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Ahmed Al Qalam
Yousef Al Jabri
AbdulSalam Mohammed
draft 0.1
rd Planning Dept Hebah Al Maimani Tariq Riaz Khan
23 Nov 2014
Mahmound Awlad Thani
Khalil AL-Mandari
Salam Mohmd
Tariq Riaz Khan
Ahmed Al Harthy
draft 0.2 Ahmed Al Qalam
th Planning Dept Shouqi Al Balush
30 Nov 2014 Yousef Al Jabri
Said BaniOraba
Shaima AL Maani
draft 0.3 Ahmed Al Qalam Tariq Riaz Khan
th Planning Dept
11 Dec 2014 Yousef Al Jabri Hamed Al Maghderi
draft 0.4 Ahmed Al Qalam
th Planning Dept
15 Dec 2014 Yousef Al Jabri
Approval
CEO date
RAEC is unique in that it covers power and water production, transmission, distribution and supply
activities in many isolated areas in various terrains and climatic conditions.
This Capability Statement provides key information on the companys networks, generation and
production facilities, current investment projects and future plans for development. It is intended
to enable the reader to gain an understanding of our activities, some of the technical parameters of
our operation, and the capability of our networks to accept new connections.
The Statement is approved by the Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER), in compliance with the
requirements of condition 35 of RAECs licence, summarised as follows:
Information on the status of existing capacity and the anticipated requirements for new
capacity addition;
Information highlighting systems most suited to new connections;
Information indicating the systems most suited to connecting to the total System;
Information on any foreseen constraints;
Information relating to current and proposed investment projects;
For further information the reader is encouraged to contact the company, particularly before making
plans for any investments relating to, or relying on, a connection to our networks.
Executive Summary................................................................................................................................. 6
A. Current Systems .................................................................................................................... 6
B. Demand Forecast and Customer Growth ............................................................................. 8
C. System Development Plans .................................................................................................. 9
D. Assets Summary .................................................................................................................. 10
Appendices............................................................................................................................................ 62
Executive Summary
Therefore, the company as per its obligations in sector law supplies these locations through power
purchase agreements with Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO). RAECs largest Power Plant has
installed capacity of 66 MW (Duqm), whilst some have a capacity below 1 MW 9 (ex. Ayoon). There
are 6 locations where RAEC produces potable water which is provided by bulk supply customers to
the Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW). These are Duqm, Masirah, Al Halaniat ,
Kumzar, Abu Mudabi and Soqrah. The desalination facilities vary from 250 to 6000 m3/day.
RAEC customers are connected to around 61 power distribution and supply networks, operated
separately from each others due to their long distance between them. The networks typically
supply a few thousands customers, or less, apart from the areas of Musandum governorate, Haima,
Mahout and Masirah which have the most population.
This Capability Statement provides information on the current status and capabilities of RAEC power
generation facilities, transmission and distribution networks, and water desalination plants with data
up to the end of September 2014. The document then provides a 3 year forecast for the years
2015, 2016 and 2017 including electricity and water demand, together with brief details on
investment plans for new connections, generation expansion and possible interconnections. An
overview of the status of current investments and plans for renewable energy is included in the
section 3.2.7.
A. Current Systems
As of September 2014 there were 35 Power Plants in operation. An overview map of the location
and capacities of these plants is shown in the appendix A1, all of which consist of diesel engine
generator sets. The Figure 1 below shows the total energy generated at these sites for the 9 months
Jan-Sept. 2014. Many mobile diesel generator sets have been provided in which to satisfy generation
security standards. As mentioned above, the Company also operates 6 water desalination plants
with a total installed capacity of approximately 11,400 m3 per day. Individual water production units
range in size from 50 m3 per day to 6,000 m3 per day as from Table 13.
RAEC network voltages range from 33kV, 11kV, 0.415 kV, and soon to be commissioned 132kV.
Statistics of RAEC total distribution network assets are provided in Table 3 & Figure 5. Most
networks operate in radial mode. RAEC implements power supply security standards as per the
approved criterion including applying the N-1 procedure and deploying mobile generators for
interrupted areas.
Executive Summary
Figure 1 : Total energy generated by RAEC plants (kWh) Jan-Sept 2014
(Note: logarithmic scale)
1,000,000 951,021
800,000 692,684
Water Production (m3)
600,000
400,000
200,000
76,709
35,000 32,268 29,851
0
Masirah Duqum Kumzar Sograh Abu Mudhabi Hlaniat
AL-Halanyat
Production Facility
Figure 2 : Total Water Produced by RAEC desalination facilities (m3) Jan-Sept 2014
300,000
Executive Summary
200,000
100,000
0
Jan Feb March April may June July August sept
Monthly Supply MWh 33346 33941 38980 58034 70169 73526 84286 87696 76869
Accumulated Supply MWH 33346 67287 106267 164301 234470 307996 392282 479978 556847
RAEC networks are subjected to rapid changes in load and number of customers. The total energy
demand for RAEC networks has increased an average of 12.5% over the past 3 years as shown below
in Figure 4.
However, some small networks can experience much higher demand increase over a similar period.
The increase in number of connected customers reflects electrification of areas previously without
power as well as new customers in existing areas and the new government developments plans. The
demand forecast process is detailed in chapter 2.0 relying to some extent on historic trends but
mainly focused on new electrification and identified major loads and development projects.
Information for these is provided by the relevant ministries and authorities.
250
Demand (MW)
200
150
Executive Summary
100
50
0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Musandam 60.5 64.3 71.82 77.1 83.8 95.3
Wusta & Sharqiyah 41.5 52.3 56.6 78.8 97 123.7
Dhofar 29.5 33.2 37.6 47.9 61 83
RAEC 131.5 149.8 166.02 203.8 241.8 302
% Demand Groth 13.9 10.8 22.8 18.6 24.9
Chapter 3.0 of the Capability Statement providing details of future investment projects as well as
those currently in progress or recently completed. These fall under the following 3 categories:
Table 1 below indicates a dramatic increase in the forecasted peak demand in 2017 (81% including
bulk demand) as compared with peak demand recorded in September 2014 which is driven mainly
by large loads planned in the Al Wusta area (Duqm new town, port and industrial area, and in
Masirah island), and to a lesser degree in Khasab (hospitals, hotels, etc.).
1. Electricity supply to hospitals, tourist areas, governmental and other industrial applications
at Musandum area.
2. Hospitals, military camps, industrial areas, agriculture farms at Dhofar.
3. Industrial, commercial, governmental demands at Al Duqm.
4. Military camps, hospitals, other governmental demands at Al Wusta & Al Sharqiyah.
Executive Summary
RAEC also is developing projects to improve energy efficiency by supplying power from alternative
sources rather than diesel, such as renewable projects (Wind and Solar) in Dhofar and Wusta areas.
In addition, a 132 kV interconnected grid system is being constructed in Musandum to link existing
power plant locations and to procure electricity purchased from the a potential independent power
producer (IPP) at Tibat (approx. 120MW gas powered capacity). This will be in addition to RAECs
Khasab and Dibba power stations that are planned to be refurbished and expanded.
D. Assets Summary
* Note: Number of power and water production facilities may fluctuate during the plan period as
plants are closed and others constructed.
Al Wusta &
Dhofar Musundam
Network item Unit Sharqiyah
Executive Summary
2014 2017 2014 2017 2014 2017
1 33 kV OHL km 388 515 565 750 217 300
2 11 kV OHL km 1236 1500 676 900 437 580
3 33 kV UG cable km 411 550 9 20 29 65
4 11 kV UG cable km 322 400 75 100 144 190
5 132 kV OHL km 0 20 0 0 0 82
6 Distribution Transformers 50-1000 KVA,
No. 896 950 470 500 635 670
11/0.415 kV
7 Distribution Transformers 50-1000 KVA,
No. 13 20 58 64 30 36
33/0.415 kV
8 33/11kV Primary Substation No. 36 46 7 15 19 28
9 132/33 kV Grid Substation No. 0 1 0 0 0 2
10 132/11 kV Grid Substation No. 0 0 0 0 0 1
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kilometre
Table 4 shows all networks and the source of power, together with the number of customers. The
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smallest network is Wadi Hakka in Dhofar with only 19 connected customers, whilst the largest are
Khasab system (5,478 customers). Duqm is a new town currently under construction and with over
2,000 customers.
Table 5 : RAEC Networks and Customers (Musandum, Al Wusta & Sharqiah, Dhofar) Sep 2014
Area
Sr. No. Rural No. Power plant Source of supply Customers
Name
Rural Source of
Sr. No. Area Name Power plant Customers
System supply
Bahja, Abu Mudhabi PDO &
1 1663
Haima 02/032 Al Ajaiz RAEC
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Khaluf
Surab
Rural
Sr. No. Area Name Power plant Source of supply Customers
System
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5 Mahwees 01/019 Mahwees RAEC 34
6 Hebrot-Aiboot-1 01/025 Mudhai RAEC 27
7 Muthafah 01/002 Muthafah RAEC 30
8 Horoot 01/0167 Horoot RAEC 50
9 Maqshan 01/020 Maqshan RAEC 142
10 Herwaib 01/016 Herwaib RAEC 137
11 Metan 01/023 Metan RAEC 133
12 Wadi Hakka 01/042 Marmul PDO 20
13 Tosenat 01/040 Tosenat RAEC 50
14 Zakhar 01/044 Amal Station PDO 83
15 Barbazoom 01/008 Barbazoom RAEC 86
16 Ayoon 01/007 Ayoon RAEC 37
17 Dhaboon 01/012 Dhaboon RAEC 131
18 Rabkoot 01/026 Rabkoot RAEC 94
19 Shahb Saheb 01/035 Barbazoom RAEC 557
20 Al Halaniat 01/001 Al Halaniat RAEC 27
21 Al Shasar 01/032 S. AL Khairat RAEC1 241
22 Al Mazyuna 01/021 Al Mazeuna RAEC 987
23 Sharbatat PDO Sharbatat RAEC 174
24 Mudhai 01/025 Mudhai RAEC 152
25 Wadi Aara PDO Marmul PDO 44
26 Shawemia PDO Amal PDO 224
27 Demet PDO Demet PDO 99
28 Keboot PDO Keboot PDO 91
29 Shaleem PDO Amal Station PDO 346
30 Hasik 01/015 Hasik RAEC 384
31 Dhalkoot 01/010 Dhalkoot RAEC 679
32 Raykhuit 01/011 Dhalkoot RAEC 250
33 TIDHO 01/025 Mudhai RAEC 9
34 QAFA 01/025 Mudhai RAEC 4
35 PAITHNAH 01/025 S. AL Khairat RAEC 11
36 AL HASHMAN 01/025 S. AL Khairat RAEC 17
Total Dhofar 5,604
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4 RAEC Total 4,509 30,294 6.72
Percentage
Average Percentage
MWh Number of from Total
Customer Class MWh per from Total
Supplied Customers Number of
Customer MWh
customer
1 Agr. & Fish. 19,379 327 59 3.5 1.1
2 Commercial 88,545 5,488 16 15.9 18.1
3 Residential 259,764 21,301 12 46.6 70.3
4 Government 121,232 3,014 40 21.8 9.9
5 Industrial 27,314 41 666 4.9 0.1
6 MOD e / SSF 23,460 70 335 4.2 0.2
7 Tourism 17,153 53 324 3.1 0.2
8 Total RAEC 556,847 30,294 18 100.0 100.0
Tables 5 & 6 as well as Figures 7 & 8 describe RAEC regions and their customers, demands and
energy per governorates. It is clear that Musandum area and Al Wusta (Al Wusta + Sharqiyah) area
are now almost with same number of customers. The total MWh supplied as well as the maximum
demand is greater in Musandum due to type of customers and high population compare to other
RAEC areas.
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PDO Connection System
SR. Region RACO System RS No.
Point & System Voltage kV
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remote villages and other rural areas. A programme of interlinking some of the smaller power
plants has allowed the more inefficient plants to be decommissioned as will be discussed in chapter
3. The number of operating plants in 2009 was 47 compared to 35 in 2014, a 25% decrease, as
detailed in Table 9. The age profile of these units is shown in Figure 10.
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5 02/006 Al Khuiaima Electricity 2004 4 3.3 2.6
6 02/008 Alajaiz Electricity 2006 4 1.1 0.9
7 02/010 AlNajdah Electricity 2007 3 2.2 1.8
8 02/012 AlZhaiah Electricity 2003 Station Closed June 2014
9 02/016 Hij Electricity 1999 5 9.6 7.7
10 02/017 Hitam Electricity 2007 5 1.3 1.1
11 02/025 Ras Madraka Electricity 1999 4 1.8 1.2
12 02/030 Sarab Electricity 2006 3 2.2 1.8
13 02/031 Al Duqm Electricity 2010 9 66.3 53.1
14 02/032 Al Dhafrat Electricity 2008 4 1.9 1.5
15 02/020 Masrooq Electricity 1994 4 1.8 1.4
16 Al Khadrah Electricity 2011 5 12.7 9.1
17 02/019 Masirah Electricity 1976 12 20.3 16.7
Total Al Wusta 65 127 100.8
18 01/001 Al Halaniyat Electricity 1985 3 1.1 0.8
19 01/002 Al Mathfa Electricity 2002 3 0.34 0.27
20 01/007 Ayun Electricity 2000 3 0.7 0.6
21 01/008 Barbazum Electricity 2000 4 1.2 1
22 01/012 Dhahabun Electricity 2000 5 2.4 1.9
23 01/014 Fatkhat Electricity 2002 4 0.6 0.5
24 01/015 Hasik Electricity 2012 6 5 4
25 01/016 Hirweeb Electricity 2001 5 1.9 1.5
26 01/019 Mahwice Electricity 2002 4 0.4 0.3
27 01/020 Maqshan Electricity 2001 6 2.3 1.8
28 01/021 Mazyunah Electricity 2010 9 12 9.6
29 01/023 Mitan Electricity 2001 5 2.2 1.8
30 01/024 Mothorah Electricity 2006 3 0.6 0.5
31 01/025 Mudhai Electricity 2010 6 3.9 3.1
32 01/032 Saih Alkirat Electricity 2006 14 32.4 25.9
33 01/035 Shahb Asayb Electricity 1999 7 11.1 8.9
34 01/037 Sharbatat Electricity 1999 6 3.7 3
35 01/040 Tushnat Electricity 2001 4 0.9 0.7
36 01/004 Andat Electricity 2011 4 1.2 1
Total Dhofar 101 83.94 67.17
Table 13 bellow shows the desalination facilities in each location. It is clear that Masirah has the
largest desalination capacity of 6,100 cubic meters per day, followed by Duqm. This is due to high
population and demand on those areas.
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Figure 10 : Age profile of generation units
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4 R.O. 500 2005
1 R.O 50 1985
2 R.O. 65 2009
Al Hanayat Dhofar 130
3 R.O. 65 2009
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KWh/ L
% Power Stations Loading Factor & Fuel Efficiency Conversion
100 4.50
90 4.00
80 3.50
70 3.00
60
2.50
50
2.00
40
30 1.50
20 1.00
10 0.50
0 0.00
Dhafart
R.Madrka
Khasab
Hitam
S Esaib
Sarab
Barbazum
Andat
Matafa
Tusnat
Masrooq
Hijj
Madah
Fatkeet
Mittan
Khadrah
Mothorah
Sharbatat
Dibbah
Mahwice
Saih Kirat
Mudhai
Al Duqm
Al Najda
Hirweeb
Hassik N
Maqshan
Dhaboon
Ayoon
Khuiaima
Hallaniyat
Khaloof
Masirah
Mazyunah
Alajaiz
Power Station
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upgraded.
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19 Al Duqm Airport Al Wusta 2X 10 0.5 6.3
Max.
Sr. Length Max.
Area Feeder Name Area supplied Type Load
No. (Km) V.D %
MW
1 Wusata/ Hiij 1 Mudeera Feeder Medeerah S/s. 45 OHL 2.2 1.5
2 PDO (Natih) Wadi Aswad Wadi Aswad S/s 51 OHL 4.3 4.4
3 Wusata/ Haima Haima Fr 1 RAEC S/s at Haima 26 OHL 9 5
4 Wusata/ Haima Haima Fr 2 RAEC S/s at Haima 26 OHL 8 5
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5 Al Duqm Al Duqm Old S/s at Aduqum Old PS. 1 U/G 2.8 0.8
6 Al Duqm Port 1 feeder Al Duqm port 7.5 U/G 0.5 0.7
7 Al Duqm Port 2 feeder Al Duqm port 14.1 U/G 0 0
8 Al Duqm Beach feeder Al Duqm beach 9.5 U/G 2.3 1
Al Duqm Frontier Town commercial & 12 U/G 0.6 0.7
9
governmental berth
10 Al Duqm Town 1 Town 1 6 U/G 0.3 0.1
11 Al Duqm Town2 Town 2 4.5 U/G 2.1 0.9
12 Al Duqm Al Duqm Air Port Airport 1.8 U/G 0.05 0.2
13 Al Duqm Dry Dock Dry Dock 4.5 U/G 8.5 2
14 Al Duqm South South 19.8 U/G 0.5 0.1
15 Al Duqm New Gantry S/S New Gantry S/S 24.25 U/G 0 0
16 Al Duqm Nafoon Village Nafoon 24 OHL+UG 0.65 1.8
Saih Al Khairat Hanfeet Al Safa Hanfeet S/s1 39.5 OHL 4.5 5
17
Farms
18 Saih Al Khairat Hanfeet Farms Hanfeet S/s2 43 OHL Under construction
Saih Al Khairat Baithanah & Shaser , Baithanah & 110 OHL 1.4 3
19
Hishman Hishman
Saih Al Khairat Hanfeet Shasir Shasir 35 OHL 0 0
20
Farms
21 Sahab Esaib Dhalkut Dhalkut 30 OHL 2.7 3.3
PDO(Amal) Shaleem Shaleem/Zakar/Shuw 71.3 OHL 4.8 4
22
aimiah
23 Khasab Feeder 1/ Lima Lima Area 39.2 OHL 3 3
24 Khasab Feeder 2/ Al Jarry Al Jary Area 11.3 OHL 4.1 3.6
Khasab Feeder 3/ Gumdhah Area 16.5 OHL 9 5
25
Ghumdah
26 Khasab Feeder 4/ Kumzar Kumzar Area 33.5 OHL 3 3.5
27 Dibba Zaghi Feeder Zaghi Resort 6 U/G +OHL 4.2 3.8
Note: some 33kV feeders are not included above since these are very lightly loaded
and voltage drop can be assumed to be within limits
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F6 Khasab Town 5.3 4
F7 Air Port 2 2.2
F8 Khasab Town 2 2.3
F1 Dibba Town 4.4 1.3
F2 Dibba Town 4.7 1.2
2 Dibba
F3 Dibba Town 2.2 1.3
F4 Dibba Town 2.6 1.6
F1 Madha Town 2.3 1.3
3 Madha F2 Madha Town 1.2 1.1
F3 Madha Town 2 1.6
F2 Mahot Area 3.5 4
4 Hiij
F1 Jubba 3.3 2.2
Note: individual feeders with demand less than 1MW are not included above,
as voltage drop can be assumed to be within limits
However, in those locations with high voltage drop, some solutions are under progress such as new
feeders at Saih AL-Khairat and Nahidah Feeder at Wadi Aswad and so on..
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1.7 Estimation of Distribution Network Losses:
The difference between total energy billed to customers and energy generated at all power plants is
generally considered to represent losses. This difference covers technical loses (lossed energy in the
distribution lines and transformers as a heat) as well as non-technical losses, such as metering and
billing inaccuracy, non-alignment of the billing period.
A number of initiatives are planned by the company to improve metering, billing, and output
measurement at power plants as will be presented in chapter 3.
For the purpose of this statement a small number of sample networks have been reviewed where
good metering systems and records exist. These are presented below.
As a comparison to taking a sample of meter readings the load analysis on a number of networks to
compare the theoretical calculated loss. The results of the load flow analysis are provided in
appendix A8 and a summary is given in Table 19 above.
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Kumzar 33 0.523 0.91
Wadi Aswad &
33 3.42 3.1
Zubra 150 2.90%
Al-Dahra Wadi Aswad and Zubra Alorf 33 0.47 3.8
Awifiah 33 1.28 3
Qaroon 11 1.5 2.98 22 1.97%
Qaroon and Al Khuwaima
Kuwamah 11 0.34 1.38
Al-
Sharqiah Feeder 1 11 6.012 3.38 217 1.97%
Masirah Feeder 2 11 2.588 2.98
Feeder 3 33 2.418 0.06
Ras Madraka 11 0.903 1.08 15 0.88%
Ras Madraka
Daher 11 0.806 2.37
Hijj 11 2.518 5.99
300 3.85%
Hij Jooba 11 3.425 5.5
Sail & Mudairah 33 1.853 4.64
Duqm old 33 1.53 0.07
Duqm Beach 33 4.2
Al Wusta
Duqm Port 33 1.42
456 2.43%
Town 1 33 0.1
Duqm Town 2 33 3.37
Duqm Air Port 33 0.05
Dry Dock 33 7
Frontier Town 33 0.44
Duqm Nafoon 33 0.66
Feeder 1 11 0.721 1.46
Al Mazyuna Feeder 2 11 5.14 1.93
3.42 1%
Feeder 3 11 0.006 0.03
Dhofar Shab Esaib 11 1.373 4.67
Rakhyut 11 1.103 4.79 456 7.88%
Shab Esaib
Ardeet 11 0.963 5.09
Dalkut 33 2.347 3.76
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Feeder 4 33 4.4 3
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1.82 Network topology:
Networks operated by RAEC are typically based on isolated diesel generation plants supplying
directly connected feeders at 33kV or 11kV levels. These feeders are operated radially. Pole
mounted distribution transformers are connected via drop-out fuses. Others (ground mounted)
transformers may be connected through ring main unit (RMU). Overhead lines may extend over
long distances, where air break switches are used to sectionalise the line, and in some cases in-line
voltage regulators (booster transformers) may be required. A number of larger systems exist, based
on 33kV/11kV substations (generation connected by step-up transformers) and ring type 11kV
distribution systems. These cover mainly the areas of Khassab, Dibba and Duqm. AIS (Air Insulated)
switchgear is used for all new substations, and GIS (gas-insulated) single busbar arrangements are
used for 33kV switchboards.
Substations supplying the distribution network at 11kV are solidly earthed whilst those operating at
33kV are earthed via a 12.5 ohm neutral resistor (for each transformer).
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The fault level ratings at the various system voltages is summarised in the Table 19 bellow.
415/240 V 40 29 1
11 kV 18.4 350 3
33 kV 25 1429 3
The voltage at the customer connection point shall not vary from the system nominal voltage by
more than +6.0% to 6.0% in 33, 11kVand 415/240V systems.
The frequency of the RAEC Systems shall be nominally 50.00 Hz with system frequency set points
between 49.95 Hz and 50.05 Hz. Normal control deviations will not exceed 49.90 Hz to 50.10 Hz.
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1.87 Generation Security Standard:
RAEC operates its generation facilities to supply a wide range loads and customer types. In order to
provide power at an affordable cost a reasonably standard must adopted when designing for
security of supply. A study was undertaken in 2007 to consider the most optimum approach to
providing generation capacity at the wide range of locations.
a) For all new power plants the generation security standard is planned to N-1 i.e. the power
plant can satisfy the maximum demand after loss of the largest DG set;
b) In the event of a generation shortfall demand control may be implemented by disconnecting
non-essential loads until mobile generator units become available.
c) In case of loss of in-feed from non-RAEC sources such as PDO, the company follows the
following arrangement to satisfy the power security standards:
i. The company provides mobile DG sets with capacities sufficient to cover the margin
shortfalls with suitable connection arrangements. The mobile DG sets are
strategically located within the areas of license at Al Wusta and Dhofar in such a way
that it can be put in operation within the criteria of class of demand shown below.
ii. In the event of a generation shortfall demand control is being implemented by
disconnecting non-essential loads until supplies from replacement reserve mobile
generator units become available.
The first demand class applies to many 11kV and 33kV feeders and although there is no specific
response time given in RAEC security standard, the actual time achieved is normally within a few
minutes or hours. The second demand class would normally be satisfied by manual switching from
1RAEC currently has in place 22 emergency response offices throughout its Authorized areas
Demand Class First Outage (Forced Outage) Second Outage (Planned + Forced Outage)
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Less than 2MW Repair Time No Requirements
Table 21 provides an explanation of actions and contingency measures adopted by RAEC for each of
the demand class groups.
First Outage
Demand Class First Outage (Forced Outage)
(Forced Outage)
It can be seen that demand decreases sharply in January and February, and then it starts increasing
to reflect the climate temperature. In Dhofar governorate, demand reduces again during July and
August (Khareef season) and then increases as temperature increases again till October when it
starts decreasing. Some areas of Wusta Region experience the same climate as that in Dhofar desert
regions. In addition there is a seasonal migration of residents to other areas which has a
characteristic reflection in the demand profile demand at the area.
Some power plants in Dhofar area are not affected by the above climate phenomena; therefore the
type of demand profile is different from the others. These include remote desert locations such as
Al Mazyunah, or stations that supply non-residential demand, such as Saih Al Khairat.
The new port and development at Al Duqm has started to affect the demand in Al Wusta and the
total demand of RAEC. Khasab Region does not have the same climate phenomena as in Dhofar and
Wusta regions therefore the demand profile shows increase from February and continues close to
the maximum from May up to October when it starts to reduce as seen on Figures 16 & 17 bellow.
RAEC Capability Statement 2014 - 2017 | 2.0 LOAD ANALYSIS AND DEMAND FORECAST 36
Musandam Maximum Power Demand Profile ( 2012-2014)
80,000
70,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2012 23,000 22,200 35,200 44,000 53,800 56,600 62,400 62,300 56,140 47,340 35,100 25,400
2013 24,905 25,172 32,573 51,112 57,465 59,430 64,300 62,420 60,390 54,210 44,580 29,320
2014 26,100 26,090 34,120 55,110 64,710 68,200 71,820 69,460 64,980
50,000
Demand (kW)
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2012 11,100 7,400 13,200 19,700 27,000 30,600 36,500 36,820 29,480 18,550 15,330 13170
2013 12,390 9,414 16,305 17,913 23,238 33,810 41,350 30,990 32,630 27,560 14,960 13,540
2014 11,640 13,580 15,550 21,750 30,650 38,180 49,360 45,100 40,730
As normal, the peak demand (max of maximum) for Musandam over the last three years occurred
between July and August. While on the other hand the minimum demand occurred between January
to March and November to December.
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AL Wusat & Sharqiah Maximum Power Demand Profile ( 2012-2014)
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2012 23,306 26,515 31,898 40,454 44,229 39,694 32,864 36,665 39,558 38,981 34,792 31,692
2013 27,157 29,984 38,245 46,070 52,145 46,188 37,423 37,572 45,919 45,643 39,300 31,977
2014 28933 31729 41761 52745 55289 50982 45626 47158 51713
15,000
10,000
5,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2012 8,057 8,132 8,182 11,463 13,570 9,405 13,221 12,233 15,751 13,336 13,426 11,389
2013 9,947 11,562 14,059 16,250 20,600 12,659 16,095 10,328 18,079 18,254 15,209 12,880
2014 12139 12695 15055 19090 21339 17824 16694 17159 20269
The situation in both Al Sharqiah and Al Wusta as in Figures 16 & 17 is a little different from
Musandam area, since the peak of maximum demand may happen twice, April to May and August
to September .The same behaviour is seen for the minimum demand. In addition, the differente of
demand between months is not as much as Musandam since Al Wusta has an industrial load with
almost fixed demand.
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Dhofar Maximum Power Demand Profile ( 2012-2014)
40,000
35,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2012 13,021 14,441 17,601 21,707 23,304 25,083 22,655 23,818 26,178 24,778 21,195 18,747
2013 17,314 19,264 23,664 28,269 31,218 31,653 28,444 27,979 29,701 28,052 23,803 20,041
2014 17821 19469 25494 31207 33405 35857 33013 32177 33569
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2012 4,096 5,014 6,164 7,124 9,619 10,696 9,721 10,584 11,164 10,455 9,883 6,288
2013 6,420 6,795 10,467 10,760 15,662 14,055 12,983 14,296 14,271 12,309 8,438 10,134
2014 7465 7219 11504 8943 13381 11521 16960 14934 15814
The behaviour of demand as in Figures 18 & 19 in Dhofar region has some similarities with that for Al
Wusta as the demand during the months does not vary dramatically. However, since Khareef season
affects some parts of Dhofar, then in those areas, the maximum demand is predicted to not be in
July and August.
The monthly demand profile of some RAEC main power plants is shown in the next charts:
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60,000 Khasab Power Station Load Profile (2014)
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Khasab Max. 17,400 17,100 23,300 38,300 43,500 45,900 47,700 47,700 44,500
Khasab Min. 7,200 8,700 10,400 14,300 20,900 25,600 32,800 30,500 26,400
Figure 20 : Khasab Power Station Load Profile (2014)
15,000
Demand (KW)
10,000
5,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Dibba Max 6,700 7,000 8,300 12,600 16,100 16,800 18,400 16,600 15,400
Dibba Min 3,600 4,000 4,100 6,000 7,400 9,800 13,000 11,900 12,000
Figure 21 : Dibba Power Station Load Profile (2014)
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Madha Max 2,000 1,990 2,520 4,210 5,110 5,500 5,720 5,160 5,080
Madha Min 840 880 1,050 1,450 2,350 2,780 3,560 2,700 2,330
Figure 22 : Madha Power Station Load Profile (2014)
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20,000
Duqum Power Station Load Profile (2014)
10,000
5,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Al Duqum PS Max 14,610 15,250 15,370 16,970 19,040 17,470 18,150 17,200 18,570
Al Duqum PS Min 5,680 5,400 5,760 6,210 7,300 7,920 6,300 6,850 7,380
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Masirah PS Max 5,300 5,700 9,500 13,150 13,400 12,370 11,600 10,500 11,650
Masirah PS Min 2,900 3,100 3,950 5,590 6,400 4,650 5,250 5,000 5,700
Figure 24 : Masirah Power Station Load Profile (2014)
2,000
Demand (kW)
1,500
1,000
500
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Kuwaimah PS Max 960 1,040 1,440 1,910 1,830 1,490 820 1,550 1,630
Kuwaimah PS Min 300 380 540 690 800 320 270 420 460
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16,000
Saih Al Khairat Power Station Load Profile (2014)
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Saih Al Kairat PS Max 8,200 9,200 10,350 11,500 12,300 12,950 12,700 13,350 13,850
Saih Al Kairat PS Min 3,160 3,000 6,000 1,800 4,800 3,600 7,500 7,700 8,200
6,000
Demand (kW)
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Al Mazuyna PS Max 1,555 1,587 3,110 3,996 4,620 5,426 5,870 5,180 4,890
Al Mazuyna PS Min 663 654 872 1,400 2,015 2,580 3,210 2,560 2,200
8,000
Shahab Esaib Power Station Load Profile (2014)
7,000
6,000
Demand (kW)
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
-
Jan. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Shahba Esaib PS Max 3,710 3,930 4,800 6,080 6,440 7,320 4,920 4,740 5,110
Shahba Esaib PS Min 1,900 1,760 2,400 2,760 3,240 2,400 2,600 1,750 2,300
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2.2 Power Demand Forecast
The demand forecast process for RAEC networks and power plants consists of data gathering from
all local and government sources to ascertain plans for new developments and their impact on
Annual growth in peak demand (MW) has averaged 12.4 % over the past 3 years, starting at 120MW
in 2011. Forecast demand is planned to be 302 MW by the end of 2017 (a 82% increase from the
current year) but the majority of this arises from Duqm and significant government projects in
Khasab. The underlying growth over the coming 3 years is around 22 % per.
One can notice that during the last three years, Khasab demand was the largest. This situation is
expected to change by the end of 2017 so that Al Wusta & Sharqiah region power demand will be
greater than that for Musandam. In addition, the load at Dhofar is increasing rapidly, especially at
Saih Al Khairat which has lots of governmental agriculture projects.
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2.3 New Connections and Bulk Loads
The number of customer connections has increased by around 60 % per year over the past 4 years
(18,851 customers in 2009 compared with 30,294 in Sept 2014). The forecast growth in connections
40000
RAEC Customers 2013-2017 37,500
35,250
35000 33,250
31,000
30000 28,287
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
New connections applications of significant size (over 1MW for this statement purpose) are classified
as bulk loads and are forecasted separately as shown in Figure 30.
Table 22 provides a list of bulk loads; currently being planned are in the Al Wusta region. In
addition. As per plans received from investors as well as government plans, it is estimated that by
the end of 2017, 104.3 MW will be added to the system as a bulk load.
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2.0 LOAD ANALYSIS AND DEMAND FORECAST
Table 22 : Estimated Bulk Load at RAEC up to 2017
Sr. Demand
Scope of Demand Area Proposed Action
No MW
Musandam/ Extension of 33 kV feeders from Khasab to the hospital
1 New Hospital at Khasab 4
Khasab with 2x10 MVA, 33/11 kV S/S.
Industrial facilities Musandam/ Extension of 33 kV feeders from Khasab to the hospital
2 3
at Khasab Khasab with 2x10 MVA, 33/11 kV S/S.
Musandam/ Extension of 33 kV feeders from Bukha feeder to the
3 New Hospital at Bukha 3
Khasab hospital with 2x6 MVA, 33/11 kV S/S.
4 Locations for MOTC Al Duqm 4 Extension of 33 kV U/G cable feeders with S/S.
5 Locations for Fortune Town Al Duqm 2 Extension of 33 kV U/G cable feeders with S/S.
6 Hotels and tourist facilities Al Duqm 2 Extension of 33 & 11 kV U/G cable feeders
7 Agriculture and Fisheries Al Duqm 2 Extension of 11 kV U/G cable feeders
8 ROP buildings Al Duqm 1 Extension of 11 kV U/G cable feeders
9 New airport Al Duqm 1.5 Extension of 11 kV U/G cable feeders
10 Al Duqm Industrial area Al Duqm 5 Extension of 33 & 11 kV U/G cable feeders
11 Al Duqm Terminal Al Duqm 19 Extension of 11 kV U/G cable feeders
12 SEZAD HQ Al Duqm 1.8 Extension of 33 & 11 kV U/G cable feeders
13 SEZAD (150) houses Al Duqm 9 Extension of 11 kV U/G cable feeders
14 New Renaissance PAC Al Duqm 12 Extension of 33 & 11 kV U/G cable feeders & SS
Ruba Al Khali & Masrooq
15 Dhahirah 5 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s
Farms
16 Hanfeet Farms S. AL Khairat 3 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s.
17 Doka farm Dhofar S. AL Khairat 1 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s
18 Khwatir farm Dhofar S. AL Khairat 2 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with
19 Farms S. AL Khairat 2 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s
20 free Zone at Al Mazyunah Mazyunah 7 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s.
new Hospital at Al
21 Mazyunah 3 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s.
Mazyunah
22 MoD Camp at Al Mazyunah Mazyunah 4 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s.
New health centre at
23 Hilaniyat , Hirweeb, Mitan Hilaniyat 2.5 Extension of 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s
and Maqshin
24 MoD Camp at Mittan Mittan 0.5 Extension of 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s
Shahab
25 new Hospital at Dhalkut 3 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s.
Esaib
Sultan Qaboos Military Shahab
26 2 Extension of 33, 11 kV U/G & OHL with s/s.
College Camp at Adaidam Esaib
Total RAEC 104.3
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2.4 Forecast for Substations and Feeders:
Table 23 shows 33/11 kV S/S maximum demands in 2014 and the next three years. Again, from the
utilisation factor, it can be seen that most of the S/S are capable of meeting the predicted demand.
Capacity Load
Sr. Utilization MW MW MW
Substation Area MVA MW
No. factor % (2015) (2016) (2017)
(2014) (2014)
Saih Al Khairat Stepup
1 Dhofar 2x20 13.7 85.625 17.8 closed Closed
SS
Saih Al Khairat Stepup
2 Dhofar 4X20 0 0 2 19.5 25.2
SS
3 Hanfeet & Safa farms Dhofar 2x10 4.5 56.3 5.8 6.0 7.0
Bithanah and Al
5 Dhofar 2X3 0.06 2.5 0.7 0.8 0.9
hasman
6 Shuwaymia Dhofar 2x3 1.5 62.5 1.6 1.7 1.9
7 Shab Esaib Stepup SS Dhofar 2x10 2.7 33.8 3.0 5.2 5.4
8 Dhalkut Dhofar 2x6 2.5 52.1 2.7 2.9 3.1
9 Hiij Stepup SS Al Wusta 1x6 2.2 45.8 2.6 2.8 Closed
10 Hiij New PS Stepup SS Al Wusta 2x10 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0
11 Najdah new SS Al Wusta 2x6 0 0.0 0.0 2.5 2.7
12 Khadrah Al Wusta 2x6 2.2 45.8 2.4 2.6 3.2
13 Nafoon Al Wusta 2X3 0.6 25.0 1.2 1.5 1.6
Al Duqm Main stepup
14 Al Wusta 4x31.5 16.5 32.7 33.0 48.0 60.0
SS
15 Old Al Duqm Al Wusta 2x6 1.53 31.9 2.0 2.2 2.4
16 Al Duqm Port Al Wusta 2x20 1.42 8.9 4.0 8.2 8.4
17 Al Duqm Beach Al Wusta 2x20 2.1 13.1 5.0 5.5 7.5
18 Al Duqm Town 1 Al Wusta 2x20 0.01 0.1 3.0 3.5 5.0
19 Al Duqm Town 2 Al Wusta 2x20 3.37 21.1 4.0 4.5 6.0
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Cont. Table 23
Capacity Load
Sr. Utilization MW MW MW
Substation Area MVA MW
23 Duqm Frontier Town Al Wusta 2x10 0.44 5.5 2.0 3.0 5.0
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Table 24 : Demand Forecast and Voltage Drop for 33kV feeders
Mudeera
1 Hij PS 2.2 2.8 3 3.2 1.5 1.821 1.95 2.07
Feeder
2 Najdah feeder Hij PS 0 0 2.2 2.31 0 0.000 4.00 4.19
3 Wadi Aswad PDO (Natih) 4.4 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.4 3.106 3.29 3.46
PDO
4 Awaifa /Urf 0 1.8 2 2.2 0 2.100 2.33 2.55
(Nihayda)
5 Haima Fr 1 PDO (Bahja) 9 10 8 8.2 5 5.500 4.40 4.51
6 Haima Fr 2 PDO (Bahja) 8 10 8 8.2 5 5.500 4.40 4.51
7 Al Duqm Old Duqm DNSS 2.8 3.00 3.21 3.43 0.8 0.852 0.91 0.97
8 Port 1 Duqm DNSS 0.5 7.5 8.2 8.4 0.7 1.353 1.48 1.51
9 Port 2 feeder Duqm DNSS 0 3 3.5 5 0 2.000 2.33 3.03
10 Beach feeder Duqm DNSS 2.3 5 5.5 7.5 1 1.540 1.69 2.15
Frontier Town -
11 Duqm DNSS 0.6 1 3 3.5 0.7 0.980 2.94 3.36
1
12 Town 1 Duqm DNSS 0.3 3 3.5 5 0.1 0.190 0.22 0.29
13 Town2 Duqm DNSS 2.4 2.8 4 4.5 0.9 1.029 1.47 1.63
Al Duqm Air
14 Duqm DNSS 0 5 5.1 5.5 0 2.100 2.14 2.30
Port
15 Dry Dock Duqm DNSS 8.5 8.7 9.2 9.5 2 2.046 2.16 2.23
16 South Duqm DNSS 0.5 11 11 8 0.1 0.195 0.20 0.12
Duqm South
17 New Gantry 0 2 4 4.5 0 1.800 3.60 4.00
SS
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Cont. Table 24
Actual Actual. Predicated Max. Voltage
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Table 25 : Demand Forecast and Voltage Drop for 11kV Feeders
Feeder Max. Max.
Sr. Forecasted
Area / Plant Name/ Load V.D Forecasted Load MW
No Max. V.D %
No. MW %
Load flow analysis results are provided for a sample of networks in appendix A8
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2.5 Power Plants Forecast and Constraints:
This section will consider the current power stations situation and their utilizations. In cases of the
generation capability of the power station not satisfying the peak demand, some mitigation actions
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Table 27 describes the actual and forecasted status (up to 2017) for each RAEC power stations. In
addition, it provides a view about the companys position in expanding, relocating or/and closing
power stations. However, in some cases, due to new information and updates as per government
plans, some power station plans may be subject to change.
Net
Reserved for
Rural Available Available
SR. No. P.P. Name GSS (N-1) Peak Demand (MW)
No. (MW) Capacity
(MW)
(MW)
2014 2015 2016 2017
1 03/002 Dibba 12.8 3.6 9.2 18.4 18.5 20 22
2 03/005 Khasab 43.5 7.1 36.4 47.7 53.3 58 67
3 03/007 Madha 9.04 1.9 7.14 5.72 5.3 5.8 6.3
Total Musandam 65.34 12.6 52.74 71.82 77.1 83.8 95.3
4 02/005 Al Khaluf 2 0.8 1.2 0.72 1.2 1.3 1.4
5 02/006 Al Khuiaima 2.5 0.9 1.6 1.91 2.1 2.5 3.8
6 02/008 Alajaiz 0.9 0.37 0.53 0.8 PS shall be Closed
7 02/010 AlNajdah 1.8 0.8 1 0.97 1.8 2 Closed
8 02/012 AlZhaiah PS been Closed on jun 2014
9 02/016 Hij 7.7 2.8 4.9 9.1 10 11 13
10 02/017 Hitam 1.1 0.37 0.73 1.9 1.1 1.2 1.4
11 02/025 Ras Madraka 1.2 0.35 0.85 2.2 PS shall be Closed
PS
12 02/030 Sarab 1.8 0.8 1 1.4 1.51
Closed
13 02/031 Al Duqm 53.1 6.4 46.7 19 35 50 62
14 02/032 Al Dhafrat 1.5 0.37 1.13 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.6
15 02/020 Masrooq 1.4 0.42 0.98 0.3 0.8 0.9 1
16 Al Khadrah 9.1 2 7.1 3.9 4.5 5 6
17 02/019 Masirah 16.7 3.6 13.1 13.4 16 18 28
Rub Al Khali New Power station 3.5 5.5
Total Al Wusta & Al-Sharqiah 100.8 19.98 80.82 56.7 75.41 97 123.7
18 01/001 Al Halaniyat 0.8 0.28 0.52 0.3 0.7 0.9 2.6
19 01/002 Al Mathfa 0.27 0.13 0.14 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
20 01/007 Ayun 0.6 0.26 0.34 0.18 0.5 0.6 0.7
21 01/008 Barbazum 1 0.41 0.59 0.68 0.74 PS shall Closed
22 01/012 Dhahabun 1.9 0.8 1.1 1.35 1.8 1.93 2.2
23 01/014 Fatkhat 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.7
24 01/015 Hasik 4 0.8 3.2 1.4 2.2 2.5 2.7
25 01/016 Hirweeb 1.5 0.4 1.1 0.86 0.9 1.2 1.4
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Continue Table 27
Net
Reserved for
Rural Available Available
SR. No. P.P. Name GSS (N-1) Peak Demand (MW)
No. (MW) Capacity
(MW)
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2.6 Forecasted Water Demand and Actions:
As stated in the previous sections, RAEC owns and operates water desalination plants at 6 sites,
using reverse osmosis technology, which is then sold to the Public Authority of Electricity & Water
4,455
4500
3,790
4000
3500 3,125
2,605
3000
2,200
1,850
1,800
2500
1,615
1,405
1,400
2000
1,220
1,100
1500
1000
405
375
320
285
500
0
2014 2015 2016 2017
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3.0 INVESTMENT PLAN
3.1 Overview:
RAEC is engaged in a varied portfolio of capital projects to enhance the networks it operates, increase
power plant capacity and efficiency, and recently to install HV interconnections (132kV) linking isolated
networks (Musandum).
Capital investment projects are proposed to address demand forecast and system constraint issues as
Funding for capital projects is provided either through the regulatory price controlled allowance,
dedicated electrification funding, or direct sponsored projects (government of other development
agencies).
The following graphs show some information about current projects, types and regions. More details of
those projects listed in the appendixes A5 to A7.
50
40
30
20
10
0
Dhofar Al Wusta Musandam Total
Nu. of Projects 14 31 4 49
Future Projects
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Transmission &
Generation Common Asset Desalination Rehabilitation
Distribution
Nu. Of Projects 29 37 8 3 9
As shown in sections related to forecasted power and water demands 2014-2017, areas within RAECs
license show significant growth in demand, requiring expansion of the existing power stations and
desalination plants. Tables A5.0 to A5.3 in appendix A5 summarize the development plan through 2014-
2017 for future power generation plants.
RAEC serves Customers at remote areas through different climate conditions from coastal areas where air
high humidity at high temperature and salt nature to mountainous and sandy areas. These climate and
environment conditions influence the performance, security and quality of power supplied to customers.
To do its duties in supplying electricity to customers as per obligations in sector law and license
conditions, RAEC scheduled reinforcement and extension works to its existing electricity networks or
adding new networks to satisfy areas demand at the specified security and quality factors.
Accuracy of energy metering depends on the type of meters used. The accurate metered units are inputs
for calculating the power system losses and its efficiency, and determining the quality of power supplied
to customers. RAEC has recently implemented a trial roll-out of Smart Meters with remote
communications in Masirah Island, for customers, together with distribution substation and 11kV feeder
metering. The system, when fully integrated, will enable accurate measurement of distribution loses.
RAECO has also installed more than 100 of Power Quality meters in selected power plants and main
feeders. One of the characteristic of these meters is the ability to store all the data related to the system
quality in the internal memory. In addition, the data is saved in another database unit inside the station.
The main system in RAECO Head Office brings the data to the server room from all meter locations and it
is saved daily. The main system carries out analysis of all the data received as per power quality
international standards, as well as providing the user with various power quality reports: daily, weekly,
monthly and annually. In addition, the system sends an alarm if there is an interruption where the meter
located.
These initiatives will help RAECO to move forward to improve and deliver the best service for its
customers.
Small power stations have low efficiency with high operation cost, therefore RAEC started the
implementation of interlinking of small and inefficient power station to the nearest one and forming local
power system (distribution system operation DSO) or to the nearest MIS such as interlinking Al Zahaia
areas to PDO system, interlink Khasab and Dibba to Tibat PS through the 132 kV Grid being constructed at
the area , interlink Ras Madrakha , Dhahar and Alajaiz areas to Aduqum Power Plant and interlink Najdah
to Hiij Power plant. The interlinks projects aimed to reduce power losses, maintenance and operation
Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAEC) was requested to implement Stage 1 of the Renewable Energy
Strategy (the implementation of Small Scale Pilot Projects and Further Feasibility Studies) as determined
by the Authority for Electricity Regulation, Oman The Authority in accordance with the
recommendations of the Renewable Energy Study issued by the Authority in June 2008. RAEC has
received proposals from international developers who are interested in implementing renewable energy
pilot projects in different locations of RAEC`s areas of license. The proposed projects are either
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) types, or (Power Purchase Agreement) PPA types. RAEC
is working closely with the Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) in finalizing the evaluation of the
received proposals. AER has appointed a specialist consultant to support in evaluating the proposals. A
PPA agreement with a local investor was signed to develop a solar pilot project in Al Mazyunah with
305 kW production capacity and about 550 MWh annual supplied energy. RAEC also has been authorised
by the public authority and AER to represent the government of Oman with MASDAR representing the
government of Abu Dhabi with the development of a 50 MW wind farm project in Harweel, Dhofar. A
Joint Development Agreement (JDA) was signed between RAEC and MASDAR in which, RAEC shall
participate in developing, own and operate the project. The power produced shall be supplied to OPWP
through a 132 kV grid system constructed by OETC. The project is planned to be due in service by 2017.
Table 34 presents the list of renewable energy projects that have been signed with investors and
execution started.
Planned
Project Location Land Permit Completio Status
n
PPA agreement was signed; the investor has started
303 kW Al Mazyonah- Location agreed by
May 2015 execution subject to company registration / approvals
Solar Dhofar Ministry of Housing
by the relevant authorities
Land has been secured
In addition to the renewable projects presented in Table 30 above, RAEC is studying the deployment of
other renewable energy projects in many areas for the purpose of decreasing consumption, increase
energy efficiency of its system, and reducing impact on the environment as seen from Table 31 and Figure
40.
2000 Kw Solar power Preparing scope of work 2015 Budget Ebri - Saudi border
2000 Kw Solar power Preparing scope of work 2015 Budget AL- Shargiah
2000 Kw Solar power Preparing scope of work 2015 Budget Mudhai - Dhofar
500 Kw Solar power Preparing scope of work 2015 Budget Fatkhait- Dhofar
500 Kw Solar power Preparing scope of work 2015 Budget Harweeb - Dhofar