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Five-Year Annual Transmission Capability Statement (2009 - 2013)
Preface
This Transmission Capability Statement is provided by the Oman Electricity Transmission Company
according to Transmission and Dispatch Licence Condition number 27 and in accordance to the Grid
Code / Planning Code. The Statement describes in detail the transmission system capability over the
coming five years 2009-2013. The Statement provides up-to-date transmission system data in order to
identify those parts of the system, which offer the opportunity for future development of existing and
potential users of the system.
In this Capability Statement the results of load flow and short circuit analysis are presented based on the
planned system reinforcement to meet the demand forecast provided by Oman Power and Water
Procurement Company and the distribution companies. The Statement presents complete solutions of
all problems reported in the previous Five Year Capability Statement (2008-2012). By the end of the
period covered by the present Statement, problems of line and transformer loadings, voltage, and fault
current issues will be completely removed. Significant improvement has been introduced in the OETC
grid model, e.g. updated project schedule, generation data, system data and control settings.
The existing and planned development in the generation and is transmission system is described and a
new section for transmission system derogations is also included in the Statement.
Eng: Ali Said Al Hadabi

OETC General Manager
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Contents
Preface 2
List of Figures 5
List of Tables 6
Document History and Status 7
1. Executive Summary 8
2. Introduction 9
3. Technical Requirements for Compliance with the Grid Code and Licence 22
3.1. System Frequency 25
3.2. System Voltage 26
3.3. Security of Supply 26
4. OETC System Design and Planning Standards 27
4.1 Oman Electrical Standard OES 11 27
4.2 Oman Electrical Standard OES 25A and 25B 27
4.5 Other Standards 28
5. OETC Transmission System 28
5.1 Existing 220/132 kV Transmission System 28
5.2 Future System Development Projects 30
5.2.1 Projects expected to be completed to meet the 2009 peak demand 30
5.3 Summary 33
6. Existing and Planned Developments in Generation 39
6.1 Existing Generation 39
6.2 Planned Retirements of Existing Plant 43
6.3 Planned Future Generation (2009 – 2013) 43
6.4 Non-Contracted Generating Capacity 44
6.5 Interconnections 46
6.5.1 Interconnection with the UAE and the rest of the GCC Grid 46
6.5.2 Interconnection with PDO 47
6.6 Economic Dispatch 47
6.7 Spinning Reserve 47
7. Demand Forecast and Generation Availability 48
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7.1 System Demand 47

7.2 Demand Forecast 49
7.3 System Maximum Demand Forecast and Generation Availability 53
8. Transmission System Performance 58
8.1 Power Flow and Voltage Profiles 58
8.2 Fault Lvels 66
9. Development Opportunities 67
9.1 Review of the generation versus load balance on an area basis 67
9.2 Available grid station capacity 69
10. Derogations 76
Appendix A Review of Future Developments 80
A.1 Summery to projects to be completed annually between 2009-2013 peak demand 80
A.2 Projects expected to be completed to meet the 2009 peak demand 80
Appendix B Transmission System data 94
B.1 Substations Loads and Capacitor data 94
B.2 Overhead Line Circuit Capacities and Parameters 94
B.3 Transformer data 94
Appendix C Power System Studies 109
C.1 Summary of Load Flow Study results 109
C.2 Summary of Fault Level Study results 109
C.3 Diagrames of the model for the Load Flow Study Results 109
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List of Figures
Figure 1: OETC existing transmission system in 2009 34
Figure 2: Expected development by 2010 35
Figure 6: OETC System Load on 2008 Peak Day (31/5/2008) 48
Figure 7: OETC System Load on 2008 Minimum Load Day (18/1/2008) 49
Figure 8: Reduction of number of out-of-firm transmission lines during 2009-2013 62
Figure 9: Reduction of number of out-of-firm transformers during 2009-2013 63
Figure 10: Transmission power losses at peak demand of the years 2009-2013 64
Figure 11: Trend in peak load growth over the period 2009-2013 65
Figure 12: Future OETC Transmission System (2013) 70
Figure C.1 OETC Transmission System 2009 Max. Load Flow Condition 135
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Tables
Table1: Summary of Planned Developments on OETC Transmission System (2009 - 2013) 10
Table 2: Existing and Committed Future Generating Capacity 41
Table 3: New Contracted and Planned Generating Capacity 44
Table 4: Non-Contracted Generating Capacity 45
Table 5: Centrally Dispatched Generating Capacity on OETC Transmission System 46
Table 6: Historic Growth in Peak Demand and Transmission Losses (2003 – 2008) 48
Table 7: Expected oad Transfers amounge Grid Supply Points (2009 - 2013) 51
Table 8: OETC Transmission System Demand Forecast by Grid Station 53
Table 9: Comparison of Demand Forecast with Available Generating Capacity including Planned Retirements 56
Table 10: Comparison of Demand Forecast with Available Generating Capacity with Retirements Postponed and
Non-Contracted Generation in service 57
Table 11: Summary of Connected Generation used in Load Flow Studies of Maximum Demand 59
Table 12: Summary of Connected Generation used in Load Flow Studies of Minimum Demand 60
Table 13: Estimated Power Surplus and Power Deficit on an Area Basis (2009 - 2013) 71
Table 14: Available Grid Station Capacity of more than 10 MVA in 2013 75
Table 15: Expected Over head lines/ cables which will not comply with N-1 criterion at peak demand in 2009 78
Table 16: Expected Grid stations/ Transformers 132/33 kV which will not comply with N-1 criterion at peak
demand in 2009 79
Table B.1: Load and Capacitor Data for Grid Stations (2009 - 2013) 95
Table B.2: 2009 Branch Data Listing 98
Table B.3: Progressive Changes to Branch Circuit Data for 2010-2013 100
Table B.4: Grid Stations Transformer Data at peak 2009 103
Table B.5: Grid Stations Transformer Data from 2010 to 2013 105
Table C.1: Transformer Loading (%) at Grid Station (2009-2013) 110
Table C.2: Available Capacity at Grid Stations (2009 – 2013) for Connection of New Demand 113
Table C.3: Overhead Line and Cable Circuit Loading (%) at Peak Demand (2009-2013) 116
Table C.4: Transmission System Voltage Profile at Peak and Minimum Demand (2009 - 2013) 120
Table C.5: Estimation of Transmission Losses at Peak Demand (2009-2013) 125
Table C.6: Maximum 3-Phase Short Circuit Fault Levels 126
Table C.7: Maximum 1- Phase Short Circuit Fault Levels 131
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Document History and Status

Revision Date issued Reviewed by Approved by Date approved Revision type
D.0 21/2/2009 Eng. Hilal Al Hadi First draft
Prof. Omar Hanafy Abdalla “
Eng. Khamis Al Romaimi “
Eng. Hisham Al Riyami “
D.1 4/3/2009 Eng. Hilal Al Hadi Second draft
D.2 7/3/2009 Eng: Rashid Al Badwawi Third draft
Eng. Hilal Al Hadi “
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Distribution of Copies
Revision Copy no Quantity Date Issued to
v.0 1 1 Eng. Ali Al Hadabi
1 1 Eng. Rashid Al Badwawi
1 1 Eng. Thani Al -Khusabi
1 1 Dr.Hilal Al Nasssri
1 1 Dr. Bhowmick
1 1 Eng: Younis Al Rewahi
1 1 Eng: Mohamed Al Mazroui
1 1 Eng: Masoud Al Reyami
1 1 Eng: El Tayeb Bashir
1 1 Mrs. Lubna Al Mahrouqi
1 1 Eng: K.S Babu
1 1 Mrs. Celia Whitaker
V.1 Revised meeting( All above members)
V.2 1 1 31/3/2009 Sent to AER for approval
19/5/2009 Comment from AER
18/5/2009 Meeting with AER
Revision of Projects
New List of projects sent to Discos
Receiving Comments from Discos
Revising of projects and analysing them in the model
20/6/2009 Start new analysis
23/6/2009 Requesting AER to extend the submission date
24/6/2009 Receiving letter from AER for extension
28/6/2009 Draft Submission
1/7/2009 Sent to SKM for review
10/7/2009 final revised document from SKM
11/7/2009 OETC review the comments and updates SKM Comments
13/7/2009 OETC Sent the updates to SKM
15/7/2009 Final comments are dealt with by OETC
15/7/2009 OETC received certification letter for the 5 Year
Statement and Model from SKM
18/7/2009 Sent to AER for final revised approval
26/7/2009 Recived from AER for minor changes
29/7/2009 Sent back to AER
1/8/2009 Final version submitted for approval
Printed: 1 August 2009
Last saved: 1 August 2009 04:20 PM
Author: Strategic Planning and Projects / Strategic Planning and Study Section
Name of organisation: Oman Electricity Transmission Company S.A.O.C
Name of document: Five-Year Annual Transmission Capability Statement (2009 - 2013)
Document version: v.2 "As submitted to the Authority for Approval, March 2009"
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1.0 Executive Summary

This Capability Statement presents the Oman Electricity Transmission Company’s development plans for the
220 kV and 132 kV transmission systems for the years 2009 to 2013.
The Statement includes data for the generators, loads, overhead line and cable circuits, transformers and
capacitors used in the development of transmission system models for the power system studies undertaken with
OETC’s DIgSILENT power system analysis software, version 14, in preparation of this Capability Statement.
The Statement also includes the results of power system analysis of the transmission system that defines system
performance when operating under the extremes of peak and minimum demand in each of the five years. From
this analysis an assessment has been made of the opportunities for the connection of new generation and new
demand on the system.
Table 1 lists the schedule for committed and planned system development projects on the 220/132 kV
transmission system, although it should be noted that not all of the projects listed have full authorisation at this
time. Implementation of these system development projects will increase the number of 220/132 kV grid stations
from six to fourteen before the summer peak of 2013, with an additional installed firm grid substation capacity of
5,000 MVA. The number of 132/33 kV grid stations will also increase from the thirty one in service at the
beginning of 2009 to forty nine (49) by the summer peak of 2013.
During the next five years the company is introducing direct voltage transformation from 220 kV to 33 kV and
from 132 kV to 11 kV on the transmission system with respective 220/33 kV and 132/11 kV substations for the
major residential/tourism developments at Blue City and Azaiba Coast (Wave Project).
It is also one of OETC’s strategic planning concepts to complete a 220 kV double circuit ring around northern
Oman. By the summer of 2010 the proposed 220 kV connection between the Sohar Interconnector Station (SIS)
and Al-Wasit in Mahadah will be completed to link the main load centre in Oman (Muscat) with the UAE and the
rest of the GCC Grid via Sohar and the rapidly developing Sohar port and industrial area. By the first quarter of
2012 the 220 kV transmission system will also be extended from Misfah in the Muscat area to Jahloot and further
eastwards to Sur. In addition, OETC plans to upgrade the line between Mahadah to Ibri to 220 kV to support the
voltage and meet the expected load growth.
Beyond the period covered by this Statement, i.e. by the end of 2014, the 220 kV ring will be completed with the
connection of Misfah Switching Station to Nizwa University Grid Station. The proposed 1,000 MW power plant
at Duqum is scheduled for connection to the transmission system at some stage from 2015 onwards.
In accordance with Condition 27 of OETC’s Transmission Licence the power flow studies presented in this
Capability Statement are based on demand forecast data provided by Oman Power and Water Procurement
Company (OPWP) which it has used in its Seven-Year Statement (2009 – 2015). The forecast has been
disaggregated by grid station, according to available DISCO data, for detailed power system analysis.
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Table1: Summary of Planned Developments on OETC Transmission System (2009 - 2013)
Project
Description Status Details Purpose
No.
Peak 2009
132/33 kV GSP at Adam, 132 kV Load transfer from Nizwa and feeds
2 x 40 MVA transformers, 47
1 double circuit line Adam - Manah Energized loads with voltage problems (66 km
km 132 kV SCCT line
Power Station from Nizwa)
Upgrade Bahla GSP from 2 x 40 Increases capacity at Bahla and

Bahla: 2 x 125 MVA
MVA to 2 x 125 MVA transformers Nizwa to meet load growth
2 Partially Energized transformers; Nizwa 2 x 125
Upgrade Nizwa GSP from 2 x 63 requirements and to maintain N-1
MVA transformer
MVA to 2 x 125 MVA transformer criteria
Project
No.
Peak 2010
New 132/33 kV GSP at Muladah 2 x 125 MVA transformers, New Muladah (MIS) will take load
3 on same site of MIS 220/132 kV Energized 132/33 kV at Muladah Grid transfer from Old Muladah (11km)
grid station Station 220/132kV and Khabourah (53km)
Phase 1: 132/33 kV GSP at Liwa,

connect to Wadi Jizzi Power
2 x 125 MVA transformers, Takes load transfer from Sohar
4 Station. Phase 2: Upgrade Wadi Energized not loaded
22km 132 kV DCCT line Grid and Shinas
Jizzi-Liwa and Liwa-Shinas 132 kV
SCCT line to DCCT (ph 2)
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Table1 (continued): Summary of Planned Developments on OETC Transmission System (2009 - 2013)
Project
No.
Cont:
2010
132/33 kV GSP at Saham with 132

kV DCCT line from Khabourah and
Under construction due in Takes load transfer from Sohar
5 220/132 kV SIS (Seh Al Makarim) 2 x 125 MVA transformers
service Q3’09 Grid and Khabourah
grid station looped in and out of
Saham
220 kV DCCT line from Barka Under construction, due in Reinforcement of OETC system
6 11km, 220 kV DCCT line
Power station to Filaj service Sep'09 between Barka P/Stn and Filaj
220/132/33 kV GSP at Airport Supplies new load and transfers

Under construction, due in 2 x 500 MVA + 2 x 125 MVA
7 Heights fed from the 220 kV Al some load from Bousher and
service Nov.'09 transformers
Falaij - MSQ DCCT line Mawalleh
Under construction, due in

Azaiba Coast 132/11 kV grid
8 service Nov.'09 due to 3x50MVA transformers Dedicated for the Wave project
station to supply Wave Project
Airport Heights project
Upgrade Seeb Main 132/33 kV grid

station from 2 x 63 MVA
transformers to 2 x 125 MVA. Evaluation of bids is Reinforcement of OETC system.
9 Upgrade 132kV DCCT overhead ongoing.Expected 2 x 125 MVA transformers Existing Seeb main grid is
line from Mawalih to Seeb Main completion date is Q3’10 overloaded
from single conductor to twin
conductor
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Project
No.
Cont:2010
132/33 kV GSP at Wadi Sa'a

2 x 63 MVA transformers. Dedicated load for Al Buraimi
10 connected to Mahadah- Dank 132 Contracted
Around 37 km from Mahadah Cement Co.
kV DCCT line
132/33 kV GSP at Yitti connected to

2 x 125 MVA transformers, 40km Dedicated load for Yitti Resort and
11 new 132 kV busbars at Jahloot grid Awarded
132 kV DCCT line local Yitti load
station via 132 kV DCCT line
Replacing portion of existing 220kV

EPC contract awarded
& 132kV OHL by underground The 132kV lines will be replaced
12 Expected to be in Environment requirements
Cables near existing & planned by 2500mm2 underground cable
Q2_10
Residential Area in Muscat
Reconnecting of 132kV lines

To meet N-1 and to cuter new load
13 Rusail-Mawalih 132kV Expected to be in Q3'10 between Rusail and
in the area.
Bousher(200m)
To meet N-1 for the existing grid.

Adding Temporary Transformer This transformer will be removed
14 Expected to be in Q2’10 1 x 40MVA Transformer
40MVA at Ghoubrah after upgrading of Ghoubrah to
2x125MVA
To relief loading of the existing

Adding Temporary Transformer grid. This transformer will be
63MVA at Seeb Main removed after UPGRADING OF
Seeb Main to 2 x 125MVA
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Project
No.
Cont:2010

This transformer will be connected
Adding New transformer 125MVA
16 Expected to be in Q2’10 1 x 125MVA Transformer to the new 125MVA transformer at
at MSQ
2011 as MSQ-2 Grid within the
same boundary of the existing grid.

This transformer will be connected
Adding New transformer 125MVA
17 Expected to be in Q2’10 1 x 125MVA Transformer to the new 125MVA transformer at
at Mawalih grid.
2011 as Mawalih-2 Grid within the
same boundary of the existing grid.
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Project
No.
Peak 2011
Reconnecting of 132kV lines

To meet N-1 and to Reduce short
18 Bousher Airport Heights Expected to be in Q3'10 between Rusail and Bousher(1000m)
circuit Current at Bousher Grid.
to Airport Heights
Adding of new 125MVA transformer at To meet N-1, load transfer from existing
19 Bousher Grid station and connecting of Expected to be in Q2'10 1 x 125MVA Transformer grid, and to cater the new demand in
transformer 3 the area.
Proposed scheme.
132/33 kV GSP at Quriyat connected Currently supplied at 33 kV via long
Currently supplied at 33 kV 2 X 125 MVA transformers, 30km
20 new 132 kV busbars at Jahloot via 132 lines. This scheme will address voltage
via long lines. Expected to 132 kV DCCT line
kV DCCT line problems.
be in Q2_11
Construction of 132/33kV Grid Station &
For new demand it will release load
21 associated transmission system at Al- Expected to be in Q1’11 2 x 125 MVA transformers LILO
from Rusail Grid station
Misfah area
Required to meet (N-1) requirements.
132 kV DCCT line between Dank and EPC tender floated.
22 52km 132 kV DCCT line This scheme is high priority and needs
Al Hail grid stations Expected to be in Q1_11
to be implemented as soon as possible.
132/33 kV GSP at Qurum connected to Takes load transfer from Wadi Adai &
Awarded 2 x 125 MVA transformers, 132/33kV
23 the proposed MSQ - Muttrah 132 kV MSQ, plus new developments at
due in service Q3_10 in Al Qurum Grid station
DCCT line Carrefour and Ras Al Hamra
Upgrade Al Wasit to Buraimi GS from
EPC tender Floated, due in
24 175mm2 to 400mm2.& 132 kV DCCT 35km 132 kV DCCT line System reinforcement
service Q1_11
line onto steel towers
220 kV DCCT line between SIS (Seh Al Awarded Due in service

25 65km 220 kV DCCT line System reinforcement
Makarem) and Al Wasit grid stations
Q3_10
220/33 kV GSP at Blue City connected EPC tender document is
2 x 160 MVA transformers, 50 km
26 to MIS 220 kV grid station via 220 kV ready for tendering, due in Dedicated to supply load at Blue City
220 kV DCCT line
DCCT line service Q1_11
132/33 kV GSP at Muttrah, connected
Floated 2 x 125 MVA transformers, 12km 132 Takes load transfer from Wadi Kabir
27 direct to Qurum 132/33 kV grid station
due in service Q1-11 kV DCCT line and Al Falaj
via 132 kV DCCT line
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Project
No.
Cont:2011
Dedicated to supply Sohar Industrial Area
Second phase of 220/132 kV GSP at Sohar
28 Floated. Due in service Q4_10 2 x 500 MVA transformers loads and provide load relief to Sohar
Port Industrial Area (SIA2)
Industrial Area 'A' grid station
Upgrade Dank grid station from 2 x 15 MVA to Proposed scheme. Target 2 x 63 MVA transformers bay shafting Ibri Increases capacity at Dank to ensure (N-1)
29
2 x 63 MVA transformers date Q4_10 transformers met.
To meet N-1 for the existing grid. This

Adding new Transformer 125MVA at MSQ transformer will be connected with the third
Tx.4 transformer as new MSQ-2 grid within the
same boundary.
To meet N-1 for the existing grid. This
Adding new Transformer 125MVA at Mawalih transformer will be connected with the third
(Mawalih-2) Tx.4 transformer as new Mawalih-2 grid within
the same boundary.
Upgrade of Ibri grid station from 2 x 63 MVA Proposed scheme. Target
32 2 x 125 MVA transformers To meet the demand growth in area.
to 2 x 125 MVA transformers date Q2_11
Construction of 132/33kV Grid Station & For new demand it will release load from
Awarded
33 associated transmission system at Nakhal 2 x 125 MVA , 20km 132kV lines Barka main grid station to improve voltage
to be in service Q4_10
Area profile of 33kV lines in the area.
Construction of new 220kV lines from System reinforcement and voltage support
34 Expected to be in Q2_11 2 x 500MVA,120km 220 kV
Mahadah to Ibri in Dahirah Area( Ibri,hank and AlHair)
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Project
No.
Peak
2012
Phase 1 (2010): 60 MVA supplied at 132 kV
from Yitti (5km away). Phase 2 (2011): With
132/33 kV GSP at Yankit connected to new 220 kV established at Jahloot supply to
2 x 125 MVA transformers 45km 132 kV
35 132 kV busbars at Jahloot grid station via 132 Expected to be in Q2'12 Yankit taken from Yitti at 132 kV. Seefa
DCCT line
kV DCCT line Resort (15km from Yankit) supplied from
Yankit. This project not confirmed waiting
conformation form the developer.
To meet load growth requirements and
220/132 kV GSP at Jahloot connected to Adding 2 x 500MVA with 70km of 220kV
36 Expected to be in Q2'12 improve voltage profile and to be linked with
Misfah grid station via 220 kV DCCT line O/H line between Misfah and Jahloot
Sur area.
Required to support voltage in Sur and BB
220/132 kV grid station at Sur connected to
2 x 500 MVA transformers 160km 220 kV Ali areas. And to meet load growth ( OETC
37 Jahloot grid station via a 220 kV DCCT line Expected to be in Q2'12
DCCT line studying to construct this line as 400kV and
when 220 kV bus established at Jahloot
operated as 220kV)
Upgrade of Mudhabi grid station from 2 x 63 To meet load growth requirements and to
38 Expected to be in Q2_12 2 x 125 MVA transformers
MVA to 2 x 125 MVA transformers maintain N-1
Upgrade of Izki grid station from 2 x 40 MVA to To meet load growth requirements and to
2 x 125 MVA transformers maintain N-1
Upgrade of Rustaq grid station from 2 x 63 To meet load growth requirements and to
MVA to 2 x 125 MVA transformers maintain N-1
Upgrade of Sumail grid station from 2 x 63 To meet load growth requirements and to
MVA to 2 x 125 MVA Tx. maintain N-1
Load transfer and to met load growth
42 132/33 kV GSP at Al Kamil Expected to be in Q2_12 2 x 125 MVA transformers
requirements in the area.
2 x 125 MVA transformers connected to Load transfer and to met load growth
43 132/33 kV GSP at Nizwa (University) Expected to be in Q2_12
LILO of Izki - Nizwa 132kV lines. requirements in the area.
To increase Voltage profile for the long 33kV
2 x 63MVA transformers connected to Al
44 132/33 kV GSP at Al Roudha Expected to be in Q2_12 lines (60km), Load transfer and to met load
Modhabi through 40km 132kV lines.
growth requirements in the area.
Construction of new 220kV Grid station at New 220kV GIS interconnection Grid for
45 Expected to be in Q212 To connect the new IPP to the Grid.
Misfah new IPP at Misfah
To meet N-1 , cater load growth and to
46 Upgrading of Ghoubrah 132kV Expected to be in Q2'12 2 x 125MVA Transformers connect the new IPP
To connect the new IPP from Barka and to

2 x 500MVA transformers, with 45km support the Voltage at Muscat Grid Stations
47 Upgrading of Wadi Adai 220/132kV Expected to be in Q4'11
220kV over head lines (Wadi Adai, Wadi Al Kabir and Al Falaj and
to be as alternative supply for these Grids.
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Project
No.
Cont:2012
New 220kV GIS switch gear at Sohar with
Construction of new 220kV lines between SPS To connect the new IPP from Sohar to SIS
48 Expected to be in Q1'12 6 km 2500mm2 cable and 36km 220kV
and SIS grid stations.(For new IPP at Sohar) Grid station.
DCCT line
To connect the new IPP to the Grid. This
Construction of new 220kV Grid Station at New 220kV GIS interconnection Grid for
49 Expected to be in Q1'12 project is linked with new Barka 220kV and
Barka for the new IPP new IPP to Misfah
Misfah grid.
Construction of new 220kV Grid Station at New 220kV GIS interconnection Grid for
50 Expected to be in Q1'12 To connect the new IPP to the Grid.
Sohar for the new IPP new IWPP to SIS
2 x 125MVA , 25km 132kV lines between Load transfer from Jahloot and to be as
51 New grid at Amerat area Expected to be in Q2'12
MSQ and Jahloot Lines (LILO) voltage support in Amerat area
2 x 125MVA , 10km 132kV from Sohar
52 New Grid station at Multaqa (Sohar) Expected to be in Q2'12 load transfer from Sohar Grid.(77.7MW)
grid station
2 x 125MVA transformers connected to To cater the expected load growth in the
53 New Grid at Al-Ghala area (Muscat) Expected to be in Q2’12
Airport Heights grid station area and load transfer
2 x 125MVA, connected to the existing To meet N-1, load transfer from existing
54 New grid at Buraimi Expected to be in Q2'12 Mahadah-Buraimi 132kV LILO with Buraimi Grid(64.2MW), and new load at the
additional around 4km area.
2 x 125MVA , 10km 132kV from SIA-2
New Grid at Sohar Special Economic To cater the new load requirement for this
55 Expected to be in Q2'12 grid station by using 2500mm2
Zone(SSEZ) area.
underground cable
To cater the load growth at Ras Al Had area
and to solve the issue of voltage drop,
56 Aijah (Sur-2) Expected to be in Q212 2 x 125MVA, 25km 132kV from Sur grid currently this area is fed by 33Kv feeders
from Sur grid 60km and load transfer(40MW)
from existing Sur Grid
Adding 2 new 132kV circuits (11km) between

57 Expected to be in Q2’12 2 new 132kV Circuits to meet N-1 To meet N-1
Filaj-Barka Main 132kV Lines
Upgrading of Wadi Adai Wadi Kabir

Upgrading of Wadi Adai-Wadi Kabir 132kV
58 Expected to be in Q2'12 132kV conductor to be twin YEW to meet To meet N-1
lines (8km)
N-1
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Project
No.
Peak 2013
To cater the load growth at Dreez area and

2 x 63MVA, 30km 132kV lines from Ibri to solve the issue of voltage drop, currently
59 New Grid station at Dreez Expected to be in Q1'13
grid station. this area is fed by two 33Kv feeders from Ibri
grid/ load transfer(46.1MW)
To cater the load growth at Mawalih and

2 x 125MVA, 10km 132kV lines from
60 New Grid Station at Al Khadh(Muscat) Expected to be in Q1'13 Mabailaha and load transfer with grids in this
Mawalih grid station
area(Mawalih , Seeb Main and Mabailah)
To meet N-1 for the existing grid. These
transformers will be connected with existing
61 Upgrading of Barka Main Expected to be in Q1'13 2 x 125MVA
Barka main as new Barka Main-2 grid within
the same boundary.
62 Upgrading of Manah-Nizwa 132kV lines Expected to be in Q1'13 Upgrading of the conductor (20km) This project to be organized with UPCo.
63 Upgrading of Mahadah Grid Station Expected to be in Q1'13 2 x 63MVA To meet N-1 for the existing grid.
To reduce short circuit Current effect in the
64 Installing of Fault Current Limiters at Ghoubrah Expected to be in Q1'13 using latest technology
area.
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In order to model future system development as accurately as possible the distribution companies are
required by the Grid Code to provide OETC with information that identifies their load transfer plans,
including the load to be transferred, the timing and the grid stations involved, data that is also provided to
OPWP for its own forecast of generation requirements. From the individual demand forecasts of the
distribution companies, OETC has developed its own demand forecast for the transmission system as a
whole, including the load transfers between grid stations that are then incorporated into the power system
models for each year.
The forecast average annual growth in system demand of almost 12 % over the period 2009 –2013 drives
many of the planned grid station reinforcements with a large portion of the additional demand supplied to
the distribution companies through the 132/33 kV grid stations. To meet security of supply requirements
and provide load relief to the heavier loaded grid stations it will be necessary to transfer excess load to the
new or existing, but lightly-loaded grid stations. Comparison of the demand forecast with generation
availability as defined in the OPWP Seven-Year Statement (2009-2015) shows a potential shortfall in
generation capacity at system peak in 2010 and 2011. To meet the shortfall caused by planned plant
retirements at Ghubrah and Wadi Jizzi it is assumed that power will be imported from direct customer
generation. In addition the new generating capacity from Barka Phase-2 (SMN), Barka Phase-3 and Sohar
Phase-2 will be required to meet future growth and avoid a further shortfall in generating capacity.
As the demand grows there is a greater need to extend the 220 kV transmission system so that bulk power
is transmitted at this voltage rather than 132 kV in order to avoid overloads, improve voltages and reduce
power losses. Consequently it is OETC’s objective to operate 220 kV as the main transmission voltage
and use 132kV for sub-transmission and at some future date consider the introduction of 400 kV for the
transmission of bulk power over long distances.
From Table 1 a total of 64 transmission projects are planned over a three year period, most of which are
designed to increase the transmission system capacity so that it can meet future growth in demand and
satisfy the security criteria. This is a major programme of capital investment in its infrastructure that will
be spread across the whole network to improve transmission system performance across northern Oman
and power system studies presented in this Statement confirm that the planned investment in 220 kV grid
stations and transmission circuits will provide substantial spare capacity on the 220 kV transmission
system to well beyond 2013.
The major technical issue identified in the studies was with high short-circuit fault levels on the 132 kV
busbars at 4 grid stations in the Muscat area. The grid stations at Ghubrah, Bousher, Rusail and Madinat
Sultan Qaboos (MSQ) were all shown in earlier studies (OETC Five Year Capability Statement 2008-
2012) to have high 132 kV fault levels. Accordingly, OETC has taken appropriate remedial action to
address this problem by implementing in the short–term, measures to split the 132 kV busbars at Rusail
and Ghubrah.
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In 2009, the 132 kV busbars were split at Rusail, but practical difficulties at Ghubrah prevented its
implementation and the action to split the 132 kV busbars there has been postponed to be implemented
later. Until then operating restrictions are being applied to avoid performing any works near switchgear
at Ghubrah Power Station. Splitting the 132 kV busabrs at these power stations significantly reduces the
fault level on the 132 kV transmission system in the Muscat area and temporarily solves the short circuit
problem at zero cost.
In 2012 Rusail will no longer need splitting due to the network development and reconfiguration works
completed to facilitate the addition of new IPPs, and therefore the Rusail busbars will be returned to
normal operation. In 2013, with the completion of transmission system developments required to facilitate
the introduction of new IWPP at Ghubrah, splitting of the busbars will no longer be required.
Load flow studies have confirmed that with the exception of the 132 kV bus-bars at Al Hail, the voltage
levels across the transmission system can be maintained within the +/-10 % limits defined in the Grid
Code. In the case of Al Hail, the 132/33 kV grid station is currently supplied via a single circuit line from
Dank, but by the end of 2010 this will be upgraded to a double circuit connection
At Al Hail and at other remote locations, such as Sur at the eastern end of the transmission system, there
is a strong case for the deployment of reactive compensation as a cost effective means of improving the
system voltage. Similarly, with the demand in the Muscat area continuing to grow there are occasions
when some grid stations in the Muscat area suffer reduced voltages at times of heavy load. To overcome
this problem, Muscat Electricity Distribution Company (MEDC) have agreed to install new capacitor
banks on the 33 kV busbars at Bousher, MSQ, Muttrah, Qurum, and Jahloot grid stations and studies
presented in the report have confirmed that their addition by the summer of 2010 will produce a
significant improvement in the voltage profile across the Muscat area.
Consequently, OETC has written to the distribution companies to request that they add more capacitor
banks at the distribution voltage level to operate within the recommended power factor as an additional
measure for improving system efficiency for the 2010 and 2011 system peaks.
The voltage problems experienced in the Al Dahirah area has led OETC to review its plans for system
reinforcement to this area with the 220 kV system extended from Mahadah (Al Wasit) to Ibri, with Ibri
scheduled upgraded before the 2011 peak. When this work is completed, the transmission system in this
area will be fully compliant with the voltage requirements set by the Grid Code and the (N-1) security
requirements set by Licence Condition 26.
OETC has floated a reactive power and voltage study in coordination with the distribution companies and
a detailed study of the short circuit issue is also in progress to formulate long term plans for dealing with
the fault level issue beyond 2013.
The Statement has reviewed the opportunities for the connection of new generation and new demand and
identified those grid stations with substantial spare capacity where it should be possible to connect new
demand to the system. A review of the balance between generation and demand has shown that the
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construction of a new 500 MW power plant at Ghubrah in 2013 to supplement the existing generation at
Ghubrah and the Barka Phase 2 and Phase 3 power plants will produce a generation surplus in the Greater
Muscat area.
Section 2 of the Statement provides an introduction to the document, identifying the main related
documentation and the key changes that have taken place on the transmission system since the previous
issue of the Statement.
Section 3 identifies the technical requirements of the Grid Code and the Transmission Licence with
specific attention to system voltage, frequency and security of supply.
Section 4 describes the main engineering standards used by OETC in its planning and design of the
transmission system.
Section 5 describes the existing transmission system and summarises the planned developments in each
year over the period 2009 to 2013.
Section 6 identifies the existing and planned developments in generation and describes the
interconnections both inside Oman and internationally, i.e. PDO and the UAE respectively.
Section 7 presents the demand forecast and compares this with the generation capacity available.
Section 8 discusses transmission system performance and presents the results of load flow and short-
circuits studies that show the performance of the transmission system at both peak and minimum demand
in each year from 2009 to 2013.
Section 9 identifies the development opportunities for the connection of new demand and new generating
plant to the transmission system.
Section 10 presents the areas of the network where network components will be operating above firm
capacity during the period 2009 - 2013 and identifies the need for new or renewed derogations from
application of the N-1 security criterion, as appropriate.
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2. Introduction
2.1 Licence conditions, Codes and Standards
This Transmission System Five-Year Capability Statement covers the period 2009 – 2013 which has been
prepared by the Oman Electricity Transmission Company S.A.O.C. (OETC) in accordance with the
requirements set down under Licence Condition 27 of the Electricity Transmission and Dispatch Licence
granted to the Company on 1 May 2005 by the Authority of Electricity Regulation (AER). The Licence
has been granted under the powers invested in the Authority by Article (2) of the Law for the Regulation
and Privatisation of the Electricity and Related Water Sector promulgated by Royal Decree 78/2004.
The purpose of the Statement is to provide up-to-date transmission system data for potential and existing
users of the transmission system so they can identify those parts of the transmission system which offer
the opportunity for future development. The Statement is required to be updated annually so that users
and potential users of the transmission system are furnished with the latest information.
Potential users of the transmission system should be aware of the following main documents that
influence the planning and future development of the transmission system infrastructure:
i) The Grid Code for the Sultanate of Oman.
ii) The Electricity Transmission and Dispatch Licence granted to OETC, notably Licence
Condition 26, which defines the requirements for the Security Standards and the
maintaining of an Efficient and Economic Transmission System.
iii) The approved Transmission Security Standards prepared in accordance with Condition 26
of OETC’s Transmission and Dispatch Licence.
iv) The Statement of Charges for Connection to the OETC Electricity Transmission System.
v) The Statement of Charges for the Use of the OETC Electricity Transmission System.
2.2 System Development since the 2008-2012 Statement
Since the issue of the previous Capability Statement, covering the period 2008 – 2012, the following
projects have been completed and are currently being energized in time to meet 2009 system peak
demand:
i. Construction of the 132/33 kV Manah to Adam double circuit overhead line and
associated Grid Station at Adam.
ii. Upgrading of the 132/33 kV substations at Nizwa and Bahla. The works undertaken
were for replacement of the two 63 MVA transformers at Nizwa grid station with two
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125MVA transformers, and replacement of the two 40MVAtransformers at Bahla grid

station with two 125MVA transformers.
The following projects are in the final stage and will be in service by the end of 2009.
i. Construction of the132/33kV grid station at Saham and the associated 132 kV

transmission system.
ii. Installation of two 125 MVA transformers at Liwa Grid Station. The double circuit 132
kV Wadi Jizzi – Liwa - Shinas transmission line has been already energiesd.
iii. Installation of two 125 MVA transformers at the 220/132 kV Muladah Grid Station.
In addition to the transmission system developments, three new, large industrial customers have been
connected directly to the transmission system in the Sohar area:
i. Shadeed Steel connected to the 220 kV SIA-A grid station.
ii. Aromatics industrial load has been connected to the same grid station at 132 kV.
iii. Sharq Steel connected to the 132 kV SIA-A grid station.
2.3 Improvements in the preparation of the Statement
Since the issue of the Transmission System Capability Statement for 2008 – 2012 there have been a
number of improvements in the data and the power system modelling upon which the studies that are
discussed in the Statement are based. The most significant of these are:
i. The Statement presents complete solutions of all problems reported in the previous
Five Year Capability Statement (2008-2012). By the end of the period covered by
the present Statement, problems of line and transformer loadings, voltage, and
fault current issues will be completely removed.
ii. The OETC demand forecast is based on the data provided by OPWP and distribution
companies which should make for a more accurate forecast.
iii. A review of power system model resulted in more appropriate settings being used for the
transformers tap changers and the terminal voltages of generating units.
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The improvements in the demand forecast and the power system modelling should result in similar
improvements being achieved in the accuracy of the power system studies upon which network
development planning is based.
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3. Technical requirements for compliance with the Grid Code and Licence
In order to comply with Condition 26 of the Electricity Transmission and Dispatch Licence the
transmission system must be planned, designed and operated to provide a secure, efficient and economic
supply of electricity that is of an acceptable quality to its users.
Whilst Condition 26 specifically sets out the Security of Supply requirements, the most important
characteristics that determine the quality of supply are frequency and voltage. The requirements for
maintaining transmission system frequency and voltage within specified operating limits are set out in the
Grid Code, and most clearly defined under conditions ASC4.1 and ASC4.2 respectively of the Ancillary
Services Code.
Other issues that relate to the planning of an economic and cost effective transmission system that
provides a voltage supply of acceptable quality, such as standardisation of equipment ratings, limitation of
system losses, and the control and limitation of disturbing factors that affect the voltage waveform are
covered by relevant Omani and/or International Standards.
3.1 System Frequency

In accordance with condition ASC4.1 of the Ancillary Services Code, OETC is required to maintain
System Frequency within the following limits:
a) During normal operating conditions, the nominal system frequency of the transmission
system shall be 50.00Hz and will be controlled normally between 49.95Hz and 50.05Hz.
b) During exceptional steady state conditions, frequency deviations will not exceed 49.90Hz
to 50.10Hz unless disturbed circumstances prevail.
c) Under disturbed conditions, system frequency could rise transiently to 51.50 Hz or fall to
48.0 Hz, but not exceed these limits.
As ASC4.1 points out, the frequency of the total system is responsive to changes in the balance between
the active power demand and total available generation capacity. OETC must therefore ensure that
sufficient generation capacity and demand is available and connected to the system at all times to respond
automatically to active power imbalances and correct any frequency change.
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3.2 System Voltage

In accordance with condition ASC4.2 of the Ancillary Services Code, OETC is required to control system
voltage within the following limits:
a) The voltage on the 220 kV and 132 kV parts of the Transmission System at each site with a
user connection will remain within the limits of ±10% of the nominal voltage level.
b) The voltage on the 33 kV and 11 kV sides of transmission transformers at Connection Sites

with Users will normally remain within the limits of ±6% of the nominal value unless
abnormal conditions prevail.
During some system disturbances, such as where short circuits occur, the voltage could collapse
transiently to zero at the point of fault until the fault is cleared.
Voltage regulation requires both active and reactive power flows across the transmission system to be
carefully controlled. The physical characteristics of the plant on the transmission system also give rise to
the generation and absorption of reactive power. Reactive power flows across the transmission system
can give rise to substantial voltage differences and it is therefore necessary to maintain reactive power
balances between sources of capacity and demand on a “zone” basis.
Unlike frequency, which is consistent across an interconnected transmission system, voltages at different
points on an interconnected system are determined by the local sources of demand and capacity, by the
prevailing network configuration and by the reactive power flows across the network.
The management of voltage requires control of reactive power and this can be provided by centrally
dispatched generators, transformer tap-changers, by the connection of capacitor banks at 33 kV or below,
or by means of static compensation.
3.3 Security of Supply

In accordance with Condition 26 of the OETC Transmission Licence the capacity of the Transmission
System to transmit electricity shall not be reduced in the event that a single electric line, cable,
transformer, circuit breaker and/or associated plant is not in service, provided that during a period in
which such single electric line, cable, transformer, circuit breaker and/or associated plant is not in service.
The operating voltage of the Transmission System may reduce to any level specified from time to time for
such purposes in the Grid Code. In effect, the transmission system should be planned and operated to
provide an (N-1) level for security of supply.
The Transmission System taken over by OETC in 2005 had several components that failed to meet the
(N-1) criterion, and the Licence recognised that it might take two years, but at system peak 2012 and 2013
all grid stations and overhead lines will meet most of required standards and criteria to bring the whole
system into full compliance. To date some of these out of firm situations have been addressed, but
equally the steep growth in demand has caused further circuits / transformers to become out of firm.
Section 10 summarizes the system grid condition.
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4. OETC System Design and Planning Standards
In addition to the technical requirements of the Transmission Licence and the Grid Code, the principal
electrical standards used by OETC in its planning and design of the 220 kV and 132 kV transmission
systems are:
4.1 Oman Electrical Standard OES 11

The standard covers the topic “General Specifications for Electrical Materials and Equipment” and
defines the worst case conditions for system design purposes by the following parameters:
a) maximum ambient temperature (50˚C)
b) maximum surface temperature for metal surfaces (80˚C)
c) altitude (between sea level and 30 metres above sea level)
d) maximum wind velocity (125km per hour)
e) average annual rainfall (100mm)
f) Maximum relative humidity (100%)
In determining the thermal rating of an overhead line conductor “still air” (i.e. a wind speed of 0.5km per
hour) is used as this has the least cooling effect on the conductor. The standard also defines the design
parameters for the 132 kV systems in terms of highest voltage (145 kV), design fault level (31.5 kA) and
the requirement that the system be solidly earthed. Currently it does not specify corresponding figures for
the 220 kV systems.
4.2 Oman Electrical Standard OES 25A and 25B

These standards define the requirements for aluminium conductor steel reinforced and aluminium alloy
conductor overhead lines and aluminium alloy stranded conductor overhead lines.

Volume 1 of the standard covers the design requirements for a 132/33 kV, 2 x 125 MVA substation with
132 kV gas insulated switchgear, including the 33 kV switchgear. Volume 2 covers similar requirements
for the 132/33 kV, 2 x 63 MVA substation with 132 kV outdoor SF6 switchgear.

The standard covers the design requirements for 132 kV double circuit overhead transmission lines with
400mm2 All Aluminium Alloy Twin Conductors (AAAC) on lattice steel towers that are deployed across
much of the 132 kV transmission system.
4.5 Other Standards

In cases where an Omani Standard is not applicable it is usual OETC practice to adopt the appropriate
IEC Standard. This particularly applies to the design of the 220 kV transmission systems.
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5. OETC Transmission System
5.1 Existing 220/132 kV Transmission System

The Oman Electricity Transmission Company is authorized to undertake all regulated activities of
electricity transmission and dispatch in northern Oman at voltages of 132 kV and above. The existing
transmission system has two operating voltages, i.e. 220 kV and 132 kV. It extends across the whole of
northern Oman and interconnects bulk consumers and generators of electricity located in the Governorate
of Muscat and in the regions of Batinah, Dhahirah, Dakhliyah and Sharquiya.
The transmission system was first established under the Ministry of Housing, Electricity and Water
(MHEW) in 1983 and underwent rapid expansion during the 1990s. Consequently much of it has less
than 15 years service experience. After the electrical sector was unbundled, the OETC took over the
operation of the transmission system on 1 May 2005. The present OETC transmission system consists of:
686 circuit-km of 220 kV overhead transmission line

2837 circuit-km of 132 kV overhead transmission line
12 circuit-km of 220 kV underground cable
14 circuit-km of 132 kV underground cable
5630 MVA of 220/132 kV transformer capacity
6970 MVA of 132/33 kV transformer capacity
Two 220 kV interconnection grid stations
Two 220/132 kV grid stations
Four 220/132/33 kV grid stations
Thirty one 132/33 kV grid supply point substations
The transmission system is interconnected at 220 kV from Al Wasit grid station in Mahadah with the
transmission system of the UAE and through this interconnection it will form part of the GCC Grid that
links the electricity supply systems of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Oman. This
should provide increased security of supply and benefits to the member countries in the form of cost
savings from the sharing of reserve capacity and energy resources. The interconnector will be fully
energised and brought into service when the Inter-Governmental agreement is signed.
The OETC transmission system is also interconnected with the PDO transmission network at 132 kV via
a single circuit overhead line that runs between Nizwa on the OETC system and Nahda on the PDO
system. Under normal conditions the power transfer across the interconnection is forecast to be
negligible, but in the event of an emergency on either network the interconnection can facilitate a power
transfer of up to 60 MW to address the shortfall. The energy transfer between OETC and PDO is
managed such that annually the net energy transfer is around zero.
The transmission system is supplied with electricity generated from eight gas-based power stations
located at Ghubrah, Rusail, Wadi Jizzi, Manah, Al Kamil, Barka AES & Barka SMN (phase 2) and Sohar.
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In addition the transmission system may be supplied from direct customers, such as Sohar Aluminium
and OMIFCO and some more additional generating units have been added at Barka. .
Three Distribution Licence holders, i.e. Muscat Electricity Distribution Company(MEDC), Mazoon
Electricity Company (MZEC) and Majan Electricity Company (MJEC), take the bulk of the power
transmitted through the main grid, from the 220/132/33 kV and 132/33 kV grid stations.
In addition to the three distribution companies, eleven large private customers are directly connected to
the transmission system. Seven of these are connected to the transmission system in the Sohar Industrial
Area. The existing private customers are:
220 kV Connections
i. Sohar Aluminium
ii. Shadeed
132 kV Connections
i. Sohar Industrial Estate
ii. Sharq Steel
iii. PDO
iv. OMCO
v. Aromatics
vi. Sohar Refinery
vii. OMIFCO
viii. Rusail Industrial Estate
The following new customers will be directly connected during the period covered by the Statement:
Zoom will be connected with the new 220kV Sur grid station in 2010.
VALE will be supplied via a single circuit connection to the existing SIA-1 substation,
with the second circuit connected from the new 220kV SIA-2 station by the end of 2010.
The New Muscat International Airport (Ministry of Transport) will be connected to

Airport Heights grid station by 2011.
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In 2008 the system gross peak demand of 3,139 MW which occurred at 15:00 hours on 31 May, an
increase of 13.2 % on the 2007 peak demand. During 2008, the energy imported to the system from
connected generating plant was 14,017.1 GWh, whilst that exported to private customers and the
distribution companies was 13,837.6 GWh, resulting in system energy losses of 179.5 GWh, which
equates to an system energy loss of 1.3 %.
5.2 Future System Development Projects

The power system studies presented later in this Capability Statement and used to define the constraints
and opportunities that exist on the transmission system over the next five years have been performed on
the basis that the committed and planned development projects detailed in Appendix A and summarised
below will proceed as planned and be completed to the current schedule.
5.2.1 Projects completed to meet the 2009 peak demand

A geo-schematic diagram of the existing transmission system in 2009 is shown in Figure 1. In section 2.2
of this Statement it was noted that a number of projects had been completed since the 2008 – 2012
Capability Statement was published and that the new works were being energised so that they were
available to meet the peak demand in summer 2009. These projects will provide load relief to some of the
heavily loaded grid stations and transmission circuits in addition to improving the voltage profile. The
projects designed to meet the 2009 system demand include a new grid station at Adam, and the upgrading
of the transformers capacity at Nizwa and Bahla.
5.2.2 Projects expected to be completed to meet the 2010 peak demand

Figure 2 shows in geo-schematic form the system development plan to meet the 2010 peak demand.
The new projects scheduled for completion in time to meet the summer peak demand in 2010 are at
various stages of development and the major projects for which a consultant has been appointed for
construction are:
i) 220/132/33kV Airport Heights grid station
ii) Azaiba Coast grid station (Wave project)
iii) New 132/33 kV grid stations at Wadi Sa’a, and Yitti.
iv) Construction of the132/33kV grid station at Saham and the associated 132 kV transmission
system.
v) Installation of two 125 MVA transformers at Liwa Grid Station. The double circuit 132 kV
Wadi Jizzi – Liwa - Shinas transmission line has been already energised.
vi) Installation of two 125 MVA transformers at the 220/132 kV Muladah Grid Station.
A number of grid stations cannot maintain (N-1) security of supply and additional transformer capacity is
being provided to meet the 2010 peak at MSQ (125MVA), Ghubrah (40MVA), Bousher (125MVA),
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Mawalih (125MVA) and Seeb Main (63MVA) until new grid stations are available to provide load relief
in the future. At MSQ and Mawalih the third 125 MVA transformer installed in 2010 will be further
reinforced in 2011 as part of the process to establish a second grid station within the boundary of each
site. At Bousher, two 125 MVA transformers will be installed to meet peak 2010.
The replacement of overhead lines with underground cables in the Muscat area is also planned for
completion in time for the 2010 peak.
5.2.3 Projects expected to be completed to meet the 2011 peak demand

The major transmission system developments that are expected to come into service between the summers
of 2010 and 2011 to meet the summer peak in 2011 are planned for the coastal areas to the east of Muscat.
Other major projects scheduled for that period are a second 220/132 kV grid supply point in the Sohar
Industrial Area (i.e. Sohar Industrial Area ‘B’), a new 220/33 kV grid station at Blue City, the new
220 kV double circuit line between SIS (Seh Al Makarim) and Mahadah (Al Wasit) grid stations and the
upgrade of the 132 kV double circuit line between Mahadah (Al Wasit) and Buraimi. In addition, the
220 kV system will be extended into the Al Dahirah area by the construction of a new 220 kV 120 km
double circuit overhead transmission line from Mahadah to Ibri, where a new 220/132 kV 2 x 500 MVA
grid station will be established. This project will help in transferring the flow of the bulk electric power
to the more efficient 220 kV system, thus improving the voltage profiles in this area, and reducing power
losses. By summer 2011 the 132 kV single circuit connection between Dank and Al Hail will be
upgraded to a double circuit connection. This work is a priority as it is required to meet the (N-1) security
requirements and OETC is striving to advance the completion date for this project by combining it in the
same tender as the project for upgrading the 132 kV line between Mahadah (Al Wasit) and Buraimi grid
stations.
The other major project to be commissioned before the 2011 summer peak that has been floated for
consultancy services is the construction of a new 132 kV 30 km double circuit overhead line from Jahloot
to Quriyat, with a new 132/33 kV, 2 x 125 MVA grid station to be established at Quriyat.
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5.2.4 Projects expected to be completed in time to meet the 2012 peak demand
In the Muscat area, the main development is the further reinforcement of transformer capacity at MSQ,
Bousher and Mawalih. The addition of a fourth 125 MVA transformers will enable OETC to establish
two grid stations on each site by converting the temporary transformers installed for 2010 into permanent
fixtures. The new grid stations (i.e. MSQ-2, Bousher-2 and Mawalih-2) will provide load relief for each
of the existing grid stations. These projects are expected to be completed to meet the 2012 peak demand.
The main investment to meet the 2012 peak is in the extension of the 220 kV transmission system from
Barka (i.e. Barka – 2) to Misfah and on to Wadi Adai where the grid station would be upgraded 220 kV.
The 220 kV transmission system will be extended from Misfah to Jahloot and on to Sur, a total distance
of approximately 300 km. To cater for future growth in demand, consideration is being given to
constructing these lines for operation at 400 kV, but operating initially at 220kV. This option will be
discussed with the consultant in due course.
The other major projects planned for completion before summer 2012 are the new 220/132 kV, 2 x
500 MVA grid stations to be established at Sur, Wadi Adai and Jahloot. The consultancy services for
these projects have been floated and the work is in progress. The new IPPs at Barka and Sohar will be
connected to the 220 kV transmission system through new 220 kV GIS substations at Barka (Barka-2)
and Sohar (SPS-2). SPS-2 will be connected to SIS (Sohar Interconnector Station) at 220 kV via a double
circuit connection over a distance of around 40 km. However, part of the route near the power station
will have to be run underground because of expected difficulties in obtaining a right of way for another
overhead line circuit. Other projects that are required to meet the 2012 peak are the construction of new
132/33 kV grid stations at Yankit, Al Amerat, Ghala, Nizwa University, Al-Kamil, Al-Roudah, Multaqa
(Sohar area) Free Zone and Buraimi-2Further upgrading projects are also required at Mudaibi, Izki,
Rustaq and Sumail.
5.2.5 Projects expected to be completed in time to meet the 2013 peak demand
Figure 5 shows in geo-schematic form the system arrangement to meet the 2013 peak demand.
Major projects expected to be connected to the transmission system by summer 2013are construction of
new 132/33 kV grid stations at Al Khaudh (Muscat), Barka Main - 2which is required to supply the Blue
City demand and Dreez which will be connected to Ibri. Further upgrading is planned for the Manah -
Nizwa 132kV lines and the Mahadah 132/33 kV transformers from 30MVA to 63MVA.
To address the fault level issues at Ghubrah power station a number of design options are under
evaluation to determine the most appropriate long term solution for the site.
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The ambitious nature of the development programme planned for the period 2009 - 2012 is recognised
and for the purpose of this Statement a conservative view has therefore been taken for developments in
2013 on the assumption that some projects may suffer slippage due to unforeseen circumstances and
completion that was planned for 2012 could slip into 2013.
5.3 Summary
Table 1 in the Executive Summary has summarised the development plans for the OETC Transmission
System on a project by project basis at the time of this Statement. The table identifies the projects to
which OETC are already committed and those projects that are considered likely to proceed.
The power system studies presented later in this Capability Statement to show the expected performance
of the transmission system over the period 2009-2013 have been performed on the basis that the
committed and planned development projects in Table 1 and detailed in Appendix A will proceed as
planned and be completed on schedule. The system studies are used to identify areas of the transmission
system where there are opportunities for connecting new demand and new generation and where
constraints should be applied to further development.
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Figure 1: OETC existing transmission system in 2009.
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6. Existing and Planned Developments in Generation
6.1 Existing generation

The OETC transmission system is supplied by eight gas-based power stations:
• Ghubrah, Rusail and Barka (AES & SMN) in the Muscat region (Muscat Electricity Distribution Company supply
area).
• Sohar (Phase 1) and Wadi Jizzi in North Batinah (Majan Electricity Company supply area).
• Manah in Dakhilya region and Al Kamil in Sharqiyah region (Mazoon Electricity Company supply area).
The eight power stations are described briefly below:
a) Ghubrah Power and Desalination Plant

The initial development of Ghubrah Power Station started in 1976 and the installation of the power and
desalination plant was accomplished in six phases, four of which included the commissioning of new generating
units. The layout of the site is complex and is a mixture of thirteen gas turbines and four steam turbines of
various ratings. The net generation capacity is approximately 481.6 MW. However, 500 MW of new generation
is planned to be in service at Ghubrah in 2013. This will contribute to improving voltage levels in the Muscat
area.
b) Rusail Power Station

Rusail Power Station is located in the Rusail Industrial Estate. The power station has eight Frame 9E gas turbines
installed and operating in open-cycle. The gross site rating of the units varies from 81 MW to 96 MW. The units
were installed progressively between 1984 and 2000. The net generation capacity of the power station is
approximately 684 MW.
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c) Wadi Jizzi Power Station
Wadi Jizzi Power Station comprises ten Frame 6B gas turbines (with gross site ratings in the range of 27.6 -
30.2 MW) and one Frame 5P gas turbine (17.8 MW gross site rating) where are all operating in open cycle. The
units were installed progressively from 1982 and the net generation capacity is approximately 290 MW.
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d) Manah Power Station

Manah Power Station is owned by the United Power Company and when commissioned in 1996 was the first
Independent Power Project (IPP) to be built in Oman. The station comprises three GE PG6541B gas turbines
(each site rated at 26.7 MW) and two GE PG9171E gas turbines (site ratings of 95 MW and 97 MW respectively).
The net generation capacity is approximately 279 MW.
e) Al Kamil Power Station

Al Kamil Power Station is another IPP and was commissioned in 2002. The station comprises three GE PG9171E
gas turbines (site rating 94 MW) operating in open cycle and the net generation capacity is approximately
282 MW.
f) Barka Power and Desalination Plant

There are two power stations in Barka:
1. The Barka Power and Desalination Plant was commissioned in 2003 by AES Barka and was developed as
an Independent Water & Power Plant (IWPP). The power plant comprises two Ansaldo V94.2 gas
turbines (manufactured under licence from Siemens) and a steam turbine operating in combined cycle.
The net generation capacity is approximately 434 MW.
2. The new Barka SMN plant (Barka – Phase 2) is an Independent Water & Power Plant (IWPP) and is due
to be commissioned in 2009. There will be three gas turbines of 131 MW capacity each and two steam
turbine of 161 MW capacity each. The total expected net generation capacity is approximately 683 MW.
g) Sohar Power and Desalination Plant

Sohar Power and Desalination Plant was also developed as an IWPP by the Sohar Power Company. The plant
consists of three Siemens V 94.2 gas turbines (Ansaldo Extraction Type), a steam turbine and four desalination
units. The three gas turbines came into service during summer 2006. The net power plant capacity is 590 MW.
Table 2 lists on a yearly basis the existing and committed future generating capacity over the period 2009 - 2013. The
table presents the gross and net maximum capacity for each generating unit at each power station and takes account of the
desalination load where appropriate.
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Table 2: Existing and committed future generating capacity
Power Station Net Generating Capacity (MW)
Type Unit 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Al-Ghubrah Power & Desalination Plant Steam Turbine ST 3 8.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Steam Turbine ST 4 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2 0.0
Steam Turbine ST 5 31.8 31.8 31.8 31.8 31.8
Steam Turbine ST 6 30.2 30.2 30.2 30.2 30.2
Gas Turbine GT1 17.8 17.0 17.0 17.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT2 17.1 17.0 17.0 17.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT3 17.8 17.0 17.0 17.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT4 16.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT5 15.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT6 17.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT7 17.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT8 17.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT9 17.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT10 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4
Gas Turbine GT11 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4
Gas Turbine GT12 95.7 95.7 95.7 95.7 95.7
Gas Turbine GT13 96.4 96.4 96.4 96.4 96.4
Gen sub-total 509.6 398.9 398.9 398.9 308.8
Desalination load 28 28 28 28 20
Net Generation 481.6 370.9 370.9 370.9 288.8
Rusail Power Plant Gas Turbine GT 1 80.6 80.6 80.6 80.6 80.6
Gas Turbine GT 2 80.6 80.6 80.6 80.6 80.6
Gas Turbine GT 3 80.6 80.6 80.6 80.6 80.6
Gas Turbine GT 4 83.9 83.9 83.9 83.9 83.9
Gas Turbine GT 5 83.9 83.9 83.9 83.9 83.9
Gas Turbine GT 6 83.9 83.9 83.9 83.9 83.9
Gas Turbine GT 7 95.9 95.9 95.9 95.9 95.9
Gas Turbine GT 8 94.9 94.9 94.9 94.9 94.9
Net Generation 684.4 684.4 684.4 684.4 684.4
Wadi Al-Jizzi Power Plant Gas Turbine GT3 17.6 17.6 17.6 0.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT4 27.8 27.8 27.8 27.8 27.8
Gas Turbine GT5 23.6 23.6 23.6 23.6 23.6
Gas Turbine GT6 27.1 27.1 27.1 0.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT7 26.0 26.0 26.0 0.0 0.0
Gas Turbine GT8 26.6 26.6 26.6 26.6 26.6
Gas Turbine GT9 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7
Gas Turbine GT10 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4
Gas Turbine GT11 28.3 28.3 28.3 28.3 28.3
Gas Turbine GT12 29.3 29.3 29.3 29.3 29.3
Gas Turbine GT13 30.0 30.0 30.0 30.0 30.0
Net Generation 290.2 290.2 290.2 219.5 219.5
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Table 2 (continued): Existing and committed future generating capacity

Power Station Net Generating Capacity (MW)
Type Unit 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manah Power Plant Gas Turbine GT1A 29.1 29.1 29.1 29.1 29.1
Gas Turbine GT1B 29.2 29.2 29.2 29.2 29.2
Gas Turbine GT1C 28.9 28.9 28.9 28.9 28.9
Gas Turbine GT2A 97.0 97.0 97.0 97.0 97.0
Gas Turbine GT2B 95.0 95.0 95.0 95.0 95.0
Net Generation 279.3 279.3 279.3 279.3 279.3
Al Kamil Power Plant Gas Turbine GT 1A 94.1 94.1 94.1 94.0 94.0
Gas Turbine GT 1B 94.1 94.1 94.1 94.0 94.0
Gas Turbine GT 1C 94.1 94.1 94.1 94.0 94.0
Net Generation 282.3 282.2 282.2 282.1 282.1
Barka I Power & Desalination Plant Gas Turbine GT 1 119.5 119.5 119.5 119.5 119.5
Gas Turbine GT 2 119.5 119.5 119.5 119.5 119.5
Steam Turbine ST 220 220 220 220 220
Gen sub-total 459 459 459 459 459
Net Generation 434 434 434 434 434
Sohar Power & Desalination Plant Gas Turbine GT 1 134 134 134 134 134
Gas Turbine GT 2 134 134 134 134 134
Gas Turbine GT 3 134 134 134 134 134
Steam Turbine ST 220 220 220 220 220
Gen sub-total 621 621 621 621 621
Net Generation 590 590 590 590 590
Barka II Power & Desalination Plant Gas Turbine GT 1 131 130 130 130 129
Gas Turbine GT 2 131 130 130 130 129
Gas Turbine GT 3 131 130 130 130 129
Steam Turbine ST1 161 161 161 161 161
Steam Turbine ST2 161 161 161 161 161
Gen sub-total 714 712 711 711 710
Desalination load 31.2 31.2 31.2 31.2 31.2
Net Generation 683 681 680 680 679
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6.2 Planned Retirements of Existing Plant

There are a number of planned retirements of the existing units in 2010 and further retirements are
planned before 2012. The planned retirements are as follows:
a) Ghubrah Power and Desalination Plant
In 2010, it is planned to retire the existing units ST3 (8.3 MW) and GT4-9 (100.5 MW). Also, in
2013 ST4 (39.2 MW) and GT1-3 (51 MW) will be retired.
b) Wadi Jizzi Power Station
The two Frame 6B gas turbines and the Frame 5P gas turbine have had their retirement delayed until
2012, when the gross generation capacity at Wadi Jizzi will be reduced from 290 MW to 219 MW.
6.3 Planned future generation (2009 – 2013)

There are four main generation developments planned for the period 2009 to 2013:
a) Barka SMN (phase 2) Power Station (714 MW)
During 2008 three Siemens V 94.2 gas turbines (Ansaldo Extraction Type) were declared for early
commissioning, this gave an additional 392 MW of gross generating capacity in the system. In addition
two steam turbines are due in service to meet the 2009 peak with a gross generating capacity of 322 MW,
giving a total gross generation capacity of 714 MW with desalination.
This generation is essential to minimize the shortfall in contracted generation and will also provide
reactive power for voltage support during the summer 2009 period.
b) New IPP at Barka (phase 3) Power Station (650-750MW)
Due to the expected future shortfall in generation OPWP has instigated planning work for a third power
plant at Barka. This independent power plant (IPP) will be designed to have a generating capacity of
between 650MW and 750MW (final capacity dependent on the results of the OPWP tender evaluation).
For the purposes of preparing this Capability Statement OETC has assumed that the lowest capacity of
650 MW is connected in order to represent the worst case scenario for the system as a whole, but is
making plans to connect the larger capacity if that is selected. The generation development assumed at
Barka-3 in the studies used in this Capability Statement are for the first stage development generating 375
MW in 2011 and second stage 275 MW in 2012. Barka - 3 is currently at the consultancy stage, with the
total plant capacity and size of the individual units still to be decided.
c) New IPP at Sohar (phase 2) Power Station (650-750MW)
OPWP has also taken action to instigate planning work for a second power plant at Sohar where there is
already a large industrial demand and projections of future load growth show that additional power
generation is required in the area. The new IPP will be introduced in two stages, like Barka – 3. For the
purposes of preparing this Capability Statement OETC has assumed that the lowest capacity of 650 MW
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is connected in order to represent the worst case scenario for the system as a whole, but is making plans to
connect the larger capacity if that is selected. The generation development assumed at Sohar-2 in the
studies used in this Capability Statement are for the first stage increasing system generating capacity by
375MW in 2011 and second stage a further 275 MW in 2012. The project is currently at the consultancy
services stage.
d) New Ghubrah IWPP

The first phase of a new combined cycle power plant with a nominal capacity of 500 MW is planned for
2013 at Ghubrah.
Table 3 summarises the net capacity of the additional future generating plant over the period 2009 to 2013
assumed in this Capability Statement. The table shows that an additional 1800 MW of generating
capacity from these plants is planned to be in service before the 2013 peak.
Table 3: New Contracted and Planned Generating Capacity
Net Generating Capacity (MW)

Power Station
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Barka Phase III
Phase 1 375 375 375
Phase 2 275 275
Net Generation 375 650 650
Sohar Phase II
Phase 1 375 375 375
Phase 2 275 275
Net Generation 375 650 650
New Ghubrah IWPP
Phase 1 500
Net Generation 500
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6.4 Non-Contracted Generating Capacity

There are a number of private industrial customers directly connected to the transmission system that
either operate or plan to operate their own on-site generation. The largest generating plant among these is
Sohar Aluminium, which may export up to 220 MW. In addition, the UAE interconnected system is
expected to provide an import/export capacity of up to 300 MW in future.
The interconnected system and the private customer generating plants can with the customer’s agreement
be made available to support the contracted generation under emergency conditions in order to avoid
power cuts in northern Oman because of a shortfall in the contracted generation. These generators are
termed “non-contracted” generating plants. Table 4 shows the non-contracted generating capacity
Table 4: Non-Contracted Generating Capacity.
Net Generating Capacity (MW)

Power Station
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
UAE Interconnector 170* 170* 300* 300* 300*
PDO 60 60 60 60 60
Sohar Aluminum 230 400 # 400 # 400 # 400 #
Sohar Refinery Company (SRC). 35 35 35 35 35
Oman Cement Company (OCC). 5 0 0 0 0
Oman Mining Company (OMCO). 20 20 20 20 20
Net Generation 520 685 815 815 815
*These values are provisional.

# Updated contact with OPWP
Table 5 summarises the Centrally Dispatched Net Generation Capacity available over the period 2008 –
2013, with the new generation at Barka Phase III, Sohar II and the new Ghubrah 500 MW plant in
service with the planned retirement of generating units at Al Ghubrah and Wadi Al-Jizzi taken into
account.
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Table 5: Centrally Dispatched Generating Capacity on OETC Transmission

System
Power Stations 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Al-Ghubrah Power & Desalination Plant 475 509.6 398.9 398.9 398.9 308.8
Rusail Power Plant 684 684.4 684.4 684.4 684.4 684.4
Wadi Al-Jizzi Power Plant 288 290.2 290.2 290.2 219.5 219.5
Manah Power Plant 279 279.3 279.3 279.3 279.3 279.3
Al Kamil Power Plant 282 282.3 282.2 282.2 282.1 282.1
Barka I Power & Desalination Plant 434 459 459 459 459 459
Sohar I Power & Desalination Plant 585 621 621 621 621 621
Barka II Power & Desalination Plant 714 712 711 711 710
Barka III Power & Desalination Plant 375 650 650
Sohar II Power & Desalination Plant 375 650 650
New Al Ghubrah Power Plant 500
Total Generating Capacity (MW) 3027 3839.9 3727.2 4476.2 4955.5 5364.4
Retirements and Degradation - - -112.7 -113.7 -184.4 -274.5
6.5 Interconnections
6.5.1 Interconnection with the UAE and the rest of the GCC Grid
The 220 kV transmission interconnection with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was completed in the
first quarter of 2007. The interconnection connects Mahadah Grid (Al Wasit) to Al Oha Grid Station in
Al Ain in the UAE. However, contractual issues have to date prevented the interconnection from coming
into service. Nevertheless it is reasonable to expect that these will be resolved and that the
interconnection can provide power to Oman in the event of a possible shortfall in generation.
The interconnection is via a 220 kV double circuit overhead transmission line with twin “Arcuria” (2 x
700mm2) AAAC conductors per phase, with a conductor thermal rating of 2000 Amps (i.e. 762 MVA per
circuit).
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In the longer term the principal technical benefit to be obtained from connecting Oman to the GCC Grid
is in a reduced spinning reserve requirement, which will be shared between the members of the
GCC Grid. However, in the shorter term the interconnection will allow Oman to import power from the
GCC Grid to meet any potential generation shortfall. An import capacity of up to 200 MW will be
available from the GCC Grid according to OPWP in its Seven-Year Statement (2009-2015).
6.5.2 Interconnection with PDO

The OETC transmission system is interconnected with the transmission system of the Petroleum
Development Oman (PDO) which provides electricity to its sites across the central region of Oman for the
purpose of oil exploration and development. . The interconnection is made at 132 kV between Nizwa
grid station on the OETC system and Nahda 132 kV substation on the PDO 132 kV network by a 67 km
overhead line with a single “Elm” (175mm2 AAC) conductor per phase and a circuit rating of 357 Amp
(i.e. 82 MVA). The over head line is owned by PDO. Under normal conditions the power transfer
between the two networks is allowed to float around zero MW, with power transfers balanced out over a
period. The interconnection essentially allows OETC and PDO to share spinning reserve and supply
limited power to each other in emergency conditions on either system.
6.6 Economic Dispatch

The Load Dispatch Centre of OETC dispatches generation based on its availability as stated by the
Generator on a day-ahead basis, and its price as listed by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Co.
(OPWP).
Under circumstances where the system frequency is seen to stray outside the specified limits, LDC will
issue dispatch instructions to Generators based on Merit Order to rectify the situation.
6.7 Spinning Reserve

The Load Dispatch Centre strives to maintain a spinning reserve equal to the rating of the largest
generating unit connected to the transmission system, namely the 220 MW steam turbine generators at
Barka. This figure might be reviewed by OPWP after introducing the new IPPs at Barka and Sohar if a
larger unit size is adopted.
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7. Demand Forecast and Generation Availability
7.1 System Demand

Maximum demand usually occurs on the OETC transmission on a weekday in the months of June or July,
during a period of particularly high temperature and humidity. The growth in air conditioning equipment
in domestic and commercial premises in Oman has ensured that peak demand usually occurs during the
afternoon. Figure 6 shows the 24-hour demand profile for the transmission system on the day of the 2008
system peak demand (i.e. 31 May 2008). The 2008 system peak demand of 3,139 MW was recorded at
15:00 hours by the OETC Load Dispatch Centre. The historic growth in system peak demand over the
period (2003-2008) is shown in Table 6.
Figure 6: OETC System Load on 2008 Peak Day (31/5/2008)
Table 6: Historic growth in peak demand and transmission losses (2003 – 2008)
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
System Max Demand (MW) based on gross demand 2232 2371 2495 2613 2773 3139
Annual growth rate based on gross demand (%) --- 6.2 5.2 4.7 6.1 13
System Max Demand (MW) based on net demand 2139 2294 2395 2505 2662 3033
Transmission System Losses (MW) at system peak 35 38* 40 37 40* 61
Transmission System Losses (%) 1.64 1.66 1.67 1.47 1.50 2.0
*estimated
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Minimum demand generally occurs on the transmission system during night-time in December/January
when electricity consumption in all major load categories is reduced. In 2008 the system minimum
demand was 586 MW and this occurred on 18 January 2008 at 04:00 AM. The 2008 system minimum
demand was 18.67 % of the 2008 system peak demand. The 24-hour profile for the day of minimum
demand is shown in Figure 7.
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7.2 Demand Forecast
Under clause 3 of Condition 27 of the OETC Transmission and Dispatch Licence it is stated that:
“The Licensee shall, when preparing the Capability Statement …. ensure that the forecasts of electricity
flows and loading on each part of the Transmission System are consistent with the prevailing electricity
demand forecasts prepared and used by the OPWP for the purposes of the Statement of future capacity
requirements required by Condition 5 of the OPWP licence”.
The OPWP demand forecast is based on data supplied to them by the three distribution companies (i.e.
Muscat EDC, Mazoon EC and Majan EC) and includes demand forecasts for the major customers that
are, or will be, directly connected to the OETC transmission system at either 220 kV or 132 kV in their
respective supply areas. The distribution company forecasts are provided in terms of:
a) The growth in major industrial loads
b) The growth in major tourism loads
c) The annual domestic growth.
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d) The growth in other major loads
The forecasts supplied to OPWP relate to the totals for each distribution company and do not indicate
how this load is allocated to the individual grid supply points. The forecast data provided to OPWP does,
however, include major future connections and the cumulative increase in load over the seven-year period
covered by the OPWP Statement. OPWP has then reviewed this data and taken a view as to the
probability that the individual schemes will proceed and if so, the rate at which their load will develop.
The outcome of this review is presented as the OPWP Demand Forecast in its Seven-Year Statement.
The OPWP Demand Forecast was therefore taken as the starting point for developing the demand forecast
presented in this OETC Capability Statement. The OETC forecast, however, is required to identify the
future demand at individual grid stations at the system peak for each year over the period 2009 to 2013,
since this information is required for the power flow studies.
Analysis of the demand forecast data used by OPWP in developing its Seven-Year Statement (2008 –
2014) identified basic annual percentage rates of 5, 6 and 7 % respectively for the growth in peak demand
(excluding major projects) in the Mazoon EC, Muscat EDC and Majan DC supply areas. These rates
have been applied to the grid station demands in the respective supply areas as noted by the OETC Load
Dispatch Centre at the 2008 system peak (i.e. on 31 May, 1500hours). The demand associated with major
industrial and tourism projects as assessed by OPWP (with diversity taken into account) was then
superimposed on to the steady growth in the basic demand to produce a basic forecast. Section 5
identified a number of new grid supply points that are scheduled to come into service to meet the summer
peak demands from 2009 onwards. These gird stations will provide load relief to the more heavily loaded
grid stations and in some cases supply new loads.
The distribution companies’ plans for load transfers from existing grid stations that are heavily loaded to
new grid stations are one of the most important elements of the demand forecast. Table 7 summarises the
load transfers adopted in the studies based on consideration of what is required and what OETC has
considered viable. OETC, however, acknowledges that this aspect of the forecast needs to be improved in
future and believes that it would be helpful if the distribution companies were to give greater
consideration to feasible load transfers when planning their distribution networks, and to develop
proposals for load transfers in coordination with OETC.
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Table 7: Expected Load Transfers between Grid Supply Points (2009-2013).
From Grid Station To Grid Station Load Transfer (MW)

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Muscat Area
Wadi Kabir Muttrah 50
Al Falaj Wadi Kabir 20
Al Falaj Muttrah 50
MSQ Qurum 40
Jahloot Quriat 30
Bousher-A Bousher-B 50
Bousher-A Air Port Heights 40
Bousher-A Ghala 30
Bousher-B Ghala 40
Bousher-B MSQ-2 10
Rusail Misfah 40
Ghoubrah Ghoubrah-Temp. 30
Wadi Adai Qurum 28.4
Wadi-Adai Amerat 40
MSQ MSQ-2 60
Jahloot Yitti 5
Jahloot Amerat 30
Seeb Main Seeb Main Temp. 40
Mawalih Mawalih-2 60 20
Mawalih Rusail 20
Seeb Main AlKhoudah 30
Seeb Main Mawalih-2 10
Mawalih AlKhoudah 30
Total 20 300 273.4 150 60
Mazoon Area
Izki Nizwa University 20
Barka Main Nakhal 41 30
Mouladah MIS 80
Mouladah Barka Main-2 70
Mudhabi Rawdah 15
Mu
Mudhairib Al Kamil 40
JBB Ali Al Kamil 20 40
Sur Aijah(Sur-2) 40
Khaborah Saham
Nizwa Adam 20
Nizwa Nizwa University 50
Total (MW) 20 80 41 215 110
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Continue Table 7: Expected Load Transfers between Grid Supply Points (2009-2013).
Majan Area
Ibri Dreez 20
Al Hail Dreez 20
Buraimi Buraimi‐2 50
Shinas Liwa 45
Sohar Sohar Temp. 27
Sohar Liwa 30
Sohar Saham 40
Sohar Free Zone 60
Khabourah Saham 60
Total 27 175 0 110 40
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7.3 System Maximum Demand Forecast and Generation Availability

Table 8 shows the grid station demand forecast for the period 2009 – 2013 with prospective load transfers
taken into account and the forecast developed in accordance with the methodology described in sub-
section 7.2.
Table 8: OETC Transmission System Demand Forecast by Grid Station
Grid Station Total Demand by Grid Station

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
MUSCAT
Rusail 108.3 114.8 141.7 110.2 116.8 121.5
Ghubrah 33 77.5 84.9 58.7 64.8 99.1 103.5
Ghubrah Temporary 30 30
Wadi Adai 117.4 119.2 120.9 94.4 85.8 87.1
Wadi Kabir 123.8 149.4 151.6 104.6 107.8 109.4
Al Falaj 155.2 144.5 148.8 103.3 105.4 107.0
MS Qaboos 156.0 163.0 116.9 82.7 84.0 85.2
Jahloot 86.0 94.2 101.2 76.9 53.9 58.0
Mawalla 151.6 161.5 91.1 77.1 82.1 87.4
Seeb Main 100.1 109.6 65.1 108.3 103.8 78.9
Seeb Temporary 40.0
Bousher-A 181.3 188.6 108.0 113.4 87.9 92.3
Mobella 66.0 72.3 78.1 86.2 91.4 96.0
Muttrah 100.0 104.0 106.1
Airport Heights 50.0 55.3 61.9 67.8
Qurum 60.0 93.9 101.9
Bousher-B 110.0 101.1 65.1 67.7
Azaiba Cost (Wave Project) 30.0 33.2 36.2 39.0
Yitti 35.0 38.7 42.9 48.1
Quriat 30.0 32.8 36.7
Yankit 33.0 35.5
Misfah 80.0 81.0 90.7
Ghala 70.0 79.8
Al Khoud 60.0
Amerat 70.0 96.3
Mawallah-2 60.0 80.0 96.4 70.3
MSQ-2 60.0 80.0 89.6 98.6
Transport (Muscat area) 20.0 20.0 20.0
Total (MW) 1323.2 1401.8 1597.1 1730.1 1914.7 2044.7
% Growth - 5.9% 13.9% 8.3% 10.7% 6.8%
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Table 8 (continued): OETC Transmission System Demand Forecast by Grid Station
MAZOON 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Barka Main 144.0 157.0 169.5 135.3 88.0 89.3
Muladah 195.0 204.8 134.0 140.7 149.8 85.8
Izki 50.0 57.0 65.0 72.8 57.5 64.7
Nizwa 103.8 98.3 112.1 125.6 83.7 94.2
Nizwa University 70.0 78.8
Bahla 57.0 65.0 74.1 83.0 88.4 99.4
Mudhaibi 55.0 62.7 71.5 80.1 70.3 79.0
Mudhairib 80.0 91.2 104.0 116.4 84.0 94.5
JBB Ali 81.0 92.3 105.3 117.9 105.6 74.0
Sur 80.0 91.2 104.0 116.4 84.0 94.5
Sumail 60.0 68.4 78.0 87.3 93.0 98.1
Rustaq 72.0 82.1 89.5 95.3 101.5 105.5
Adam 20.0 22.8 25.5 27.2 30.6
MIS 80.0 89.6 95.4 103.1
Blue City 20.0 50.0 120.0
Alrawdah 15.0 15.2
Al Kamil 30.0 70.3
Sur-2 40.0 40.4
Nakhal 41.0 71.4 102.1
Barka Main-2 70.0
Zoom load (Sur area) 70.0 70.0 70.0
Total (MW) 977.8 1089.9 1209.6 1416.8 1474.8 1679.6
% Growth - 11.5% 11.0% 17.1% 4.1% 13.9%
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Table 8 (continued): OETC Transmission System Demand Forecast by Grid Station
MAJAN 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Ibri 78.7 90.5 95.9 108.9 117.6 103.5
Dank 16.6 19.1 19.9 22.6 24.5 26.4
Al Hayl 26.7 30.7 32.1 36.4 39.3 22.5
Mahadah(Al Wasit) 19.2 22.1 24.0 27.2 29.4 31.7
Bureimi 83.8 96.4 110.8 125.8 85.8 92.7
Shinas 66.0 75.9 37.0 42.0 45.3 48.9
Liwa 75.0 85.1 91.9 96.5
Sohar 178.3 178.0 123.2 134.3 84.3 88.6
Sohar Temporary 27.0 27.4 27.8 28.2 28.7
Khaborah 126.0 126.0 77.3 85.1 88.9 92.9
Saham 83.0 94.2 98.0 99.9
SIA-1 75.5 86.8 88.1 89.4 90.8 92.2
Wadi Sa'a 18.0 30.0 40.0 50.0
Dreez 46.2
Moltaqa 87.2 88.1
Free Zone 70.0 74.2
Bureimi-2 70.0 75.6
SSSRM connected to 132kV(SIA-1) 30.0 30.0 50.0 50.0 50.0
Shadeed connected to 220(SIA-1) 50.0 50.0 120.0 120.0 120.0
CVRD(VALE) connected to 132kV(SIA-2) 70.0 120.0 140.0
Garamco(132 Liwa) 20.0 30.0 30.0 30.0
Total (MW) 670.8 832.5 911.8 1178.8 1411.3 1498.6
% Growth - 24.1% 9.5% 29.3% 19.7% 6.2%
Muscat EDC 1323.2 1401.8 1597.1 1730.1 1914.7 2044.7
Mazoon EC 977.8 1089.9 1209.6 1416.8 1474.8 1679.6
Majan EC 670.8 832.5 911.8 1178.8 1411.3 1498.6
Total (MW) 2971.8 3324.2 3718.5 4325.8 4800.8 5222.9
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Table 9 compares the total demand forecast with the available generating capacity from Table 5 and
shows that with no additional non-contracted generating capacity connected and zero power import over
the cross-border interconnection with the UAE, then there will be a shortfall in generating capacity in
Oman in 2010, 2012 and 2013 should the planned retirements at Ghubrah and Wadi Jizzi go ahead as
planned.
Table 9: Comparison of Demand Forecast with Available Generating Capacity including Planned
Retirements
Power Stations 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Demand Forecast (MW) 2972 3324 3718 4326 4801 5223
Surplus/Deficit Capacity (MW) 55 516 9 150 155 141
Retirements - - -112.7 -113.7 -184.4 -274.5
Table 10 compares the total demand forecast with the available generating capacity from Table 5 and
shows that with the non-contracted generating capacity connected, zero power import over the cross-
border interconnection with the UAE, and the initial tranche of plant retirements at Ghubrah postponed to
2011.
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Table 10: Comparison of Demand Forecast with Available Generating Capacity with Retirements
Postponed and Non-Contracted Generation in service
Power Stations 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Demand Forecast (MW) 2972 3324 3718 4326 4801 5223
Non-Contracted Generating Capacity (MW) 59 520 685 815 815 815
Retirements - - - -113.7 -184.4 -274.5
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8. Transmission System Performance
The transmission system data used in the power system studies to determine the system performance over
the period from 2009 to 2013 is presented in Appendix B of this document.
8.1 Power Flow and Voltage Profiles

The extreme cases of maximum and minimum system demand are used to define the performance of the
OETC transmission system when it is most heavily stressed. From the studies of these extreme
conditions it is possible to identify where the system is strong and has capacity to spare and, conversely,
where it is weak and will need strengthening before new connections could be considered. The peak
demand case identifies where there is a risk of overloading, of operation above firm capacity, or of system
voltages falling below the voltage limits as defined in the Grid Code.
The system data described and presented in Appendix B has been used in a series of load flow studies to
establish the performance of the OETC transmission system at peak demand in each year from 2009 to
2013 inclusive. The studies were undertaken on the basis that all circuits and plant will be available at
system peak in each of the five years and that the system will be developed in accordance with the plans
described in Section 5 of the Statement. The studies also assume that the demand will grow in
accordance with the Demand Forecast, which is consistent with that produced by the OPWP and
distribution companies, and that sufficient generation will be available from both Contracted and Non-
Contracted Generating Plants to meet each annual system peak as indicated in the OPWP latest 7 Year
Statement (2009-2015).
Table 11 shows the generating plant power assumed to be in service at peak load in each year of the study
from 2009 to 2013. Under peak load conditions it is assumed that capacitive support will be fully
switched on, i.e. capacitor banks at 33 kV grid stations are raised to provide maximum reactive power and
voltage support. In the studies the generator terminal voltage and generator-transformer taps are set to
control the voltage on the transmission system at the target busbar to within the allowable limits.
A second series of load flow studies were undertaken with the transmission system supplying minimum
demand. The minimum demand case identifies where there is a risk of the busbar voltages rising above
the voltage limits defined in the Grid Code and where additional generation has to be operated to absorb
excess reactive power, since there are no reactors connected to the system. In 2008 the system minimum
demand was approximately 18% of peak demand and under this condition the generation has been
reduced to a level that provides the necessary margin of reserve capacity that is consistent with the
operational practices adopted by LDC to handle minimum load conditions.
Table 12 shows the generating plant assumed to be in service at minimum load in each year of the study.
For 2009, real data are listed in the table. These actual values have been obtained from the LDC Daily
Report of the 2009 minimum load which occurred on 17 January 2009. The total generation was 623 MW
on that date. Under minimum load conditions it is assumed that all capacitor banks will be switched out.
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Table 11: Summary of Connected Generation used in load flow studies of maximum demand
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Total Spare Gen Total Spare Gen Total Spare Gen Total Spare Gen Total Spare Gen
Ghubrah 509.6 36.6 473.0 398.9 20.6 378.3 398.9 17.8 381.1 398.9 21.5 377.4 308.8 15.7 293.1
Rusail 684.4 50.0 634.4 684.4 35.5 648.9 684.4 30.2 654.2 684.4 37.6 646.8 684.4 34.4 650.0
Wadi Al-Jizzi 290.2 21.2 269.0 290.2 15.1 275.1 290.2 12.9 277.3 219.5 12.0 207.5 219.5 11.0 208.5
Manah 279.3 20.5 258.8 279.3 14.6 264.7 279.3 12.4 266.9 279.3 15.4 263.9 279.3 14.2 265.1
Al Kamil 282.3 20.7 261.6 282.2 14.6 267.6 282.2 12.5 269.7 282.1 15.4 266.7 282.1 14.2 267.9
Barka I 459 33.7 425.3 459 23.8 435.2 459 20.4 438.6 459 25.3 433.7 459 23.1 435.9
Sohar 621 45.4 575.6 621 32.3 588.7 621 27.7 593.3 621 34.2 586.8 621 31.4 589.6
Barka II 714.1 88.4 625.7 712.2 96.7 615.5 711.2 175.2 536.0 711.2 136.9 574.3 710.2 169.2 541.0
New Barka 375 16.7 358.3 650 35.8 614.2 650 32.8 617.2
New Sohar 375 16.7 358.3 650 35.8 614.2 650 32.8 617.2
New Ghubrah 500 25.3 474.7
External
Sources 520 520 40 685 184 501 815 351.5 463.5 815 347.1 467.9 815 269.3 545.7
Total Gen
(MW) 4359.9 836.5 3563.4 4412.2 437.2 3975.0 5291.2 694.0 4597.2 5770.4 717.0 5053.4 6179.3 673.4 5505.9
Grid Load
(MW) 3324.2 3718.5 4325.8 4800.8 5222.9
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Table 12: Summary of Connected Generation used in load flow studies of minimum demand
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Total Spare Gen Total Spare Gen Total Spare Gen Total Spare Gen Total Spare Gen
Ghubrah 271.9 105.6 166.3 315.4 107.9 207.5 359.7 60.2 299.5 359.7 57.5 302.2 308.8 93.2 215.6
Rusail 95.9 37.2 58.7 94.9 32.5 62.4 95.9 16.0 79.9 94.9 15.2 79.7 95.6 28.9 66.7
Wadi Al-Jizzi
Manah 29.1 11.3 17.8 28.9 9.9 19 95 15.9 79.1 192 30.7 161.3 28.9 8.7 20.2
Al Kamil 94.1 36.5 57.6 94.1 32.2 61.9 94.1 15.8 78.3 94 15.0 79 94 28.4 65.6
Barka I 239 92.8 146.2 239 81.8 157.2 239 40.0 199 239 38.2 200.8 239 72.2 166.8
Sohar 268 104.2 163.8 268 91.9 176.1 267 44.4 222.6 267 42.4 224.6 267 80.4 186.6
Barka II 260 88.9 171.1 259.5 43.4 216.1 259.5 41.5 218 258.8 78.2 180.6
New Barka III 375 113.2 261.8
New Sohar II 375 113.2 261.8
New Ghubrah
External
115 102 13 115 98 17 115 93 22 115 89 26 115 87 28
Sources
Total Gen (MW) 1113 489.6 623.4 1415.3 543.1 872.2 1525.2 328.7 1196.5 1621.1 329.5 1291.6 2157.1 703.4 1453.7
Grid Load
542 762 1076 1167 1291
(MW)
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The key results of the load flow and fault level studies on the OETC transmission system are presented in
detail in Appendix C for each year over the period 2009 to 2013. System diagrams showing the results of
the peak demand load flows have also been produced and are available in Appendix C.
The results include the following:
The Transformers percentage loading of all grid stations at system peak demand are as per Table C.1.
Available spare capacity at each grid station in relation to firm capacity at system peak demand can
be seen in Table C.2. It should be noted that although spare MVA capacities are available at some
individual grid stations, there is no guarantee that all can be exploited simultaneously. Lack of
available generation and/or voltage level limits may restrict simultaneous utilization of all spare
MVA capacities.
Percentage loading of each overhead line and underground cable in the transmission system at system
peak demand is as per Table C.3.
Voltage profile at each 220 kV, 132 kV and 33 kV bus-bar at maximum and minimum load, Table
C.4.
Annual transmission losses at peak demand are as shown Table C.5.
Maximum 3-phase and single-phase to earth short-circuit fault levels are as shown in Table C.6 and
Table C.7 respectively.
The principal findings from the power system studies are:
Out of firm conditions

a) Two of the six existing 220/132 kV grid stations have large amounts of spare capacity available
over the period from 2009 to 2013 to cope with future growth in demand. These are MIS and
Sohar Industrial Port ‘A’ (SIA-1) grid stations. The six new 220 kV grid stations
commissioned over the period 2009 – 2013 at Airport Heights, Jahloot, Sohar Industrial Port
“B”, Ibri, Sur, and Wadi-Adai will substantially increase the amount of grid transformer
capacity connected to the transmission system to facilitate further development of the power
sector. The additional capacity will enable load transfers between grid stations to eliminate
over-firm operation such as at MSQ and Mawilah.
b) The 132/33 kV grid stations show more constraints. For example, at the summer peak in 2009,
only twelve out of thirty two grid stations are operating within their firm capacity, i.e. more
than 60% of the grid stations will be operating above firm capacity. One of these, Seeb
Main, is shown to be overloaded. Upgrading Seeb Main 132/33 kV grid station from 2 x 63
MVA to 2 x 125 MVA transformers is at the consultancy stage (evaluation of EPC tenders)
and planned to be commissioned in the third quarter of 2010.
c) Implementation of the development projects described in Section 5 and the modest load transfer
programme of Table 7 will restore the full system to (N-1) compliance by the end of the
Statement period.
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Fiive-Year Annuall Transmission Capability
C Statem
ment (2009 - 20113)
d) One of the seeven 220 kV double circuuit lines, that between Barrka power staation and Filaj aj grid
station (ciircuits #1 andd #2), is show
wn to be operrating above firm capacityy at the 20099 peak
demand. However, onnce this line is i reinforced with a seconnd double circcuit line the out
o of
firm conddition will be eliminated and the four circuits
c will be
b operating within
w N-1 att peak
demand between
b 20100 and 2013. The
T SPS-SIS 220 kV line will be operaating slightly over-
firm at thee 2011 peak, but OETC is planning to construct
c new
w circuits (3 & 4) betweenn SPS-
2 and SISS to reinforce the 220 kV transmission
t c
capacity betw
ween SPS andd SIS 220 kV V lines
when the new IPP is coonnected at Soohar II.
e) The number of
o 132 kV doouble circuit liines operatingg above firm capacity oveer the period 2009-
2
2013 will be as followss:
• 2009 – 10
• 2010 – 6
• 2011 – 5
• 2012 – 0
• 2013 – 0
Figure 8 shows the reeduction in thhe number off out-of-firm double circuuit lines durinng the
study periiod 2009-20133. There will be no overloaaded lines thrroughout this period.
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
2009 2010 2011 2012 201
13
Figurre 8: Reductioon of numberr of out-of-firm

m transmissioon lines durinng 2009-2013.
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C Statem
ment (2009 - 20113)
f) The number of
o out-of-firm
m grid stationss during the period
p 2009 too 2013 are:
2009 – 19
9
2010 – 21
2011 – 17
7
2012 – 5
2013 – 0
This is sho
own graphicaally in Figure 9.
25
20
15
10
0
2009 2010 2011
1 20
012 2013
Figuree 9: Reductionn of number of

o out-of-firm
m grid stationss during 20099-2013.
Voltaage Issues
g) The voltage at the 220 kV V and 132 kV V busbars wiill be maintaained within the
t ±10 % vooltage
limit at th
he extremes of
o maximum and a minimum m demand durring years 20009-2013, witth one
exception. At the Al Hail
H 132 kV bus, b the voltaage at peak demand will fallfa to 0.88 peer unit
in 2009 an nd to 0.87 perr unit in 20100 unless new capacitor bannks are addedd to supplement the
existing capacitor bankks and providee voltage suppport at Al Haail.
h) The 33 kV busbar
b voltagges at all gridd stations wiill be maintained within ± 6 % of nominal
voltage du
uring these extreme
e load conditions ofo maximum and minimum m demand, i.e. all
33kV busbbars will be within
w the accceptable operaating range sppecified in thee Grid Code.
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C Statem
ment (2009 - 20113)
i) The annual power loss on the transmisssion system at

a peak demannd over the peeriod 2009 too 2013
ranges bettween 1.53% and 2.37% ass shown in Taable C.5 and Figure
F 10.
2.5
1.5
0.5
0
2009 2010 2011 20
012 2
2013
Figure 10: Transmissioon power lossses at peak dem

mand of the years
y 2009-20013.
j) The high gro owth rate of the

t existing load
l coupled with major new n industriaal developments in
Sohar and major
m tourism projects arouund the coastt to the east and west of Muscat preseents a
m
major challen
nge to OETC in providingg the capacity needed to saatisfy demandd over the nexxt five
y
years. Tablee C.5 shows that the exppected peak load
l increasees from 3,4922 MW in 20009 to
5,423 MW in n 2013; whichh amounts to an
a increase off about 55.3%% during the study
s period.
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C Statem
ment (2009 - 20113)
6
6000
5
5000
4
4000
3
3000
2
2000
1
1000
0
20
009 2010 2011 2012 2013
3
Figure 11: Trennd in peak loaad growth oveer the period 2009-2013.
2
k) The load flow

w studies showw that the plaanned 220 kVV and 132 kV transmission developmentts will
add substantiial new capacity to the trannsmission sysstem that will enable the trransmission syystem
as a whole to cope wiith new dem mand in com mpliance witth the N-1 security critterion.
Consequently y opportunitiees for the coonnection of new load shhould be avaiilable where spare
capacity existts
l) The developm
T ments propossed for the trransmission system
s that were
w identifieed in Table 1 will
p
provide an eff
ffective solutioon to the volttage problemss at peak dem
mand.
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8.2 Fault levels
a) Three-Phase Short Circuit Studies

The maximum 3-Phase and Single-Phase short-circuit fault levels have been determined in accordance
with IEC 60909 and as such the calculation excludes the contribution to fault level from sources at lower
voltages, e.g. from induction motors connected at 11 kV or below. The method is valid and consistent
with that followed by other transmission companies in the absence of data from the distribution
companies for short-circuit back-feeds to the grid station 33 kV busbars. Table C.6 summarises the
results of the 3-phase fault studies:
a) All of the 220 kV busbars have fault levels within the corresponding switchgear ratings over the
period 2009-2013.
b) All the 132 kV buses, except Ghubrah in 2009, have fault levels within the corresponding
switchgear ratings. However, by splitting the busbars for 2010 the fault level is reduced to
within the switchgear rating.
c) The 3-phase short-circuit level at all 33 kV busbars except Rusail, does not exceed the
switchgear rating. At Rusail the fault level marginally exceeds switchgear rating in 2009 and
even less so in 2010.
b) Single-Phase Short Circuit Studies

Table C.7 summarises the results of maximum single-phase short circuit studies for years 2009 to 2013:
a) In 2009 the single-phase fault levels at all buses on the transmission system are within the
switchgear rating except at the Ghubrah and MSQ 132 kV busbars, due to delay in splitting
Ghubrah busbars
b) In the years 2010 to 2013 the fault levels across the transmission system are within the
corresponding switchgear short-circuit ratings. During 2010-2012 busbar splitting at Ghubrah
(or MSQ) in addition to Rusail will be adopted. In 2013 fault current limiters will be installed at
Ghubrah, thus limiting short-circuit currents to be within switchgear rating. This will provide a
long-term permanent solution in the OETC Transmission System. In this case, there will be no
need to apply the splitting technique at any busbars in the system. Both Rusail and Ghubrah
Busbars will be operating normally without the need for splitting.
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9. Development Opportunities
From the results of the load flow and fault level studies, and from analysis of the magnitude and location
of generation and demand on the transmission system it is possible to give some indication as to where
future generation and demand can be connected to the transmission system without causing or
exacerbating any critical technical issues.
9.1 Review of the generation versus load balance on an area basis

The performance of the transmission system is affected by the transfer of power, both real and reactive,
from one region to another. Large power transfers between regions over long distances increase the
voltage drop across the transmission system. They also increase the power losses and reduce the
efficiency of the system. Ideally if the balance between generation and demand is maintained on a
regional or area basis then power transfers over long distances can be minimised and the efficiency of the
transmission system improved.
Figure 12 shows the connectivity of the OETC transmission in 2013 as it extends over the northern
regions of Oman, a distance of around 500km from Shinas in the North West to JBB Ali in the south-east.
To assess how generation and load is distributed over the transmission system the whole supply area has
been split into seven geographic areas:
a) Central Muscat
b) Outer Muscat
c) North Coast
d) Sohar
e) Border and Interior
f) Nizwa
g) Sur.
The Central Muscat area, although geographically the smallest area, is by far the most heavily populated,
with the highest demand and with the greatest amount of connected generation, even though much of the
generation currently operating at Ghubrah is the oldest on the system and the most inefficient.
The Sohar area is rapidly developing around the new port with new industry seeking connections to the
OETC transmission system or the distribution system of the Majan Electricity Company. Some of the
larger industrial customers in this area also operate their own generating plant and on occasions supply
power to the transmission system on a non-contracted basis.
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The North Coast area covers the coastal strip between Barka on the western outskirts of the Muscat area
and Sohar. This area is likely to develop as Sohar port grows, since the main road link between Muscat
and Sohar runs through it. It also has been chosen for the Blue City Development which is a major
residential and tourist development.
The Outer Muscat area is also being developed as a major tourism area along the coast just south of
Muscat, with resorts being developed at Yitti and Yankit. However, the generation in Outer Muscat is
located at Barka, around 140km from the resorts.
The transmission system in the Border area provides the interconnection with the UAE and supplies a
number of grid stations that feed the Majan distribution system to supply a number of small towns and
villages in this remote area. The power station at Wadi Jizzi is located in the north of the area and over
160km from the grid stations at Ibri and Al Hail where the voltage quality is poor. However, the
development plan for the period 2009 – 2013 will see the extension of the 220 kV system from Al Wasit
to Ibri and this should produce a marked improvement in the voltage quality.
The other areas, Nizwa and Sur, are provincial load centres that are exhibiting moderate growth. In both
areas there is a local power station connected to the transmission system, and in the Sur area a private
customer has installed generation that can provide support when required again on a non-contracted basis.
Table 13 compares the generation capacity installed in each of the seven areas with the forecast demand
at the grid station at the annual system peak over the period 2009 to 2013. From the table it can be seen
that there is a surplus of generating capacity in the Outer Muscat area across the period with the
commissioning of Barka Phase 2 in 2009 and new IPP at Barka (Barka -3) in 2011/2012. The power
balance in Central Muscat area is shown to be in deficit over the period from 2009 to 2013.
At Nizwa, the minor surplus in generation in 2009 becomes a deficit by 2011 as the demand grows From
2011 to 2013 there will be a modest, but increasing shortage of generation in the Nizwa area, so there
may be a need for new generation in that area in future.
At Sohar a generation surplus is forecast to 2013 and the magnitude of the surplus suggests it could
remain in surplus for some time after 2013. The load forecast shows there will continue to be high
growth in industrial demand in the Sohar area.
The major power deficit on the transmission system is in the North Coastal area where it increases from
413 MW in summer 2009 peak to 709 MW in 2013. No generation is connected to the transmission
system in this area, which stretches about 180km from east to west, and this area could obtain some
benefit from generation at a central location.
The Border & Interior and the Sur areas will experience an increasing deficit in generating capacity over
the period. By 2013, the deficiency in the two areas will be around 567 MW and 256 MW respectively.
In the Interior the 132 kV transmission system experiences poor voltage levels at peak demand and new
generation could provide the necessary voltage support, although reactive compensation would probably
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be more cost effective. At Sur the voltage problems will be addressed by extending the 220 kV
transmission systems from Jahloot to Sur in 2012.
9.2 Available grid station capacity

Table C.2 in Appendix C identifies the available capacity at grid stations for the connection of new
demand over the period 2009 to 2013.
Table 14 lists the grid stations where spare grid transformer capacity of more than 10 MVA is available1
to supply new demand, on the same area basis as that presented in sub-section 9.1. The MVA figure
quoted refers to the available capacity in 2013.
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Table 13: Estimated power surplus and power deficit on an area basis (2009 - 2013)
Grid Station loads at System Peak Demand

Area Grid & Power Stations
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Central Muscat
Ghubrah Power Plant 509.6 398.9 398.9 398.9 308.8
Rusail Power Plant 684.4 684.4 684.4 684.4 684.4
New Ghubrah Power Plant 500
Total Generation MW) 1194.0 1083.3 1083.3 1083.3 1493.3
Al Falaj 144.5 148.8 103.3 105.4 107.0
Azaiba Coast 30.0 33.2 36.2 39.0
Al Khoudh 60.0
Boushar-A 188.6 108.0 113.4 87.9 92.3
Boushar-B 110.0 101.1 65.1 67.7
Ghala 70.0 79.8
Ghubrah 84.9 58.7 64.8 99.1 103.5
Ghubrah Temporary 30.0 30.0
Mawellah 161.5 91.1 77.1 82.1 87.4
Mawellah-2 60.0 80.0 96.4 70.3
MS Qaboos 163.0 116.9 82.7 84.0 85.2
MS Qaboos-2 60.0 80.0 89.6 98.6
Muttrah 100.0 104.0 106.1
Qurum 60.0 93.9 101.9
Rusail 114.8 141.7 110.19 116.80 121.47
Seeb Main 109.6 65.1 108.3 103.8 78.9
Seeb Temporary 40.0
Wadi Adai 119.2 120.9 94.4 85.8 87.1
Wadi Kabir 149.4 151.6 104.6 107.8 109.4
Transport(Muscat) 20 20 20
Total Load (MW) 1235 1383 1418 1510 1583
Power Surplus (MW) -41 -300 -335 -426 -90
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Table 13(continued): Estimated power surplus and power deficit on an area basis (2009 - 2013)
Outer Muscat
Barka phase-1 Power Plant 459 459 459 459 459
Barka phase-2 Power Plant 714 712 711 711 710
New Barka Power Plant 375 650 650
Total Generation MW) 1173 1171 1545.2 1820.2 1819.2
Barka Main 157.0 169.5 135.3 88.0 89.3
Barka Main-2 70.0
Jahloot 94.2 101.2 76.9 53.9 58.0
Amerat 70.0 96.3
Misfah 80.0 81.0 90.7
Mobella 72.3 78.1 86.2 91.4 96.0
Quriyat 30.0 32.8 36.7
Sumail 68.4 78.0 87.3 93.0 98.1
Yankit 33.0 35.5
Yitti 35.0 38.7 42.9 48.1
Total Load (MW) 392 462 534 586 719
Power Surplus (MW) 781 709 1011 1234 1100
North Coast
Total Generation (MW) 0 0 0 0 0
Blue City 20.0 50.0 120.0
Nakhal 41.0 71.4 102.1
Khabourah 126.0 77.3 85.1 88.9 92.9
MIS 80.0 89.6 95.4 103.1
Muladha 204.8 134.0 140.7 149.8 85.8
Rustaq 82.1 89.5 95.3 101.5 105.5
Saham 83.0 94.2 98.0 99.9
Total Load (MW) 413 464 566 655 709
Power Surplus (MW) -413 -464 -566 -655 -709
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Sohar
Sohar I Power Plant 621 621 621 621 621
Sohar II Power Plant 375 650 650
Total Generation MW) 621 621 996 1271 1271
Sohar Ind'l A 86.8 88.1 89.4 90.8 92.2
Sohar Grid 178.0 123.2 134.3 84.3 88.6
Sohar Temporary 27.0 27.4 27.8 28.2 28.7
Sohar Industrial Area-A (132 kV) 30.0 30.0 50.0 50.0 50.0
Sohar Industrial Area-A (220 kV) 50.0 50.0 120.0 120.0 120.0
Sohar Industrial Area-B (220 kV) 70 120 140
Total Load (MW) 372 319 492 493 519
Power Surplus (MW) 249 302 504 778 752
Border & Interior
Wadi Jizzi Power Plant 290.2 290.2 290.2 219.5 219.5
Al Hail 30.7 32.1 36.4 39.3 22.5
Al Wasit 22.1 24.0 27.2 29.4 31.7
Dreez 46.2
Shinas 75.9 37.0 42.0 45.3 48.9
Buraimi 96.4 110.8 125.8 85.8 92.7
Dank 19.1 19.9 22.6 24.5 26.4
Ibri 90.5 95.9 108.9 117.6 103.5
Moltaqa 87.2 88.1
Free Zone 70.0 74.2
Buraimi-2 70.0 75.6
Liwa 75.0 85.1 91.9 96.5
Wadi Sa'a 18.0 30.0 40.0 50.0
Garamco(132 Liwa) 20.0 30.0 30.0 30.0
Total Load (MW) 335 433 508 731 786
Power Surplus (MW) -44 -143 -218 -512 -567
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Nizwa
Manah Power Plant 279.3 279.3 279.3 279.3 279.3
Adam 20.0 22.8 25.5 27.2 30.6
Bahla 65.0 74.1 83.0 88.4 99.4
Izki 57.0 65.0 72.8 57.5 64.7
Nizwa 98.3 112.1 125.6 83.7 94.2
Total Load (MW) 240 274 307 327 368
Power Surplus (MW) 39 5 -28 -47 -88
Sur
Al Kamil Power Plant 282.3 282.2 282.2 282.1 282.1
JBB Ali 92.3 105.3 117.9 105.6 74.0
Mudhaibi 62.7 71.5 80.1 70.3 79.0
Mudharib 91.2 104.0 116.4 84.0 94.5
Sur 91.2 104.0 116.4 84.0 94.5
Al Rawdah 15.0 15.2
Al Kamail 30.0 70.3
Al Ayjah 40.0 40.4
Zoom Load 70 70 70
Total Load (MW) 337.4 384.7 500.8 498.8 537.9
Power Surplus (MW) -55 -102 -219 -217 -256
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Table 14: Available Grid Station Capacity of more than 10 MVA in 2013
Region Available Grid Station Capacity (MVA)
Airport Heights (42.6 MVA); Muttrah (14.8 MVA); MS Qaboos-A (38.6) ;

Rusail (75.1 MVA); Azaiba Coast (51.5 MVA); Bousher-A (17.7MVA);
Central Muscat
Bousher-B (57MVA); Wadi Adai (37MVA); Wadi Kabair (10.3MVA); Al Falaj
(13.8MVA)
Jahloot (64.1 MVA); Misfah (18.6 MVA); Quriyat (80.7 MVA);

Yankit (81.4 MVA); Yitti (66 MVA); Ghala (27.3MVA); Al Koudh (54.6MVA);
Outer Muscat
Mawallah-A ( 36.9MVA); Mawallah-B ( 46.6MVA); Moballah (25MVA); Seeb
(31.9MVA); Sumail (10.7MVA); Rusail (75.1MVA)
Nakhal (18.3 MVA); Blue City (20.2 MVA); Khaborah (27.1MVA);

North Coast Barka Main-A (31.5MVA); Barka Main-B (41.9MVA); Muladah (37.1MVA);
MIS (17.8MVA); Rustaq (11.3MVA)
Sohar Industrial Area ‘A’ (20 MVA); Sohar (35.7MVA); Multaqa(22.3MVA);

Sohar
Free Zone (40.4MVA); JBB Ali (37.5MVA)
Dank (33.1 MVA); Shinas (13.6 MVA); Liwa ( 13.5MVA); Ibri (12.7MVA);
Border and Interior Bureimi-A (25.6MVA); Bureimi-B (38MVA); Al Hail (13.5MVA); Al Wasit
(26.9MVA)
Izki (47.9 MVA); Nizwa University (31.6 MVA); Nizwa (14.6 MVA);
Nizwa
Bahla (21.4MVA)
Al Kamil (43.5 MVA); Al Raoudha (88.5 MVA); Ayjah ( 78.3MVA);

Sur
Mudaibi (29.8 MVA); Sur ( 16.8MVA)
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10. Derogation
The load flow studies summarised in Appendix C and discussed in Sections 8 and 9 of this Statement
indicate a number of out-of firm grid stations and circuits in the early years of the Statement. In this final
section we review each station / circuit which is currently failing to meet the N-1 criterion; we describe
the development activities that OETC is undertaking or planning to undertake to address this non-
compliance; and we indicate the expected time by which, in each instance, full N-1 compliance should be
achieved.
It should be noted that the N-1 situation on the transmission system will change in future as demand on
the system increases and as the system configuration changes. It is possible that further N-1 non-
compliances might arise in the future until the overall system becomes substantially more robust through
interconnection. OETC will keep this situation under review, and the non-compliance status will be
updated in the 2010 Capability Statement.
As indicated in sections 8 and 9 and summarized in tables 15 and 16, there are some grid stations and
overhead lines which do not comply with the N-1 criterion. The implicit derogations from the N-1
standard expired on 31st January 2009. It will be necessary therefore for a further location and duration
specific derogations to be put in place by the Authority for each of the out of firm stations noted in table
15, and for each of the out of firm circuits noted in table 16.
The following points should be noted:
1- The loading values show in tables C1 and C3 (Appendix C), are those at the peak load conditions. The
system peak lasts only for a period of less than one hour in one day during the relevant year. (For
example refer to Figure 6 of 2008 daily load curve peak day.)
2- According to the most recent OPWP 7-year statement (2009-2015) which has been approved by AER,
there are two forecast cases: (i) base case, and (ii) high case. The difference between the high and basic
case in 2009 is 64 MW at the peak. This difference increases in the subsequent years and reaches
622 MW in 2013, indicating uncertainty in the forecast over the coming years especially with regards
to new industrial loads. OETC supports OPWP’s view that the likelihood of the high case demands
being realized is heavily dependent on the rate of recovery of the current global economic and
financial conditions. OETC intends to monitor closely, in coordination with OPWP, the situation in
order to assess the probability associated with the high case projection.
3- It is not prudent to invest in uncertain expansion. OETC will, of course, initiate new projects as new
demand becomes more certain. Therefore, in Tables 15 and 16 we concentrate on covering N-1
conditions at the peak in 2009.
4- The modelling reflects all load transfer schemes that have been formally accepted by the relevant
distribution company and included in their load forecasts. In addition, the modelling includes certain
load transfer schemes, which are not yet confirmed by the distribution company concerned, but which
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in the view of OETC are technically feasible and where no technical impediment to implementation
exists.
OETC has adopted a three-fold approach to addressing these out of firm situations:
1) Reinforcement plans: strategic upgrading to add new circuits and/or to increase the capacity of
grid stations within a minimum of two to five years. This will not just solve the problem; but it
will also strengthen the transmission system for future development. This type of solution can only
be applied as a longer term solution because of the time taken to implement. Reinforcement is the
most robust long term solution for secure system development, but may not necessarily be the least
cost solution to address the immediate out of firm conditions on the network.
2) Installing temporary transformers at heavily loaded grid stations, such as MSQ, Bousher, Mawalih,
and Seeb Main. These will provide a temporary solution to the out-of-firm problems at the heavily
loaded grid stations until a permanent solution is put in place.
3) Load Transfer: through agreement with distribution companies, load can be transferred from
heavily loaded grid stations to more lightly loaded grid stations over the next three years. This
would reduce the loading issues and balance the system during peak time. This is a mid-term
solution which could be implemented with the cooperation of distribution companies in certain
cases. Given the uncertainty of mid-term load forecasts in Oman at present, this is in some
circumstances the most appropriate and economic action to address out of firm conditions on the
network.
Tables 15 and 16 indicate a number of locations on the system where, at present, the out of firm condition
of certain circuits or transformers is shown to exist to 2013 and possibly beyond. In respect of these
currently unresolved out-of-firm conditions, OETC intends to hold further in-depth discussions with
relevant system users, and particularly with the distribution companies, over the coming months to
explore all possible options and to agree the most suitable option in each case. In this way, it is OETC's
objective that the 2010 Capability Statement will forecast full resolution of the out-of-firm conditions by
the end of the next Capability Statement period.
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Table 15: Expected Over head lines/ cables which will not comply with N-1 criterion at peak demand in 2009
Indicative Date
Circuit Circuit
Receive Voltage No. of Circuit Conductor Loading for full
No Send Bus length Rating Proposed solution Mitigation
Bus (kV) circuits Type Size/Type (%) Compliance
(km) (MVA)
against N-1
Barka Power ARCURIA Construction of new --

1 Filaj 220 2 OHL 11 762 67.55 End Q3 2009
Station 1-2 x2 circuits 3 and 4
Construction of new --
2 Al Wasit Buraimi 132 2 OHL ELM x1 33 82 70.31 End Q2 2011 double circuits with steel
towers
Construction of new Load transfer by
Not firm by end
3 Barka Main Filaj 132 2 OHL YEW x 2 9 261 66.19 circuit (circuit 3) Discos
Q4 2011
Upgrading the conductors
following splitting of the
4 Dank Al Wasit 132 2 OHL 225 AAAC 81 89 51.00 End Q2 2011 line and construction of
Wadi Sa’a grid station (In
progress)
Design required for
Not firm by end
5 Manah Nizwa 132 2 OHL YEW x 2 20 261 59.89 reinforcement project in
Q4 2013
coordination with UPC
Replacement of the
6 Mawalih Seeb Main 132 2 OHL 240 ACSR 8 101 70.42 End Q2 2010 conductors with higher
rated components*
Options to be reviewed
240
7 Mawalih Rusail 132 2 OHL
ZTACIR
8 261 66.67 End Q1 2010 for further
reinforcement
Options to be reviewed Load Transfer by
Wadi Not firm by end for further Discos
8 MSQ 132 2 OHL YEW x 2 8.2 261 60.02
Adai Q2 2011 reinforcement
Construction of new
220kV line between SIS
9 Wadi Jizzi Al Wasit 132 2 OHL ELM x 2 33 163 68.54 End Q3 2010
and Mahadah ( In
progress)
Construction of new
10 Wadi Jizzi Shinas 132 1 OHL ELM x 1 45.6 82 105.20 Q3 2009
double-circuit line
Design required for
Wadi
11 Wadi Kabir 132 2 OHL YEW x 1 8 130 54.81 Q2 2011 upgrading to twin
Adai
conductor (Q4 2010)
* This project was planned to upgrade the conductors but Government requirements may now mean that undergrounding is necessary. Await final government decision and review project if necessary.
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Table 16: Expected Grid stations/ Transformers 132/33 kV which will not comply with N-1 criterion at peak demand in 2009.
Total Substation
Transformer Firm Loading Indicative Date for full
No. Location Proposed Solution Mitigation
Capacity Capacity (%) Compliance against N-1
(MVA) (MVA)
Load transfer by Disco

Design required for increased capacity.
1 Al Falaj 2 x 125 125 79.27 Not firm by end Q2 2011 from Falaj to Muttrah Grid
Station
Barka Design required for increased capacity Load transfer by Disco to
2 2 x 125 125 73.20 Not firm by end of Q4 2012
Main Nakhal
Load transfer by Disco to
Construction of Tx 3 and 4 (Bousher- B) plus options to be
3 Bousher-A 2 x 125 125 97.53 Not firm by end of Q1 2012 Bousher-B and Airport
reviewed for further reinforcement
Heights
Upgrade of Dank by shifting Ibri transformer to Dank
4 Dank 2 x 15 15 74.20 End Q4 2010
bringing capacity to 63MVA (In progress)
5 Ibri 2 x 63 63 89.21 End Q1 2011 Upgrade of Ibri to 125MVA ( In progress)
6 Izki 2 x 40 40 89.24 End Q2 2012 New upgrade of Izki
40MW Load transfer by Disco to Qurum , plus options to
7 MSQ 2 x 125 125 83.98 End Q2 2010
be reviewed for further reinforcement
Load Transfer to Azaiba Coast under discussion with
8 Mawaleh 2 x 125 125 77.22 End of Q2 2010 Disco , plus options to be reviewed for further
reinforcement
9 Mudaibi 2 x 63 63 63.04 End Q2 2012 Upgrade of Mudaibi to 2x125MVA
10 Muladah 2 x 125 125 95.53 End Q1 2013 Add Tx 3 & Tx 4 Load transfer
11 Rustaq 2 x 63 63 82.00 End Q2 2012 Upgrade of Rustaq to 2 x 125 MVA transformers
12 Seeb Main 2 x 63 63 112.45 End Q2 2010 Upgrade of Seeb Main (In progress)
13 Shinas 2 x 63 63 65.41 End Q2 2010 Load transfer to Liwa GS
Load transfer by Disco from Sohar to Liwa and Saham ,
14 Sohar 2 x 125 125 80.65 Not firm by end of Q2 2012
plus options to be reviewed for further reinforcement
Upgrade of Sumail to 2 x 125MVA planned but latest data
15 Sumail 2 x 63 63 66.85 Not firm by end of Q1 2012 from Disco indicates that this will not resolve non
compliance. Requires review and possible redesign.
Load Transfer by Disco to new station at Qurum ( In
16 Wadi Adai 2 x 125 125 52.13 Not firm by end of Q2 2011
progress)
Wadi Load Transfer by Disco to new station Mutrah ( In
17 2 x 125 125 57.13 Not firm by end of Q12011
Kabir progress)
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Appendix A: Review of Future Developments

The OETC transmission network is undergoing widespread and rapid development due to the expansion
requirements of distribution companies, large private customers, and new generation requirements based
on the yearly demand growth and further reinforcements on the transmission network to ensure the
security, quality and reliability of the system.
An important change to the Omani electricity sector is the new interconnector between Oman and the
UAE (GCC link). The work on the interconnector was completed in the first quarter of 2008, but the
circuits will not come into use until the GCC Intergovernmental Agreements are signed. A further
development is the Mahadah to SIS interconnection through a 220kV double circuit. There are a
significant number of projects required to meet the annual peak demands over the period of this Statement
(2009-2013). These projects are considered below under the following categories:
• Projects of 2009 system peak.
• Projects that are at the tender evaluation stage prior to appointment of the preferred
EPC Contractor.
• Projects for future developments which represent the least cost options to address
problems with system growth, voltage profile, N-1 security criteria transmission system
reinforcement.
The entire programme of ongoing and future projects which are planned for implementation over the
period 2009 to 2013 are listed and described below. It should be noted that the project numbers referred
to in the Appendix are identical to those in Table 1 of the Executive Summary, and it should also be noted
that not all of the projects described have full authorisation at this time.
A.1 Projects of 2009 system peak
Project #1: 132/33 kV grid supply point at Adam

The project establishes at new 132/33 kV, 2 x 40 MVA grid supply point (GSP) at Adam in
Dakhiliya Region which will be supplied directly from Manah Power Station via a 132 kV, 47 km
double circuit overhead line. The new GSP will provide some load relief from Nizwa 132/33 kV
GSP substation and will also greatly improve the voltage for Mazoon customers in Adam area,
which are currently fed from Nizwa at 33 kV by around 70km to the north of Adam.
This project is in its final stage of construction and was completed on 10 June 2009.
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Project #2: Upgrade of the transformer capacity at Nizwa and Bahla grid stations
The 132/33 kV grid stations at Nizwa (2 x 63 MVA) and Bahla (2 x 40 MVA) were both loaded
above firm capacity at peak demand in 2008 and to address this situation both grid stations will
have their existing transformers replaced with 2 x 125 MVA transformers. One 125MVA
transformer at each grid station was energised in May 2009.
A.2 Projects expected to be completed to meet the 2010 peak demand
Project #3; 132/33 kV grid supply point at Muladah
The new 132/33kV, 2 x 125 MVA GSP at Muladha in South Batinah is being constructed on the
same site as the MIS 220/132 kV interconnection grid station. One transformer at this new GSP
station was energised on 11 April 2009. This GSP will provide load relief to the existing Muladha
(11km from MIS) and Khabourah substations (53km from MIS).
Project #4: 132/33 kV grid supply point at Liwa

The new 132/33kV, 2 x 125 MVA GSP at Liwa in North Batinah provides load relief to both
Shinas and Sohar grid stations. The project is completed in two phases. In the first phase the grid
station was located at a point close to the existing 132 kV single circuit overhead line between
Wadi Jizzi Power Station and Shinas. In the second phase, the existing single circuit line between
Wadi Jizzi and Shinas was replaced with a new double circuit line. The project was energised on
20 June 2009.
Project #5: 132/33 kV grid station at Saham

The new 132/33kV, 2 x 125 MVA grid station is located near to the existing 132 kV double circuit
line between the Khabourah 132/33 kV grid station and the 220/132 kV SIS (Seh Al Makarim)
interconnector station and both circuits will be looped in and out of Saham. The new grid station
will take load transfers from Sohar grid and Khabourah. This project should be completed in time
by the third quarter of 2009 in order to meet 2010 peak demand.
Project #6: New 220 kV double circuit line between Barka Power Station and Filaij
(circuits 3 and 4)
The capacity of the existing 220 kV double circuit line between Barka Power Station and Filaij
220/132 kV grid station needs to be reinforced in order to satisfy the N-1 security criterion when
the Barka power station phase 2 development is commissioned in 2009. To reinforce the
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connection a second 220 kV double circuit line between Barka Power Station and Filaij was
scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2009. The contract has been awarded and is in
progress. This project has been delayed due to routing problems and a longer than expected
delivery time for the 220 kV circuit breakers.
Project #7: New 220/132/33 kV grid supply point at Airport Heights

The new 220/132/33 kV grid station at Airport Heights is equipped with 220/132 kV, 2 x
500 MVA transformers and 132/33 kV, 2 x 125 MVA transformers. The grid station will supply
new load and take load transfers from Bousher and Mawalih. The substation is located near the
220 kV double circuit line between Al Filaij and Madinat Sultan Qaboos (MSQ) which is looped
in and out of Airport Heights. The work is scheduled for completion in the final quarter of 2009
(November 2009).
Project #8: New 132/11 kV grid station at Azaiba Coast
The new grid station at Azaiba Coast is dedicated to supply the electricity demand to the Wave
Project and will be supplied from Airport Heights via two 132 kV, 10km underground cable
circuits. The project is the first time direct transformation from 132 kV to 11 kV has been used
on the OETC transmission system. Although the work is scheduled for completion in the second
quarter of 2009 (May2009), the energization of Azaiba Coast is dependent upon Airport Heights
grid station having already been commissioned. The indications are, however, that Airport
Height may not be energised until November 2009.
Project #9: Upgrade of the 132/33 kV grid station at Seeb Main

The existing grid station with an installed transformer capacity of 2 x 63 MVA was loaded above
its firm capacity during 2008 peak load conditions with each transformer loaded to 93 % of
rating. The proposed scheme will see the existing transformers replaced with 2 x 125 MVA
transformers. The existing 132 kV double circuit line to Seeb Main from Mawalih that was
loaded at 59% of thermal rating will be upgraded from a single 240 mm2 ACSR conductor per
phase to twin “Yew” AAAC conductors per phase, increasing the thermal rating of the overhead
line from 101 MVA to 261 MVA per circuit. The work is scheduled for completion by the third
quarter of 2010.
Project #10: 132/33 kV Grid Supply Point at Wadi Sa’a

The Al Buraimi Cement Factory has applied to the Majan Electricity Company for a connection
to supply a demand of 20 MW in 2009 and a further 12 MW in 2010. To meet this requirement a
new 132/33 kV, 2 x 63 MVA grid supply point is scheduled to come into service during the
second quarter of 2010 at Wadi Sa’a, near Buraimi in the Dhahirah region. The cement factory is
located around 40 km from Mahadah (Al Wasit) grid station and so to avoid voltage drop
problems in this area the Wadi Sa’a grid station is being established.
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• Project #11: 132/33 kV Grid Supply Point at Yitti

The new Yitti tourist resort in the Muscat Governorate will be supplied from a new 132/33kV, 2 x
125 MVA grid station at Yitti, which in turn will be fed from a new 132 kV bus-bar arrangement
installed at Jahloot 132/33 kV grid station via a 132 kV double circuit line. The new GSP will
also supply the existing Yitti load, which is currently supplied from Jahloot at 33 kV. The work
is scheduled to be completed during the second quarter of 2010. The overhead line will be
designed for operation at 220kV, but energized at 132kV. The 220 kV design makes provision
for a possible future upgrade of the supply to 220 kV in the event that demand in the Yitti area
grows to the extent that a higher transmission voltage is required to supply the area.
Project #12: Replacing portion of existing 220kV & 132kV OHL by Underground cables
near existing & planned residential Area in Muscat
Replacement of the existing 220kV & 132kV overhead lines with underground cables near
existing and planned residential areas within the Muscat governorate is required for
environmental reasons. When the transmission towers were established around fifteen years ago
the Muscat area was not so heavily residential, but with urban development has come increased
health and safety considerations. Undergrounding will also assist in eliminating or at least
reducing the voltage drop issues that occur with overhead lines. The project is scheduled to be
completed by the second quarter of 2010.
Project #13: Rusail-Mawalih 132kV

The Rusail-Bousher 132kV line will be disconnected from Bousher side and reconnected to
Mawalih grid station. The existing line passes near Mawaleh at a distance of about 200 m. The
project is expected to be in service by Q3 2010.
Project #14: Addition of new temporary 40 MVA transformer at Ghubrah
A new 132/33 kV 40 MVA transformer will be installed temporarily at Ghubrah by the second
quarter of 2010 to support the existing 40MVA transformers by providing load relief of up to
30MW to meet N-1. The transformer will be in service until the capacity is upgraded to 2 x
125MVA to meet the 2012 peak.
Project #15: Addition of temporary 63 MVA transformer at Seeb Main
A 132/33 kV 63 MVA transformer will be installed temporarily at Seeb Main by the second
quarter of 2010 to support the existing 63 MVA transformers by providing load relief of up to
30MW to meet N-1. As with Project #17, the transformer will be in service until the capacity is
upgraded to 2 x 125MVA at some later date.
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Project #16: Addition of third 132/33 kV 125MVA transformer at MSQ
A third 132/33 kV 125 MVA grid transformer will be installed at MSQ to shift around 60MW
from the existing two transformers in order to meet N-1. The work is scheduled for completion in
the second quarter of 2010.
Project #17: Addition of third 132/33 kV 125MVA transformer at Mawalih
A third 132/33 kV 125 MVA grid transformer will be by installed at Mawilah to shift around
60MW from the existing two transformers in order to meet N-1. The work is scheduled for
completion in the second quarter of 2010.
A.3 Projects expected to be completed to meet the 2011 peak demand
Project #18: Bousher- Airport Heights 132kV

This project is linked with Project #14. The work requires the reconnection of 1.5 km of the
132kV double circuit line between Rusail and Bousher to become part of the new 132 kV Airport
Heights – Bousher double circuit line. The connection of Bousher to Airport Heights rather than
Rusail is required to satisfy N-1 and to limit short circuit fault level at Bousher and Rusail. The
project is expected to be in service by the third quarter of 2010.
Project #19: Addition of fourth 125MVA transformer at Bousher Grid station

The addition of a fourth 132/33 kV 125 MVA grid transformer at Bousher Grid will enable the
33 kV network at Bousher to be supplied from two groups of 2 x 125 MVA transformers, i.e.
GT1/GT2 and GT3/GT4, effectively establishing two grid stations at Bousher (Bousher 1 and
Bousher 2). This will enable OETC to share the load evenly between the two groups and enable
each to meet N-1. It will also reduce the short circuit level at the 33kV busbars.
Project #20: New 132/33 kV Grid Supply Point at Quriyat

The demand at Quriyat is currently supplied at 33 kV from Jahloot, a distance of 30km, which
causes reduced voltage during peak load conditions. The planned 132/33 kV 2 x 125 MVA grid
station at Quriyat supplied from Jahloot via a 132 kV double circuit line will address the voltage
problems around Quriyat. The work is scheduled to be completed by the second quarter of 2011.
This project has been awarded for consultancy service.
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Project #21: New 132/33kV grid supply point at Misfah and 132 kV connection
The new 132/33 kV 2 x 125 MVA grid station at Misfah is scheduled to come into service in the
first quarter of 2011 to accept load transfers from Rusail, and meet future load growth and
support the system voltage. The existing 132 kV Rusail – Wadi Adai double circuit line will be
looped in and out of Misfah.
Project #22: Upgrade of the 132 kV connection between Dank and Al Hail
The existing connection to Al Hail is by a 132 kV 52km single circuit overhead line from Dank
which is not compliant with the N-1 security requirements and therefore in contravention of
Licence Condition 26. Al Hail also suffers the worst voltage conditions on the OETC
transmission system because of its remote location on the system and its single circuit connection.
Upgrading the connection to a double circuit is considered a high priority scheme and is required
at the earliest date. OETC has taken action to that effect and as a result the work is scheduled for
completion in the first quarter of 2011.
Project #23: New 132/33 kV grid supply point at Qurum

The new 132/33 kV, 2 x 125 MVA grid station is required to supply new developments in Ras Al
Hamra and Qurum and to receive load transfers from MSQ and Wadi Adai grid stations. This
project was planned to be in service by the 2009 summer peak, but due to difficulties in obtaining
a suitable route and location for the substation the project has been delayed, with completion now
scheduled for third quarter of 2010.
Project #24: Upgrade of the 132 kV double circuit line between Al Wasit and Buraimi
The existing 132 kV, 33 km double circuit line between Al Wasit and Buraimi was operating
over-firm under 2008 peak load conditions, with each circuit loaded at 80% of thermal rating. To
increase the capacity of the single ‘Elm’ conductor per phase to be replaced with twin ‘Yew’
conductor, but to carry the extra weight of the conductor the line will be rebuilt with steel lattice
towers. Approximately 6km of the route will be by underground cable to avoid environmental
impact and related health and safety issues, the cable size chosen to match the capacity of the
upgraded conductor. The work is scheduled to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2010.
Project #25: 220 kV double circuit line between SIS (Seh Al Makarim) and Al Wasit
With the completion of this project, a double circuit 220 kV connection will be established across
northern Oman from MSQ grid station in Muscat to the 220 kV interconnection with the UAE at
Mahadah (Al Wasit). This will strengthen the network and improve the effectiveness of the
cross-border interconnector. This work is scheduled to be completed during the third quarter of
2010. The EPC contract is awarded.
Project #26: New 220/33 kV grid supply point at Blue City
The electricity supply to the new Blue City development in the South Batinah region will be fed
from a new 220/33 kV grid supply point connected between the MIS and Filayj grid stations by
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routing the 220kV MIS – Filayj double circuit connection through the new grid station in a line-
in-line-out (LILO) arrangement. The diversion will require two 220 kV double circuit overhead
lines over part of the route and four 220 kV 2500mm2 cable circuits over the last 6 km of the
route as it reaches the Blue City grid supply point. The project is dedicated to supply the Blue
City project as requested by Mazoon Electricity Company and is currently in the design stage
with the EPC tender ready to be floated when confirmation to proceed is received from Mazoon.
At present the grid station is due in service during the first quarter of 2011.
Project #27: New 132/33 kV grid supply point at Muttrah:

A new 132/33 kV 2 x 125 MVA grid station is planned for Muttrah to take load transfers from
Wadi Kabir and Al Falaj 132/33 kV grid stations. The new grid station will be supplied directly
from Qurum 132/33 kV grid station (established under project #23) by construction of a new
132 kV double circuit line.
The Muttrah area is currently supplied from the existing Al Falaj and Wadi Kabir grid stations,
which were both operating above firm capacity under 2008 peak load conditions. The work is
scheduled to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2010.
The new grid station at Muttrah is preferred to the alternative of reinforcement of the existing Al
Falaj and Wadi Kabir grid stations although it may be more complex and costly to undertake due
to constraints on available building land due to the mountainous nature of the terrain.
Project #28: Second phase of development at Sohar Industrial Area 220/132 kV grid
station:
This project is required in order to meet the expected industrial demand growth in Sohar
industrial area. In addition this project will support and ensure that the existing Sohar Industrial
Area 220/132/33 kV grid station which developed in the first phase meets the N-1 security
requirements. This grid station is scheduled for the final quarter of 2010. This project was
proposed to be 220kV/132kV/33kV but after confirmation from Majan, the grid will be
constructed as 220kV/132kV system and it is designed to accept 33kV if required in the future.
Currently there is one customer to be fed from this grid station, confirmed at around 90MW as a
first stage, later rising to 170MW.
Project #29: Upgrade of 132/33/11 kV Grid Supply Point at Dank

The existing 2 x 15 MVA, 132/33 kV grid supply point at Dank in the Dhahirah region was
loaded to 69 percent of its rating during the 2008 summer peak and further growth is likely to
occur in 2009 above to the firm capacity during the 2009 summer peak. OETC recognises the
need to increase the transformer capacity at Dank and is considering the options, with 2 x
63 MVA favoured, although 2 x 40 MVA or the installation of a third 15 MVA unit would offer a
lower cost solution. The project completion date is expected during the fourth quarter of 2010.
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Project #30: Adding new transformer 125MVA at MSQ Tx.4
This project will be done in addition to project # 16 where a fourth transformer will be installed at
MSQ (MSQ-2) as part of the scope of this project. By this project MSQ-1 will meet N-1 and will
be fine for the expected load in the area. This project is expected to be in service by Q2 2011.
Project #31: Adding new transformer 125MVA at Mawalih Tx.4
This project will be done in addition to project # 17 where a fourth transformer will be installed at
Mawalih ( Mawalih-2) as part of the scope of this project. By this project Mawalih-1 will meet N-
1 and will be fine for the expected load in the area. This project is expected to be in service by Q2
2011.
Project #32: Upgrade of Ibri grid station from 2 x 63MVA to 125MVA transformers
The existing 2 x 63 MVA, 132/33 kV grid supply point at Ibri in the Dhahirah region was
overloaded during the 2008 summer peak. The favoured option for this project is to replace the
two 63 MVA transformers with 2 x 125 MVA transformers. The award of the Consultancy
Contract was done in last October 2008 and the project is scheduled to be completed by Q2 2010.
Project #33: Construct 132/33 kV grid station at Nakhal area with associated transmission
system:
Construct 132/33kV Nakhal new grid stations and connect it with Al-Falij via 132kV lines. This
project will assist with the new load growth in the area and also support the voltage. The load at
Nakhal is now fed by two 33kV feeders from Barka main grid station which is fully loaded. This
project will release load from Barka main. This project is expected to be completed by final
quarter of 2010 and so will meet the peak of year 2011.
Project #34: Construction of new 220kV lines from Mahadah to Ibri:

This project was planned to be as 132kV system. OETC decided to build this project as 220kV to
connect Al Dahirah grid stations with 220kV system due to shortage of reactive power and low
voltage. This project will support the voltage in the area and it will meet the N-1 for all 132kV
lines. The existing wooden lines will remain and the link between Wadi Sa’a and Dhank will be
opened and used for emergency, and Dhank will be connected from Ibri. The existing lines can
carry the required power to Dhank and Al Hail. This project would reinforce the transmission
system voltage issues and further load demand in the area. By this connection the 220kV link will
be ready for the completion on the ring around the four areas (Muscat, Batinah Dahira and Al
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Dakhliah) through Misfah –Nizwa university 220kV system later on .This project is expected to
be completed on second quarter of 2011 before the 2011 peak.
A.5 Projects expected to be completed in time to meet the 2012 peak demand:
Project #35: 132/33 kV grid supply point at Yankit:

The proposal to establish a 132/33 kV grid supply point at Yankit is in the early stages of
development. The local load at Yankit is currently supplied at 33 kV from Jahloot, over a
distance of 45km, which causes reduced voltages at peak load. However, with the introduction of
Yitti 132/33 kV grid station, only 5km from Yankit, there is an option to receive a supply at either
132 kV or 33 kV from Yitti as a first phase in the development.
In the second phase, with the 220 kV system extended to Jahloot and a 132 kV GSP established at
Yitti, a 132 kV double circuit line would be built to supply Yankit from Yitti. The proposed new
resort at Seefa, only 15km from Yankit, would be supplied from Yankit at 33 kV. A number of
options are still being considered by OETC before tender documents are finalised and issued for
the appointment of a consultant. The project is expected to be completed by Q2’12. In addition
confirmation of requirements has been requested from Muscat Distribution Company.
Project #36: 220/132 kV Grid Supply Point at Jahloot connected to Misfah Grid Station via
220kV DCCT line:
Extension of 220 kV transmission system from Misfah to Jahloot with a 220 kV, ≈ 100km double
circuit line to the new grid station will eliminate voltage problems in the Jahloot area and
strengthen the supply to this provincial expected load centre. The Existing Jahloot grid station
will be connected to the proposed 220/132kV system by installing 2 x 500MVA transformers.
This project will feed the Yitti and Quriat grid stations and the 220kV system will be extended to
Sur. This project expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2012.
Project #37: Construction of 220/132 kV Grid Supply Point at Sur:

Extension of 220 kV transmission system from Jahloot to Sur with a 220 kV, 160km double
circuit line to the new grid station will eliminate voltage problems in the Sur area and strengthen
the supply to this provincial load centre. The existing Sur grid station will be connected to the
proposed 220/132kV system by installing 2 x 500MVA transformers. This project expected to be
completed by the end of the second quarter of 2012.
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Project #38: Upgrade 132/33 kV Mudhaibi grid station:
This project is to upgrade the two transformers of Mudaibi grid stations from 63MVA to
125MVA. The project will have an impact on reducing the overloading on the grid stations and
also will support the voltage in the area. This project is expected to be completed by second
quarter of 2012.
Project #39: Upgrading Izki grid station:

This project is to upgrade the transformers at Izki grid stations from 40MVA to 125MVA which
are owned by United Power Company. This project will address both overloading and voltage
issues. This project is expected to be completed by second quarter of 2012.
Project #40: Upgrade of Rustaq grid station:

Upgrade of Rustaq grid station from 2x63MVA to 2x125MVA transformers. This will address
the current overloading and voltages problems. The project is expected to be in service by second
quarter of 2012.
Project #41: Upgrade of Sumail grid station:

Upgrade of Sumail grid station from 2x63MVA to 2x125MVA transformers. This will address
the current overloading and voltages problems. The project will come to service by second
quarter of 2012.
Project #42: Construction of new Al-Kamil grid station:

Construct a new 2x125MVA grid station. This is required to meet load growth in the Sharqiya
area. The project is planned to come into service by the second quarter of 2012.
Project #43: Construction of new Nizwa University grid station:
Construct of a new 132/33kV GSP at Nizwa to meet the load requirement in the area. It will also
facilitate the Duqm project, if that development proceeds. The project will be in by second
quarter of 2012.
Project #44: Construction of new Al-Rawdah grid station:

Construction of 132/33kV GSP at Al-Rawdah is needed to meet the load growth requirement in
the area. It will also improve the voltage profile. Currently this area is supplied from Mudaibi
grid station via 33kV line of around 40km. The project is expected to be in service by second
quarter of 2012.
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Project #45: Construction of new 220kV grid station at Misfah:
This project will be constructed to connect the new IPP power at Barka this station will be
connected to the proposed Barka-2 as interconnect grid for other links ( Wadi Adai, Jahloot and
Nizwa University (Duqm project)). This grid will be connected through 220kV overhead lines
30km of high rating conductors to curry around 750MW and around 6km of 2500mm2 cables due
to difficulties of rout between Barka and Filaj. The consultancy tender is in progress. This project
expected to be in service Q1’2012.
Project #46: Upgrading of Ghoubrah 132/33kV grid station:
Currently this grid is 2 x 42MVA and not meeting N-1; the proposed new scheme will be 2 x
125MVA transformers with the GIS outside the Ghoubrah power plant area to connect the new
proposed IPP for Ghoubrah. By construction of this project Ghoubrah will meet N-1 and
accommodate the new growth in coastal area on Bousher. This project expected to be in serves by
end of Q2 2012.
Project #47: Construction of new 220kV grid station at Wadi Adai:
This grid will be connected through 220kV overhead lines 45km from Misfah grid. The proposed
grid will be connected to the existing 132/33kV grid at Wadi Adai. The route for this grid is high
terrain. By construction of this grid all stressed 132kV lines between MSQ and Wadi Adai will be
released and the voltage will be improved in the area. The consultancy tender is in progress. This
project is expected to be in service by Q1’2012.
Project #48: Construction of new 220kV lines between SPS and SIS grid stations:
This project will be constructed to connect the new IPP power at Sohar by construction of 220kV
over head lines 36km and around 6km underground cables these lines will be connected to the
proposed Sohar-2 (SPS-2) as interconnect grid station. These lines will be designed as high rating
conductors to carry around 750MW and. The consultancy tender is in progress. This project
expected to be in service Q1’2012.
Project #49: Construction of new 220kV Grid at Barka(Barka-2)
This grid will be used for the new IPP at Barka (Phase-3). The grid will be as interconnection bus
for the new IPP and for the new proposed 220kV lines which will be connected to Misfah. The
proposed Bus will be connected to the existing through two bus section CBs and are kept open if
all machines are running to avoid high short circuit effect on the existing grid, by using proper
inter locking scheme. This project will be in line with Misfah and Wadi Adai projects. This
project expected to be in service at Q1’2012.
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Project #50: Construction of new 220kV Grid at Sohar (SPS-2)
This grid will be used for the new IPP at Sohar (Phase-2). The grid will be as interconnection bus
for the new IPP and for the new proposed 220kV lines which will be connected to SIS. The
proposed bus will be connected to the existing through two bus section CBs and kept open if all
machines are running to avoid high short circuit effect on the existing grid, by using proper inter-
locking scheme. This project will be in line with Misfah and Wadi Adai projects. This project
expected to be in service at Q1’2012.
Project #51: New Grid Station at Al Amerat ( Muscat area)
This project will be as new grid 132/33kV with 2 x125MVA connected as LILO between MSQ-
Jahloot 132kV lines. This grid will support the low voltage in Al Amerat area which currently fed
from Jahloot. This grid will release load from Jahloot around 40MW and can be used to transfer
load from Wadi Adai through three number of 33kV lines. The location of this grid will be
finalized by MEDC. This project expected to be in service Q2’2012.
Project #52: New Grid station at Al Multaqa( Sohar area)
This project will be as new grid 132/33kV with 2 x125MVA connected to Sohar grid around
10km. This grid will relief load from Sohar Grid and to cater for load growth in the area.. The
location of this grid will be finalized by Majan Company. This project expected to be in service
Q2’2012.
Project #53: New Grid station at Al Ghala( Muscat area)
This project will be as new grid 132/33kV with 2 x125MVA connected to Airport Heights grid
around 10km. This grid will release load from Bousher Grid and cater for load growth in the area.
The location of this grid will be finalized by MEDC. This project expected to be in service
Q2’2012.
Project #54: New Grid station at Al Buraimi
This project will be as new grid 132/33kV (Burimai-2) with 2 x125MVA connected to the lines
between Mahadah and the existing Al Buraimi grid as LILO for an around 4km. This grid will
release load from Buraimi Grid and to cater for load growth in the area.. The location of this grid
will be finalized by Majan Co. This project is expected to be in service by Q2’2012.
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Project #55: New Grid station at Sohar Economic Zone(SSEZ):
This project will be as new grid 132/33kV Free Zone with 2 x125MVA connected proposed SIA-
2 grid station (220/132kV) around 7km underground cable from SIA-2. This grid will release
load from Liwa Grid and cater for the load growth in the area. The location of this grid will be
finalized by Majan Company. This project expected to be in service Q2’2012.
Project #56: New grid station at Al Aijah(Sur-2) 132/33kV:
This project will be connected to existing upgraded Sur grid station which includes the
construction of a new 132kV/33kV grid station in the Al Aijah area to meet the new tourism load
in the Ras Al Had area, and to support the voltage with 25km over head lines. Currently the load
is supplied through 33kV lines of around 60km from the existing Sur grid station 132kV/33kV.
This project is included in the price control as Sur-2 station, but after discussion with Mazoon
Company, it has been decided to build new grid station in a location selected by Mazoon
Company. The route survey has been started to save time and to assist in the selection of the
proper location for this grid station. This project expected to be completed by the end of the
second quarter of 2012.
Project #57: Adding 2 new 132kV lines between Barka Main and Filaj:
This project will be as new 132kV overhead lines( 3 and 4) connected between Filaj and Barka
Main around 11km steel towers. By construction of these lines the other existing lines (1and 2)
will meet N-1. This project expected to be in service Q2’2012.
Project #58: Upgrading of Wadi Adai Wadi Al Kabir 132kV lines:
These lines are constructed as single conductor which is not N-1. By construction of these lines
the N-1 criteria will be met. This project expected to be in service Q2’2012.
A.6 Projects expected to be completed to meet the 2013 peak demand:
Project #59: New Grid station at Dreez:
New grid station will be constructed at Adreez area as 132/33 kV 2 x 63MVA transformers and it
will be connected to Ibri grid station 30km on steel tower. This grid will support the low voltage
in distribution system in the area and to release load from Ibri and Al Hail. This project expected
to be in service at Q1’2013.
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Project #60 New Grid station at Al Khoudh (Muscat):
New grid station will be constructed at Al Khoudh area Muscat) area as 132/33kV 2 x 125MVA
transformers and it will be connected to Al Mawalih grid station 10km on steel tower/cable. This
grid will release load from Mawalih and Seeb Main grid stations. This project expected to be in
service at Q1’2013.
Project #61: Upgrading of Barka Main Grid station:
This project will be by adding two 125MVA transformers to the existing grid, which will be
connected to the 132kV bus bar and the 33kV side will be as two groups to avoid short circuit and
complication of the operation of these transformers. This grid will release load from Existing
Barka Main grid. This project expected to be in service at Q1’2013.
Project #62: Upgrading of Manah Nizwa 132kV lines:
The existing lines are not N-1 , and these lines are owned by United Power Company(UPC), and
need to be confirmed and addressed to them either by upgrading the conductor or by adding new
circuits. This project expected to be in service at Q1’2003.
Project #63 Upgrading of Mahadah grid station:
The existing grid station is 30MVA it will be upgraded to 63MVA to meet the N-1 and to cater
for the load growth in the area. Normally the growth in this area is very slow which can be
overcome by using this capacity of transformers. This project expected to be in service by end of
Q1’2013
Project #64: Installing of Fault Current Limiters at Ghoubrah
The short circuit current for the existing Goubrah grid station are more than the rated (26.2kA and
31.5kA). To address the fault level issues at Ghubrah power station a number of design options
are under evaluation to determine the most appropriate long term solution for the site. OETC is
looking seriously to add additional fault current limiter elements for each out going circuits. This
option will be studied by third party to select the proper technology used and selecting the best to
avoid any complication or any system stability problems which may will occur. By installing this
equipment the short circuit current will be reduced on (Bousher and MSQ). This project expected
to be in service by end of Q1’2013.
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Appendix B: Transmission System Data

B.1 Substations Loads and Capacitor data.
The grid station real and reactive power load at system peak demand for the period 2009 to 2013 and the
respective reactive power support from capacitor banks connected at the grid station 33 kV busbars is
shown in Table B.1.2 This data was used in the power flow studies of system peak demand presented in
Section 8 of this Capability Statement.
B.2 Overhead Line Circuit Capacities and Parameters.

The continuous thermal rating of a circuit is the maximum power flow that can be carried by that circuit
on a continuous basis. The thermal rating of an overhead line is the power flow that can be carried by that
line without infringing the statutory clearances and causing a risk to public safety and to the line itself.
The thermal rating of an underground cable, however, is the maximum power flow that the cable can
carry without either causing the cable to fail or to effectively reduce its projected lifespan through a
deterioration of the cable insulation.
Although the thermal rating of an overhead line is affected by climatic conditions, for the purpose of
assessing spare capacity on the transmission system the key climatic condition that limits the circuit rating
is the summer rating when the temperature is at its highest and the solar radiation is at its peak. This also
corresponds to when the electricity demand is at or near to its peak.
The circuit data presented in Table B.2 for the first year of the Statement period (2009) comprises the
voltage, resistance, reactance, susceptance and thermal rating of the line and cable circuits. It also shows
the circuit length and the type of overhead conductor or underground cable for each circuit.
Table B.3 shows the changes to the circuit data required in each of the other four years covered by the
Statement.
B.3 Transformer data

The data used to model the grid supply point transformers in the power flow studies of the 2009 summer
peak demand condition is listed in Table B.4. The data comprises the transformer voltage ratio, the
resistance and reactance, the tap range and step size. Table B.5 lists changes to the transformer data for
the remaining four years of the Statement.
2
The 33 kV busbars at the grid supply points and the capacitors connected to them are owned and operated by the distribution companies.
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Table B.1: Load and Capacitor Data for Grid Stations (2009 - 2013)
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Grid Stations P Load Q Load Caps P Load Q Load Caps P Load Q Load Caps P Load Q Load Caps P Load Q Load Caps
(MW) (MVAr) (MVAr) (MW) (MVAr) (MVAr) (MW) (MVAr) (MVAr) (MW) (MVAr) (MVAr) (MW) (MVAr) (MVAr)
Adam 20 10.2 0 22.8 11.7 0 25.5 13.1 0 27.2 13.9 0 30.6 15.7 0
Al Falaj 144.5 74.0 40 148.8 76.2 40 103.3 52.9 40 105.4 54.0 40 107.0 54.8 40
Al Khoudh 60.0 30.7 0
Amerat 70 35.9 0 96.3 49.3 0
Al Hail 30.7 22.2 10 32.1 23.2 30 36.4 26.4 10 39.3 28.5 10 22.5 16.3 10
Al Kamil 30 15.4 0 70.3 36.0 0
Al Wasit 22.1 11.9 0 24 13.0 0 27.2 14.7 0 29.4 15.9 0 31.7 17.1 0
Airport Heights 50 25.6 0 55.3 28.3 0 61.9 31.7 0 67.8 34.7 0
Azaiba Coast 30 15.4 0 33.2 17.0 0 36.2 18.5 0 39.0 20.0 0
Al Rawdah 15 7.7 0 15.2 7.8 0
Ayjah 40 20.5 0 40.4 20.7 0
JBB Ali 92.3 44.7 0 105.3 51.0 0 117.9 57.1 0 105.6 51.1 0 74.0 35.8 0
Bahla 65.0 35.1 0 74.1 40.0 0 83 44.8 0 88.4 47.7 0 99.4 53.7 40
Blue City 20 10.2 0 50 25.6 0 120.0 61.5 0
Barka Main-A 157.0 89.0 40 169.5 96.1 40 135.3 76.7 40 88 49.9 40 89.3 50.6 40
Barka Main-B 70.0 35.9 0
Boushar-A 188.6 96.6 0 108 55.3 0 113.4 58.1 0 87.9 45.0 0 92.3 47.3 0
Boushar-B 110 56.4 40 101.1 51.8 40 65.1 33.4 40 67.7 34.7 40
Buraimi-A 96.4 72.3 40 110.8 83.1 40 125.8 94.4 40 85.8 64.4 40 92.7 69.5 40
Buraimi-B 70 35.9 0 75.6 38.7 0
Dank 19.1 14.3 10 19.9 14.9 10 22.6 17.0 10 24.5 18.4 10 26.4 19.8 10
Dreez 46.2 23.7 0
Ghoubrah 84.9 43.5 0 58.7 30.1 0 64.8 33.2 0 99.1 50.8 0 103.5 53.0 0
Ghoubrah Temporary 30 15.4 0 30 15.4 0
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Table B.1 (continued): Load and Capacitor Data for Grid Stations (2009 - 2013)
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

P Q Q Q P Q P Q
Grid Stations Caps. P Load Caps. P Load Caps. Caps. Caps.
Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load
(MVAr) (MW) (MVAr) (MW) (MVAr) (MVAr) (MVAr)
(MW) (MVAr) (MVAr) (MVAr) (MW) (MVAr) (MW) (MVAr)
Ghala 70 35.9 0 79.8 40.9 0
Ibri 90.5 46.4 10 95.9 49.1 10 108.9 55.8 10 117.6 60.2 10 103.5 53.0 10
Izki 57 29.2 0 65 33.3 0 72.8 37.3 0 57.5 29.5 0 64.7 33.1 0
Jahloot 94.2 42.9 0 101.2 46.1 40 76.9 35.0 40 53.9 24.6 40 58.0 26.4 40
Misfah 80 41.0 0 81 41.5 0 90.7 46.5 0
Khabourah 126 74.8 40 77.3 45.9 40 85.1 50.5 40 88.9 52.8 40 92.9 55.1 40
Liwa 75 38.4 0 85.1 43.6 0 91.9 47.1 0 96.5 49.4 0
Mawellah-A 161.5 63.8 0 91.1 36.0 40 77.1 30.5 40 82.1 32.4 40 87.4 34.5 40
Mawellah-B 60 30.7 0 80 41.0 0 96.4 49.4 0 70.3 36.0 0
Mudharib 91.2 49.2 0 104 56.1 0 116.4 62.8 0 84 45.3 0 94.5 51.0 0
MIS 80 41.0 0 89.6 45.9 0 95.4 48.9 0 103.1 52.8 40
Muladha 204.8 93.3 40 134 61.1 40 140.7 64.1 40 149.8 68.3 40 85.8 39.1 40
Mobella 72.3 37.0 0 78.1 40.0 40 86.2 44.2 40 91.4 46.8 40 96.0 49.2 40
Moltaqa 87.2 44.7 0 88.1 45.1 0
MS Qaboos-A 163 88.0 0 116.9 63.1 40 82.7 44.6 40 84 45.3 40 85.2 46.0 40
MS Qaboos-B 60 30.7 0 80 41.0 0 89.6 45.9 0 98.6 50.5 0
Mudaybi 62.7 30.4 0 71.5 34.6 0 80.1 38.8 0 70.3 34.0 0 79.0 38.3 0
Muttrah 100 51.2 40 104 53.3 40 106.1 54.4 40
Nakhal 41 21.0 0 71.4 36.6 0 102.1 52.3 40
Nizwa 98.3 50.4 0 112.1 57.4 0 125.6 64.3 0 83.7 42.9 0 94.2 48.3 0
Nizwa University 70 35.9 0 78.8 40.4 0
Qurum 60 30.7 0 93.9 48.1 0 101.9 52.2 0
Quriyat 30 15.4 0 32.8 16.8 0 36.7 18.8 0
Rusail 114.8 71.1 0 141.7 87.8 0 110.2 68.3 0 116.8 72.4 0 121.5 75.3 0
Rustaq 82.1 46.5 0 89.5 50.7 0 95.3 54.0 0 101.5 57.5 40 105.5 59.8 40
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Table B.1 (continued): Load and Capacitor Data for Grid Stations (2009 - 2013)
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Grid Stations Q Q Q Q Q
P Load Caps. P Load P Load Caps. P Load P Load Caps.
(MW)
Load
(MVAr) (MW)
Load 1. (MW)
Load
(MVAr) (MW)
Load 2. (MW)
Load
(MVAr)
(MVAr) (MVAr) (MVAr) (MVAr) (MVAr)
Saham 83 42.5 0 94.2 48.3 0 98 50.2 0 99.9 51.2 0
Seeb Main 109.6 56.1 0 65.1 33.4 0 108.3 55.5 0 103.8 53.2 0 78.9 40.4 0
Seeb Temporary 40 20.5 0
Shinas 75.9 56.9 40 37 27.8 40 42 31.5 40 45.3 34.0 40 48.9 36.7 40
Sohar Industrial Area-A 86.8 44.5 0 88.1 45.1 0 89.4 45.8 0 90.8 46.5 0 92.2 47.2 0
Sohar Grid 178 100.9 40 123.2 69.8 40 134.3 76.1 40 84.3 47.8 40 88.6 50.2 40
Sohar Temporary 27 13.8 0 27.4 14.0 0 27.8 14.2 0 28.2 14.4 0 28.7 14.7 0
Sumail 68.4 31.2 0 78 35.5 0 87.3 39.8 0 93 42.4 0 98.1 44.7 0
Sur 91.2 41.6 0 104 47.4 40 116.4 53.0 0 84.0 38.3 0 94.5 43.1 0
Free Zone 70.0 35.9 0 74.2 38.0 0
Wadi Adai 119.2 54.3 40 120.9 55.1 40 94.4 43.0 40 85.8 39.1 40 87.1 39.7 40
Wadi Kabir 149.4 80.6 40 151.6 81.8 40 104.6 56.5 40 107.8 58.2 40 109.4 59.0 40
Wadi Sa'a 18 9.2 0 30 15.4 0 40 20.5 0 50.0 25.6 0
Yankit 33 16.9 0 35.5 18.2 0
Yitti 35 17.9 0 38.7 19.8 0 42.9 22.0 0 48.1 24.6 0
Total 33 kV load (MW) 3244.5 1716.9 390.0 3618.6 1909.6 650.0 3965.9 2090.9 630.0 4390.8 2299.2 670.0 4792.9 2509.2 790.0
Sohar Industrial Area-A (132 kV) 30 14.5 0 30 14.5 0 50 24.2 0 50 24.2 0 50 24.2 0
Sohar Industrial Area-A (220 kV) 50 24.2 0 50 24.2 0 120 58.1 0 120 58.1 0 120 58.1 0
Sohar Industrial Area-B (132 kV) 70 33.9 0 120 58.1 0 140 67.8 0
Garamco (132 kV liwa) 20 9.7 0 30 14.5 0 30 14.5 0 30 14.5 0
Zoom Load (Sur Area) 70 33.9 0 70 33.9 0 70 33.9 0
Transport (Muscat) 20 9.7 0 20 9.7 0 20 9.7 0
GRAND TOTAL (MW) 3324.5 1755.6 390.0 3718.6 1958.0 650.0 4325.9 2265.2 630.0 4800.8 2497.8 670.0 5222.9 2717.4 790.0
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Table B.2: 2009 Branch Data Listing
From To Voltage No. Conductor Length pu on 100 MVA base Rating Conductor Length pu on 100 MVA base Rating
Substation Substation (kV) Circuits type (OHL) Km R[pu] X[pu] B[pu] (MVA) type (Cable) Km R[pu] X[pu] B[pu] (MVA)
Al Wasit Al Oha (UAE) 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 46.7 0.0025 0.0310 0.0863 762 − − − − − −
Barka Power station Filaj 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 10 0.0005 0.0066 0.0185 762 − − − − − −
Filaj MS Qaboos 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 60 0.0032 0.0398 0.1109 762 − − − − − −
Filaj MIS 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 63.8 0.0034 0.0423 0.1180 762 − − − − − −
MIS SIS 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 107 0.0057 0.0710 0.1978 762 2500mm2 XLPE cable 0.1 0.000005 0.0001 0.0002
762
SPS SIS 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 38 0.0020 0.0252 0.0703 762 2500mm2 XLPE cable 3 0.0002 0.0020 0.0055
762
SPS Sohar Industrial Area 'A' 220 2 − − − − − − 2500mm2 XLPE cable 3 0.0002 0.0020 0.0055
762
Al Kamil JBB Ali 132 2 YEW x 2 55 0.0135 0.0890 0.0381 261 − − − − − −
Al Kamil Mudharib 132 2 YEW x 2 51.2 0.0126 0.0829 0.0355 261 − − − − − −
Al Kamil Sur 132 2 YEW x 2 73.1 0.0180 0.1184 0.0507 261 − − − − − −
Al Wasit Buraimi 132 2 ELM x1 33 0.0285 0.0777 0.0160 82 − − − − − −
Barka Main Filaj 132 2 YEW x 2 6.3 0.0015 0.0102 0.0044 261 − − − − − −
Dank Al Wasit 132 2 225 AAAC 81 0.0699 0.1906 0.0394 89 − − − − − −
Dank Al Hail 132 1 225 AAAC 52 0.0449 0.1224 0.0253 89 − − − − − −
Filaj Muladha 132 2 YEW x 2 46.5 0.0114 0.0753 0.0322 261 − − − − − −
Ghubrah Boushar 132 2 240 ZTACIR 2.2 0.0018 0.0052 0.0011 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.5 0.000414 0.00119 0.000242 261
Ghubrah MS Qaboos 132 2 YEW x 2 6.1 0.0015 0.0099 0.0042 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.3 0.0001 0.0005 0.0002 261
Ghubrah MS Qaboos 132 2 YEW x 2 6.6 0.0016 0.0107 0.0046 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 1 0.0002 0.0016 0.0032 261
Ibri Dank 132 2 225 AAAC 54 0.0466 0.1271 0.0263 89 − − − − − −
Izki Mudaybi 132 2 YEW x 2 62.1 0.0153 0.1005 0.0431 261 − − − − − −
Izki Nizwa 132 2 YEW x 2 31.1 0.0076 0.0504 0.0216 261 − − − − − −
Manah Nizwa 132 2 YEW x 2 19.7 0.0048 0.0319 0.0137 261 − − − − − −
Mawellah Seeb Main 132 2 240 ACSR 7.8 0.0066 0.0184 0.0038 101 − − − − − −
Mawellah Rusail 132 2 240 ZTACIR 8 0.0066 0.0191 0.0039 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.3 0.0002 0.0007 0.0001 261
MIS Khabourah 132 2 YEW x 2 53.4 0.0131 0.0865 0.0370 261 − − − − − −
Mabalah Barka Main 132 2 YEW x 2 11.6 0.0029 0.0188 0.0080 261 − − − − − −
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Table B.2 (continued): 2009 Branch Data Listing
MS Qaboos Jahloot 132 2 YEW x 2 44 0.0108 0.0712 0.0305 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.1 0.00002 0.0002 0.0001 261
MS Qaboos Wadi Adai 132 2 YEW x 2 8.2 0.0020 0.0133 0.0057 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.2 0.00005 0.0003 0.0001 261
Mudhabi Mudharib 132 2 YEW x 2 60.1 0.0148 0.0973 0.0417 261 − − − − − −
Muladha MIS 132 2 YEW x 2 11.4 0.0028 0.0185 0.0079 261 − − − − − −

Nahda
Nizwa 132 1 ELM x1 67 0.0578 0.1577 0.0326 82 − − − − − −
(PDO)
Nizwa Bahla 132 2 YEW x1 32 0.0157 0.0725 0.0162 130 − − − − − −
Nizwa Ibri 132 2 YEW x 2 123.5 0.0304 0.2000 0.0856 261 − − − − − −

240
Rusail Boushar 132 2 31.5 0.0261 0.0750 0.0153 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.5 0.000414 0.00119 0.000242 261
ZTACIR
Rusail Mabalah 132 2 YEW x 2 13.1 0.0032 0.0212 0.0091 261 − − − − − −
Rusail Sumail 132 2 YEW x 2 31.2 0.0077 0.0505 0.0216 261 − − − − − −
Rusail Wadi Adai 132 2 YEW x 2 46.5 0.0114 0.0753 0.0322 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.5 0.0001229 0.0008095 0.0003467 261
Rustaq Muladha 132 2 YEW x 2 29.5 0.0073 0.0478 0.0205 261 − − − − − −
SIS Sohar Grid 132 2 YEW x 2 27.5 0.0068 0.0445 0.0191 261 − − − − − −
Sohar Grid Wadi Jizzi 132 2 YEW x 2 24.7 0.0061 0.0400 0.0171 261 − − − − − −
Sohar Grid_ ext Wadi Jizzi 132 2 YEW x 2 0.1 0.0000 0.0002 0.0001 261 − − − − − −
Sohar Industrial Sohar
132 2 − − − − − − 800mm2 XLPE cable 2.2 0.0005 0.0036 0.0015 261
Area 'A' Refinery Co.
Sumail Izki 132 2 YEW x 2 61 0.0150 0.0988 0.0423 261 − − − − − −
Wadi Adai Al Falaj 132 2 YEW x 2 3 0.0007 0.0049 0.0021 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.3 0.0001 0.0005 0.0002 261
Wadi Jizzi Al Wasit 132 2 ELM x 2 36.7 0.0205 0.0667 0.0243 163 − − − − − −
Wadi Jizzi Shinas 132 2 ELM x1 45.6 0.0393 0.1073 0.0222 82 − − − − − −
Wadi Kabir Wadi Adai 132 2 YEW x1 6 0.0029 0.0136 0.0030 130 800mm2 XLPE cable 1.1 0.0005 0.0025 0.0006 130
Manah Adam 132 2 YEW x 2 47 0.0116 0.0761 0.0326 261 − − − − − −
Khabourah SIS 132 2 YEW x 2 70 0.0172 0.1133 0.0485 261 − − − − − −
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Table B.3: Progressive Changes to Branch Circuit Data for 2010-2013

2010 Deletions
Filaj MS Qaboos 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 59 0.0031 0.0391 0.1091 760 − − − − − −
Mawellah Seeb Main 132 2 240 ACSR 8 0.0068 0.0189 0.0039 101 − − − − − −
Dank Al Wasit 132 2 225 AAAC 81 0.0699 0.1906 0.0394 89 − − − − − −
Ghubrah Boushar 132 2 240 ZTACIR 4 0.0033 0.0095 0.0019 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.5 0.000414 0.00119 0.000242 261
Ghubrah MS Qaboos 132 2 YEW x 2 7 0.0018 0.0116 0.0050 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.3 0.0001 0.0005 0.0002 261
Ghubrah MS Qaboos 132 2 YEW x 2 7 0.0018 0.0116 0.0050 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 1 0.0002 0.0016 0.0032 261
Wadi Jizzi Shinas 132 2 ELM x1 45.6 0.0393 0.1073 0.0222 82 − − − − − −
Khabourah SIS 132 2 YEW x 2 70 0.0172 0.1133 0.0485 261 − − − − − −
2010 Additions
Filaj Airport Heights 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 28 0.0015 0.0186 0.0518 762 − − − − − −
Airport Heights MS Qaboos 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 29 0.0015 0.0192 0.0536 762 − − − − − −
Barka Power station Filaj 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 11 0.0006 0.0073 0.0203 762 − − − − − −
Wadi Jizzi Liwa 132 2 YEW x 2 28 0.0068 0.0447 0.0191 261 − − − − − −
Liwa Shinas 132 2 YEW x 2 20 0.0049 0.0324 0.0139 261 − − − − − −
Khabourah Saham 132 2 YEW x 2 40 0.0098 0.0648 0.0277 261 − − − − − −
Saham SIS 132 2 YEW x 2 30 0.0074 0.0486 0.0208 261 − − − − − −
Jahloot Yitti 132 2 ARCURIA x 2 40 0.0021 0.0265 0.0740 762 − − − − − −
Mawellah Seeb Main 132 2 YEW x 2 8 0.0020 0.0130 0.0055 261 − − − − − −
Al Wasit Wadi Sa'a 132 2 225 AAAC 37 0.0319 0.0871 0.0180 89 − − − − − −
Wadi Sa'a Dank 132 2 225 AAAC 43 0.0371 0.1012 0.0209 89 − − − − − −
Airport Heights Wave 132 2 − − − − − − 2000mm2 XLPE cable 10 0.0025 0.0162 0.0069 261
Ghubrah Boushar 132 2 − − − − − − 2500mm2 XLPE cable 2.25 0.0006 0.0036 0.0016 261
Ghubrah MS Qaboos 132 2 − − − − − − 2500mm2 XLPE cable 4.8 0.0012 0.0078 0.0033 261
Ghubrah MS Qaboos 132 2 − − − − − − 2500mm2 XLPE cable 4.35 0.0011 0.0070 0.0030 261
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Table B.3 (continued): Progressive Changes to Branch Circuit Data for 2010-2013
2011 Deletions
Filaj MIS 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 64 0.0034 0.0424 0.1183 762 − − − − − −
Wadi Sa'a Dank 132 2 225 AAAC 43 0.0371 0.1012 0.0209 89 − − − − − −
Rusail Wadi Adai 132 2 YEW x 2 46 0.0113 0.0745 0.0319 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.5 0.0001229 0.0008095 0.0003467
261
Rusail Boushar 132 2 240 ZTACIR 31.5 0.0261 0.0750 0.0153 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.5 0.000414 0.00119 0.000242 261
Al Wasit Buraimi 132 2 ELM x1 33 0.0285 0.0777 0.0160 82 − − − − − −
Dank Al Hail 132 1 225 AAAC 52 0.0449 0.1224 0.0253 89 − − − − − −
2011 Additions
Al Wasit SIS 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 66 0.0035 0.0438 0.1220 762 − − − − − −
Filaj Blue City 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 39.2 0.0021 0.0260 0.0725 762 2500mm2 XLPE cable 6 0.0003 0.0040 0.0111
762
Blue City MIS 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 51.3 0.0027 0.0340 0.0948 762 2500mm2 XLPE cable 6 0.0003 0.0040 0.0111
762
SPS Sohar Industrial Area 'B' 220 2 − − − − − − 2500mm2 XLPE cable 3 0.0002 0.0020 0.0055
762
Al Wasit Ibri 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 134 0.0071 0.0889 0.2477 762 − − − − − −
Rusail Misfah 132 2 YEW x 2 10 0.0025 0.0162 0.0069 261 − − − − − −
Misfah Wadi Adai 132 2 YEW x 2 36 0.0088 0.0583 0.0250 261 − − − − − −
MS Qaboos Qurum 132 2 YEW x 2 10 0.0025 0.0162 0.0069 261 2500mm2 XLPE cable 0.3 0.0001 0.0005 0.0002
261
Qurum Muttrah 132 2 YEW x 2 9.7 0.0024 0.0157 0.0067 261 2500mm2 XLPE cable 3.2 0.0008 0.0052 0.0022
261
Al Wasit Buraimi 132 2 YEW x 2 33 0.0081 0.0534 0.0229 261 − − − − − −
Dank Al Hail 132 2 YEW x 2 52 0.0128 0.0842 0.0361 261 − − − − − −
Jahloot Quriyat 132 2 YEW x 2 30 0.0074 0.0486 0.0208 261 − − − − − −
Shinas Shinas Resort 132 2 YEW x 2 5 0.0012 0.0081 0.0035 261 − − − − − −
Mawellah Rusail 132 2 240 ZTACIR 8 0.0066 0.0191 0.0039 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.3 0.0002 0.0007 0.0001 261
Airport Height Bousher 132 2 240 ZTACIR 15 0.0124 0.0357 0.0073 261 − − − − − −
Nakhal Filaj 132 2 YEW x 2 20 0.0049 0.0324 0.0139 261 − − − − − −
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Table B.3 (continued): Progressive Changes to Branch Circuit Data for 2010-2013
2012 Deletions
Rusail Mabalah 132 2 YEW x2 13.1 0.0032 0.0212 0.0091 261 − − − − − −
Izki Nizwa 132 2 YEW x2 33 0.0081 0.0534 0.0229 261 − − − − − −
Misfah Wadi Adai 132 2 YEW x2 36 0.0088 0.0583 0.0250 261 − − − − − −
Wadi Kabir Wadi Adai 132 2 YEW x1 6 0.0029 0.0136 0.0030 130 800mm2 XLPE cable 1.1 0.0005 0.0025 0.0006 130
Al Wasit Buraimi 132 2 YEW x2 33 0.0081 0.0534 0.0229 261 − − − − − −
MS Qaboos Jahloot 132 2 YEW x2 44 0.0108 0.0712 0.0305 261 800mm2 XLPE cable 0.1 0.00002 0.0002 0.0001 261
2012 Additions
Jahloot Sur 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 160 0.0085 0.1061 0.2958 762 − − − − − −
IPP Barka Misfah 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 35 0.0019 0.0232 0.0647 762 − − − − − −
IPP Sohar SIS 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 38 0.0020 0.0252 0.0703 762 2500mm2 XLPE cable 3 0.0002 0.0020 0.0055 762
Misfah Wadi Adai 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 36 0.0019 0.0239 0.0666 762 − − − − − −
Misfah Jahloot 220 2 ARCURIA x 2 65 0.0035 0.0431 0.1202 762 − − − − − −
Airport Height Ghala 132 2 YEW x2 10 0.0025 0.0162 0.0069 261
SIA-2 Free Zone 132 2 − − − − − − 2500mm2 XLPE cable 10 0.0025 0.0162 0.0069 261
Sohar Multaqa 132 2 YEW x2 10 0.0025 0.0162 0.0069 261 − − − − − −
Al Wasit New Buraimi 132 2 YEW x2 20 0.0049 0.0324 0.0139 261 − − − − − −
New Buraimi Buraimi 132 2 YEW x2 13 0.0032 0.0210 0.0090 261 − − − − − −
MS Qaboos Amerat 132 2 YEW x2 22 0.0054 0.0356 0.0153 261 − − − − − −
Amerat Jahloot 132 2 YEW x2 22 0.0054 0.0356 0.0153 261 − − − − − −
Wadi Kabir Wadi Adai 132 2 YEW x2 6 0.0015 0.0097 0.0042 261 − − − − − −
Barka Main Filaj 132 2 YEW x2 6.3 0.0015 0.0102 0.0044 261 − − − − − −
Yitti Yankit 132 2 YEW x2 5 0.0012 0.0081 0.0035 261 − − − − − −
Sur Ayjah 132 2 YEW x2 20 0.0049 0.0324 0.0139 261 − − − − − −
Mudhabi Raoudha 132 2 YEW x2 40 0.0098 0.0648 0.0277 261 − − − − − −
Nizwa Nizwa university 132 2 YEW x2 16 0.0039 0.0259 0.0111 261 − − − − − −
Nizwa university Izki 132 2 YEW x2 16 0.0039 0.0259 0.0111 261 − − − − − −
2013 Additions
Ibri Drezz 132 2 YEW x2 30 0.0074 0.0486 0.0208 261 − − − − − −
Manah Nizwa 132 1 YEW x2 19.7 0.0048 0.0319 0.0137 261 − − − − − −
Mawallih Al Khoud 132 2 YEW x2 10 0.0025 0.0162 0.0069 261 − − − − − −
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Table B.4: Grid Stations Transformer Data at peak 2009
Peak 2009
No. of Rating Voltage Vector Tap Tap Step Neutral Min Max Off-Nominal Tap range Reactance Copper
Substation Units (MVA) (kV) Group Side (%) Tap Tap Tap Upper (pu) Lower (pu) (% on rating) Loss (kW)
Al Wasit 2 315 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 23 856.8
Filaj 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 23.25 750
MS Qaboos 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 23.3 750
SIP-1 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 22.075 750
SIS 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 22.075 750
MIS 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 22.075 750
Al Falaj 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 19.56 340
Al Hail 2 40 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.25 5 1 17 5 -15 11.92 160
Al Wasit 2 30 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 12.33 135
Bahla 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.1 6 1 19 5.5 -15.54 18 340
Barka Main 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17 340
Boushar 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Buraimi 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.25 5 1 17 5 -15 18.82 220
Dank 2 15 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.25 5 1 17 5 -15 11.97 200
Ghubrah 2 42 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.35 5 1 19 5.4 -15.54 13.2 160
Ibri 2 63 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.25 5 1 17 5 -15 10.9 220
Izki 2 40 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.5 -15.54 10 150
Jahloot 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.1 6 1 21 5.55 -15.4 19.03 420
JBB Ali 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 21 5.55 -15.4 17.84 340
Khaburah 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 17.78 340
Mawalih 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.25 5 1 17 5 -15 18.7 445
Mudarib 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 21 5.55 -15.4 17.81 340
Muladah (old) 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17 340
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Table B.4: (continued): Grid Stations Transformer Data at peak 2009

Off-Nominal
No. of Rating Voltage Vector Tap Tap Step Neutral Min Max Tap range Reactance Copper
Substation Units (MVA) (kV) Group Side (%) Tap Tap Tap Upper (pu) Lower (pu) (% on rating) Substation
Muladah (old) 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17 340
Mobalah 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.1 6 1 19 5.5 -15.54 18 340
MS Qaboos 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17.44 340
Mudaibi 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.4 15.21 220
Nizwa 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.1 6 1 19 5.5 -15.54 18 340
Rusail 4 75 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.25 5 1 17 5 -15 17.85 250
Rustaq 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 16.8 220
Seeb 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 16.97 220
Shinas 2 63 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.25 5 1 17 5 -15 10.29 220
SIP-1 2 125 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17.78 340
Sohar 2 125 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.78 340
Sumail 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 14.74 220
Sur 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 21 5.55 -15.4 17.85 340
Wadi Adai 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 17.94 340
Wadi Kabir 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.57 -15.54 18.8 340
Adam 2 40 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 10.23 150
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Table B.5: Grid Stations Transformer Data at peak 2009
2010 Changes
Substation
Units (MVA) (kV) Group Side (%) Tap Tap Tap Upper (pu) Lower (pu) (% on rating) Loss (kW)
Deletions
Seeb 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 16.97 220
Additions
Airport Hight 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 23 750
Boushar-2 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Liwa 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 18.45 340
Saham 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 18.45 340
MIS 2 125 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 18 340
Airport Hight 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 18 340
Azaiba Coast 3 50 132/11 YNd1 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 31.5 220
Seeb 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Wadi Sa'a 2 63 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.25 6 1 17 5 -15 10.9 220
Yitti 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
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2011 Changes
Substation
Deletions
Dank 2 15 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.25 6 1 17 5 -15 11.97 200
Ibri 2 63 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.25 6 1 17 5 -15 10.9 220
Additions
Sohar industrial area-2 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 22.075 750
Blue City 2 160 220/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.5 750
Ibri 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.5 750
MSQ-2 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17.44 340
Mawallah-2 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.25 5 1 17 5 -15 18.7 445
Qurum 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17 340
Misfah 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17 340

Dank 2 63 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.25 6 1 17 5 -15 10.9 220
Ibri 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.55 17.26 340
Muttrah 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17 340
Nakhal 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 17 340
Quriyat 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.55 17.26 340
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2012 Changes
Substation
Deletions
Mudaibi 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.4 15.21 220
Izki 2 40 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.5 -15.54 10 150
Rustaq 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 16.8 220
Ghubrah 2 42 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.35 5 1 19 5.4 -15.54 13.2 160
Sumail 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 14.74 220

Additions
Jahloot 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 22.075 750
Sur 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 22.075 750
Wadi Adai 2 500 220/132 YNa0d1 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 22.075 750
Amerat 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Multaqa 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Ghala 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
New Buraimi 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Free Zone 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Yankit 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Kamil 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Nizwa University 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Al Raoudha 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 16.8 220
Mudaibi 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Izki 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Ayjah 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 21 5.55 -15.4 17.85 340
Rustaq 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Ghubrah 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Sumail 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
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2013 Changes
Substation
Deletions
Al Wasit 2 30 132/33 YNd11 HV 1.67 4 1 13 5 -15 12.33 135

Additions
Dreez 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 16.8 220
Al Khoudh 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Barka Main-2 2 125 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 20 5.55 -15.54 17.26 340
Al Wasit 2 63 132/33 YNd5 HV 1.11 6 1 19 5.55 -15.54 16.8 220
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Appendix C: Power System Studies

C.1 Summary of Load Flow Study results
The expected performance of the system at peak and minimum demand for each year from 2009 to 2013
are summarised in a series of tables and presented pictorially.
The study results are presented in the following tables:
Table C.1 – Grid transformer loadings at Peak Demand (2009 – 2013)
Table C.2 – Available capacity at Grid Stations (2009 – 2013) for connection of new demand
Table C.3 – Overhead line and cable circuit loadings at peak demand (2009 – 2013)
Table C.4 – Transmission system voltage profile at peak and minimum demand (2009 – 2013)
Table C.5 – Estimation of transmission losses at peak demand (2009-2013)
C.2 Summary of Fault Level Study results

The expected maximum busbar 3-phase and single phase fault levels are presented in tabular form as
follows:
Table C.6 – Maximum 3-Phase Short Circuit Fault Levels (2009 – 2013)
Table C.7 – Maximum Single-Phase Short Circuit Fault Levels (2009 – 2013).
C.3 Diagrames of the model for the Load Flow Study Results
The result of peak demand load flow studies for the years 2009 through to 2013 are presented as Figures
C.1 to C.5 respectively.
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Table C.1: Transformer Loading (%) at Grid Station (2009-2013)
Total Transformer loading (%)

Substation Firm
Location Transformer
Capacity (MVA) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Capacity (MVA)
220/132 kV Transformers
Airport Heights 2 x 500 500 8.57 18.59 28.68 24.19
Al Wasit 2 x 315 315 2.66 23.60 34.98 30.50 49.09
Filaj 2 x 500 500 43.61 44.60 44.36 32.47 41.03
Jahloot 2 x 500 500 18.72 19.53
MS Qaboos 2 x 500 500 39.90 53.13 63.84 30.76 34.94
MIS 2 x 500 500 28.04 30.14 31.86 29.35 28.80
SIS 2 x 500 500 37.00 45.33 29.42 44.41 37.99
Sohar Industrial Port 'A' 2 x 500 500 13.58 10.54 13.77 13.61 13.49
Sohar Industrial Port 'B' 2 x 500 500 7.73 19.61 22.45
Ibri 2 x 500 500 30.76 27.98 30.99
Wadi Adai 2 x 500 500 28.02 19.46
Sur 2 x 500 500 16.34 23.16
Blue City 2 x 160 160 7.17 17.58 43.68
Adam 2 x 40 40 28.80 33.27 36.75 39.64 43.27
Al Falaj 2 x 125 125 79.27 65.70 43.42 44.13 44.47
Al Hail 2 x 40 40 48.50 50.04 55.56 59.01 33.16
Al Wasit 2 x 30 30 45.28 47.35 51.61 57.98
Al Wasit (upgrading) 2 x 63 63 28.65
Al Kamil 2 x 125 125 13.78 32.60
Al Raoudha 2 x 125 125 7.37 14.60
Al Koudh 2 x 125 125 28.18
Ayjah 2 x 125 125 18.49 18.68
Amerat 2 x 125 125 33.46 46.07
Bahla 2 x 125 125 32.52 37.82 41.96 44.39 41.42
Barka Main-A 2 x 125 125 73.20 77.52 58.99 35.91 37.39
Barka Main-B 2 x 125 125 33.25
Bousher-A 2 x 125 125 97.53 53.07 54.79 41.17 42.92
Bousher-B 2 x 125 125 47.24 42.25 26.13 27.19
Bureimi-A 2 x 125 125 46.78 53.10 57.21 38.18 39.77
Bureimi-B 2 x 125 125 33.78 34.81
Dank 2 x 15 15 74.20 77.28
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Table C.1 (continued): Transformer Loading (%) at Grid Station (2009-2013)

Substation Firm
Capacity (MVA) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Capacity (MVA)
Dank (upgrading) 2 x 63 63 20.34 21.75 23.71
Dreez 2 x 63 63 44.15
Free Zone 2 x 125 125 31.56 33.84
Ghubrah 2 x 42 42 54.31 39.89 28.98
Ghubrah (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 24.24 48.19
Ghubrah Temporary 1 x 40 40 90.07 90.41
Ghala 2 x 125 125 32.71 39.10
Ibri 2 x 63 63 89.21 95.75
Ibri (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 50.98 53.75 44.94
Izki 2 x 40 40 89.24 103.63 116.12
Izki (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 27.49 30.84
Jahloot 2 x 125 125 46.60 42.58 32.01 22.54 24.34
JBB Ali 2 x 125 125 46.41 53.64 58.62 50.19 35.01
Khaborah 2 x 125 125 56.21 31.44 35.68 36.32 39.17
Liwa 2 x 125 125 34.65 39.06 42.87 44.60
MS Qaboos Temporary 1 x 125 125 57.96
MS Qaboos-A 2 x 125 125 83.98 49.92 32.90 34.61 34.54
MS Qaboos-B 2 x 125 125 39.90 43.27 46.34
Mawallah Temporary 1 x 125 125 54.59
Mawalleh-A 2 x 125 125 77.22 36.95 31.12 32.84 35.25
Mawalleh-B 2 x 125 125 35.77 41.39 31.37
Mobalah 2 x 125 125 35.70 32.53 35.51 37.13 40.02
Mudaibi 2 x 63 63 63.04 73.47 82.72
Mudaibi (upgrading) 2 X 125 125 33.71 38.08
Mudarib 2 X 125 125 47.03 54.46 60.42 40.74 46.36
Muladah 2 x 125 125 95.53 57.69 60.55 63.48 35.15
Multaqa 2 x 125 125 40.13 41.07
Muttrah 2 x 125 125 42.07 44.03 44.08
Misfah 2 x 125 125 37.58 36.58 42.56
MIS 2 x 125 125 38.41 43.03 45.01 42.89
Nakhal 2 x 125 125 19.27 33.46 42.69
Nizwa 2 x 125 125 48.02 55.79 61.89 40.16 44.17
Nizwa University 2 x 125 125 33.62 37.37
Quriyat 2 x 125 125 14.59 15.59 17.74
Qurum 2 x 125 125 28.57 45.24 48.65
Rusail 4 x 75 225 49.83 61.17 46.28 45.88 49.96
Rustaq 2 x 63 63 82.00 92.78 98.92
Rustaq (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 42.86 45.48
Saham 2 x 125 125 38.14 45.06 45.23 47.80
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Substation Firm
Capacity (MVA) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Capacity (MVA)
Seeb Main Temporary 1 x 63 63 77.13
Seeb Main 2 x 63 63 112.45
Seeb Main (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 30.82 51.73 47.27 37.25
Shinas 2 x 63 63 65.41 30.85 33.99 36.37 39.18
Sohar 2 x 125 125 80.65 50.90 56.81 33.69 35.73
Sohar Temporary 1 x 60 60 53.46 52.33 53.82 54.01 55.69
Sohar Industrial Area 'A' 2 x 125 125 40.09 39.68 41.94 41.07 42.00
Sumail 2 x 63 63 66.85 76.25 85.15
Sumail (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 42.24 45.72
Sur 2 x 125 125 45.67 45.31 53.50 38.18 43.28
Wadi Adai 2 x 125 125 52.13 51.10 38.94 35.03 35.21
Wadi Kabir 2 x 125 125 57.13 68.29 44.34 45.26 45.88
Wadi Sa'a 2 x 63 63 17.31 26.77 37.16 44.77
Yankit 2 x 125 125 15.91 17.43
Yitti 2 x 125 125 17.06 18.88 20.66 23.62
Azaiba Coast (Wave Project) 3 x 50 100 23.99 26.63 28.59 32.32
Color Key:
Transformers not in service
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Table C.2: Available Capacity at Grid Stations (2009 – 2013) for Connection of New Demand
Total Available capacity (MVA)
Substation
Transformer
Location Firm Capacity
Capacity 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
(MVA)
(MVA)
Al Wasit 2 x 315 315 298.2 166.3 94.6 122.8 5.7
Filaj 2 x 500 500 63.9 54.0 56.4 175.3 89.7
Jahloot 2 x 500 500 312.8 304.7
-
MS Qaboos 2 x 500 500 101.0 -31.3 138.4 192.4 150.6
MIS 2 x 500 500 219.6 198.6 181.4 206.5 212.0
SIS 2 x 500 500 130.0 46.7 205.8 55.9 120.1
Sohar Industrial Port 'A' 2 x 500 500 364.2 394.6 362.3 363.9 365.1
Sohar Industrial Port 'B' 2 x 500 500 422.7 303.9 275.5
Ibri 2 x 500 500 192.4 220.2 190.1
Wadi Adai 2 x 500 500 219.8 305.4
Sur 2 x 500 500 336.6 268.4
Blue City 2 x 160 160 137.1 103.7 20.2
Adam 2 x 40 40 17.0 13.4 10.6 8.3 5.4
Al Falaj 2 x 125 125 -73.2 -39.2 16.5 14.7 13.8
Al Hail 2 x 40 40 1.2 0.0 -4.5 -7.2 13.5
Al Wasit 2 x 30 30 2.8 1.6 -1.0 -4.8
Al Wasit (upgrading) 2 x 63 63 26.9
Al Kamil 2 x 125 125 90.6 43.5
Al Raoudha 2 x 125 125 106.6 88.5
Al Koudh 2 x 125 125 54.6
Ayjah 2 x 125 125 78.8 78.3
Amerat 2 x 125 125 41.4 9.8
Bahla 2 x 125 125 43.7 30.5 20.1 14.0 21.4
Barka Main-A 2 x 125 125 -58.0 -68.8 -22.5 35.2 31.5
Barka Main-B 2 x 125 125 41.9
-
Bousher-A 2 x 125 125 118.8 -7.7 -12.0 22.1 17.7
Bousher-B 2 x 125 125 6.9 19.4 59.7 57.0
Bureimi-A 2 x 125 125 8.0 -7.8 -18.0 29.6 25.6
Bureimi-B 2 x 125 125 40.5 38.0
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Table C.2 (continued): Available Capacity at Grid Stations (2009 – 2013) for Connection of New Demand
Substation
Transformer
Location Firm Capacity
Capacity 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
(MVA)
(MVA)
Dank 2 x 15 15 -7.3 -8.2
Dank (upgrading) 2 x 63 63 37.4 35.6 33.1
Dreez 2 x 63 63 7.4
Free Zone 2 x 125 125 46.1 40.4
Ghubrah 2 x 42 42 -3.6 8.5 17.7
Ghubrah (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 64.4 4.5
Ghubrah Temporary 1 x 40 40 -32.1 -32.3
Ghala 2 x 125 125 43.2 27.3
Ibri 2 x 63 63 -49.4 -57.6
Ibri (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 -2.5 -9.4 12.7
Izki 2 x 40 40 -31.4 -42.9 -52.9
Izki (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 56.3 47.9
Jahloot 2 x 125 125 8.5 18.6 45.0 68.6 64.1
JBB Ali 2 x 125 125 9.0 -9.1 -21.5 -0.5 37.5
Khaborah 2 x 125 125 -15.5 46.4 35.8 34.2 27.1
Liwa 2 x 125 125 38.4 27.4 17.8 13.5
MS Qaboos Temporary 1 x 125 125 -19.9
MS Qaboos-A 2 x 125 125 -85.0 0.2 42.8 38.5 38.6
MS Qaboos-B 2 x 125 125 25.2 16.8 9.1
Mawalleh Temporary 1 x 125 125 -11.5
Mawalleh-A 2 x 125 125 -68.0 32.6 47.2 42.9 36.9
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Table C.2 (continued): Available Capacity at Grid Stations (2009 – 2013) for Connection of New Demand
Transformer Substation
Capacity Firm Capacity 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Location
(MVA) (MVA)
Mawalleh-B 2 x 125 125 35.6 21.5 46.6
Mobalah 2 x 125 125 35.8 43.7 36.2 32.2 25.0
Mudaibi 2 x 63 63 -16.4 -29.6 -41.2
Mudaibi (upgrading) 2 X 125 125 40.7 29.8
Mudarib 2 X 125 125 7.4 -11.1 -26.1 23.2 9.1
Muladah 2 x 125 125 -113.8 -19.2 -26.4 -33.7 37.1
Multaqa 2 x 125 125 24.7 22.3
Muttrah 2 x 125 125 19.8 14.9 14.8
Misfah 2 x 125 125 31.0 33.5 18.6
MIS 2 x 125 125 29.0 17.4 12.5 17.8
Nakhal 2 x 125 125 76.8 41.4 18.3
Nizwa 2 x 125 125 5.0 -14.5 -29.7 24.6 14.6
Nizwa University 2 x 125 125 40.9 31.6
Quriyat 2 x 125 125 88.5 86.0 80.7
Qurum 2 x 125 125 53.6 11.9 3.4
Rusail 4 x 75 225 75.5 41.5 86.1 87.3 75.1
Rustaq 2 x 63 63 -40.3 -53.9 -61.6
Rustaq (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 17.8 11.3
Saham 2 x 125 125 29.6 12.4 11.9 5.5
Seeb Main Temporary 1 x 63 63 -34.2
Seeb Main 2 x 63 63 -78.7
Seeb Main (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 48.0 -4.3 6.8 31.9
Shinas 2 x 63 63 -19.4 24.1 20.2 17.2 13.6
Sohar 2 x 125 125 -76.6 -2.2 -17.0 40.8 35.7
Sohat Temporary 1 x 60 60 -4.1 -2.8 -4.6 -4.8 -6.8
Sohar Industrial Area 'A' 2 x 125 125 24.8 25.8 20.1 22.3 20.0
Sumail 2 x 63 63 -21.2 -33.1 -44.3
Sumail (upgrading) 2 x 125 125 19.4 10.7
Sur 2 x 125 125 10.8 11.7 -8.7 29.5 16.8
Wadi Adai 2 x 125 125 -5.3 -2.7 27.6 37.4 37.0
Wadi Kabir 2 x 125 125 -17.8 -45.7 14.1 11.8 10.3
Wadi Sa'a 2 x 63 63 41.2 29.3 16.2 6.6
Yankit 2 x 125 125 85.2 81.4
Yitti 2 x 125 125 82.4 77.8 73.4 66.0
Azaiba Coast (Wave Project) 3 x 50 100 64.0 60.1 57.1 51.5
Color Key:
Transformers not in
service
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Table C.3: Overhead Line and Cable Circuit Loading (%) at Peak Demand (2009-2013)
Circuit Circuit Loading at Max Demand (%)

Voltage No. of
Send Bus Receive Bus Rating
(kV) circuits
(MVA) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Al Wasit Al Oha (UAE) 220 2 762 13.28 13.43 15.88
Al Wasit SIS 220 2 762 18.91 17.10 22.64
New Barka IPP Misfah 220 2 762 39.74 40.01
New Sohar IPP SIS 220 2 762 38.72 39.27
Airport Heights Filaj 220 2 762 40.2 53.81 38.75 36.64
Airport Heights MS Qaboos 220 2 762 34.81 41.82 20.15 22.89
Barka Power station Filaj 220 2 762 67.55
Barka Power station Filaj 220 4 762 34.88 42.71 31.20 34.41
Filaj MS Qaboos 220 2 760 26.14
Filaj MIS 220 2 762 13.76 4.43
Filaj Blue City 220 2 762 5.23 4.35 10.17
Blue City MIS 220 2 762 8.35 5.74 4.10
MIS SIS 220 2 762 6.68 19.35 17.13 17.98 16.57
SPS SIS 220 2 762 28.85 47.60 53.38 24.33 26.66
SPS Sohar Industrial Area 'A' 220 2 762 12.40 10.34 17.19 17.18 17.14
SPS Sohar Industrial Area 'B' 220 2 762 5.06 12.85 14.71
Al Wasit Ibri 220 2 762 20.15 18.33 20.31
Jahloot Sur 220 2 762 11.04 15.79
Misfah Jahloot 220 2 762 22.02 27.38
Misfah Wadi Adai 220 2 762 18.36 12.78
Al Kamil JBB Ali 132 2 261 22.26 25.67 28.11 24.07 16.79
Al Kamil Mudharib 132 2 261 19.07 20.13 30.42 23.22 30.39
Al Kamil Sur 132 2 261 21.90 21.71 38.65 7.11 5.67
Al Wasit Buraimi 132 2 82 70.31 79.98
Al Wasit Buraimi 132 2 261 26.93
Al Wasit Buraimi-2 132 2 261 33.60 34.86
Buraimi-2 Buraimi 132 2 261 17.97 18.72
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Table C.3 (continued): Overhead Line and Cable Circuit Loading (%) at Peak Demand (2009-2013)
Voltage No. of
(kV) circuits 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
(MVA)
Barka Main Filaj 132 2 261 66.19 87.61 70.22
Barka Main Filaj 132 4 261 17.48 26.17
Dank Al Wasit 132 2 89 51.00
Dank Al Hail 132 1 89 43.52 46.08
Dank Al Hail 132 2 261 8.53 9.06 5.84
Filaj Muladha 132 2 261 17.90 8.48 12.65 12.69 6.20
Ghubrah Boushar 132 2 261 43.35
Ghubrah Boushar 132 2 261 35.73 33.24 17.92 32.22
Ghubrah MS Qaboos 132 4 261 24.92
Ghubrah MS Qaboos 132 4 261 12.64 13.51 38.58 42.52
Ibri Dank 132 2 89 19.53 54.23 37.74 40.17 29.44
Ibri Dreez 132 2 261 10.64
Izki Mudabi 132 2 261 18.91 27.67 52.59 16.09 12.42
Izki Nizwa 132 2 261 18.42 21.02 38.15
Manah Nizwa 132 2 261 59.89 61.35 60.67 47.81
Manah Nizwa 132 3 261 38.96
Mawellah Seeb Main 132 2 101 70.42
Mawellah Seeb Main 132 2 261 24.09 24.81 22.67 17.87
Mawellah Rusail 132 2 261 66.67 55.57
Mawellah Rusail 132 4 261 28.64 29.15 32.09
Mawellah Al Khoudh 132 2 261 13.51
MIS Khabourah 132 2 261 12.37 11.98 4.53 4.36 4.02
Mabalah Barka Main 132 2 261 34.50 53.51 43.37 17.81 19.20
MS Qaboos Jahloot 132 2 261 22.35 27.90 29.85
MS Qaboos Amerat 132 2 261 13.07 22.07
Amerat Jahloot 132 2 261 5.45
MS Qaboos Wadi Adai 132 2 261 60.02 55.24 45.77 6.59 26.09
Mudhabi Mudharib 132 2 261 5.37 12.83 37.16 6.22 8.97
Muladha MIS 132 2 261 47.42 49.80 44.41 38.62 32.09
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Voltage No. of
(kV) circuits 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
(MVA)
Nizwa Bahla 132 2 130 31.20 36.30 40.26 42.58 39.74
Nizwa Ibri 132 2 261 16.37 12.56 20.73 12.42 22.23
Rusail Boushar 132 2 261 5.44 15.68
Rusail Mabalah 132 2 261 24.88 38.32 26.83
Rusail Sumail 132 2 261 35.34 40.81 51.35 36.61 27.46
Rusail Wadi Adai 132 2 261 31.91 33.46
Rusail Misfah 132 2 261 34.19 17.38 20.41
Misfah Wadi Adai 132 2 261 16.69
Rustaq Muladha 132 2 261 19.82 22.43 23.91 20.56 21.81
SIS Sohar Grid 132 2 261 47.09 38.09 20.00 39.40 38.66
Sohar Grid Wadi Jizzi 132 2 261 9.10 8.03 25.84 2.35 27.18
Sohar Grid Multaqa 132 2 261 19.24 19.69
SIA-2 Free Zone 132 2 261 15.13 16.23
Sumail Izki 132 2 261 21.60 23.67 32.35 18.05 6.26
Wadi Adai Al Falaj 132 2 261 38.01 31.50 20.82 21.16 21.32
Wadi Jizzi Al Wasit 132 2 163 68.54 57.85 21.92 25.93 16.42
Wadi Jizzi Shinas 132 1 82 105.2
Wadi Jizzi Liwa 132 2 261 26.32 31.48 34.25 35.76
Liwa Shinas 132 2 261 7.51 8.11 8.74 9.26
Wadi Kabir Wadi Adai 132 2 130 54.81 65.52 42.54
Wadi Kabir Wadi Adai 132 2 261 21.71 22.01
Manah Adam 132 2 261 4.41 5.10 5.63 6.08 6.63
Khabourah SIS 132 2 261 22.54
Khabourah Saham 132 2 261 24.70 20.86 20.28 16.26
Saham SIS 132 2 261 42.48 41.11 41.29 37.83
Jahloot Yitti 132 2 261 8.17 9.04 17.45 19.60
Al Wasit Wadi Sa'a 132 2 89 98.52 18.65 26.25 31.44
Wadi Sa'a Dank 132 2 89 87.22
Airport Heights Wave 132 2 261 6.90 7.66 8.23 9.30
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Voltage No. of
(kV) circuits 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
(MVA)
Airport Heights Boushar 132 2 261 14.10 17.64
Airport Heights Ghala 132 2 261 15.69 18.75
MS Qaboos Qurum 132 2 261 32.81 41.53 43.04
Qurum Muttrah 132 2 261 20.17 21.12 21.14
Jahloot Quriyat 132 2 261 6.99 7.47 8.50
Nakhal Filaj 132 2 261 9.24 16.05 20.48
Yitti Yankit 132 2 261 7.62 8.35
Sur Ayjah 132 2 261 8.87 8.96
Mudhabi Raoudha 132 2 261 3.54 3.53
Nizwa Nizwa university 132 2 261 29.42 37.92
Nizwa university Izki 132 2 261 16.40 20.22
Color Key:
Lines or cables
not in service
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Table C.4: Transmission System Voltage Profile at Peak Demand (2009 - 2013)
Busbar Voltage at Peak Demand (per unit)

Location
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
220 kV Busbars
Al Wasit 0.96 1.03 0.98 1.02 0.99
Blue City 1.03 1.00 1.01
Barka Power Station 0.99 1.02 1.04 1.04 1.03
New Barka IPP 1.04 1.01
New Sohar IPP 1.05 1.02
New Ghubrah IWPP 1.01
Filaj 0.98 0.98 1.03 1.03 1.01
Jahloot 1.00 0.98
Misfah 1.02 1.00
MS Qaboos 0.95 0.96 0.98 1.00 0.94
MIS 0.97 0.99 1.01 1.02 1.01
SIS 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.02
SPS 1.03 1.06 1.05 1.06 1.05
Sohar Industrial Port 'A' 1.03 1.06 1.05 1.06 1.05
Sohar Industrial Port 'B' 1.05 1.06 1.05
Ibri 0.93 0.96 0.97
Wadi Adai 1.00 0.99
Sur 1.00 0.99
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Table C.4 (continued): Transmission System Voltage Profile at Peak Demand (2009 - 2013)
Location
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
132 kV Busbars
Ayjah 1.00 1.00
Al Rawdh 0.96 0.96
Adam 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99 1.02
Amerat 0.98 0.99
Al Falaj 0.94 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.99
Al Hayl 0.88 0.87 0.93 0.95 0.97
Al Kamil Power Station 0.95 0.95 0.98 1.01 1.01
Al Wasit 0.96 0.99 1.05 1.00 1.05
Al Khoudh 0.99
Azaiba Coast 0.98 0.98 1.00 0.96
Bahla 0.95 0.93 0.94 0.95 0.99
Barka Main 0.94 0.97 0.98 1.00 0.98
Bousher 0.94 0.96 0.98 1.00 1.01
Buraimi A 0.92 0.95 1.03 0.98 1.03
Buraimi B 0.99 1.03
Dank 0.91 0.91 0.94 0.96 0.96
Dreez 0.96
Filaj 0.95 0.98 0.99 1.00 0.99
Free Zone 1.03 1.02
Ghoubrah 0.95 1.01
Ghubrah-A 0.96 0.98 1.00
Ghubrah-B 0.98 0.98 0.99
Ghala 1.00 0.95
Ibri 0.91 0.90 0.97 1.00 0.97
Izki 0.94 0.93 0.94 0.97 0.98
Jahloot 0.92 0.96 0.96 0.98 0.97
JBB Ali 0.92 0.91 0.94 0.98 0.98
Khaborah 0.96 1.00 0.98 1.00 0.98
Liwa 1.00 1.02 0.99 1.02
MS Qaboos 0.95 0.98 0.98 0.98 1.00
Manah Power Stataion 1.00 0.99 1.01 1.00 1.03
Mawalleh 0.96 0.99 1.00 1.04 0.99
MIS 0.95 0.97 0.98 1.00 0.99
Mobella 0.95 0.97 0.98 1.00 0.98
Misfah 1.00 1.05 1.00
Mudaibi 0.92 0.91 0.91 0.96 0.96
Mudarib 0.92 0.91 0.92 0.97 0.97
Muladah 0.94 0.96 0.97 0.99 0.98
Muttrah 0.97 0.97 0.99
Multaqa 1.02 1.01
Nakhal 0.99 1.00 0.98
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Location
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Nizwa 0.96 0.95 0.97 0.98 1.00
Qurum 0.98 0.97 0.99
Quriyat 0.96 0.98 0.96
Rusail 1.05 1.01
Rusail-A 0.95 0.97 1.01
Rusail-B 0.98 1.01 0.98
Rustaq 0.92 0.95 0.95 0.98 0.97
Saham 1.02 0.98 1.02 0.98
Seeb Main 0.95 0.98 0.99 1.04 0.99
Shinas 0.93 1.01 1.02 1.01 1.02
SIS 1.02 1.05 1.01 1.05 1.01
Sohar 0.99 1.03 1.01 1.03 1.01
Sohar Industrial Area 'A' 1.02 1.04 1.00 1.04 1.03
Sohar Industrial Area 'B' 1.04 1.04 1.03
Sumail 0.94 0.94 0.95 1.01 0.98
Sur 0.91 0.93 1.00 1.00 1.00
Wadi Adai 0.94 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.99
Wadi Jizzi Power Station 1.00 1.02 1.04 1.03 1.04
Wadi Kabir 0.93 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.99
Wadi Sa'a 0.95 1.04 0.99 1.03
Yankit 0.96 0.95
Yitti 0.95 0.95 0.97 0.95
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Location
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
33 kV busbars
Ayjah 1.00 1.00
Al Rawdh 1.00 1.00
Adam 0.99 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00
Amerat 0.99 1.00
Al Falaj 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99
Al Hayl 0.99 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00
Al Kamil Power Station 1.00 1.00
Al Wasit 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Al Khoudh 1.00
Bahla 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99
Blue City 1.01 1.00 0.99
Barka Main A 0.99 1.01 1.00 0.99 1.00
Barka Main B 1.00
Bousher A 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99
Bousher B 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Buraimi A 1.01 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00
Buraimi B 0.99 1.00
Dank 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99 0.99
Dreez 0.99
Free Zone 1.01 0.99
Ghubrah 0.97 1.00 0.96 1.00 0.99
Ghala 0.99 1.00
Ibri 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99
Izki 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.99 1.00
Jahloot 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
JBB Ali 0.99 1.00 0.98 0.99 1.00
Khaborah 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Liwa 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.99
MS Qaboos A 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99
MS Qaboos B 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Mawalleh A 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99
Mawalleh B 1.00 0.99 1.01 1.00
MIS 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.99
Mobella 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00
Misfah 1.00 1.00 1.00
Mudaibi 1.00 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00
Mudarib 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00
Muladah 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 0.99
Muttrah 0.99 0.99 1.01
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Location
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Multaqa 0.99 0.99
Nakhal 1.00 1.00 1.00
Nizwa 0.99 1.00 0.98 1.00 0.99
Qurum 1.00 1.01 0.99
Quriyat 1.00 1.00 0.99
Rusail 1.00 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00
Rustaq 1.00 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00
Saham 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99
Seeb Main 0.98 0.99 0.99 1.00 0.99
Shinas 1.00 1.01 1.00 1.00 0.99
Sohar 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sohar Industrial Area 'A' 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99
Sumail 0.98 0.99 0.98 1.00 0.99
Sur 0.98 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Wadi Adai 0.99 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00
Wadi Kabir 0.98 0.99 1.00 1.00 0.99
Wadi Sa'a 0.99 1.00 0.99 1.00
Yankit 0.99 1.00
Yitti 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99
11 kV busbars
Azaiba Coast 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99
Colour Key:
Substation
not in
service
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Table C.5: Estimation of Transmission Losses at Peak Demand (2009-2013)
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

MW MVAr MW MVAr MW MVAr MW MVAr MW MVAr
Installed Capacity 4360 4412 5291 5770 6179
Gross Generation 3523 2384 3474 2126 4134 2363 4586 2268 4960 2538
Desalination and Auxiliary
166 85 166 85 174 89 178 91 200 103
Load
Net Generation 3357 2299 3308 2041 3959 2273 4407 2177 4760 2436
External Infeed 40 25 501 310 464 287 468 290 546 338
Load 3324.5 1755.6 3718.6 1958.0 4325.9 2265.2 4800.8 2497.8 5222.9 2717.4
Grid Losses 72.5 568.4 90.4 393.0 97.1 294.8 74.2 -30.8 83.1 56.6
Grid Losses (%) 2.1 2.4 2.2 1.5 1.6
Load Growth Rate (%) --- 12 16 11 9
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Table C.6: Maximum 3-Phase Short Circuit Fault Levels

Switchgear
Substations Voltage Fault 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Ik" Ik" Ik" Ik" Ik"
(kV) Rating (kA) (kA) (kA) (kA) (kA) (kA)
Al Wasit (Interconnected) 220 40 11.75 11.85 19.40 19.90 19.90
Airport Heights 220 40 16.92 20.12 18.70 16.60
Blue City 220 40 17.96 16.47 16.00
Barka PS 220 40 26.90 27.44 32.34 26.80 25.45
New Barka IPP 220 50 11.08 10.84
Filaj 220 40 25.17 26.45 30.81 25.73 24.20
Jahloot 220 40 8.97 6.97
MIS 220 40 14.47 15.63 15.84 15.10 14.85
Misfah 220 40 10.98 10.58
MSQ 220 40 15.16 13.36 14.86 14.70 13.73
sipA 220 40 12.66 22.72 28.28 26.21 26.20
sipB 220 40 28.25 26.19 26.17
Sis 220 40 13.09 17.36 23.37 26.65 26.59
Sps 220 40 12.83 23.27 29.14 26.95 26.93
New Sohar IPP 220 50 16.89 16.90
Ibri 220 40 6.54 6.60 6.62
Wadi Adai 220 40 9.77 10.12
Sur 220 40 5.24 4.83
Ayjah 132 31.5 6.55 6.26
Al Rawdh 132 31.5 5.31 5.31
Amerat 132 31.5 15.00 11.80
Al Khoudh 132 31.5 13.70
Adam 132 31.5 6.38 6.36 6.50 6.54 6.67
Al falaj 132 31.5 21.87 15.88 16.55 17.24 17.51
Al hail 132 31.5 2.27 3.30 3.00 3.01 3.01
Al kamil 132 40 9.31 8.44 8.46 11.27 11.07
Al wasit 132 31.5 15.92 16.35 16.48 16.20 16.20
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Airport Heigh 132 31.5 12.90 17.82 16.97 12.78

Azaiba Coast 132 31.5 11.87 15.84 15.18 11.78
JBB Ali 132 40 4.98 4.72 4.72 5.49 5.44
Bahla 132 31.5 6.59 6.56 6.79 6.86 6.94
Barka 132 31.5 23.27 23.14 22.46 16.73 16.40
Boushar 132 31.5 27.76 13.19 14.37 14.33 11.34
Buraimi-A 132 40 6.57 6.63 8.57 8.49 8.49
Buraimi-B 132 31.5 10.45 10.45
Dank 132 40 5.91 5.96 4.08 4.09 4.10
Dreez 132 31.5 6.39
Filaj 132 31.5 25.52 26.00 26.26 19.17 18.74
Switchgear 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Substations Voltage Fault Ik" Ik" Ik" Ik" Ik"
Free Zone 132 31.5 13.93 13.93
New Ghubrah IWPP 132 40 20.95
Ghubrah 132 26.2 32.78 11.52
Ghubrah-A 132 26.2 13.11 14.29 14.22
Ghubrah-B 132 31.5 18.86 19.98 21.59
Ghala 132 31.5 13.18 10.51
Ibri 132 31.5 5.81 5.83 9.37 9.45 9.48
Izki 132 31.5 12.73 12.49 12.73 13.27 13.41
Jahloot 132 40 9.52 7.98 8.17 13.57 7.81
khaburah 132 31.5 11.09 11.62 11.91 11.75 11.70
Liwa 132 31.5 10.48 10.41 10.00 10.00
Mawalih 132 31.5 13.41 12.61 14.77 17.85 17.87
Mudarib 132 40 7.55 7.17 7.20 8.28 8.22
MIS 132 31.5 18.45 19.40 19.90 18.55 18.32
Multaqa 132 31.5 13.35 13.35
Muladah 132 31.5 17.00 17.66 18.06 16.45 16.25
Manah 132 31.5 13.02 12.95 13.53 13.72 14.29
Mobalah 132 31.5 23.36 22.01 19.94 11.73 11.57
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Misfah 132 31.5 16.47 16.04 16.06

MSQ 132 31.5 31.49 19.19 20.35 22.37 21.95
Mudaibi 132 40 7.91 7.70 7.75 8.31 8.31
Muttrah 132 31.5 11.72 12.37 12.32
Nahda 132 31.5 4.19 4.18 4.21 4.22 4.23
Nakhal 132 31.5 13.88 11.62 11.46
Nizwa 132 31.5 13.36 13.25 14.19 14.51 14.87
Nizwa Universtity 132 31.5 13.40 13.63
Quram 132 31.5 15.01 16.09 16.00
Quraiyat 132 31.5 5.77 8.02 5.59
Rusail 132 31.5 22.04 22.07
Rusail-A 132 31.5 26.21 23.27 17.52
Rusail-B 132 31.5 18.84 17.28 19.87
Rustaq 132 31.5 9.87 10.09 10.22 9.68 9.61
Saham 132 31.5 13.16 13.66 13.70 13.67
Seeb 132 31.5 10.51 10.76 12.30 14.36 14.37
Shinas 132 40 5.69 7.72 7.69 7.46 7.46
sipA 132 31.5 11.18 15.34 16.57 16.15 16.15
sipB 132 31.5 15.78 15.38 15.37
SIS 132 31.5 18.07 20.59 22.11 22.58 22.54
Sohar 132 31.5 16.31 17.63 17.70 17.28 17.26
Sumail 132 31.5 13.99 13.41 12.73 13.37 13.41
Switchgear 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Sur 132 40 5.09 4.12 4.13 8.42 7.94
Wadi Adai 132 31.5 24.92 17.42 18.24 19.09 19.41
Wadi Jizzi 132 31.5 19.31 20.91 20.65 19.10 19.09
Wadi Kabir 132 31.5 16.14 12.63 13.06 14.74 14.94
Wadi Sa'a 132 31.5 7.98 6.42 6.38 6.38
Yankit 132 31.5 6.66 4.89
Yitti 132 31.5 5.17 5.25 7.06 5.11
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Ayjah 33 25 13.63 13.30

Al Rawdh 33 25 12.16 11.27
Amerat 33 25 18.62 17.19
Al Koudh 33 25 18.43
Adam 33 25 9.56 9.55 9.63 9.65 9.72
Al falaj 33 25 20.24 18.61 18.83 19.05 19.13
Al hail 33 25 5.44 6.67 6.32 6.33 6.33
alkamil 33 25 17.70 17.57
Al wasit 33 25 8.36 8.39 8.41 8.39 17.50
Airport Heigh 33 25 18.29 20.28 19.99 18.23
JBB Ali 33 25 11.71 11.34 11.35 12.39 12.32
Bahla 33 25 13.69 13.66 13.90 13.97 14.05
Blue City 33 31.5 25.88 25.38 25.21
Barka-A 33 25 22.26 22.22 22.06 20.35 20.22
Barka-B 33 25 20.22
BousharA 33 25 23.18 18.87 19.41 19.39 17.79
BousharB 33 25 18.87 19.41 19.39 17.79
Buraimi-A 33 25 13.76 13.84 15.44 15.38 15.37
Buraimi-B 33 25 16.74 16.74
Dank 33 25 4.10 4.10 9.75 9.77 9.78
Dreez 33 25 12.06
Free Zone 33 25 18.56 18.56
Ghubrah 33 25 17.13 15.57 15.66 23.26 21.18
Ghubrah Temporary 33 25 6.93 6.96
Ghala 33 25 18.43 16.93
Ibri 33 25 11.56 11.86 16.45 16.51 16.53
Izki 33 25 11.75 11.94 11.99 18.82 18.89
Jahloot 33 25 16.27 15.03 15.20 18.63 14.86
khaburah 33 25 17.31 17.62 17.79 17.70 17.67
Liwa 33 25 16.93 16.89 16.61 16.61
Mawalih-A 33 25 18.17 17.78 18.72 19.81 19.81
Mawalih-B 33 25 10.78 18.72 19.81 19.81
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Mudarib 33 25 14.63 14.27 14.30 15.29 15.24

Switchgear 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
MIS 33 25 20.77 20.91 20.51 20.44
Multaqa 33 25 18.27 18.27
Muladah 33 25 20.46 20.69 20.82 20.25 20.17
Mobalah 33 25 21.76 21.45 20.92 17.68 17.58
Misfah 33 25 19.82 19.67 19.67
MSQ-A 33 25 23.73 21.17 21.51 22.04 21.93
MSQ-B 33 25 12.28 21.51 22.04 21.93
Mudaibi 33 25 10.80 10.50 10.52 15.32 15.32
Muttrah 33 25 18.03 18.04 18.02
Nakhal 33 25 19.17 17.61 17.52
Nizwa 33 25 18.54 18.49 18.92 19.06 19.21
Nizwa University 33 25 18.56 18.67
Qurum 33 25 19.67 19.68 18.99
Quraiyat 33 25 12.47 14.68 12.25
Rusail 33 25 25.85 25.06 23.95 24.68 24.69
Rustaq 33 25 11.58 11.41 11.46 16.38 16.63
Saham 33 25 18.44 18.68 18.69 18.68
Seeb 33 25 11.82 17.12 18.00 19.00 19.00
Seeb Temporary 33 25 6.80
Shinas 33 25 11.80 13.50 13.48 13.31 13.30
sipA 33 25 17.12 19.11 19.56 19.41 19.41
Sohar 33 25 19.47 19.91 19.94 19.80 19.80
Sohar temp 33 25 6.51 6.53 6.57 6.55 6.55
Sumail 33 25 12.39 12.27 12.12 17.95 18.56
Sur 33 25 11.86 10.44 10.44 15.40 15.21
Wadi Adai 33 25 22.08 20.15 20.42 20.67 20.76
Wadi Kabir 33 25 19.72 18.17 18.39 19.15 19.23
Wadi Sa'a 33 25 13.76 12.47 12.43 12.43
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Yankit 33 25 13.43 11.36

Yitti 33 25 11.74 11.84 13.82 11.64
Color Key:
Not in
service
Table C.7: Maximum 1- Phase Short Circuit Fault Levels

Switchgear
(kV) Rating (kA) Ik" (kA) Ik" (kA) Ik" (kA) Ik" (kA) Ik" (kA)
Alwasit (Interconnected) 220 40 9.86 10.07 15.83 16.41 16.87
Airport Heights 220 40 16.65 19.35 18.90 16.98
Blue City 220 40 16.59 15.69 15.40
Barka PS 220 40 30.04 30.40 36.62 30.26 29.09
New Barka IPP 220 50 13.02 12.82
Filaj 220 40 23.87 27.05 31.78 27.49 26.40
Jahloot 220 40 9.50 7.69
MIS 220 40 11.79 13.84 14.20 13.85 13.72
Misfah 220 40 10.70 10.58
MSQ 220 40 14.63 13.80 15.25 15.20 14.39
sipA 220 40 15.35 25.82 32.32 29.60 29.59
sipB 220 40 32.22 29.57 29.56
sis 220 40 11.38 13.97 18.17 22.21 22.22
sps 220 40 15.58 26.48 33.38 30.48 30.47
New Sohar IPP 220 50 17.98 18.03
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Ibri 220 40 6.56 6.60 6.87

Wadi Adai 220 40 10.55 10.91
sur 220 40 5.80 5.46
Ayjah 132 31.5 7.98 7.69
Rawdh 132 31.5 6.52 6.37
Amerat 132 31.5 16.41 12.57
Al Khoudh 132 31.5 15.01
Adam 132 31.5 6.73 6.71 6.83 6.86 6.96
Al falaj 132 31.5 23.12 18.22 18.92 19.74 19.97
Al hail 132 31.5 2.79 3.85 3.65 3.66 3.66
Al kamil 132 40 13.94 12.64 12.66 16.93 16.62
Al wasit 132 31.5 15.42 16.15 17.27 17.55 18.43
Airport Heights 132 31.5 15.52 20.97 21.10 15.99
Azaiba Coast 132 31.5 14.28 18.60 18.64 14.63
JBB Ali 132 40 6.16 5.89 5.94 6.70 6.66
Bahla 132 31.5 7.72 7.69 7.92 7.98 8.05
Barka 132 31.5 23.61 23.70 23.48 19.36 20.14
Boushar 132 31.5 28.79 16.73 18.20 18.67 15.15
Buraimi-A 132 40 7.57 7.64 9.43 9.85 9.86
Buraimi-B 132 31.5 12.19 12.25
Dank 132 40 5.66 6.16 5.17 5.18 5.19
Dreez 132 31.5 7.41
Filaj 132 31.5 25.50 26.65 28.27 22.52 22.58
Free Zone 132 31.5 16.49 16.49
Switchgear 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Substations Voltage Fault
New Ghubrah IWPP 132 31.5 25.63
Ghubrah 132 26.2 39.80 15.39
Ghubrah-A 132 26.2 16.62 18.07 18.51
Ghubrah-B 132 31.5 23.39 25.42 26.93
Ghala 132 31.5 14.84 12.31
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Ibri 132 31.5 6.69 6.79 10.60 10.67 11.17

Izki 132 31.5 12.57 12.44 12.63 14.73 14.86
Jahloot 132 40 10.27 9.42 10.00 16.09 9.87
khaburah 132 31.5 11.68 12.42 12.65 12.54 12.50
Liwa 132 31.5 12.04 11.99 11.61 11.61
Mawalih 132 31.5 15.10 15.26 18.15 21.43 21.89
Mudarib 132 40 8.88 8.54 8.60 9.63 9.58
MIS 132 31.5 17.20 20.77 21.30 20.32 20.13
Multaqa 132 31.5 14.47 14.46
Muladah 132 31.5 17.84 18.96 19.35 18.28 18.12
Manah 132 31.5 15.42 15.35 15.93 16.12 16.88
Mobalah 132 31.5 24.15 23.15 21.50 12.89 12.89
Misfah 132 31.5 18.09 17.19 17.21
MSQ 132 31.5 35.74 23.86 26.01 28.30 27.65
Mudaibi 132 40 8.30 8.11 8.19 9.89 9.87
Muttrah 132 31.5 13.25 13.78 13.71
Nahda 132 31.5 3.57 3.57 3.59 3.59 3.60
Nakhal 132 31.5 14.30 12.57 12.47
Nizwa 132 31.5 15.24 15.14 16.00 16.71 17.29
Nizwa University 132 31.5 15.15 15.37
Qurum 132 31.5 17.53 18.51 18.37
Quraiyat 132 31.5 7.00 9.16 6.88
Rusail 132 31.5 28.00 28.08
Rusail-A 132 31.5 29.99 27.28 21.74
Rusail-B 132 31.5 22.33 20.88 23.63
Rustaq 132 31.5 9.81 9.95 10.05 10.71 10.71
Saham 132 31.5 13.84 14.25 14.34 14.31
Seeb 132 31.5 11.05 12.73 14.02 15.81 15.93
Shinas 132 40 6.61 8.82 8.79 8.59 8.59
sipA 132 31.5 13.78 18.13 19.50 18.99 18.99
sipB 132 31.5 17.29 18.11 18.11
SIS 132 31.5 16.28 18.66 20.45 21.89 21.88
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Sohar 132 31.5 17.26 18.30 18.41 19.37 19.36

Sumail 132 31.5 12.82 12.47 12.07 13.67 13.84
Sur 132 40 6.29 5.21 5.24 10.19 9.73
Wadi Adai 132 31.5 27.77 20.98 21.96 23.10 23.43
Switchgear
Wadi Jizzi 132 31.5 22.32 24.24 24.03 21.97 21.99
Wadi Kabir 132 31.5 16.61 13.92 14.30 16.25 16.40
Wadi Sa'a 132 31.5 8.91 7.30 7.28 7.29
Yankit 132 31.5 8.38 6.44
Yitti 132 31.5 6.31 6.41 8.91 6.75
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seb33_load
DIgSILENT
AES Barka P/S
brk GT1-3 Ph-2 brk ST1-2 Ph-2 brk GT1-2 brk ST1 109.60
32.85
1.00 56.15
~ ~ ~ ~ -144.74
G G G G Seeb 3..
Sohar Aluminum
363.30 264.02 221.40 203.90 -170.35
135.04 102.05 91.80 82.23 123.85 -73.58
73.83 69.76 75.37 78.52 0.94 37.94
Sohar IWPP Sohar Al

0.00
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-109.60
-56.15
112.01
11.24
Al Fal..
seb 0.127 MVA

AlFalaj
seb 0.15 MVA

brk GT1-3 P2 TX
brk ST1-3 P2 TX
brk GT1-2 TX
sps GT1-3 sps ST1 maw33_load
Seeb 63M..
brk ST1 TX
3 3 170.35
~ ~ 73.58
G G 12 11 12 11 3 79.13
-0.00 -0.00 wda33_load

Barka PS .. 0.00 -0.00 wda cap1 wda cap1(1)
0.00 0.00
Al Fal..
110.02 161.50
75.47 63.83 4 4 4
371.70 217.17 112.01
0.99
Wadi Adai..
-76.15
-22.97
259.46
84.41
203.90
130.10 24.15 982.69 6.00 6.00 25.00 31.20
0.41 0.41 Seeb132k.. Seeb Main Mawalla..
256.68 3.07 3.07 12.81 15.98
105.35 87.95 1.00 1.00
Shinas13.. 67.57 0.415 busbar.. -114.74
0.415 busbar.. -114.74
-0.00 119.20 -0.00
124.79 33.19 -19.65 54.31 -19.65 32.71
0.95 1.01 0.99
-110.02 -161.50 0.00 -143.40 -169.90
12.40 -143.55 -47.56
maw 0.315 MVA

122.10 -75.47 -63.83 0.00 79.13
Barka PS-Filaj 220kV

0.93 70.15 76.99 0.00
-120.92
Al Fa..
Shinas
17.85
76.15
1.05
8.87
22.97
sps GT1-3 TX
3 Wadi Ad..
sps ST1 TX
68.24 Ax Barka ph-2Ax Barka phase 1Dsl Barka ph
Dsl1 Barka ph2
Shinas 63MVA..
-119.20 0.00
wda 0.315 MVA

11 11 -15.00 -0.00 32.79
-0.00 52.05 0.00 0.99
Mawallah..
Mawallah..
6 0.00 169.90
Filaj-MI.. -0.00
0.00 87.04
-146.11
5 0.00 3
alf 0.25 MVA

0.00 MW 0.00
0.00 Mvar
1.00 3
-75.90 -0.00
SPS 220..
Wadi Ad..
-17.33 0.42 0.00
68.24 8 0.00 4 4
0.415 busbar.. 1.01 -0.00
-113.55 -0.00
227.42 0.00
Shinas3.. 1.03 204.98 -979.58 110.70 162.03
alf cap2(1) alf33_load alf cap2
32.83
0.99
23.11 167.36
72.32
31.00
15.88
6.00
3.07
370.17
220.27
-3.80
13.81
-221.94
67.57
Filaj 76.69
70.15
AlMawalih 87.54
76.99
0.41
0.99
35.38 75.90 0.00 0.00 0.00
12.39 28.30
Filaj 220.. Mawalla.. 0.415 busbar.. -113.40 0.41
56.92 -19.80 -19.80 0.00 0.99
shns 0.2MVA
0.00 119.50 170.51 0.415 busbar.. -116.11

SIS-SPS1 220kV
SPS-SIP-A 220kV
214.56 126.31 26.84 74.22
3 0.98 0.96 52.05 37.94
22.06 408.53 366.07 12.89 -272.73 Wadi Ad..
4 4 115.47 110.27 -164.23
-0.00 43.59 26.10 66.45
0.00
shns cap1 shns cap2 0.00 124.22
Filaj 500MVA x 2
shns33_load Ax Sohar 0.94 -288.68
0.415 busbar.. Dsl Sohar

-127.82
-89.41
31.80
11.52 Wadi Adai 126.48
42.61
54.52
-54.27
59.88
15
0.41
0.99 -167.35
65.38 -100.49
12.39 Rusail-..
SIP-A 22.. 82.82 -407.97
Wadi Adai-Wadi Kabair 132kV

227.35 28.69 -69.14
1.03 18.04 43.59
23.08
117.35
76.27
50.00
24.22
Filaj 132..
SIP-A 500MVA x 2
13.56
MIS-SIS ..
125.62
-51.28 -204.23 0.95
15 325.14 16.50
SIS-SPS 2..
-83.14 -9.22 40.46
6.60 13.81 66.07
MIS 220.. Filaj-Bark..
Rusail-..
-117.01
-67.08
13.56
sip220_load
213.64
0.97 -323.83
Rusail P/S
SIP-A132.. Sohar Ind Port-A 255.50
92.36
28.02
19.44 124.75
0.95
15.02
Barka Main -32.94
66.07 rsl_GT1-2 rsl_GT6 rsl_GT3 rsl_GT4-5 rsl_GT7 rsl_GT8
MIS 500MVA x2
Barka 1.. Rusail-M..
134.09 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1.02 0.00 87.01 30.00 15 G G G G G G
21.68 -0.31 52.86 14.53
0.06 40.09 -126.03
157.40 166.44
-41.32
SIP-A 125MVA x2 -368.02 51.48 -255.11 Musanna 68.13

72.61
-35.19
34.53
149.40
164.40
77.80
63.45
74.70
71.08
155.60
126.90
88.90
57.47
88.00
61.19
Wadi Al ..
54.52
Sohar Refinery-SIP-A 132kV
-237.76 47.40 -70.59 81.07 94.93 75.27 94.93 70.57 91.61

28.85
SIS 220..
6.60
MIS132kV 28.02
Interconnection SS
Wadi Al Jazzi-Shin..
9
123.22
Barka ..
0.93
4 10.73 126.03
Mobalah-.. 41.32
219.19 125.42
rsl GT1-2 TX
rsl GT4-5 TX
rsl GT8 TX
sip132_load 56.82
rsl GT6 TX
rsl GT3 TX
rsl GT7 TX
1.00 0.95
20.40 316.54 48.53 206.58
190.37 -37.41 15.95 107.99
37.13 12.37 47.20
SIS 500MVA x 2
-86.80 -165.84 93.35 -93.14 3 3 276.73 129.35
-44.47
Sohar
Khahorah.. 37.26 -80.40 124.93
0.95
80.51
3 3 3 3
174.56 93.55 Wadi Al Kabir
Wadi Al..
40.09 34.53 24.97 24.97 Rusail A132 66.45 31.80
13.69
Mobalah..
Filaj-Mula..
-157.00
SIP-A 3.. 10
-48.29 Rusail B132 6
MIS-Kha..
32.88
Interconnection SS 72.61
Barka ..
1.00 125.68 129.96
-0.00 -316.03 79.17 0.95 0.98
0.00
86.80 48.14 0.00
-158.17 78.42 Mobalah 72.49 173.63 13.15 115.19 7.00 23.84 14.19
sipA 0.315 MVA

0.06 44.47 0.00 37.13 22.37 33.28 43.14 21.16 83.20 3.59 8.13
0.00 1.01 35.64 35.34 49.75 5.46 -125.70
Sohar Refinery 132kV SIS132k.. 0.00
-0.00
0.00
-20.34
157.00
88.98
0.00
-20.34
-140.88 -28.02
Rusail 75MV..
3 56.82
brk 0.2 MVA

0.00
-78.07 Wadi A..
Moballah..
134.09 134.01 -80.65
1.02 1.02 22.37 -48.27 3 7 6
0.00 MW 21.68 -0.00 236.86 16.68 32.26
0.00 Mvar -0.00 79.75 khabora.. 12.37 32.93
0.00 4 4 1.00
1.00 sip33A_load 47.45 -0.00 Ax Rusail -144.33
0.00 -0.00 125.70 -0.00
-0.00 -0.00 -19.91 -19.91
127.08 0.00 brk cap2(1) brk cap2 67.85
0.415 busbar.. 0.96
126.34
brk33_load -72.30 -114.80 0.00
14.48
SIS-Soha..
0.41 48.39 -37.04 -71.15
35.64 Mobalah.. 49.75
0.415 busbar..
wdk 0.2MVA
1.00 56.20
78.14 Rusail..
0.42 3 4 4
1.01
Filaj-MS..
khaborah1..
-110.88 32.90
32.88 1.00 wdk cap2(1) wdk33_load wdk cap2
Al Khabourah 8 0.00 72.30 1.00 -140.58 114.80 0.00 MW
mob 0.315 MVA

-0.00 37.04 -139.20 71.15 0.00 Mvar
Sohar Refinery -234.76 0.00 1.00 -0.00
-69.85 0.00
47.45 3 0.00
Sohar 1..
-126.00 -0.00
130.71 -34.76 0.00 0.41
0.99 56.20 0.00 1.00
mob33_load rsl33_load 0.415 busbar..
Oman - UAE
178.60 13.78 14.61 41.55 khabora.. 65.67
89.65 -18.20 -1.60 Muladah-..
80.72 9.04 16.11 0.415 busbar..
Sohar Grid (Old) 33.00
220kV Interconnection 1.00

-140.55 -0.00 126.00 -0.00 0.00
0.41
1.00
-109.20
Sohar 12..
-20.00 74.76 -20.00
khb 0.315 MVA

0.00
0.00 -205.69 -82.36 OCC
9 -103.61 -30.99
3 47.20 18.04
UAE Network
Sohar Refinery 4 4
Muladah..
khb cap1 khb cap1(1)

-0.00
0.00
0.00 123.55 OCC
Line(2)
-178.00 khb33_loadA 0.94
205.40 82.65 14.76
-61.61
Sohar ..
Rusail-Boushe..
87.52 47.08
80.72
0.415 busbar.. 95.44 19.80
0.42
1.00
Muladha (Old)
Muladah..
-110.55 Muladah-..
32.70 4
0.00 0.00 178.00 0.00 0.99
-0.00 -19.63 100.88 -19.63 36.56
soh 0.315 MVA
0.00
sohar temp
-204.80
4 4 -54.21
27.00
13.83
-0.00
95.44 Mulada.. -82.33
0.00 -47.95
0.00 soh cap2(1) soh cap2 32.63 19.80
soh Temp 60MVA x1
Sohar-Wa..
soh33_load
11
0.99
Line(3) -143.19 Rustaq ..
-27.06
-16.67
-27.00
-13.83
27.06
16.67
12.31
12.31
27.06
16.67
53.49
53.49
0.415 busbar.. 0.00 0.00 204.80 0.00
-0.00 -19.55 93.31 -19.55 121.83
Rusail-Sumai..
0.41
mld 0.2 MVA

0.00 MW 0.99 0.00 0.92 gbr_ST3 gbr_GT1-3
0.00 Mvar
1.00
66.56 0.16 MVA earthing TX 3
13.75 82.33
47.95
81.93
Rustaq ~ ~
G G
3
alw220 (1) 4 4 7.70 49.80
-0.00
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-0.00 3.70 15.07
0.00 63.77 57.81
212.28
11.00
76.60
Rustaq ..
Sohar Temp..
1.00
0.00 mld cap1 mld33_load mld cap1(1)
69.61
0.96
0.41
0.99
9.99 -0.00 3
0.415 busbar..
0.00
gbr GT1-3 TX
gbr ST1-3 TX
0.415 busbar..
32.74
39.61
1.10
0.99
0.41
0.99
-113.19
-82.10
-37.41 Ghubra..
3 3
Ghubrah P/S
81.93
Line(4)
gbr_GT4-9 gbr_ST4(1) gbr_ST5-6

Wadi Jizzi P/S Rustaq.. 32.06
0.97
-139.34 84.90 -27.59
~
G
~
G
~
G
43.50 -30.78
wdj GT3 wdj GT4 wdj GT5 wdj GT6-7 32.92 54.63 93.00 36.30 57.40
1.00 82.10 0.00 108.00 23.49 48.90
Ghubrah 4..
Al wasit-UAE 220 kV 16.30 25.80 21.80 49.20 37.41 0.00
18.06 ~ 20.86 ~ 5.75 ~ 43.32 ~ -141.72
0.00
79.18 66.52 92.52
76.63 G 95.44 G 64.86 G 90.79 G
rtq 0.2 MVA
gbr ST4 TX(1)

gbr GT4-9 TX
gbr ST5-6 TX
5
3
-23.75 126.04 gbr33_load 27.67

0.95 3 3 3
wdj GT3 TX
-10.20 33.97
wdj GT6-7 TX
5.46 13.07 54.63

Bousher..
wdj GT4 TX
wdj GT5 TX
rtq33_load -0.00 Ghoubrah 132 kV

-0.00 124.83
9 0.00 0.95
0.00 79.89 -14.58 -14.46 12.70
9 9 9
gbr GT10-11 TX
gbr GT12-13 TX
-16.15 29.07 16.76 16.83
1.10 105.35 9.04 9.03
Al Wasit 220kV 0.415 busbar.. 189.33 -165.58 166.39 185.39 7.00 28.00
Wadi Al.. 0.41 129.51 -119.31 121.22 162.03
3 3
3.59 14.34
wdj GT12-13 TX
97.16 43.10 43.10 24.87

wdj GT9-10 TX
1.00
Bousher
wdj GT8 TX
212.00 -111.72
wdj GT11 TX
0.96 131.50
Bousher ..
9.99 -0.00 1.00 209.86 7.00 9 9 0.00 MW
16.15 13.40 67.63 3.59 0.00 Mvar Ghubrah-Bous..
2.66 9 9 4
68.07 1.00
50.80 178.00
143.40 Ax Ghoubrah(2)
Dsl Ghoubrah(2)
Al Wasit ( Mhadah) 54.90
79.57 95.64
Al Wasit 315..
-188.60 G G
Wadi Al .. -96.62 ~ ~
15 32.90 97.16
gbr_GT10-11 gbr_GT12-13
1.00 Bousher.. 0.42
24.60 50.20 26.20 54.90 -144.27 0.415 busbar.. 1.00
Ax_wdj 22.50 G 46.50 G 1.75 G 3.56 G
alwasit-..
88.90 ~
wdj GT8
88.29
wdj GT9-10
~ 70.02 ~
wdj GT11
59.48
wdj GT12-13
~ OMCO 0.00 188.60 -0.00
-113.25
-0.00 96.62 -0.00
bsr 0.315 MVA

0.19
0.00 0.00
Ghubrah-..
-96.56 98.92 -13.17 -205.33
-41.02 43.39 2.66 -57.02
3
msq 0.2 MVA

69.82 69.82 68.07
OMCO
Bureimi.. Al Wasi..
3
-0.00 msq33_load
121.49 126.39 0.00
0.92 0.96 0.00
-172.17 bsr33_loadA
7.97 96.56
41.02
46.45
10.00 22.21
13.54
45.28
84.01
13.25
50.46 Sumail 1..
Sumail -15.91
35.34
0.00
Al Buraimi
Bureimi 125..
Figure C.1 OETC Transmission System

Al Wasit 30..
0.43 0.00
1.04 163.00 0.00
0.415 busbar..
Nizwa-Bah..
3 6 -114.27 33.13 87.98
123.91 1.00
-65.18 0.94 -143.25
-40.35 10.05 68.56 103.61
38.86 -22.95
31.12 MSQ 33k..
-96.40 -22.10 Bahla 1.. 66.63 21.69
-31.97 -11.93 Bahla -163.00
-87.98
2009 Max. load Flow Condition

46.45 45.28 83.87
Bureim.. Al Was..
Sumail 63M..
MSQ 125M..
124.76
0.95
65.18 5.86 5 3
33.14 40.35
1.00 32.94
1.00 32.43
-146.04 0.00 96.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.10
burimi 0.315 MVA
Bahla 125MVA x2
-20.17 72.30 -20.17 -0.00 -0.00 -0.00 11.93 37.50
alw0.16 MVA
0.00 0.00 0.00

alw0.16 MVA(1)
-68.40 163.48 -185.07

-31.16 113.10 -161.87
3 3 7 66.63 83.87 24.87
3 Sumail ..
4 4 MSQ132..
-0.00 -0.00
0.00 0.00 32.91
bur cap1 bur cap2 0.00 0.00 1.00 125.18
bur33_load -0.00 alw33_load -65.00 0.95
0.00 -35.08
0.00 68.40 -144.69 -363.11
12.74 MSQ 95.02 289.68
59.85
suml 0.315 MVA

0.00 31.16 -62.02 50.93
0.00 32.43 59.88
0.415 busbar 0.415 busbar..
MSQ 500MVA x 2
0.00 39.84 22.32
Bahla ..
Sumail-Iz..
0.42 0.41 3
1.00 1.00
-116.04 67.50 0.41 MSQ-Wadi ..
32.89 13
0.415 busbar.. 1.00
67.50 0.00 65.00 1.00 -0.00
0.00 35.08 -146.74 0.00
bhl 0.315 MVA

0.00 MSQ-Jahloot ..
0.415 busbar..
0.00 suml33_load 363.62
99.89
3 39.84
0.415 busbar..
alwasit..
MSQ220..
0.41
-0.00 1.00 jah 0.315 MVA(2)
3
-0.00 -114.69
208.53
-0.00
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
bhl33_load 0.95
-363.62 17.74
-99.89
0.415 busbar.. 26.10
-113.04
Nizwa-Ib..
0.41
0.99
0.43
1.04
-116.74 Nizwa-..
-94.32
-51.56
22.32
0.415 busbar..
jah 0.315 MVA
3
-0.00
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
61.53 65.69 42.01 -41.66 -102.67 Jahloo..
Nizwa
8
40.54 39.78 76.83 -78.70 21.69
-94.20
-42.92
94.32
51.56
46.54
46.54
16.41 31.12 18.13 18.13 21.69
Nizwa 1.. Izki 13.. Jahloot
-113.04
jah33_load
Izki
0.41
0.99
124.37
94.20
42.92
127.48
0.97 0.94
Jahloot..
7.15 -38.39 98.57 -229.41 57.21 6.64 87.13
Jahloo..
-24.48 60.59 -193.25 34.73 22.28
57.77 47.91 59.58 88.90 18.72
-143.04
32.72
Izki 40M..
0.99
Nizwa 1..
Al Hail 8 5
Al Hayl..
121.95
10.76
0.92
-98.30 -57.00
-50.36 -29.20
115.93 47.91 88.90
Nizwa 3.. Izki 3..
Izki-Mudh..
-30.82 30.82 0.88
2.86
-14.34 14.34
43.41 48.38
Al Hayl 40M..
32.79 33.10
0.99 1.00
0.00 98.30 -146.76 0.00 57.00 -147.29
2
izk 0.315 MVA(1)

nzw 0.315 MVA
-0.00 50.36 -0.00 29.20
0.00 0.00
3 3
-30.70
-12.29
32.89
48.38
1.00 Al Hay.. -0.00 -0.00
30.31 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
nzw33_load izk33_load
Manah P/S
Manah-Ni..
0.415 busbar.. 0.415 busbar.. -86.40
0.00
-4.97
30.70
22.23
0.00
-4.97
0.00
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.43
mnh GT1-3 mnh GT4-5
0.44
-25.12
18.72
Mhdhabi
40.00 1.04 1.05
24.79 -116.76 -117.29 Mudhaibi..
~ ~
alh 0.2 MVA(1)
57.77
alh 0.2 MVA
-30.20 -60.57 G G
1 1 3 3
3.70
19.25
-48.81
16.41
Ibri Nahda132k.. 136.63
1.04 121.70
9.72 62.84 0.92 23.57
dank-Al hayl 132kV Ibri 13.. 36.88 3.85 -11.76
alh33_load Nahada-Niz.. 80.79 178.00 62.72 5.48
alh cap(1) alh cap 40.00 .. 54.30 198.00
Mudhaibi 6..
120.04
0.91 24.79 .. 83.74 80.68
-0.00 -0.00 3.71 0.85
0.00 -0.00 90.76 4 Mudharib-M..
-137.11
-136.45
45.11
11.55
15.55
1.05
1.04
0.00 0.00 88.74
Ibri 63MVA x2
0.41 -62.70
1.00 0.41 3 -30.37
1.00
-81.21 31.48
0.31 0.415 busbar.. 0.31 0.415 busbar.. 62.72
-12.61 14.07 Mudhaib..
mnh GT4-5 TX
mnh GT1-3 TX
50.46 43.41
-90.50 -23.51
Dank132.. -36.39 32.81 5.02 122.04
88.74
Ibri .. PDO Network
3 12 0.00 62.70
0.99
-150.40
5.48
Mudhairb.. 0.92
3.04
Mudarb
mudb0.315 MVA
120.56 0.00 30.37
0.91 0.00
5.13 19.27 30.46
5.93 -7.40 32.96
73.59 19.25 1.00 3
Dank 0.00
0.00
-0.00
-4.99
90.50
46.36
-0.00
-4.99
29.43
PDO 231.77
206.09
59.58
91.32
57.75
-67.80
-62.77
Dank 15MV..
ibr 0.2 MVA
0.00 -0.00 46.75 19.17

Manah13.. 0.00
4 3 0.00
Mudhairib 1..
mudb33_load
1 1 132.57
7
-0.00 20.10
1.00
6.00
0.415 busbar..
0.00 9.07
4.81 3.07 0.41
0.00
ibr33_load 4.41
-19.10
-4.32
73.59
Dank33.. 0.415 busbar..
ibr cap2(1) ibr cap2 0.99
-120.40
-91.20
Al Kamil P/S
-49.22
0.41 46.75
1.00 alk GT1-3
33.02 Ibri-Dank 132kV -0.57 Mudhairb..
1.00 Ax Manah ~
0.00 19.10 31.02 Manah-Ad.. G
-0.00 14.32 33.03
0.00
0.00
0.00
91.20
49.22
1.00
-150.55 261.60
218.25 OMIFCO
dank 0.2 MVA
mdrb 0.315 MVA

0.00 93.66
3 1 1
Alkamil- Mud.. OMIFCO
3
dnk33_load -20.07
dnk cap1 dnk cap2 -11.18
261.60
218.25
4.41 Zoom Load
-0.00 -0.00 mdrb33_load 99.75
Adam132..
alkamil GT1-3 TX
-0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Ax Alkamil
132.02
0.415 busbar.. 1.00
8.66 20.07
0.415 busbar.. 11
0.42 Alkamil-sur..
1.00 11.18 0.42
1.02
V o lt a g e L e v e ls 28.75 1.00
-120.55
68.40
-260.11
-163.60
6.00
3.07 92.42
Static Va..
SVS
Adam 60.46
19.17 alkamil 132..
99.75 48.05
21.75
Adam..
13
220. kV 93.29
126.21
0.96
4.61 -91.31
-49.62
0.00 MW
0.00 Mvar
Sur 132k..
Alkamil- JB..
52.01
132. kV 22.11 21.75 1.00
-20.00
33. kV -10.25
28.75
Adam33 .. -92.41
-53.02
120.97
0.92
1.34 Sur 91.31
49.62
22.11
19. kV
45.36
32.85 JBB Ali 1..
1.00
0.00 20.00 -142.79
122.04
17. kV 0.00
0.00
10.25
0.92
adm 0.315 MVA
2.16 92.41
53.02
Sur 12..
46.09
1 5 .7 5 k V 3
BB Ali 7
15. kV
JBB Ali ..
-0.00 adm33_load
0.00 7
0.00
14. kV 0.415 busbar..

0.41
-91.20
-41.55
45.36
1 1 .5 k V 1.00
-112.79
-92.30
-44.70
46.09
JBB Ali ..
Sur 33..
32.91
11. kV 33.14
1.00
1.00
-152.29 91.20
41.55
0.00
-0.00
0.00
92.30 -151.46
sur 0.315 MVA

0 .4 1 5 k V 0.00
44.70
bbali 0.315 MVA

0.00
0.00
3
3
-0.00 sur33_load -0.00

-0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
bbali33_load
0.415 busbar.. 0.415 busbar..

0.42 0.41
1.00 1.00
-121.46 -122.29
Figure C.1 OETC Transmission System 2009 Max. Load Flow Condition.
Page | 135
DIgSILENT
seb33 Tem_load seb33_load
AES Barka P/S
brk GT1-3 Ph-2 brk ST1-2 Ph-2 brk GT1-2 brk ST1
~ ~ ~ ~
G G G G 40.00
20.49
32.70 65.10
33.35
0.99
Seeb Temp 33 kV -140.37 seb33
Sohar Aluminum
369.90 245.62 226.60 208.60 -149.16
202.35 152.43 139.82 124.34 128.01 -55.74
80.31 71.24 83.73 86.73 0.97 31.50
Sohar IWPP Sohar Al

32.76
0.99
-143.12 -40.00 -65.10 0.00 0.00
10.52
alf132
brk GT1-3 P2 TX
brk ST1-2 P2 TX
seb 0.127 MVA

-20.49 -33.35 -0.00 -0.00
brk GT1-2 TX
seb 0.15 MVA

sps GT1-3 sps ST1 77.13 30.82 0.00 0.00 maw Tem33_load Mawallah cap2 Mawallah cap1 maw33_load
brk ST1 TX
liwa-shns x 2 149.16
Seeb Temp 63 MVA

~ ~ 3 3 55.74
G G 65.70
16 15 16 15
4 4 AlFalaj
seb 125x2
-0.00 -0.00
brkps220 8 0.00 -0.00 wda cap1 wda cap1(1)
12 0.00 0.00
wda33_load
alf125
60.00 0.00 0.00 91.10
23.71 -20.01 -20.01 36.01 4 4 6
380.10 223.44
-37.12 37.16 160.98 208.60 1.02
490.20 490.20 6.00 6.00 25.00 31.20 maw Tem33 maw33
wda-alf2
10.95 -13.54 133.32 76.87 82.37 24.47 0.41 0.41
1.01 222.40 222.40 3.07 3.07 12.81 15.98
7.51 7.51 81.55 0.99 0.99
shns132 liwa 132 21.09
34.88 34.88 40.18 65.28 0.415 busbar.. -110.37 -110.37
-0.00 120.90 -0.00
25.82 38.57 32.98 33.01 -20.01 55.08 -20.01 33.01
77.13 30.82 1.00 1.00 1.00
0.415 busbar.. -144.15 -148.80
seb132 -142.28 -60.00 -141.27 -91.10 0.00 -36.11
maw 0.315 MVA

133.46 -23.71 4.02 0.00 65.70
filaj-brkps3-4
1.01 54.60 36.95 0.00
-108.83
alf33
Shinas Liwa
17.00
37.12 -132.36 75.20 20.00
1.00
20.73 129.89
-10.95 -40.99 44.84 9.69
sps GT1-3 TX
filaj-brkps 1-2
3 wda33A
sps ST1 TX
30.86 26.32 34.67 Ax Barka ph-2 Ax Barka phase1
Dsl Barka phaseDsl
1 Barka phase 2 0.98
12.27
Seeb Main -105.45 -120.90 0.00
shns 63 x 2
wda 0.315 MVA

-64.38 -15.07 -0.00 33.05
maw Tem 125

15 15 24.09 51.10 0.00 1.00
maw125x2
-0.00
liwa125x2
14 0.00 148.80
filaj-mis 0.00
-0.00 76.23
-145.89
12 9 12 0.00 3
alf 0.25 MVA

288.60.. 0.00
maw-seb
178.86.. 0.42
0.85 1.00 3
-37.00 Garamco load (132 liwa) -0.00
wda125x2
sps220 -111.27
12.81 -0.00
4 4
30.86
-75.00
0.415 busbar.. 10 0.00
-0.00
-38.42 -0.00
34.67 232.29 0.00
shns33 1.06 -7.45 -489.37 -489.37 105.61 60.17 91.32
alf cap2(1) alf33_load alf cap2
33.23 liwa33 34.56 143.37 31.00 6.00 695.95 43.67 -216.28 -216.28 Filaj 64.32 30.62 3.45 0.42
55.15 15.88 3.07 275.79 4.43 34.88 34.88 24.09 54.60 36.95
1.01 1.00
48.99 37.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
10.34 47.22
filaj220 maw132 0.415 busbar.. -114.15 0.42
27.75 -20.28 -20.28 0.00 33.07 sis-sps x2 1.00
shns 0.2MVA
0.00 1.00 121.21 149.27 0.415 busbar.. -115.89

-131.88 75.00 0.00
130.59 27.04 56.03
liwa 0.315 MVA

3 38.42 -0.00 221.39
0.00 0.99 51.10 31.50
1.01
sps-sia x 2
wda132
4 4 3
23.50 423.29
148.73
44.65
562.91
240.16
40.15
12.63
AlMawalih -257.10
-98.39
55.57
-0.00
-0.00
shns cap1 shns cap2 0.00 128.29
shns33_load -0.00 Ax Sohar 0.97
-153.86
Wadi Adai 152.70 -269.31
rsl-maw
0.00 10.75
filaj 500 x 2
-71.13 64.23 -76.18
0.00
0.415 busbar.. liwa33_load Dsl Sohar
15
33.46 65.52 55.24
0.42
1.01 0.415 busbar..
Wadi Adai-Wadi Kabir

-143.36
78.99 -84.57
0.42
1.00 10.34
-101.88
sipA220 232.23
-17.92 -422.70
33.62 -100.11
1.06 8.48 44.65
34.54
93.36
60.35
50.00
24.22
filaj132
10.55
sipA 500 x 2
mis-sis
128.84
sis-sps x2(1)
-292.10 7.50 0.98
15 440.61 18.06
-26.69 -66.70
rusail-Wadi Adai
66.49
19.35 4.43 87.61 -152.05
mis220 brk-filaj 126.94 -62.08
0.96 65.52
-93.01
-52.50
10.55
sip220_load
218.83
0.99 -438.30
Rusail P/S wdk132
9.87
sipA132 Sohar Ind Port-A 284.60

93.39
30.16
23.65 127.59
0.97
16.16
Barka Main -52.48
brk132 rsl-mob 152.05
mis 500 x 2
137.48 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 62.08
1.04 G G G G G G 68.30
25.30 .. 88.31 30.00 15
33.47 15.68 .. 53.65 14.53
0.85 39.68
wdk125x2
Musanna
169.95
78.75
77.54
268.36
-26.27
53.51
153.00 79.50 76.50 159.00 90.90
33.93
90.00
39.26
8
Wadi Al Kabir
-690.00 294.56 -284.18 164.40 63.45 45.07 103.46
-248.79 17.52 -68.65 81.96 96.19 64.81 89.69 64.68 83.92
sip125x2 10
47.60
sis220
19.35
mis132A 30.16
Interconnection SS
brk125
-151.60 32.69
rsl GT1-2 TX
5 0.99
rsl GT8 TX
mob-brk -42.56
rsl GT3 TX
222.41 128.59 -146.24
rsl GT4-5 TX
68.30
sip132_load wdk33
rsl GT6 TX
rsl GT7 TX
1.01 0.97
29.55 395.44 -39.55 80.22 243.52
231.27 -46.20 19.94 48.15 66.70 3 3
-88.10 45.38 11.98 38.41 49.80 -266.92 188.64 -188.15 3 3 259.90 155.58
-45.13 33.77 -39.88 127.41 41.81 105.36 76.08
sis 500 x 2
39.68 53.51 38.32 0.97 38.32 3 55.57 33.46
14.13
-169.50 mob132 Rusail A 132 kV
mis125x2
sip33A 8 3 -0.00 151.60 -0.00 0.00
filaj-mld
-55.52
Sohar 10 77.54
brk33
-19.63 81.83 -19.63 0.00
mis-khb
0.00
wdk 0.2MVA
33.15 127.55
88.10
1.00
59.94 0.00 -394.83
-187.23
Interconnection SS khb-sah x2
Mobalah 78.28 195.98 142.20
0.97
13.16 7.00 74.79
133.17
1.01 3
sipA 0.315 MVA

45.13 -0.00 45.38 33.22 6.10 57.92 105.96 3.59 -12.61 Rusail B 132 kV 13.90 4 4
Sohar Refinery 0.00 -80.00 1.01 32.53 40.81 61.18 15.68
sis132 -40.99
0.00
-0.00
0.00
-20.27
169.50
96.06
0.00
-20.27
-140.19
rsl 75 x 4
3 38.41 wdk cap2(1) wdk33_load wdk cap2
brk 0.2 MVA

mis33 0.00 -0.00
mob125x2
-117.27
-0.00
138.67
1.05
-51.97
24.70
Al Khabourah 39.79 3 11
7 -0.00
0.00
191.74 25.23 203.09 40.49
0.00 78.10 109.13 khb132 11.98
0.00 32.94 4 4
sip33A_load Ax Rusail
Sohar Refinery
38.09 42.48 1.00 -0.00 -141.70
0.00 80.00
0.00 40.99 46.77 0.00 -87.82 0.41
mis 0.315 MVA

131.49 0.00 brk cap2(1) brk cap2 61.18
0.415 busbar.. sis-sah
1.00
77.48
0.00 brk33_load -78.10
rsl33 215.77 0.415 busbar.. 0.99
63.76
wdj-liwa x 2
0.42 20.80 -0.42 0.98

11.48 3 32.83 32.53 mob33
0.415 busbar..
sis-soh
1.00 31.45 20.57
89.94 0.99 32.54 arph220
-139.12 0.99
0.42
-0.00 1.01 -141.48
0.00 MW 141.70
-0.00 -110.19 0.00 Mvar 87.82
khb125x2
0.00
mis33_load 1.00
13 0.00 78.10 -0.00 -0.00 -560.13 479.50 80.63
mob 0.315 MVA

0.00 40.01 -19.79 -19.79 -215.81 192.36 23.44
-190.39 0.415 busbar.. 0.00 40.15 34.81 8.57
-73.42
38.09 0.41 3
arph 500 x 2
soh132 -201.30
-101.77
42.48
118.08
51.61
24.70
-77.30
1.00
76.77
-0.00
4 4 OCC OCC rsl33_load
14
135.65 sah132 -5.88 -0.00 arph-Filaj
1.03 31.45 0.00 Moballah cap 1 Moballah cap 2
mob33_load
123.52 23.07 19.76 47.11 khb33A
43.11 6.74 23.57 134.45 mld-mis
50.92 8.03 19.67 1.02 0.415 busbar.. -80.32
Sohar Grid (Old) 22.81 83.22
50.16
38.15
Saham 32.99
1.00 0.41
-17.02
8.57
130.05
0.99
-132.37 -0.00 77.30 -0.00 0.00 0.99 arph132 19.53
-109.12
soh 125x2
khb 0.315 MVA

-19.99 45.87 -19.99 -0.00
0.00 -242.52 18.01
sah125x2
14 -61.73 -38.63
13 3 49.80 8.48
4 4
mld132 50.15
29.19
23.55
Air Port High 30.18
-12.16
6.90
-0.00
-0.00
arph125x2
khb cap1 khb cap1(1) 0.00 127.26
-123.20 -83.00 khb33_loadA 0.96
arph-azb
Oman - UAE
134.30 90.21 18.56 11
-29.91 -42.52
50.92 soh33 38.15
35.92 64.43
0.415 busbar..
rsl-bsr
57.70 22.43
sah33
Line(3)
220kV Interconnection 0.41

1.00
Muladha (Old)
-50.00 -30.14
mld125x2
-102.37 mld-rtq -25.62 -18.58
32.96 32.86 7 23.55 6.90
0.00 0.00 123.20 0.00 1.00 1.00 83.00 0.00 arph33 azb 132
soh temp 33(1)

-19.96 -19.96 48.00
soh 0.315 MVA
-0.00 69.82 -130.50 42.52
sah 0.315 MVA

-0.00
UAE 0.00 0.00
32.81
48.83
0.99
3 3 32.96 129.86
-134.00 1.00 0.98
-21.63 0.00 50.00 -132.47 30.14 19.49
4 4 -0.00 25.62 18.58
soh Tem load

57.70 mld33
Ghubrah P/S
-0.00 -0.00 -89.80 0.00 23.99
Azaiba Coast
azb50x3
0.00 0.00 -64.88
arph 0.315 MVA

27.40
14.04
0.00 soh cap2(1) soh cap2 0.00 32.76 22.43 10
soh33_load sah33_load 0.99
rtq132
soh-wdj
-136.74
3
rsl-sumi x2
0.00 0.00 134.00 0.00 -30.00
0.00 -19.71 61.05 -19.71 125.07 -15.37
0.41 0.41 23.99
122.70.. 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.95 arph33_load azb11 gbr_ST3 gbr_GT1-3
76.04 ..
0.85
78.00
soh Temp 60MVA
-100.50 17.54 89.80
64.88 Rustaq ~ ~
mld 0.2 MVA

92.80 G G
14
-0.00
alw220 (1) Line(4) -0.00
10.92
48.30
-27.46
-16.95
-27.40
-14.04
4 4 0.99
27.46
16.89
12.05
12.05
27.46
16.95
52.35
52.35
rtq 63x2
0.00 5.67
-14.03 gbr Tem33_load
4 0.00 30.00 54.03
228.93 0.00 15.37
Aziba 0.5 MVA
11.00
76.65
1.00
0.415 busbar..
1.04 soh Temp 0.16 MVA mld cap1 mld33_load mld cap1(1) 0.00
3
23.21 122.70
76.04 0.41
gbr GT1-3 TX
gbr ST1-3 TX
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00 3
9.77 -0.00 -89.50 0.415 busbar.. -102.47
-0.00 -50.72
0.00 92.80
Wadi Jizzi P/S 0.415 busbar..

rtq 33
-0.00
-0.00
0.00
azb33_load
30.00
15.37
gbr_ST5-6
78.83
3
0.41
0.99
gbr33 3
ghb33 kV
0.41
gbr_GT4-9
~
0.99 32.73
0.99 89.50 0.00 G
-106.74 50.72 -0.00 0.41 32.68 32.77
-138.55 0.99 0.99 ~
wdj GT3 wdj GT4 wdj GT5 wdj GT6-7 0.00 0.415 busbar.. 0.99
G 58.70
Ghoubrah Tem 40 MVA

15.97 -139.04 58.70 -10.54 -30.00 -142.41
Line(5)
30.07 -29.23 -15.37 34.07

~ ~ ~ ~ 83.28
rtq 0.2 MVA

G G G G 39.88 90.07
alw220-uae220
gbr 42 x 2
3
16.60 26.40 22.30 50.40
12.11 -2.67 41.23 9
10.31
gbr GT4-9 TX
gbr ST5-6 TX
61.54 83.56 64.61 90.19 6
rtq33_load
-0.00 126.87 -74.02 gbr33_load 10.59 30.11

-0.00 0.96 Bousher 12.31 31.14 18.47
3 3
wdj GT6-7 TX
0.00 11.49 15.68 Ghoubrah B 132 kV 39.88 90.07
wdj GT 3 TX
wdj GT 4 TX
wdj GT 5 TX
bsr132
-122.44 133.00 -19.74 -19.62 0.415 busbar..
-91.39 41.20 -8.33 -8.26 135.12 129.60
0.41
gbr GT13 TX
9.77 26.32 8.03 7.98 1.02 0.98
alw220 (Interconnected) 9 9 9 9 0.99 11.81
22.67 110.27 108.31 -144.56 108.60
-108.55 26.30 66.99 -105.60 39.80
47.24 53.07 35.73 12.64 3
wdj GT12-13 TX
225.83 wdj132
wdj GT9-10 TX
wdj GT 11 TX
1.03
wdj GT8 TX
22.24 122.44 187.61 7.00 14.40 ..
bsr125B
bsr125A
91.39 43.81 3.59 8.92 Mvar Ghb-Bousher
23.63 57.85 0.85 9 9 9 10 8
9
Al Wasit ( Mhadah) 91.05

71.70
96.98
alw 315 x 2
-110.00 -108.00
wdj-alw 32.98 -16.39 -55.33 32.90
15 1.00 47.24 53.07 1.00
56.10 -142.82 bsr33B -142.62 gbr_ST4 G
25.20 51.30 26.80
-21.87 bsr33A ~
MSQ-Arph
46.50 -10.96
Ax_wdj
15.40
77.22 65.10 ~ gbr_GT13
78.75 89.34 G
alw-bur G G G G 37.20
~ ~ ~ ~ 0.00 0.00 110.00 0.00 108.00 0.00
bsr 0.315 MVA(2)

bsr 0.315 MVAB
-19.98 -19.98 56.35 0.00 55.33 -0.00 19.22
wdj GT8 wdj GT9-10 wdj GT11 wdj GT12-13 0.00 0.00 64.42
-110.98 114.09 -184.33
gbr-msq
-55.33 59.11 -122.18 -37.58
79.98 79.98 -80.20 57.85 3 3
msq Tem33_load
bur132 alw132
23.63
4 4
gbr ST4 TX
OMCO -0.00 -0.00
Figure C.2 OETC Transmission System

125.37 131.29 -0.00 0.00
0.95 0.99 Bousher CB 2 Bousher CB 1 0.00 0.00
bsr33_loadB bsr33_loadA
17.66 110.98
55.33
53.21
19.74 24.12
14.80
47.42
168.31
43.87
98.52
OMCO suml132
-194.05
-49.58
40.81 33.06
144.88
99.20
35.73
3
Ghoubrah A 132 kV
127.15
0.96
11.49
Al Buraimi 1.00
bur 125x 2
0.43 0.43
alw 30 x 2
-142.72
0.415 busbarB 1.05 0.415 busbar.. 1.04 60.00
30.74
msq Tem 33
nzw-bhl2
5 8 -112.82 -112.62
124.28
2010 Max. load Flow Condition
gbr GT10-11 TX
-74.30 0.94
gbr GT 12
-46.55
36.30
Sumail 9.83 78.21
45.47
3
7.00
3.59
28.00
14.34
-110.80 -24.00 bhl132 76.26
-43.27
53.21
-12.95
47.42
Bahla -60.00
-30.74
57.97
3
bur33 alw33
msq Tem125
sum 63 x 2
122.34
0.93
74.30 5.84 5 6
32.93 46.55
1.00 32.96
0.00 1.00 37.83 Ax Ghoubrah Dsl Ghoubrah
-136.96 0.00 110.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.00 91.05
-19.92 83.10 -19.92 -0.00 0.00 -0.00 12.95 47.04 71.70
bhl 125 TX2

0.00 0.00 0.00 -78.00 60.15 -108.44 96.98
52.00
burimi 0.315 MVA
-35.54 37.73 -70.24

alw0.16 MVA(1)
44.65
alw0.16 MVA
6 76.26 57.97 12.64 72.92

suml33
4 4
3 3 3
msq132
G G
32.77 ~ ~
bur cap1 bur cap2 0.99 129.39
bur33_load alw33_load -74.10 0.98 gbr_GT10-11 gbr_GT12
-39.99
0.00 78.00 -145.59 117.16 -476.67
11.80 MSQ 137.63 270.17
80.70
suml 0.315 MVA

0.00 35.54 35.11 -115.36 32.06
37.83 0.00 49.92 53.13 27.90 55.24
-0.00 -0.00 -0.00 bhl33
sumi-izk
0.00 0.00 -0.00
msq125x2
msq 500 x 2
0.00 0.00 0.00 3
8
32.50
mqb-wda
0.415 busbar 0.415 busbar.. 10
0.00 74.10 0.98 -0.00
0.41 -0.00 39.99 -147.19 -0.00
bhl 0.315 MVA

0.41 0.41 0.00 msq-jah1 x2
1.00 1.00 0.415 busbar.. 1.00
77.04
0.00 suml33_load 32.72
0.99
-116.90 477.34
-106.96 77.04 -23.76 175.56
3
0.415 busbar..
-142.83 msq33 49.92 53.13
msq220
0.41
-0.00 0.99
0.00 -115.59
0.00 210.91
bhl33_load 0.96
0.00 0.00 0.00 -477.34
alw-wds x 2 17.86
msq 0.2 MVA(1)

-19.67 -19.67 0.00 -175.56
0.415 busbar..
0.415 busbar..
116.90 0.00 34.81
nzw-ibr 63.10
0.43 3
1.03
-117.19 izk-nzw
-136.52
-30.38
4 4
27.90
-0.00 jah 0.315 MVA(2)
3
-0.00
-0.00
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
MSQ CB2 MSQ CB1 msq33_load 0.00
0.415 busbar.. 0.41

0.99
11.17 74.99 81.26 -80.78 -114.70
Nizwa -112.83
-115.17
46.64 46.94 61.22 -62.13 -4.01
0.41
1.00
12.56 36.30 21.02 21.02 23.67
nzw132 izk132 Jahloot
0.415 busbar..
125.55
0.95
Izki 122.77
0.93 jah 0.315 MVA
3
-47.52 112.42 -232.33 65.25 130.23
jah132
7.36 6.12
-28.75 70.28 -196.33 40.33 25.82
-0.00
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
71.54 55.75 61.35 103.65 27.67 jah125x2
13
-101.20
101.31
nzw125x2
14.52
42.58
42.58
-6.32
izk40 x 2
Al Hail 6 5
-115.17
alh132
jah33_load
-163.40
0.41
1.00
126.92
0.96
8.99
ytt 33
-33.93
101.20
-143.18
46.11
98.52
32.76
0.99
-112.10 -65.00
wds132
115.20 -57.43 -33.30 Yitti
jah33
0.87 55.75 103.65
-32.23 32.23 nzw33 izk33
izk-mudb
125.39 8.81
0.95 -15.73 15.73
15.74 46.08 51.36
18.09 145.31
4
-145.17
125.87
32.90
jahloot CB 1
32.91
32.74
-19.89
0.95
8.34
1.00
10.19 23.74
alh 40 x 2
1.00
0.00
17.35 87.22 0.99
-147.05
ytt33_load
2 0.00 112.10 0.00 65.00 -148.30
izk 0.315 MVA(1)

nzw 0.315 MVA
-0.00 57.43 0.00 33.30
35.00
17.93
0.00 0.00 yitt125x2
wds 63 x 2
10
Wadi Sa'a
-35.00
-17.93
35.12
20.39
17.06
17.06
-113.18
9 3 3
0.41
0.99
-32.10
ytt132
4
jahloot CB 2
-13.47 32.61
-19.89
0.99
0.00
51.36 yitt 0.315 MVA
36.11 -0.00 -0.00
3
alh33 0.00 -0.00
0.415 busbar..
-0.00
-0.00
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.00
nzw33_load izk33_load
-18.00
Manah P/S
mnh-nzw
-9.22 jah-ytt x2
-35.12
-20.39
35.21
15.86
8.17
8.17
17.35
wds33 0.415 busbar.. 0.415 busbar..
wds-dnk x 2
-128.63
0.00 32.10 0.00 0.00 0.00
-22.66 Mhdhabi
alh 0.2 MVA(1)
-4.88 23.24 -4.88 0.00 0.00 0.43 0.43 27.67

alh 0.2 MVA
0.00 0.00 50.00 1.04 mnh GT1-3 mnh GT4-5 1.04

32.71 30.99 -117.05 -118.30 mudb132
0.99 3 3 71.54 ~ ~
-85.61 -10.67 nahda-nzw G G
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
9.22
44.90
1 1
8.92
54.23
-57.54
12.56
Ibri nahda132 136.84
1.04 119.55
wds 0.315 MVA
-0.00 -0.00 10.64 71.68 0.91 56.95

dnk-alh 2 x 2 -0.00
0.00
-0.00
0.00
ibr132 43.22 1.75 -20.55 mdrb-mudb
alh33_load 82.59 182.10 73.35 12.83
3 alh cap(1) alh cap 50.00 .. 69.75 188.77
mudb 63 x 2
30.99 .. 92.99 79.48
0.41 0.85
118.02 96.28 2
0.99 0.89 48.62
-0.00 wds33_load 6.11 0.415 busbar.. 0.41
0.99
0.415 busbar.. 7.17 95.75
-0.00 6.11
ibr 63 TX2
0.00
0.41 82.59 182.10 -71.50
2 -34.63
0.99 69.75 188.77 73.35
0.415 busbar.. 74.90 -140.84 32.97 76.29 83.92
mudb33
-15.21 15.71
mnh GT4-5 TX
mnh GT1-3 TX
87.22 46.08
-95.90 -56.64
dnk132 -39.16 32.81 15.78 120.22
95.75
ibr33 PDO Network
3 10 0.00 71.50
0.99
-153.21
12.83
mdrb132 0.91
-0.26
Mudarb
mudb0.315 MVA
120.22 -0.00 34.63
0.91 0.00
11.18 20.09 87.78
6.83 -7.33 32.95
77.66 54.23 1.00 3
Dank 0.00 0.00 95.90 0.00 32.89

PDO 234.83
210.19
-82.32
-60.33
-181.42
-159.61
104.15 -47.52
dnk 15 x 2
0.00 -4.99 49.13 -4.99 67.15 -82.93

61.35 76.29 83.92
ibr 0.2 MVA
0.00 -0.00 54.43 20.13

4 mnh132 -0.00
3 0.00
mdrbx2
mudb33_load
6
1 1 130.80
-19.90 -0.00 22.91
0.99
6.00
0.415 busbar..
-5.05 -0.00 9.35
6.68 3.07 0.41
77.66 0.00
dnk33 ibr33_load 5.10
0.415 busbar..
ibr cap2(1) ibr cap2 0.99
-123.21
-104.00
-56.13
54.43 Al Kamil P/S
32.80 mdrb33
0.99 0.41
1.00 alk GT1-3
0.00 19.90 36.87
0.00 14.93
ibr-dnk x 2 2.89
~
dank 0.2 MVA
32.75
0.00 Ax Manah 0.99 G
0.00 104.00
mdrb 0.315 MVA

-0.00 56.13 -154.39
3 0.00
267.60
1 1 3 218.25
-0.00 alk-mdrb x2 94.93
-0.00 mnh-adm
0.00
dnk33_load -0.00
dnk cap1 dnk cap2 -0.00
0.00
0.415 busbar.. mdrb33_load
0.41
0.99
Adam 0.415 busbar..
267.60
218.25
101.64 Zoom Load
OMIFCO
alkamil GT1-3 TX
6.87
0.41
0.99 Ax Alkamil OMIFCO
-124.39
V o lt a g e L e v e ls adm132
-22.88
-12.81
5.10 11
alk-sur x2
Static Va..
-266.06 6.00
48.17 -161.57 3.07 105.26 SVS
130.13 81.11 101.64 14.56
0.99 20.13 21.71
220. kV 8.88 22.88

12.81
33.28
alkamil132
adm 40x2
125.46
132. kV
11 0.95
106.63 0.71 -104.12 0.00 MW
sur132A -16.03 0.00 Mvar
62.83 21.71 1.00
alk-bbali 1
-22.80 25.67
33. kV OETC 2010 Peak Load in OETC Network Project: 2010

-11.68
33.28
adm33
122.86
19. kV -105.45 0.93
Graphic: Expanded Grid 33.06

1.00
-61.69 -3.21
Sur 104.12
16.03
Planning Dpt. Summer Peak Load 0.00 22.80 -142.74

bbali132
25.67 45.27
17. kV
0.00 11.68
0.00
adm 0.315 MVA
Studied areas: Majan, Mazoon and Muscat Date: 8/1/2009 120.51

0.91
1 5 .7 5 k V PowerFactory 14.0.508 (Master Model)

3 -2.13 105.45
61.69
sur125x2
Annex: OETC BB Ali
53.53
10
15. kV -0.00
-0.00
adm33_load
bbali125
0.00
6
14. kV 0.415 busbar..

0.42
1 1 .5 k V 1.00
-112.74
-105.30
-104.00
-7.43
45.27
-51.00 sur33
11. kV 53.53
bbali33 32.98
1.00
0 .4 1 5 k V 32.96 -157.46 0.00 0.00 104.00 0.00

1.00 -19.98 -19.98 47.38 -0.00
105.30 -156.29 0.00
sur 0.315 MVA

0.00
51.00
bbali 0.315 MVA

-0.00
0.00
3
3 4 4
-0.00 sur33_load -0.00

0.00
Shunt/Filter(1) Shunt/Filter 0.00
0.00 0.00
bbali33_load

0.41 0.41
1.00 1.00
-126.29 -127.46
Figure C.2 OETC Transmission System 2010 Max. Load Flow Condition.
Page | 136
DIgSILENT
New Barka GT 1-2
seb33_load
AES Barka P/S ~
G
blue33_load brk GT1-3 Ph-2 brk ST1-2 Ph-2 brk GT1-2 brk ST1 358.30
162.15
~ ~ ~ ~ 83.90
G G G G 32.66 108.30
55.48
0.99
-144.43
Sohar IWPP Sohar Aluminum 20.00 372.00 163.97 228.40 210.20 -103.52
10.25 173.79 125.01 119.60 106.54 seb33 129.03 -23.15
78.21 50.82 81.08 84.16 0.98 20.82
blue33 358.30 9.04
New Barka Tx 1-2

New Soha 375 MW
162.15 alf132
83.68
brk ST1-2 P2 TX
Sohar Al
AlFalaj
brk GT1-3 P2 TX
33.22 0.00 -108.30 0.00
seb 0.127 MVA

brk GT1-2 TX
~ 1.01 -0.00 -55.48 -0.00
seb 0.15 MVA

G sps GT1-3 sps ST1 0.00 51.73 0.00 maw33_load A maw33_load B
brk ST1 TX
0.00 -20.00 54.16 16 Mawallah cap1 Mawallah cap2 103.52
blue 0.315 MVA
seb 125x2
~ ~ -0.00 -10.25 3 3 23.15
G G 0.00 7.17
-357.38 4 4
43.42
358.30 -110.70 11
78.86 3 17 83.68
16 17 16 -0.00 -0.00
78.27 wda cap1 wda cap1(1)
brkps220 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
alf125x2
-0.00 108.61 77.10 0.00 0.00 80.00 wda33_load
-0.00 67.70 30.47 -19.94 -19.94 31.62 4 4 8
383.10 0.00 228.08 51.73
maw33 B
blue 160x2
171.48 210.20 1.04
134.74 628.98 628.98 6.00 6.00 25.00 31.20 4.00 seb132
wda-alf2
78.16 87.52 26.35 0.41 0.41
1.02 16 240.45 240.45 3.07 3.07 12.81 15.98 2.05
liwa 132 23.77 82.80 0.415 busbar.. 42.71 42.71 0.415 busbar.. 0.99
-114.43
0.415 busbar.. 0.99
-114.43
-0.00 94.40 -0.00
358.30 filaj-Blue 32.95 -19.76 43.01 -19.76 32.80
78.86 0.42 130.62 maw33 A 32.77
Dsl Barka phase 2
Ax New Barka
Dsl Barka phase1
1.01 0.99 1.00 0.99 0.99
filaj-Blue(1)
78.06 -108.61 -77.10 -143.07 0.00 -80.00 0.00 -144.71 -103.30
9.89 -143.10
maw 0.315 MVA B

84.16
Ax Barka ph-2
-13.31
maw 0.315 MVA

Ax Barka
-67.70 9.40 -0.00 -31.62 0.00 43.42
2-Winding..
filaj-brkps3-4
24.81 31.12 0.00 35.77 0.00
-107.43
alf33
Liwa Seeb Main
17.00
42.17 -157.50 85.33 30.00
1.00
-9.05 -57.03 51.55 14.53
sps GT1-3 TX
filaj-brkps 1-2
3 3 wda33A
sps ST1 TX
8.11 31.48 39.06
15
Blue -94.40 0.00
wda 0.315 MVA

15 15 -3.49 -0.00 32.84
20.13 -47.05 38.94 0.00 1.00
maw125 A
-0.00
maw125 B
-0.00
liwa125x2
0.00 103.30
maw-seb
12.20 -66.76 0.00 0.00 -145.56
nhl33A
-0.00 52.92
liwa-shns
13 7.17 5.23 13 0.00 11 0.00 3
alf 0.25 MVA

-357.47 219.00.. 0.00
-33.68 135.72.. blue220 Nakhal
-131.99
33.12
78.06 0.85 3
1.00
Garamco (132liwa) -0.00
sps220
wda125
225.60 0.41 0.41 -0.00
12 0.00 4 4
1.03 Nkh 125x2 1.00 0.99
nhl33_load
-85.10 24.86 26.92 -0.00
-113.07 -113.10
0.415 busbar..
-43.60 0.00
mis-blue
-41.00
-21.00
231.65 54.56
41.00
21.00
19.27
41.13
23.77
19.27
39.06 7.26 0.00 alf cap2(1) alf cap2
-42.13 1.05 47.07 -627.74 -627.74 108.78 77.29 80.21 alf33_load
6.45 liwa33 35.89 240.78 31.00 70.34 4.00 6.00 816.64
Filaj-Nakhal x2 -1.57 -229.35 -229.35 Filaj 67.69 -3.64 38.53 0.41
-41.13
-23.77
105.26 15.88 11.32 2.05 3.07 216.19
9.24
8.11 3.09 42.71 42.71 24.81 31.12 35.77 0.99
shns132
8
17.19 5.06 53.13
filaj220 maw132 0.415 busbar.. -114.71 0.41
32.90 1.00
1.00 94.62 103.57 0.415 busbar.. -115.56
Nhl132
85.10 0.00
sis-sps x2
-129.61 11.24 23.03
liwa 0.315 MVA

134.77 43.60 0.00 225.86 131.35
nhkl 0.315 MVA 38.94 20.82
1.02 0.00 1.03 1.00 wda132
sps-sia x 2
sps-sib x 2
23.39 42.13
-6.45 Shinas 419.37
175.83
25.15 789.04
284.45
10.27
AlMawalih -266.27
-102.58
-0.00
-0.00
-0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3
-101.99
33.99 44.36 53.81 28.64
0.42
1.00
shns 63 x 2
Wadi Adai-Wadi Kabair

3
-0.00 Ax New Sohar Ax Sohar
130.18
Wadi Adai 129.17
19.60
15 -70.16 105.13
0.99
-0.00
filaj 500 x 2
0.98 -48.24 26.02
0.00 9.20 -233.16
liwa33_load Dsl Sohar 16.69 42.54 -12.06
15
45.77
0.415 busbar..
mis-blue(1)
-42.00 -240.75 -70.34
8.56 0.41 -134.38 -40.64
33.99 1.00 17.19 5.06 rsl-maw
msf-wda x2
-104.86
-99.61 -25.62
42.54
shns33 sipA220 sipB220 18.40 41.18 -418.77
33.03
1.00
231.55
1.05
35.85
231.63
1.05
35.88
56.93
12.65
21.42
9.24
-127.63
44.36
wdk132 Wadi Al Kabir
51.40 42.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 120.75 120.00 70.34 filaj132
31.50 -20.03 -20.03 0.00 76.26 58.12 40.64 128.50
shns 0.2MVA
0.00 13.77 7.73 0.97

104.86
sis-sps x2(1)
sipA 500 x 2
sipB 500 x 2
8.59
mis-sis
130.80 25.62
3 0.99 70.49 44.34
18 -262.74 -26.74 359.20 45.51
15 -12.22 -125.30 19.96
4 4 49.29 16.69
wdk125x2
17.13 8.35 70.22
-0.00
0.00 mis220 brk-filaj Misfah132 10
shns cap1 shns cap2 0.00
shns33_load
0.415 busbar..
-120.41
-66.93
13.77
sip220_load -70.00
-33.90
7.73
221.58
1.01 -357.72
Rusail P/S Al-Misfah 131.42
1.00
-104.60
0.42
1.00
sipA132 Sohar Ind Port-A sipB132 Sohar Ind Port-B 289.48
137.52
31.86
24.71 129.83
0.98
18.45
Barka Main -40.74
-150.68
-93.67
34.19
80.19
48.16
37.58
10.29
-16.29
44.34
81.40 brk132 rsl-mob wdk33
Misfah125x2
mis 500 x 2
137.66
132.11
1.04 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1.00 19.20 .. 89.61 50.00 35.07 70.00 15 G G G G G G 8
34.36 11.90 .. 54.61 24.22 33.90 33.07
0.85 41.94 1.00
135.62 222.10 0.00 -0.00 104.60 -0.00 -145.63
Musanna 51.33 -10.58 154.20 80.20 77.10 160.40 91.60 90.70 0.00 -20.08 56.46 -20.08
wdk 0.2MVA
249.21 -809.13 264.68 -289.04 58.99 43.37 149.04 63.45 49.16 112.92 37.67 42.75 -80.00 0.00
130.00 -170.02 -4.11 -110.42 78.27 96.70 66.75 92.75 66.03 85.70 -40.99
sip125x2 8
18.91 53.38
sis220
17.13
mis132A 31.86
Interconnection SS 37.58
msf33
3
4 4
brk125x2
sip-B
rsl-msf x2
-0.00
7 mob-brk 32.90 0.00
223.55 129.00 1.00
rsl GT4-5 TX
0.00 wdk cap2(1) wdk33_load wdk cap2
rsl GT1-2TX
rsl GT8 TX
sip132_load
rsl GT6 TX
rsl GT3 TX
rsl GT7 TX
1.02 0.98 -142.91
msf 0.315 MVA

29.95 295.24 -20.55 89.84 219.74 0.00 80.00
44.13 3.46 21.01 54.57 52.38 0.00 40.99
-89.40 29.42 4.53 43.03 44.41 -221.16 134.75 -134.51 3 3 267.76 151.07 0.00
129.49 3 3 3 94.84 3
-45.80 14.78 -25.90 26.15 105.17 0.42
sis 500 x 2
41.94 43.37 26.83 0.98 26.83 28.64 34.19
16.84 0.415 busbar.. 1.00
-135.30 mob132 3 -0.00
mis125x2
sip33A 15 64.37
filaj-mld
-36.41 0.00
Sohar 10 58.99
brk33 0.00
mis-khb
32.92 129.55 132.67 Rusail A 132
muttr132 Muttrah
SRC
89.40
1.00
60.73 0.00 -294.81
-20.03
Interconnection SS khb-sah x2
Mobalah 86.40 250.72 Rusail B 132 0.98
16.17 110.58 7.00
1.01
10.92
msf33_load
sipA 0.315 MVA

45.80 -0.00 33.11 11.12 74.37 79.65 3.59 0.41 128.35
29.42 1.00
0.00 1.00 35.51 51.35 46.28 0.415 busbar.. 0.97
qrm-muttr..
-89.60
sis132 -45.90
0.00
-0.00
0.00
-20.13
135.30
76.68
0.00
-20.13
-136.74 -112.91 8.87 -100.21
-20.21
100.21
20.21
rsl 75 x 4
3 43.03
brk 0.2 MVA

mis33 0.00 20.17 42.07
mob125x2
-105.88
Muttrah 125x2
-0.00
132.89
1.01
-6.88
20.86
Al Khabourah 20.58 3 12
9
92.20 26.31 202.61 -10.39 8

-0.00 -50.14 70.17 khb132A 4.53
0.00 32.92 4 4
sip33A_load Ax Rusail
Sohar Refinery
20.00 41.11 1.00 -0.00 -110.20
0.00 89.60
-0.00 45.90 47.45 0.00 -68.30
mis 0.315 MVA

128.78 0.00 brk cap2(1) brk cap2 32.88 46.28
0.415 busbar.. 0.98 0.00 brk33_load 1.00 -86.20 -100.00
0.41
sis-sah 21.57 85.30
17.26 mob33 -136.72 -4.46 rsl33 219.36
1.00 -11.79 32.77
3 35.51 42.07 0.99
0.415 busbar..
sis-soh
1.00 35.68 32.60 21.17
90.73 0.99 arph220 muttr33 -145.13
0.42 -137.47
-0.00 1.00 0.00 MW 110.20
-0.00 -106.74 0.00 Mvar 68.30
0.00
khb125
mis33_load 1.00
11 0.00 86.20 -0.00 -0.00 -784.04 605.47 178.57 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
muttr 0.315 MVA

mob 0.315 MVA
0.00 44.16 -19.85 -19.85 -232.81 183.96 48.86 -19.72 -19.72 51.23 -0.00
0.415 busbar..
qrm-muttr x2
-91.83 0.00 53.81 41.82 18.59 0.00
48.59
20.00 0.41 3 3
soh132 -200.92 106.46 1.00
OCC
arph 500 x 2
-63.20 5.38 77.45 4 4 4 4
41.11 20.86
-85.10 -0.00 OCC rsl33_load -0.00
133.93 sah132 -10.67 0.00
15
0.00
1.01 35.68 0.00 Moballh cap1 Moballh cap2 Muttrah cap2 Muttrah cap1 0.00
mob33_load muttr33_load
134.67 25.04 -35.29 -7.55 khb33A
51.28 -58.52 -41.36 129.75 mld-mis arph-Filaj
56.81 25.84 15.90 0.98 0.415 busbar.. 0.415 busbar..
Sohar Grid (Old) 23.61 94.46
57.82
45.06
Saham 32.93
1.00 0.41 0.41
-131.91 -0.00 85.10 -0.00 0.00 1.00 100.49 0.99
-106.72 10.25 -115.13
soh 125x2
khb 0.315 MVA

-19.91 50.50 -19.91 0.00 19.88
0.00 -218.95 -18.18 -178.23 qrm 132
Qurum
sah125x2
12 -48.76 -61.26 -36.41
10 3 44.41 12.65 18.59
arph132
4 4
mld132 Air Port High 128.83
0.98
-0.00 9.38
-0.00 60.15 -160.64
khb cap1 khb cap1(1) 0.00 127.90 130.08 35.20 -45.45
-134.30 -94.20 khb33_loadA 0.97 0.99 28.57 32.81
qrm125x2
Oman - UAE
141.03 96.11 19.76 55.46 18.88 69.38 20.00 33.40
sis-alw x2
-35.80 -48.26
56.81 soh33 45.06
40.09 69.94 32.42 4.26 9.69 -9.96 7
0.415 busbar.. 60.55 23.91 26.07 14.10 7.66
sah33
arph125x2
220kV Interconnection
Line
0.41
1.00 -60.00
Muladha (Old)
mld125x2
arph-azb
mld-rtq 11 -30.74
-101.91 33.11
33.13 32.65 7 1.00 28.57
0.00
-0.00
0.00
-20.16
134.30
76.11
0.00
-20.16
1.00
49.60
0.99
-130.18
94.20
48.26
0.00 -142.93 qrm33
sah 0.315 MVA

-0.00
UAE 0.00 0.00 -55.30 Transport -33.35
soh 0.315 MVA
-28.33 -20.79
3 26.07 7.66
-140.70
3 -24.47 arph33 azb 132 60.00 0.00
qrm 0.315 MVA

4 4 30.74 -0.00

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Five-Y

Year Annual Traansmission Capaability Statementt (2009 - 2013)

A Approved by thee Authoritty for Elecctricity Reegulation oon 3rd Au

Eng: Ali Said Al Hadabi

7.1 System Demand 47

Document History and Status

Printed: 1 August 2009

Last saved: 1 August 2009 04:20 PM

Name of organisation: Oman Electricity Transmission Company S.A.O.C

Name of document: Five-Year Annual Transmission Capability Statement (2009 - 2013)

1.0 Executive Summary

Table1: Summary of Planned Developments on OETC Transmission System (2009 - 2013)

Upgrade Bahla GSP from 2 x 40 Increases capacity at Bahla and

Phase 1: 132/33 kV GSP at Liwa,

132/33 kV GSP at Saham with 132

220/132/33 kV GSP at Airport Supplies new load and transfers

Under construction, due in

Upgrade Seeb Main 132/33 kV grid

132/33 kV GSP at Wadi Sa'a

132/33 kV GSP at Yitti connected to

Replacing portion of existing 220kV

Reconnecting of 132kV lines

To meet N-1 for the existing grid.

To relief loading of the existing

To meet N-1 for the existing grid.

To meet N-1 for the existing grid.

Reconnecting of 132kV lines

220 kV DCCT line between SIS (Seh Al Awarded Due in service

To meet N-1 for the existing grid. This

To connect the new IPP from Barka and to

Adding 2 new 132kV circuits (11km) between

Upgrading of Wadi Adai Wadi Kabir

To cater the load growth at Dreez area and

To cater the load growth at Mawalih and

i) The Grid Code for the Sultanate of Oman.

2.2 System Development since the 2008-2012 Statement

125MVA transformers, and replacement of the two 40MVAtransformers at Bahla grid

i. Construction of the132/33kV grid station at Saham and the associated 132 kV

i. Shadeed Steel connected to the 220 kV SIA-A grid station.

iii. Sharq Steel connected to the 132 kV SIA-A grid station.

2.3 Improvements in the preparation of the Statement

3.1 System Frequency

3.2 System Voltage

b) The voltage on the 33 kV and 11 kV sides of transmission transformers at Connection Sites

3.3 Security of Supply

4. OETC System Design and Planning Standards

4.1 Oman Electrical Standard OES 11

4.2 Oman Electrical Standard OES 25A and 25B

4.3 Oman Electrical Standard OES 27

4.4 Oman Electrical Standard OES 32

4.5 Other Standards

5. OETC Transmission System

5.1 Existing 220/132 kV Transmission System

 686 circuit-km of 220 kV overhead transmission line

i. Sohar Industrial Estate

ii. Sharq Steel

vi. Sohar Refinery

viii. Rusail Industrial Estate

 The New Muscat International Airport (Ministry of Transport) will be connected to

5.2 Future System Development Projects

5.2.1 Projects completed to meet the 2009 peak demand

5.2.2 Projects expected to be completed to meet the 2010 peak demand

686 circuit-km of 220 kV overhead transmission line

The New Muscat International Airport (Ministry of Transport) will be connected to