investments
Oman has steadily emerged as a key destination for large-scale Bitcoin mining in the Middle East. In 2022, the government launched a $370 million hydro-cooled mining facility in Salalah, laying the foundation for broader industry growth.
Since then, investments in mining and data center infrastructure within the Salalah Free Zone have exceeded $700 million. Major projects completed in 2022 and 2023 contributed to this expansion, while Italian firm Alps Blockchain brought a 150-megawatt mining facility in Salalah to full operational capacity in 2025.
The launch of Omanhash.com represents the next phase of the country’s mining strategy, bringing growing computational capacity under a unified and regulated national framework.
Enegix Expands Sovereign Mining Operations
For Enegix Global, the Oman project marks its second government-backed mining pool initiative. The company previously developed and operates btcpool.kz in Kazakhstan, where legislation requires licensed miners to use approved mining pools and report earnings through automated systems linked to tax authorities.
With the addition of Omanhash.com, Enegix’s total managed mining capacity across its pool operations has risen to approximately 25 EH/s.
Olzhas Amirov, Chief Business Development Officer at Enegix Global, said the new mandate reinforces the effectiveness of the company’s regulatory-focused mining model. He noted that structured licensing systems help miners remain compliant, reduce regulatory uncertainty, and maintain clear communication with government agencies.
A Different Regulatory Approach
Oman’s strategy differs from that of countries that have imposed strict restrictions or heavy taxation on cryptocurrency mining. Instead of limiting the industry, the sultanate has incorporated digital asset mining into its broader economic diversification plans.
By introducing a mandatory national mining pool, Oman aims to support industry growth while maintaining centralized oversight, ensuring that Bitcoin production remains aligned with the country’s regulatory and economic objectives.
