Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) launched Omanhash.om, a mandatory national Bitcoin mining pool requiring all licensed crypto miners in the Sultanate to participate. The pool, built by Enegix Global (which previously launched Kazakhstan’s state pool), targets 10 exahashes per second (EH/s) initially and reflects a growing trend of sovereign nations consolidating mining activity under regulatory frameworks.
A new model for sovereign mining
Omanhash.om is not optional. Every licensed miner in Oman must route their hashrate through the state-backed pool, giving regulators direct visibility into hashrate, revenue flows, and compliance across the entire licensed sector. They’re using a “Full Pay-Per-Share” model, so miners get paid for their work even if the pool doesn’t find a block.
Enegix Global provided the technology platform and liquidity infrastructure, while Frontier Technologies LLC handles local operations. This is Enegix’s second sovereign mandate; the company previously built and operates btcpool.kz in Kazakhstan, described as the world’s first government-accredited Bitcoin mining pool integrated with state tax-reporting systems.
Why Oman is going all in on Bitcoin mining
You might not realize it, but Oman has actually become a major hub for big crypto mining investment since 2022. It’s got a lot going for it: a strategic spot on the map, plenty of power infrastructure, and spots like Salalah that are way cooler than the rest of the region, which is perfect for keeping gear from overheating.
So far, over $700 million has poured into mining and data centers in the Salalah Free Zone, with two major facilities launched in 2022 and 2023. This is not just a random trend, either, but a key part of Oman Vision 2040, their big plan to move the economy away from oil by betting on digital tech, AI, and blockchain.
As of Q2 2026, Oman’s holding down about 3 percent of the global network’s hashrate (roughly 30 EH/s) according to data from Hashrate Index.
The bigger picture: Sovereign pools are becoming a thing
Oman and Kazakhstan are currently the only two nations with mandatory, state-backed mining pools. The idea seems pretty simple: the government pulls all the licensed mining power into one spot, making it easier to track revenue and compliance while collecting fees.
It actually makes things easier for miners, too, by offering a clear legal framework and a direct line to the authorities. Right now, Enegix Global is managing around 25 EH/s across 21pool.io, btcpool.kz, and omanhash.om, with plans to bump that up to 30 EH/s.
The company is running data centers with up to 250 MW of capacity in Kazakhstan and Canada and is currently building out its operations in North America. Olzhas Amirov, CBDO of Enegix Global, said: “Clear licensing frameworks help miners operate legally, avoid excessive taxation, and establish transparent communication with authorities, which is critical for long-term energy and infrastructure stability.”
