Oman Launches State-Backed Mining Pool Omanhash, Mandates All Licensed BTC Miners to Join $700M+ Sovereign Initiative

In a landmark move that positions Oman as a trailblazer in sovereign crypto infrastructure, the nation officially launched Omanhash on Thursday—a government-supported national mining pool that all licensed Bitcoin mining companies must now join. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with Frontier Technologies LLC, announced the mandate as part of a sweeping $700 million-plus investment drive that includes Enegix's second sovereign pool contract. This regulatory model, requiring unified participation, not only secures Oman's competitive edge in the global hash rate race but could set a precedent for other resource-rich nations eyeing state-coordinated Bitcoin mining to maximize economic returns.

Single pool system starts

Under new regulations, Omanhash will operate as the sole official pool for all licensed crypto mining companies in Oman. The government aims to directly track mining revenues, energy consumption, and the volume of new Bitcoin produced through this unified structure. In its first phase, Omanhash plans to consolidate computing power of around 10 EH/s (exahashes per second) within this framework.

Glossary: EH/s stands for exahashes per second, a measure of total computational power in mining. 1 EH/s equals 1 quintillion hash attempts every second.

The technical infrastructure and liquidity system for Omanhash have been established by Enegix Global. Local management and operations are overseen by Frontier Technologies, a blockchain and Web3 firm based in Oman.

Officials noted that for governments to effectively regulate digital mining, partnerships are needed that can provide both robust technical infrastructure and institutional trust.

Enegix adds second sovereign pool contract

For Enegix Global, the Omanhash project marks its second sovereign mining pool contract, following an earlier venture in Kazakhstan. The company operates btcpool.kz in Kazakhstan and provides international pooling services via 21pool.io. With the addition of Oman, Enegix’s total pool capacity has reached approximately 25 EH/s.

Executives from Enegix emphasized that an open licensing framework enables miners to operate legally and encourages more transparent communication with regulators. The company is aiming to boost its total pool capacity to 30 EH/s in the coming period.

It was highlighted that Omanhash represents a major milestone not just for Oman but also for how nations may increasingly view Bitcoin mining as a strategic sector.

New stage in $700 million investment drive

Since 2022, Oman has emerged as a regional leader in large-scale mining investments across the Middle East. That year, a $370 million hydro-cooled mining facility was activated in the Salalah Free Zone. The launch of a second major facility in 2023 brought total regional investments to over $700 million.

The report also noted that Italy-based Alps Blockchain is set to bring its 150 MW facility in Salalah to full operation by mid-2025. This development shows how Oman is framing mining not as an industry to restrict, but as a pillar of digital infrastructure and part of its broader economic diversification strategy.

Regulatory model may set regional precedent

By requiring participation, ensuring transparent reporting, and providing a state-backed infrastructure, Oman’s model establishes a reliable framework for monitoring national Bitcoin production. This positions Oman apart from countries that have imposed mining bans or high tax burdens on the industry.

Company officials also suggested that Oman’s approach could serve as a reference model for resource-rich countries seeking similar regulatory frameworks. As a result, Oman is distinguishing itself not only as a mining hub, but as a country integrating Bitcoin mining into its broader economic policies.