0002 - 703 - Electrical Load Planning and Connection-Disconnection

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) G. I.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CONTENT
This instruction outlines the rules and regulations governing the proposed electrical connections or
disconnection to or from Saudi Aramco's power transmission and distribution facilities. This instruction also is
applicable to any modifications to the existing electrical connections. The text includes:
1. Definitions & Abbreviations

2. Responsibilities for Electrical Connection
3. Procedural Matters
4. Electrical Disconnection
5. SEC / National Grid Coordination & Connection Energization
1.0 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS
1.1 Definitions
Electrical Connections: Any connection or planned future load additions or power generation facilities
to the existing or new underground, overhead, substation, transformer or service equipment of the
power system network for the purpose of importing (additional) respectively exporting electrical power.
Electrical Disconnection: Any disconnection or removal of a load from Saudi Aramco's distribution
facilities. This includes mothballing of facilities.
Proponent of Power Source Facility: This is the proponent organization that owns the electrical
distribution network to which the electrical connection is to be made. Normally for industrial facilities,
it is the proponent owning the plant facilities where as, for communities and installations with a
nominal voltage of 69 kV or higher it is the Power Systems Admin Area.
1.2 Abbreviations
CRM: SAP Customer Relationship Management system

FPD: Facilities Planning Department
NDE: Net Direct Expenditure
Project Execution Agency: SAPMT for A, B & C Projects and Proponent for C1 Projects
POD: Northern Area Power Operations Department or Southern Area & Regional Power
Operations Department
PSED: Power Systems Engineering Department
PSPD: Power Systems Planning Department
**PSRD: Power Systems Renewables Department
SEC: Saudi Electricity Company
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2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

*2.1 For any project planned under Capital (major and BI-19), Expense, NDE or Non-Capital
requiring electrical connections or additional power capacity requirements for existing
facilities, the Proponent shall, during FEL 2.b DBSP stage, submit their Electrical Power
Connection/Disconnection service requests, through CRM via the menu choices
http://MyHome > Services > CRM > Catalog > Power Systems > Electrical Power Connect /
Disconnect.1
2.2 Alternatively, for projects planned under Capital initially managed by FPD, the requirement
for electrical connections or additional power capacity requirements for existing facilities
can be communicated by letter to the Manager of PSPD2.
*2.3 Power requirement information shall consist of the amount of the power required in kVA,
diversity factor, power demand schedule, load list (if available), voltage level at which the
power is required, location and the date by which the power will be required.
2.4 The entity processing the request shall be the responsible agency for
approval/determination of the most viable and cost effective power source connection for
all new projects or expansion of existing facilities planned under corporate
major capital outlay, BI-19, NDE, and Non- capital. The entity processing the
request will closely coordinate with FPD for power connections for all new projects or
expansion of existing facilities planned under corporate major capital outlay.
**2.5 Off-grid renewable solution shall be pursued in-lieu of medium voltage distribution lines if
the following conditions are met:
2.5.1 The facility total name plate rating of the connected load is less than 200 KVA.
2.5.2 The expected distribution lines required length to power the new load is 1 km or
longer.
**2.6 For the case of replacing existing distribution lines, the economic analysis stipulated in
paragraph 2.5 applies.
**2.7 The economic analysis comparing new or replaced transmission/distribution lines versus
off-grid renewable solution shall be reviewed by PSRD and approved by FPD.
**2.8 The detailed design shall be reviewed and approved by PSRD for all off-grid renewable
solutions.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1
The end-user submitting the request can track the status of the Electrical Power Connection / Disconnection requests online through CRM.
2 Refer to Attachment II.

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2.9 Nothing in this Instruction shall be interpreted as prohibiting the attachment of portable
electric tools equipped with approved attachment plugs to the convenience outlets
provided at the unit or facility. The user of such tools shall be responsible for the
satisfactory and safe operating condition of his equipment.
2.10 In addition to meeting the requirements of the Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual, the requester
of the connection shall have the responsibility to assure that "As Built" drawings are
furnished to PSED together with completed and updated drawings of new installations.
3.0 PROCEDURAL MATTERS

*3.1 During FEL 2.b DBSP stage of the project, the applicable Electrical Power Connection/
Disconnection service requests shall be submitted through CRM. All supporting
documents shall be uploaded as attachments in the CRM service request submittal.
3.2 Prior to making any electrical connection, the Department, Division, Section or Unit
Head desiring to make the connection shall comply with the following:
3.2.1 Proposed electrical connections without drawings or project proposal shall require
the preparation of an engineering package consisting of a work order (with
preliminary sketches) or memorandum setting forth the proposed connection to
be made, the type of connection required, i.e. permanent or temporary, and the
kind and type of load for which the service is desired.
3.2.2 This engineering package shall be reviewed and approved by the competent
authority within the proponent organization prior to being uploaded in CRM.
3.2.3 Subsequent design changes in electrical connections after the project proposal
review shall be resubmitted via CRM.
3.2.4 Revisions to previously approved electrical connections caused by construction

difficulties, unforeseen obstructions, or other reasons shall be reviewed and
approved jointly by the proponent's engineering staff and the relevant support
unit of PSED. Approval shall be indicated by a letter of approval, meeting
minutes or red lined prints showing the proposed changes. The red-lined prints
shall be transmitted to the appropriate Engineering Office for revision of the
original drawings.
3.2.5 It must be recognized that switching operations that are necessary to make the
proposed electrical connections require notification to various operating
organizations, and that it is the responsibility of the organization requesting the
connection to provide sufficient prior notice to the concerned Superintendent of
POD, who will schedule these operations accordingly. The responsible
inspection authority shall notify POD that the facility has been installed
according to Saudi Aramco standards and is ready to be energized.
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3.2.6 Circuit energization request form shall be completed and forwarded to the
concerned Superintendent of proponent organization.
4.0 ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION
4.1 The procedure to be followed for electrical disconnection is the same as for an electrical
connection requirement.
5.0 SEC/NATIONAL GRID COORDINATION & CONNECTION ENERGIZATION

*5.1 PSPD shall be the single point of contact agency for Saudi Aramco requesting
power connections to the SEC or National Grid netw ork during FEL 2 phase of a
capital project. Furthermore, PSPD will coordinate and co-sign Memorandum of
Understanding between Saudi Aramco and SEC or National Grid for power
connections with a nominal voltage of 69 kV or higher. FPD may coordinate with
SEC or National Grid during FEL 1 phase of capital projects or during master plan
studies for evaluation of power connection options. Attachment II details the
workflow that will be followed for requesting power connections with a nominal
voltage of 69 kV or higher. As part of this workflow, for FPD to continue the
technical and economic evaluation of the capital investments:
 FPD Manager shall co-sign Memorandum of Understanding between Saudi
Aramco and SEC or National Grid for power connections.
 FPD Manager shall review and concur any material scope changes occurring
during the course of development of Memorandum of Understanding,
Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operation and Maintenance
Agreement, bid evaluation, award of Lump Sum Turn Key contract(s), design,
engineering and execution phases, to enable FPD to re -assess and evaluate the
project economics with updated information.
 **For any Saudi Aramco electrical scope beyond to the point of interface with
SEC, where the project execution agency elect to award that scope to SEC for
construction, the execution agency shall take the lead in developing the
required agreement with SEC without involvement of FPD or PS in accordance
with the company contracting manual.
**5.2 The project execution agency shall coordinate through Corporate Affairs for any
Saudi Aramco distribution network electrical connection request s of below 69 kV
to SEC or National Grid. The project execution agency shall provide project
information, proposed connection location, connection specification and demand
requirements as part of the request.

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5.3 The project execution agency shall coordinate and sign the Power Supply
Implementation Agreement (PSIA) with SEC or National Grid to implement the
project for the power supply plan as defined in the signed Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU).
5.4 Initial requests for energization on a project shall come from the project execution
agency or the Proponent by letter to SEC/National Grid. PSPD and Northern Area
Power Operations Department - Power Operations & Control Division shall be
copied on such a request.
5.5 Energization requirements by SEC or National Grid for Saudi Aramco facilities
shall be coordinated through the Northern Area Power Operations Department -
Power Operations & Control Division.
5.6 Corporate Affairs shall be the liaison agency for SEC's or National Grid ’s request
for power connections to Saudi Aramco power distribution network and
coordination of all such requests between the two corporations including the Land
Use Permit requests for SEC's or National Grid’s underground cables or overhead
power lines as per GI2.716.
Recommended: Date:
Manager, Power System Planning Department
Concurred: Date:
Manager, Facilities Planning Department
Concurred: Date:
Vice President, Project Management
Approved: Date:
Executive Director, Power Systems

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ATTACHMENT - I ENERGIZATION FORM1
Power Operations Department

ENERGIZATION FORM
(CERTIFICATE)
Refer to G.I. 0002.710 Page 1 of 2
B.I. NO. __________________________ J.O. NO. ________________ W.O. NO. ________________

SUBSTATION ________________________________________ LOCATION ___________________
EQUIPMENT ________________________________________________________________________
CIRCUIT ____________________________________________________________________________
The above facility is mechanically completed and all pre-commissioning checks have been carried out satisfactorily. All
required spare parts are cataloged and recommended spare parts lists are provided. Signatories must indicate their exceptions
below.
PROJECT ENGINEER _____________________________ TEL: ______________ DATE __________

PROPONENT OPERATIONS REP. ______________________________________ DATE __________
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION REP. _______________________________________ DATE __________
LOSS PREVENTION REP. _____________________________________________ DATE __________
FOREMAN, SYSTEMS OPERATION UNIT _______________________________ DATE __________

FOREMAN, POWER SERVICES UNIT ___________________________________ DATE _________
FOREMAN, POWER RELAY UNIT ______________________________________ DATE _________
FOREMAN, POWER LINE/CABLE UNIT _________________________________ DATE _________
SUPERVISOR, MAINT PLNG UNIT ______________________________________ DATE _________
POD ENGINEER ______________________________________________________ DATE _________
EXCEPTIONS/REMARKS
ALL PROPONENT OPERATIONS SIGNATORIES COMPLETED THE QUALITY CHECK-LIST
PROPONENT OPERATIONS DIV. HEAD NAME SIGNATURE DATE

DATE ENERGIZED TIME ENERGIZED
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
1
Copies of the Energization Form can be downloaded via intranet link
https://sharek.aramco.com.sa/orgs/30002444/home/POD%20eforms/POD-04%20ENERGIZATION%20FORM.doc
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Power Operations Department

ENERGIZATION FORM
(CHECKLIST)
Refer to G.I. 0002.710 Page 2 of 2

Activity Responsibility Initials Remarks
All tests are completed and witnessed as per All Foremen
Saudi Aramco Pre-Commissioning Forms
All approved construction drawings are All Foremen
marked-up to reflect the proposed new
installation.
All relay settings are applied Relay Foreman
All equipment are identified and properly All Foremen
tagged as per Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual
All fixed asset parent numbers “APN” are All Foremen
installed
All exception items are documented All Foremen
Switching programs are prepared Oper. Foreman
All new equipment are linked to the Maintenance
maintenance system Planning
All spare parts are cross-referenced to new Maintenance
equipment Planning
All abandoned equipment are de-linked from Maintenance
the maintenance system Planning
All changes in equipment locations are reflected Maintenance
in the AMMS and documented through SA-630 Planning
or SA-112.
All construction drawings are reviewed and Engineering
approved
Relay settings are issued & linked to Engineering
maintenance system
As-built drawings completion is on schedule Engineering
GIS base map and associated drawings are Engineering
updated
Equipment tags assigned as per Saudi Aramco Engineering
Drafting Manual
Fixed asset parent numbers “APN” for all new Engineering
equipment are obtained
Operation, maintenance & spare parts listing Engineering
Manuals are provided.
All required spare parts are cataloged and Engineering
recommended spare part lists are provided as
per SAEP 3101, 3102, & 3103
Startup spares are available on hand Engineering
All test results are reviewed for acceptance Engineering
All yes exception items are cleared, and NO Engineering
items are properly documented and referenced
in the MCC
Switching programs are reviewed Engineering
MCC is initiated (for POD BI-1900 items) Engineering

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ATTACHMENT - II WORKFLOW ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (POMA) FOR POWER TRANSMISSION FACILITIES
WITH OPERATING VOLTAGE ≥ 69 KV
Workflow notes:
 DBSP = Design Basis Scoping Paper
 FEL = Front End Loading
 IPT = Integrated Project Team
 LUP = Land Use Permit
 MoA = Manual of Authorities
 MoU = Memorandum of Understanding
 NG = National Grid Saudi Arabia
 POMA = Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operation and Maintenance Agreement
 POMA Template Custodian = committee comprising Contracting, Project Management, Law, Financial Risk
Management Department, Contract Review & Cost Compliance Department, Facilities Planning Department and
Power Systems representatives issuing templates for electrical interconnection agreements between Saudi
Aramco and SEC or National Grid
 PS MoU Custodian = assigned representative of Power Systems Planning Department - Integrated Resources
Supply Planning Division which interfaces with SEC and National Grid on a regular basis2
 PSP = Project Scoping Paper
 PS-Rep IPT = Power Systems representative assigned to Integrated Project Team
 Timing of the phases shown on the left hand side of the diagram are indicative only
 Several sub processes triggered by the workflow are controlled by the applicable General Instructions,
Contracting Manual, (Department specific) Internal control Procedures, etc.
 Workflow outlines principle; re-iterations required for example for design, location, SEC/National Grid
agreement on MoU content, approval of LUP requests or project timing changes are not explicitly shown
 PS-Rep IPT decision step “LUP initiator” is guided as follows:
o Project execution agency submits LUP requests for Maintain Potential projects and for Temporary
Construction Facilities
o Otherwise the Organization owning the Business Initiative acts as Proponent in the context of a GI2.716
and submits LUP requests
 LUP requests are submitted on-line along with shape file (file containing coordinates in UTM format) and
location map (PDF file for proposed route overlaid on satellite image required to verify wheter the given
coordinates match the proposed route) attached to it
 Delay in approval of MoU and LUP delays the issuance of DBSP
 Workflow does not preclude adherence to other General Instructions, such as GI887.000 and GI887.001
2
Regular interfacing enables the review step that the Integrated Resources Supply Planning Division performs to assess whether the
SEC proposal for power transfer facilities and/or required strengthening our their electrical network is most cost effective and
delivers optimum value both from a Saudi Aramco and Kingdom economics perspective.
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SUBJECT
* CHANGE
Workflow Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operation and Maintenance Agreement (POMA) for Power Transmission Facilities with operating voltage ≥ 69 kV
ISSUING ORG.
IPT
Execution POMA Template
SEC/NG PMT (FEL1-2: FPD led; PS-Rep IPT Proponent PS MoU Custodian Law Contracting
Agency Custodian
FEL-3: PMT led)
Advise, support, Provide

attend SEC/NG SEC/NG
meetings jointly endorsed
with PS-Rep IPT MoU
Template
** ADDITION
DBSP Issue first draft of
DISCONNECTION
issuance MoU based on MoU

date, ERA, Template
ERC
Review/
comment,
concur
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
Issue second draft of

MoU based on MoU

Template
Review/comment, concur
POWER SYSTEMS PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Issue draft MoU for

SEC/NG comment
NEW INSTRUCTION
ELECTRICAL LOAD PLANNING AND CONNECTION/
Review/
comment,
concur
Concurrence
MoU (unsigned)
signature MoU (unsigned)
(as per MoA)
Obtain
signature
Sign
(as per
MoA)
AAG
G. I. Number
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ISSUING ORG.
Execution IPT
POMA Template
Agency Custodian
FEL-3: PMT led)
** ADDITION
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Store in project
MoU MoU
folder of POMA
Archive
Site
survey
results LUP initiator
FEL2 – DBSP
(shape file ?
& location
map)
or or or
LUP (initiated three months before DBSP issue; processed as per GI2.716)
DBSP with copy

of MoU and LUP
attached
NEW INSTRUCTION
Scope of Work/
Scope of Work/ Proposal for

Technical
Technical Proposal
power for
Specification
Specification power
transmission
(copy)
transmission
facilities ()
facilities ()
SAP entry of
Purchase
Requisition &
Purchase
Requisition
Supplement
Review/comment, concur
AAG
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ISSUING ORG.
IPT
Execution POMA Template
Agency Custodian
FEL-3: PMT led)
Revised PMOD
project cost Scope as per
no
estimate MOU ?
** ADDITION
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Bid Authorization to
evaluation Bid Letter yes
results
Discuss bid evaluation results
FEL2 - PROJECT PROPOSAL

Revised PMOD
project cost Major cost
yes
estimate change ?
no
Project
economics
re-
NEW INSTRUCTION
evaluation
no
Project ERA
obtained ? Provide
Advise, support,
SEC/NG
attend SEC/NG
endorsed
yes meetings jointly
POMA
with PS-Rep IPT
Template
Obtain SRC Issue first draft of
approval for bid POMA based on
results and POMA Template
funding
AAG
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Execution IPT
POMA Template
SUBJECT
* CHANGE
Agency Custodian
FEL-3: PMT led)
ISSUING ORG.
EXECUTION
Manage
construction,
Confirm scope of work complete and power quality within acceptable ranges
commissioning,
energization
** ADDITION
Letter to PMT
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Perform operation confirming transfer

& maintenance of POMA O&M
services aspects
OPERATION
De-energizing of Notice of POMA
power transmission termination
facilities
ABANDON
NEW INSTRUCTION
AAG
Phase:
G. I. Number
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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) G. I.

1. Definitions & Abbreviations

1.0 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS

CRM: SAP Customer Relationship Management system

* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION x

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION x

3.0 PROCEDURAL MATTERS

3.2.4 Revisions to previously approved electrical connections caused by construction

4.0 ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION

5.0 SEC/NATIONAL GRID COORDINATION & CONNECTION ENERGIZATION

* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION x

* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION x

ATTACHMENT - I ENERGIZATION FORM1

Power Operations Department

Refer to G.I. 0002.710 Page 1 of 2

B.I. NO. __________________________ J.O. NO. ________________ W.O. NO. ________________

PROJECT ENGINEER _____________________________ TEL: ______________ DATE __________

FOREMAN, SYSTEMS OPERATION UNIT _______________________________ DATE __________

PROPONENT OPERATIONS DIV. HEAD NAME SIGNATURE DATE

Power Operations Department

Refer to G.I. 0002.710 Page 2 of 2

* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION x

ATTACHMENT - II WORKFLOW ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND

* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION x

Advise, support, Provide

issuance MoU based on MoU

Issue second draft of

MoU based on MoU

Issue draft MoU for

DBSP with copy

Scope of Work/ Proposal for

Discuss bid evaluation results

FEL2 - PROJECT PROPOSAL

* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION x

Perform operation confirming transfer

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B.I. NO. __________ J.O. NO. W.O. NO.

PROJECT ENGINEER _________________ TEL: DATE

FOREMAN, SYSTEMS OPERATION UNIT _____________________ DATE