RAEC Capability Final PDF

September 2009
Rural Areas Electricity Company

3 YEAR CAPABILITY STATEMENT 2009-2011

RAEC CAPABILITY STATEMENT 2009 Page 2

Table of Contents

Topic Page

1.0 Introduction 3

1.1 Preamble.
1.2 Company Background.
1.3 Geographic Coverage Areas.

2.0 Information on current status of RAEC power Systems 6

2.1 System Overview 6

2.2 RAEC System users 12
2.3 Sources of electricity to RAEC Customers 17
2.4 Efficiency of RAEC Power systems 19

3.0 Demand On RAEC Power systems 41

3.1 Profile of Current Demand. 41
3.2 Forecasted Demand. 49

4.0 Constrains foreseen on RAEC systems 64

4.1 Status of power stations 64
4.2 Power capacities planned to be added. 66
4.3 Predicated power capacities at different areas of RAEC 69

5.0 Progress of current investments 72

5.1 Executed projects by the end of Dec. 2009. 72
5.2 Progress of on going projects. 73

6.0 Future developing Plans 78

6.1 Developing of the metering system. 78
6.2 Resizing of Power Plants. 78
6.3 Interlinking of small plants to local total systems. 79
6.4 Construction of Gas Power Station at Musandam area. 79
6.5 Implementation of Renewable energy.
7.0 List of Figures 85
8.0 List of Tables 87
9.0 List of appliances 89


1.0 Introduction

1.1 Preamble

This document has been produced in accordance with Condition 35 of the RAEC license. The RAEC
systems are small and change relative rapidly and therefore whilst every care and diligence has been
exercised in the preparation of this document, reader are cautioned not to rely on the information
contained in this document for planning any major investment. Readers are strongly encouraged to
contact RAEC to confirm the status of any network or generation station before committing to any load or
generation project.
No part of this Statement may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted or further
distributed in any form or means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise for any
purpose other than with the written permission of RAEC.

The RAEC is requested under the terms of its License, to prepare annually, a RAEC Capability Statement
that provides, in respect of each of the three succeeding financial years:
information on the status of existing RAEC Capacity and the anticipated requirement for new
Capacity, including new Generation Capacity;
commentary indicating the views of the RAEC as to those of its RAEC Systems most suited to new
Connections and the Transmission and Distribution of further quantities of electricity;
commentary indicating the views of the RAEC as to those of its RAEC Systems most suited to
connecting to the Total System;
information on any constraints foreseen on RAEC Systems;
information relating to progress made with current investments;
such further information as shall be reasonably necessary to enable any Person to identify and
evaluate opportunities available for Connecting to a RAEC System; and
such other matters as shall be specified in directions issued by The Authority from time to time for
these purposes.


1.2 Company Background

The Rural Areas Electricity Company SAOC (RAEC or the Company) was created in 2005 as part of
the Transfer Scheme implementation process of the new electricity market structure. Article (84) of the
Law for the Regulation and Privatization of the Electricity and Related Water Sector (Royal Decree No.
78/2004) specifies the functions and powers of RAEC, whilst Article (86) specifies its duties. The
Company License was granted by the Authority for Electricity Regulation, Oman (AER) on May 1, 2005
and it contains 57 Conditions and subsequent modifications that together enable the Company to
undertake its Licensed Activities. The Company is owned 99.99% by the Electricity Holding Company
(EHC) and 0.01% by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). EHC in turn is owned 100% by MOF.
RAEC is fully integrated utility with power generation, distribution and supply systems in the Sultanate of
Oman. At present, power is transmitted and distributed through low voltage, 11 kV and 33 kV lines.
RAECO has agreement with the Petroleum Developing Oman (PDO) to supply customers at areas of
license where it is difficult to connect them systems with its own generation.
1.3 Geographic Coverage Areas.

The Company is licensed to carry out generation and desalination activities within its geographic area of
responsibility. The key systems within Oman under the ownership of RAEC are scattered in 62 locations
at regions Musandam, Masirah, Al Wusta, Dhofar, Al Sharqiah (Fig 1.1) with other 21 interconnections
with PDO. Most of power generation sites are owned and operated by RAEC. The generation assets are
comprised of 62 locations, 6 of them includes desalination plants. As per the plans to decrease the cost of
generation where it is applicable RAEC has been closing many generation sites and shifting customers
supplying to the Main Interconnection System (MIS), PDO, Dhofar Power Company (DPC) to make
Transmission system operation (TSO) or interlinking the sites near each other to a total system to make
Distribution system operation (DSO) . In the end of 2009 the total number of producing power sites is 47
with a total available electricity generation capacity stood at about 200.252 MW. This includes the 71.2
MW capacity at Raysut A & B. Many of RAEC`s sites are cogeneration that are producing water in
addition to electricity, these are located in Musandam, Masirah, Al Wusta, Dhofar and Sharqiya with a
total installed capacity just under 2,500 m
3
per day. Individual units vary in size from 50 m
3
per day in Al
Wusta to 600 m
3
per day in Sharquiah. The individual diesel units vary in capacity from less than 100 kW
at Hajar Bani Hameed to 7.5 MW at Raysut B in Salalah. There are two diesel power plants (Raysut A &
B) located in Salalah City owned and operated by RAEC. These are used each summer period to cover


current shortages of the Dhofar Power Company (DPC) grid in meeting customer peak demands. The
operating parameters for these power plants are stipulated in the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
that RAEC has with Oman PWP.

Fig1.1: Geographic Coverage Area of RAEC Power &desalination Systems.


2.0 Information on Current Status Of RAEC Power Systems

2.1 System Overview

RAEC`s power system consists of three phase 0.433, 11 and 33 kV systems. Electricity catered to
customers is either generated in power stations owned and operated by RAEC or purchased from PDO in
agreement to supply customers at areas of license where it is difficult to connect them to one of RAEC`s
systems RAEC manages 33 kV lines, 11kV lines and 0.415 kV lines including poles, pylons, conductors
and related equipment. This is in addition to assets such as substations, including buildings,
transformers, bus bars, circuit breakers, control systems, protection systems and metering systems.
In addition to the above, the Company has 21 interconnections with PDO, DPC and other electricity
distribution companies within the EHC. There are also plans to have an interconnection with United Arab
Emirates at Musandam. At present, RAEC does not have lines greater than 33 kV under its management.

2.1.1 Technical, design and operational criteria

RAEC system and any RAEC system users connections to the distribution system shall be designed to be
consistent with the security requirements of the distribution and supply license. Licensed distributors shall
ensure that the distribution system complies with the following technical, design and operational criteria
in relation to the part of the distribution system at the connection site with a distribution system user.

2.1.2 Voltage regulation

The voltage on the 33kV and 11kV sides of distribution transformers at Connection points with the
distribution system users shall normally be controlled within the limits +/-6.0% of the nominal value.
During some system disturbances such as where short circuits occur, the voltage may collapse transiently
to zero at the point of fault until the fault is cleared. Under fault and circuit
Switching conditions, the 50 Hz Frequency component of voltage may fall or rise transiently. The
fall or rise in voltage will be affected by the method of Earthing of the neutral point of the
distribution System and this variation in voltage shall be taken into account in selecting apparatus and
Plant from an appropriate specification for installation on or Connection to the System. The voltage at the
Consumers terminals shall not vary from the System nominal voltage
by more than HV 33/11 kV +6.0% to 6.0%,


LV 415/240 V +6.0% to 6.0%

2.1.3 Frequency deviations

The Frequency of the RAEC Systems shall be nominally 50.00 Hz with System Frequency set points
between 49.95Hz and 50.05Hz. Normal control deviations will not exceed 49.90Hz to 50.10Hz. Under
transient disturbed conditions, System Frequency could rise to 51.50Hz or fall to 48.00Hz.

2.1.4 Voltage waveform quality

All apparatus and Plant Connected to the Distribution System, and that part of the
Distribution System at each Connection Point, should be capable of withstanding the following
distortions of the voltage waveform in respect of harmonic content and phase unbalance.
The maximum total levels of harmonic distortion on the Distribution System at 33 and 11kV, from all
sources under both normal, planned outage and fault outage conditions, shall not
exceed a total harmonic distortion of 2.0% with no individual harmonic greater than 1.5% unless
abnormal conditions prevail. At LV, the maximum total levels of harmonic distortion from all
sources shall not exceed a total harmonic distortion of 2.5%.The maximum negative phase sequence
component of the phase voltage on the Distribution
System should remain below 1.0% unless abnormal conditions prevail. A maximum value of 2.0%is
permitted for phase unbalance.

2.1.5 Voltage fluctuations

Voltage fluctuations, arising from fluctuating Demands Connected at a Connection Point to
the Distribution System, shall not exceed 1.0% of the voltage level for step changes that may occur
repetitively. Any large voltage excursions, other than step changes, may be allowed up to a level of 3.0%
provided that this does not constitute a risk to the Distribution System or to any Distribution System User.

2.1.6 Distribution Networks

The network topologies associated with RAEC power systems range from compact 11, 33 kV ring
systems supplying small towns like Khasab, Dibba, Masirah, new town at Al Duqm through to wide area
radial systems interconnecting diesel generator power stations like, Al Jazir area , Saih Al Khairat, Shaab
Esaab, Mudhi, Ras Madrakah, Abu Mudhabi, etc. These areas involve nodes connected as a string with


many kilometers 11 or 33 kV circuits. With compact systems (in towns) resupply arrangements (creating
a ring) is provided for securing power , whereas with most RAEC systems radial system is used because
the cost of resupply arrangements will be prohibitive due to the long distances involved. Table 2.1 bellow
shows the main equipment and materials used in design and construction of RAEC power distribution
networks. All equipment and materials should be specified according to OES as minimum.

Table 2.1: Standard Equipment and materials used in RAEC Power Distribution Systems
Equipment Size/Rating
11 /33 kV Step Down Transformer rating G/M 1,3, 6,10 &20 MVA
11 kV switchgear rating 1250A (Incomer & Bus section) 400 / 630A (Feeder)
11 kV RMU. 400/200 A.
33 kV switchgear rating 1250 A & 630A
33/0.433 kV Transformers P/M 200, 315 kVA
11/0.433 kV Transformers P/M 100, 200, 315 kVA
11/0.433 kV Transformers G/M 500, 1000 kVA
11kV Overhead lines Wolf (150mm2 ACSR)
AAAC 95
AAAC 195
Dog (100mm2 ACSR)
LV Overhead lines 200 mm2 AL conductor XLPE Insulated
120 mm2 AL conductor XLPE Insulated
33kV Overhead lines Panther (200mm2 ACSR)
Wolf (150mm2 ACSR)
AAAC 240
33 kV Under Ground Cables 3C 300 mm2 CU XLPE
11 kV Under Ground Cables 3C 240, 185, 120, 70, 50 mm2 & 1C x 500 mm2 CU
XLPE
LV Under Ground Cables 4CX 240,185,120,70,50,35 &1CX630 CU XLPE


2.1.7 Power generation systems:

At present RAEC owned 62 power sites of different capacities scattered in Musandam, Wusta, Dhofar
and Al Sharqiyah regions (table 2.3). The majority of the sites contain power generation sets (DG sets)
with distribution networks and are operated by the RAEC through operation and maintenance (O&M)
contractors. Other sites are being closed and the equipment of useful remaining operating life from the
closed stations are being relocated to power systems which are being implemented or resized by RAEC at
different locations in its area of license.
The number of power stations currently being operated by RAEC is 47 at different areas in Oman. The
power stations are equipped by standard equipment and machines as per table 2.2.
The power stations sizes and efficiencies are being analyzed to establish a plan for improving power
system performance at different areas in RAEC licensed area.

Table 2.2: Standard Equipment used in RAEC Power Generation Stations.

Equipment Size/Rating
Diesel Generator Sets Different Ratings from 32 KW up to 7800 KW at different out put
voltages. 0.433, 3.3 &11 KV. Operating speed ranging from 600 RPM
up to 1500 RPM. Output power Frequency is 50 Hz.
0.433 KV switchgear Rating Up to 3500 A
0.433 /11 KV Step Up Transformer
rating
600-1600 KVA
3.3 /11 KV Step Up Transformer rating Up to 4400 KVA
11 /33 KV Step Down Transformer
rating G/M
1,3, 6,10 &20 MVA
11 kV switchgear rating 1250A (Incomer & Bus section)
400 / 630A (Feeder)
11 KV RMU. 400/200 A.
33 kV switchgear rating 1250 A & 630A


Table 2.3 bellow shows the power generation sites that being owned and operated by RAEC, many of
these sites are closed at present and assets being shifted to other sites or sold. Customers are being
shifted to TSO or DSO.

No. R.S.No. R.S.Name Region Type
Year of
starting
operation
No. of
DG units
installed
capacity
(MW)
Available
capacity (MW)
1 03/006 Kumzar Musandam Cogen. 1984 2 0.936 0.8
2 03/001 Al Rawda Musandam Electricity 1996 3 0.275 0.22
3 03/002 Dibba Musandam Electricity 1978 8 17.43 13.944
4 03/004 HB Hameed Musandam Electricity 1994 2 0.1 0.124
5 03/005 Khasab Musandam Electricity 1982 10 41 32.908
6 03/007 Madha Musandam Electricity 1982 8 7.516 6.01
7 02/001 AbuMudhabi Wusta Cogen. 1985 6 0.608 0.535
8 02/027 Sawgrah Wusta Cogen. 1998 4 0.874 0.467
9 02/004 Al Kahal Wusta Electricity 1999 4 2.378 4.288
10 02/005 Al Khaluf Wusta Electricity 2007 2 2 1.6
11 02/006 Al Khuiaima Wusta Electricity 2004 4 1.168 0.96
12 02/007 Al Lakbi Wusta Electricity 1998 5 1.772 1.419
13 02/008 Alajaiz Wusta Electricity 2006 4 1.13 0.904
14 02/010 AlNajdah Wusta Electricity 2007 3 2.2 1.76
15 02/012 AlZhaiah Wusta Electricity 2003 2 0.4 0.32
16 02/016 Hij Wusta Electricity 1999 7 10.5 8.48


17 02/017 Hitam Wusta Electricity 2007 5 1.33 1.064
18 02/025 Ras Madraka Wusta Electricity 1999 5 1.071 0.863

19 02/030 Surab Wusta Electricity 2006 3 2.2 1.8
20 02/031 Al Duqm Wusta Electricity 1999 5 1.331 1.06+mobile dg
21 02/032 Al Dhafrat Wusta Electricity 2008 4 1.86 1.48
22 02/020 Masrooq Wusta Electricity 1994 6 0.712 0.523
23 02/019 Masirah Sharqiyah Cogen. 1976 10 10.597 8.478
24 BB Hassan Sharqiyah Electricity 1980 Closed

Closed
25 Al Kamil Sharqiyah Electricity 1980 Closed

Closed
26 Mudhairib Sharqiyah Electricity 1980 Closed

Closed
27 Al Mudaibi Sharqiyah Electricity 1980 Closed

Closed
28 Sur Sharqiyah Cogen. 1978 Closed

Closed
9 01/001 Al Halaniyat Dhofar Cogen. 1985 4 0.544 1.28
30 01/002 Al Mathfa Dhofar Electricity 2002 3 0.46 0.338
31 01/005 Ayboot (1) Dhofar Electricity 2002 3 0.46 0.396
32 01/006 Ayboot (2) Dhofar Electricity 2006 3 0.7 0.46
33 01/007 Ayun Dhofar Electricity 2000 3 0.69 0.596
34 01/008 Barbazum Dhofar Electricity 2000 3 0.88 0.79
35
01/009
Bithina Dhofar Electricity

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Under
Construction
36 01/010 Dalkut A Dhofar Electricity 1992 4 1.48 1.184
37 01/011 Dalkut B Dhofar Electricity 1997 5 3.128 2.502
38 01/012 Dhahabun Dhofar Electricity 2000 3 0.879 0.783
39 01/014 Fatkhat Dhofar Electricity 2002 3 0.416 0.368


40 01/015 Hasik Dhofar Electricity 1992 3 1.196 0.957
41 01/016 Hirweeb Dhofar Electricity 2001 3 0.775 0.70
42 01/017 Horaat Dhofar Electricity 2002 3 0.49 0.39
43 01/019 Mahwice Dhofar Electricity 2002 3 0.362 0.318
44 01/020 Maqshan Dhofar Electricity 2001 4 1.29 1.112
45 01/021 Mazyunah Dhofar Electricity 1995 5 2.408 1.926
46 01/023 Mitan Dhofar Electricity 2001 3 0.885 0.79
47 01/024 Mothorah Dhofar Electricity 2006 2 0.44 0.38
48 01/025 Mudhai Dhofar Electricity 1992 4 1.084 1.00
49 01/026 Rabkut Dhofar Electricity 2000 3 0.75 0.64
50 01/030 Sadah Dhofar Electricity 1978 Closed

Closed
51 01/031 Sadhoon Dhofar Electricity

Closed

Closed
52 01/032 Saih Alkirat Dhofar Electricity 2006 8 8 16.435
53 01/033 Salalah 1 Dhofar Electricity 1974 Closed

Closed
54 01/034 Salalah 2 Dhofar Electricity

Closed

Closed
55 Raysut A Dhofar Electricity 1983

36 28.8
56 Raysut B Dhofar Electricity 1973

53 42.4
57
01/035 Shahb
Asayb
Dhofar Electricity 1999 4 3.5 2.8
58 01/037 Sharbatat Dhofar Electricity 1999 5 2.722 2.18
59 01/038 Shasir Dhofar Electricity

Closed

Closed
60 01/039 Thumryt Dhofar Electricity 1993 Closed

Closed
61 01/040 Tushnat Dhofar Electricity 2001 3 0.85 0.72
62
01/004
Andat Dhofar Electricity

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Under
Construction

Total RAEC

232.777 200.252


Table 2.3: Power generation sites owned and operated by RAEC and their available
capacities in 2009.

2.2 RAEC System Users
The total Number of customers connected to RAEC systems in the end of 2008 was 18, 851, and 86.4%
of them are powered from power generation stations owned and operated by RAEC. The remaining
13.6% are at areas difficult to be connected to RAEC systems and they are near PDO power plants,
therefore RAEC has PPA with PDO to feed customers at the area of its license. Table 2.4 and Figures 2.1,
2.2&2.3 detail the percentage of number of customers, Load and Energy Demand of customers fed from
RAEC power generation stations and PDO.
In case of power interruption RAEC temporally caters power to customers from mobile DG sets.
Table 1.1 Details the total number of RAEC customers with the maximum Load and the total energy
consumed in 2008 and the total energy consumed.

86.4%
13.6%
No. of Customers Catered from RAEC system
No. of Customers catered from PDO power generation system
Source of
power
No. of
Customers
Max. Load
(MW) 2008
Energy
Demand
(MWH) 2008
RAEC 16,280 81
272,936
PDO 2,571 14 38,606
Table 2.4 RAEC customers
Fig 2.1 Percentage of
Customers Powered from
RAEC and PDO power
stations in the end of
2008 .


15%
11%
89%
MWH Demand from PDO
power generation
system
MWH Demand catered
from RAEC power
system
Total 18,851 95 311,542
Fig 2.2 Percentage of Max
Load in 2008 supplied
from RAEC and PDO
power stations.
total 2008 Energy
supplied from RAEC
and PDO power
stations.


2.2.1 Type of RAEC systems Users.
The RAEC is supplying power to customers at rural areas; therefore the main loads are domestic,
governmental commercial and farms. Industrial loads are very small. Figures2.4, 2.5, 2.6&2.7 and
Tables2.5, &2.6 show the classification of customers with their maximum load and total demand in 2008
at RAEC regions.
Type of Customer
No.
2008
Percentage %
Demand MWH
2008
Percentage
%
Domestic 13,603 72.2 165,400 53.1
Governmental 2,021 10.7 76,066 24.4
Commercial 2,989 15.8 37,072 11.9
MOD 39 0.2 9,002 2.9
Agr. &Fisheries 168 0.9 10,053 3.2
Hotels &Tourism 20 0.1 10,643 3.4


2.2.2 Regional number and maximum Load of RAEC systems Users:

25%
12%
4%
Demostic
Agr. &Fisheries
Industrial 11 0.1 3,306 1.1
RAEC Total 18,851
100
311,542
100

Fig 2.4 :
Percentage of
energy
supplied to
RAEC
customers in
2008
Table 2.5:
Number
and type of
customers
connected
to RAEC
systems in
2008


17%
50%
33%
No. of Customers at
Dhofar
No. of Customers at
Musandam
No .of Customers at
Wusta& Sharqiyah
RAEC Areas
No. of
Cust.
Maximum Load
(MW) Including
PDO Supply
Maximum Load (MW)
excluding PDO supply
Wusta 6262 30 18.45
Musandam 9369 45.6 45.6
Dhofar 3221 19.4 16.88
Fig 2.5 Percentage
of Customers at
RAEC areas
Table 2.6 :
Numbers of
Customers and
Max. Load in 2008
at RAEC areas


48%
32%
20%
Musandam Max. Demand (MW)
Wusta Max. Demand(MW)
Dhofar Max. Demand (MW)
56%
23%
21%
Musandam Max Load MW
Wusta &Sharqiyah Max Load MW
Dhofar Max Load MW
Load excluding
supplied from PDO
Load including
supplied from PDO


2.3 Sources of Electricity Supply to RAEC customers
2.3.1 Regional Available Power Generation Capacity of RAEC power Systems:
Figure2.8 and Table2.7 show the total existing power generation capacity of RAEC system, and figure2.9
& table 2.8 Detail the regional power generation capacities of RAEC systems.

63%
37%
RAEC
Power
Capacity
for RAEC
Customers
RAEC
Power
Capacity
for PPA
with PWP
48%
29%
23%
Musandam
Available
capacity MW
Wusta &Al
Sharqiyah
available
capacity MW
Dhofar
available
capacity MW
RAEC Power Generation
Capacity
MW
Connected to
Customers under RAEC
License
119.34
PPA with PWP 71.2
Total 190.5
RAEC Areas
Maximum
Load from
RAEC system
(MW) 2008
Available
Capacity
(MW)
Musandam 45.6 58
Wusta 18.45 35
Dhofar 16.88 27.5
Fig 2.6 Percentage
of Load including
supplied from PDO
Fig 2.8 Percentage of RAEC available capacity
Table 2.7 Available power
generation capacity of RAEC
power stations including Raysut
A&B power houses
Fig 2.9 Regional Percentage of RAEC available power generation
capacity excluding Raysut A&B.
Table 2.8 Regional available power
generation capacity of RAEC power
stations excluding Raysut A&B power
Stations


2.3.2 RAEC Power Systems Interconnected to PDO.
RAECO has agreement with the Petroleum Developing Oman (PDO) to supply customers at areas of
license where it is difficult to connect them systems with its own generation as per table 2.9.

Table 2.9 RAEC interconnections with PDO
ID Region RSName RSNumber Type
M
a
x
.

L
o
a
d

(
M
W
)

1 9221 Al Wusta Ghobra 02/034 Interconnection 0.419
2 9234
Al Wusta Nahadah/Jabel ras
02/035 Interconnection 1.066
3 9245 Al Wusta Wadi Buthaila 02/036 Interconnection 0.123
4 9044 Al Wusta Natih 02/022 Interconnection N/A
5 9001
Al Wusta Alnuhaidah
02/011 Interconnection N/A
6 9012 Al Wusta Bahja 02/013 Interconnection N/A
7 9026 Al Wusta Namur 02/021 Interconnection N/A
8 9055
Al Wusta Qarn Alalam
9 9063 Al Wusta Rima 02/026 Interconnection N/A
10 9080 Dhofar Al Shuwaimia 01/003 Interconnection N/A
11 9087
Dhofar Amal (Shuwaimia &
Shaleem)
12 9102
Dhofar Dimeet
13 9113 Dhofar Kabut 01/018 Interconnection 0.169
14 9131 Dhofar Shaleem 01/036 Interconnection N/A
15 9137
Dhofar Wadi Arah
16 9155 Dhofar Wadi Haka 01/042 Interconnection N/A
17 9166 Dhofar Wadi Rahab 01/043 Interconnection N/A
18 9176
Dhofar Zakhar
19 9185 Musandam Sheesa 03/009 Interconnection N/A
20 9198 Al Wusta Haima 02/032 Interconnection 7.362
21 9209
Al Wusta Wadi Aswad

Total Maximum Interconnected Load (MW)

13.693


2.4 Efficiency of RAEC Power Systems
2.4.1 Power Loss.
The Total Energy metered at customer metering equipment is different from the total energy sent from
the power generation stations; this is due to power losses (technical and un technical). Figure 2.10 and
Table 2.10 show the calculated loss at RAEC individual areas and the loss calculated for combined RAEC
systems.

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Power Loss at RAEC Power Systems

Area
Power Units Sent
(kWh)
Power Units
Metered (kWh)
Losses %
Musandam
191,536,982 162,313,183 15.26
Dhofar
77,683,928 61,923,802 20.29
Wusta & shar
101,053,959 87,304,885 13.61
RAEC
370,274,869 311,541,870 15.86
Figure
2.10:
Regional
& RAEC
power
Loss
Table 2.10
Summery
of RAEC
regional
Power
Loss


Table 2.11 below details the losses of RAEC power systems calculated by the comparison of energy sent
from power stations and that metered by customers energy meters through billing system. From the
analysis it is shown that losses are very high in many systems while are very low in others, many power
systems show that power metered for billing is more than that Sent from the power house, this is
because of many factors such as, inaccurate metered data, power supplied without metering, rented
power which is not added to power sent, etc. Power losses in the remaining power systems can`t be
calculated since the billing system covers metering in area bases not on system where many areas are
being powered from more than power station.

S.
No
.
AREA
CODE &
NAME
Consumed
(Units)
Gover.
Consumed
(Units)
(Private)
Total
(Units)
Total Units
Sent kWh
Total
Loss %
1 8 KHASAB - E 20,689,175 59,289,219 79,978,394 128,116,585 17.7
2 9 DIBBA - E 9,267,347 35,813,202 45,080,549 49,311,010 8.6
3 83 BUKHA - E/W 6,774,028 10,857,897 17,631,925 Khasab
4 84 ROWDHA 841,376 170,773 1,012,149 345,229
Khasab
5 85 MADHA - E/W 2,309,941 9,525,939 11,835,880 14,552,305 18.7
6 86 QUIDA - E/W 1,219,971 2,634,277 3,854,248 Khasab
7 87 KHUMZAR - 716,672 2,189,021 2,905,693 Khasab
8 88 SHISHA - E/W 112,480 238,596 351,076 Khasab
9 89 AL NUZAIF - E 50,347 621,186 671,533

10 92 MAHOOT 4,009,745 9,467,080 13,476,825 14,955,468 9.9
11 93 DAKHOOM 3,301,265 4,096,273 7,397,538 5,897,942 -25.4
12 94 JAZIR - E / W 2,186,029 5,295,321 7,481,350 9,289,556 19.5
13 96 MASIRAH - E 2,899,250 21,334,404 24,233,654 25,749,655 5.9
14 98 KHOAIMA -E 608,203 1,343,820 1,952,023 3,634,419 46.3
15 100 MASROOQ 7,741 237,109 244,850 479,224 48.9
16 102 ZAHIYAH 183,471 350,949 534,420 756,096 29.3


Table 2.11 Calculated losses at many of RAEC`s power systems.

17 40 AIBOOT-2 125,618 264,677 390,295 734,056 46.8
18 42 FATKHEET 95,744 194,492 290,236 339,068 14.4
19 43 MAHVEES 63,441 196,897 260,338 304,663 14.5
20 44 HEBROT-ABT1 118,990 206,992 325,982 783,132
58.4
21 45 MUTHAFAH 45,108 69,069 114,177 124,807 8.5
22 46 HAROOT 84,759 295,743 380,502 422,105 9.9
23 47 MAQSHAN 760,327 436,412 1,196,739 1,369,810 12.6
24 48 HERWAIB 453,066 660,001 1,113,067 1,057,760 -5.2
25 49 METAN 403,163 954,576 1,357,739 1,915,654 29.1
26 51 TOSENAT 393,776 51,222 444,998 802,758 44.6
27 54 BARBAZOOM 136,804 588,419 725,223 1,055,300 31.3
28 55 AAYOON 46,393 252,879 299,272 285,763 -4.7
29 56 DHABOON 193,499 1,075,080 1,268,579 1,354,411 6.3
30 57 RABKOOT 155,016 482,921 637,937 726,764 12.2
31 58 SHAHBASAHEB 2,106,423 2,343,680 4,450,103 8,581,440 48.1
32 59 AL HALANIAT 159,895 127,384 287,279 929,090 69.1
33 61 AL SHASAR 3,696,369 12,984,070 16,680,439 23,354,025 28.6
34 62 AL MAZEUNA 1,996,738 3,497,710 5,494,448 7,302,521 24.8
35 70 SHARBATAT 792,504 2,003,987 2,796,491 2,867,290 2.5
36 72 MUDHAI 537,677 1,255,593 1,793,270 1,689,125 -6.2
37 80 HASIK 793,913 2,483,576 3,277,489 3,418,198 4.1
38 97 DHALKOOT 3,395,389 3,239,351 6,634,740 7,783,510 14.8
39 98 RAYKHUIT 1,699,732 1,424,243 3,123,975 726,764


2.4.2 Efficiency of Power Stations

Combinations of DG with different generation capacities are used in RAEC Power stations. The DG sets
are connected in parallel to get the required power capacity of the power station. Synchronizing of the
DG sets is being done automatically and/or manually. Power evacuated is connected to common
switchgears and supplied to customers by .0.433, 11 or 33 kV lines. The main factors considered in
selecting the type and size of the DG sets are the base load, the maximum and minimum demand and
power security standard of the demand predicated in the considered area.
The output energy per litre is used to calculate the outage of each power station. The efficiency of each
power station is calculated with reference to (10.8 kWh/litre) which is an international reference value.
Fig 2.11 and table 2.12 detail the generated energy per litter and efficiency of existing RAEC power
stations.

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Stations
Efficiency
RAEC
average
efficiency,
31%

Fig 2.11 Efficiency of Power Stations


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1 Khasab 36,425,952 135,574,000 3.72 34.5 26 Ayoon 120,000 296,352 2.47 22.9
2 Dibbah 14,822,185 53,052,960 3.58 33.1 27 Rabkut 250,000 738,215 2.95 27.3
3 Madah 4,220,652 15,150,830 3.59 33.2 28
Sha.
Assaib
2,684,900 8,659,307 3.23 29.9
4 HBH 111,000 207,544 1.87 17.3 29

Mazyonah
2,300,800 7,329,410 3.19 29.5
5 Rawda 207,000 383,232 1.85 17.1 30 Makshan 448,000 1,410,950 3.15 29.2
6 Masrooq 227,500 515,749 2.27 21 31 Mittan 720,000 1,922,010 2.67 24.7
7 Al Lakbi 2,057,070 5,808,441 2.82 26.1 32 Tushnat 340,000 815,885 2.40 22.2
8
Ras
Madraka
1,312,130 3,431,960 2.62 24.2 33 Harweeb 460,000 1,068,545 2.32 21.5
9 Al Duqm 2,102,390 5,901,953 2.81 26 34 Mahwise 140,000 315,938 2.26 20.9
10 Al Kahal 1,255,690 3,517,127 2.80 25.9 35 Howrat 220,000 437,936 1.99 18.4
11 Hij 5,197,970 15,007,120 2.89 26.7 36 Matafa 70,000 128,855 1.84 17
12 Al Zahia 289,990 791,185 2.73 25.3 37 Fatkeet 140,000 349,825 2.50 23.1
13 Khuiaima 1,237,650 3,728,791 3.01 27.9 38 Ayboot1 190,000 371,933 1.96 18.1
14 Hitam 542,160 873,801 1.61 14.9 39 Ayboot2 200,000 393,580 1.97 18.2
15 Khaloof 509,640 1,020,827 2.00 18.5 40 Saih kirat 6,006,000 23,457,500 3.91 36.2
16 Sarab 400,420 1,072,270 2.68 24.8 41 Mothorah 200,000 447,011 2.24 20.7
17 AlNajda 254,780 460,735 1.81 16.7 42 Masirah 9,145,500 32,572,840 3.56 33
18 Alajaiz 646,090 1,258,283 1.95 18 43 Kumzar 313,084 850,590 2.72 25.2
19 Dhalqut A 720,000 2,322,657 3.23 29.9 44
AbuMudab
i
191,150 490,817 2.57
23.8*
*
20 DhalqutB 1,795,000 5,466,718 3.05 28.2 45 Sograh 14,000 8,860 0.63 5.9**
21 Hassik 1,065,000 3,372,307 3.17 29.3 46

Hallaniyat
400,000 1,303,290 3.26 30.2
22 Sharbatat 978,000 2,856,598 2.92 27 47 Raysut A 1,190,800 0
23 Mudhai 820,000 1,694,665 2.07 19.1 48 Raysut B 300,000 0
24 Barbazom 388,000 1,073,135 2.77 25.6
25 Dhaboon 460,000 1,352,260 2.94 27.2 RAEC
104,090,503
349,264,797 3.36 31.1

** Power Stations are closed

Table 2.12: Summary of RAEC Power Stations Efficiencies


2.4.3 Cost of Generating Power Unit

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R.S.No. No. P Station Name
per unit Gen.
cost BZ/kWh

03/001
1
Al Rawda 107
03/002
2
Dibba 43
03/004
3
HB Hameed 191
03/005
4
Khasab 41
03/007
5
Madha 47
02/019
6
Masirah 57
02/001
7
AbuMudhabi 101
02/004
8
Al Kahal 67
02/005
9
Al Khaluf 103
02/006
10
Al Khuiaima 62
02/007
11
Al Lakbi 63
02/008
12
Alajaiz 107
02/010
13
AlNajdah 120
02/012
14
AlZhaiah 126
02/016
15
Hiij 55
02/017
16
Hitam 131
02/025
17
Ras Madraka 70
02/030
18
Surab 82
02/031
19
Al Duqm 59
02/020
20
Masrooq 152
01/001
21
Al Halaniyat 88
01/002
22
Al Mathfa 377
01/005
23
Ayboot (1) 185
01/006
24
Ayboot (2) 177
01/007
25
Ayun 196
01/008
26
Barbazum 93
01/010
27
Dalkut A 64
01/011
28
Dalkut B 60
01/012
29
Dhahabun 81
01/014
30
Fatkhat 171
01/015
31
Hasik 65
01/016
32
Hirweeb 138
01/017
33
Horaat 164
01/019
34
Mahwice 196
01/020
35
Maqshan 131
01/021
36
Mazyunah 61
01/023
37
Mitan 90
01/024
38
Mothorah 242
01/025
39
Mudhai 107
01/026
40
Rabkut 107
01/032
41
Saih Alkirat 44
01/035
42
Shahb Asayb 57
01/037
43
Sharbatat 75
01/040
44
Tushnat 132

Total RAEC
52
Cost of power generation units consists from the cost of
fuel, oils, spare parts and operation and maintenance costs.
As mentioned Previously RAEC power stations are of
different types and capacities and located in isolated areas
in Oman, therefore cost of generating power units is
different from site to site.
Figure 2.12 and table 2.13 show the generated per unit
costs of RAEC power stations in all areas of license. Cost of
power distribution and billing is excluded.
From the table it is shown that per unit cost of generation
of most Power Stations is more than RAEC average value.
Fig 2.12: Per unit cost of generation of RAEC Power
stations
Table 2.13: Per unit cost of generation of RAEC
Power stations


2.4.4 Case Studies of Power Flow.

By the use of ReticMaster Software Case Studies of power flow, loss, and voltage drop in 11 and
33 KV systems from different RAEC systems of demand more than 1 MW in 2008 has been done
with the following assumptions:

Single Line Diagrams of Power circuits in 2008 are used.
Maximum Loads in summer 2008 were used in the analysis. If detail loads on each 11/
0.433 KV transformer not available, the maximum loads in summer 2008 have been
distributed among loading areas with reference to a load factor depends on the existing
capacity of equipment to the maximum load at the feeder. The load values are used for the
calculation of load flow, power loss and voltage drop calculations.
The available specifications of equipment are used in calculations, in case specifications not
enough for calculations, specifications of standard equipment were determined from the
software library.
Power Factor was assumed to be 0.85 or 0.8.
Calculations were done for the existing status of systems.

Power Flow analysis, losses and voltage drop calculations have been done using the ReticMaster.
The ReticMaster 2008 used for power flow analysis has the technical specifications detailed below:

Technologies
Combined High, Medium and Low voltage technologies, simulations with unbalance and
diversity include:
Delta or Star, 2 to 4 wire systems (120 Phase displacement) modeling,
1 phase systems (Phase to Neutral) modeling,
Single Wire Earth Return systems (SWER) modeling,
Dual phase systems (180 Phase Displacement, two phases & neutral).
Radial / Limited Mesh System Analysis
Any user defined voltage level (e.g. 275kV, 132kV, 400V, 120V, etc.)
Full Technology Mix


Calculations are automatic
An unlimited number of nodes are supported
Results are immediately available and may be displayed as required
Voltage analysis (caters for unbalance)
Current Flow analysis
Fault current analysis:
Three phase faults
Phase to Ground faults
Phase to Neutral faults
Phase to Phase to Ground faults
Phase to Phase faults
Full load energy and losses energy calculations are performed
Demand Side / Energy Management
Load types include Constant Power, Constant Impedance & Constant Current
Full domestic algorithms are available using appropriate diversity calculations for
residential load modeling.
Statistical load analysis is available for residential load modeling
Output
Graphic reporting such as under/over-voltage and over loaded equipment
Voltage profiles are directly available & are dynamically updated during network
modifications.
Fault current profiles are available & dynamically updated
User definable GUI outputs are directly available
User definable text reports are directly available
Text Report of problems such as:
Open points,
Islands,
Voltage problems,
Rating problems and
Unbalance problems.
Detailed results for RAEC systems as Case studies are shown in the CD-ROM.
The followings are current and voltage profiles and alerts of main systems from RAEC areas:


1. Power Flow analysis at Khasab 11 & 33kV Power system (Musandam Area):
Output of the software indicates the following: Software output is shown in appendix 1 ).
Maximum demand at many locations exceeds the carrying capacity of feeders and transformers
Figs 2.13&2.14 .

From
the

From
load
Feeders Current
Carrying Capacity
Maximum Current 2008
Fig 2.14: Voltage Drop
Profile capacity.
Output from
ReticMaster Software
Khasab Power System
2008
Fig 2.13: Maximum
Demand and feeder
current carrying
capacity. Output from
ReticMaster Software
Khasab Power System
2008


flow analysis it is concluded that reinforcement work is required to many parts of the distribution network
feeders and transformers at Khasab area to overcome overloading and under voltage problems at some
areas as shown in table 2.14 bellow.
N
o.
Equipment Branch Description
LM
(kM)
I max A I of A
Reinforcement Work
Required
1
TX No. 2 Al QADI 500kVA 11kV/430V Star
Dyn1[30]
- 743.77 103.1 Changing transformer to
1000 kVA.
2
TX_40 500kVA 11kV/430V Star
Dyn1[30]
1000 kVA.
3
O/H line from BB
to TX 56 Feeder 6
dog (70m) 0.07 251.54 100.6 Changing O/H line to
3X185 U/G Cable
4
O/H line from TX
56 to TX No. 13
3X185 U/G Cable
5
TX No. 27 315kVA 11kV/430V Star
Dyn1[30]
500 KVA.
6
O/H line from BB
to TX 48 feeder 3
3X185 U/G Cable
7
O/H line at TX 48
feeder 3
3X185 U/G Cable
8
O/H line from TX
48 to TX no 70
3X185 U/G Cable
9
O/H line from TX
72 a
3X185 U/G Cable
10
O/H line from TX
73
3X185 U/G Cable
11
O/H line from TX
1
3X185 U/G Cable
12
O/H line from TX
61
3X185 U/G Cable
13
O/H line from TX
75
3X185 U/G Cable
14
TX 10 500kVA 11kV/430V Star
Dyn1[30]
1000 KVA.
15
Dyn1[30]
500 kVA.


Table 2.14 Alert in Khasab PS as per RETIC Master output

Table 2.15 shows the connected transformers as compared by the maximum demand at 2008. The
maximum demand is less than 30 % of connected capacity, therefore no load losses are about 45 % of
the 11 KV system technical losses Table 2.16.

Table 2.15 Maximum Demand at Khasab Power System 2008
16
Dyn1[30]
- 223.21 154.7 Changing transformer
to 315 kVA.
17
418_AL_HRAQA 100kVA 11kV/430V Star
Dyn1[30]
to 200 kVA.
18
37 200kVA 11kV/430V Star
Dyn1[30]
to 315 kVA.
19
Dyn1[30]
to 315 kVA.
20
Dyn1[30]
to 200 kVA.
21
TX 54 INDUSTRIAL
AREA
200kVA 11kV/430V Star
Dyn1[30]
to 500 kVA.
22
to_TR_407_B
SCHOOL
315kVA 11kV/430V Star
Dyn1[30]
to 500 kVA.
F7 4000 2800 70 0.86 2128
F8 9130 1941 21.3 0.86 1669
Total 98655 29034 29.4 24838
Feeder Connected
Load (kVA)
Maximum
Demand (kVA)
Maximum Loading
Percentage %
Pf Maximum Demand
( kW)
F1 4000 900 22.5 0.87 783
F2 9100 3300 36.2 0.88 2904
F3 16160 5830 36.1 0.87 5072
F4 31175 8536 27.4 0.86 7341
F5 14500 1581 10.9 0.87 1375
F6 10445 4146 39.7 0.86 3566


2. Power Flow analysis of Saih Al Khairat 11 kV Power system (Dhofar Area) .
The followings have been deduced from the power flow analysis: Software output is shown in
appendix 2 ).
Maximum current is within the feeders current capacity Fig 2.15 . The conductor is too long therefore
high load loss was indicated from the analysis table 2.16.

Fig 2.15: Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity.
Output from ReticMaster Software Shasir Power System.


Voltage Profile Curve fig 2.16 indicates that voltage drop along through the power system is more
than the accepted value. Therefore work is required for relocating the current voltage regulator to a
location marked on fig 2.17.

Starting Location
of under voltage Area of under
voltage

Existing Location
voltage regulator
Fig 2.31 Voltage Profile of feeders at Saih Al khairat Power System
with existing Voltage regulator.
Fig 2.17 Voltage
Profile of F2
(Shasir Area).
With proposed
location of
voltage regulator
Fig 2.16 Voltage
Profile of F2
(Shasir Area).
With out voltage
regulator


3. Power Flow analysis at Mazyounah 11 kV Power system (Dhofar Area) .
The followings have been deduced from the power flow analysis ( Software output is shown
in appendix 3). Under ground cables are used as feeders current capacity, therefore load losses
and voltage drop is limited Figs2. 18 and Fig 2.19.

Proposed Location
voltage regulator
Fig 2.19 Voltage
Profile of feeders
at Al Mazyuna
Power System .
Fig 2.18: Maximum
Demand and feeder
current carrying
capacity. Output
from ReticMaster
Software (Al
Mazyuna Power
System).


4. Power Flow analysis at Masirah 11 kV Power system (Al Sharqiyah Area) .

The followings have been deduced from the power flow analysis ( Software output is shown
in appendix 4). Under ground cables are used as feeders current capacity, therefore load losses
and voltage drop is limited Figs2. 20 and Fig 2.21.

Fig 2.20: Maximum
Demand and feeder
current carrying
capacity. Output
from ReticMaster
Software Masirah
Power System
2008

Fig 2.21: Voltage
Profile, Output
from ReticMaster
Software Masirah
Power System
2008


Power Flow analysis at Hiij 11 kV Power system (Al Sharqiyah Area) .
The followings have been deduced from the power flow analysis: Software output is shown in
appendix 5).
Maximum Current is about 10% of current carrying capacity of the conductor and,
therefore load loss is too small as shown in figures 2.22&2.23. Oversized conductors are
used to overcome voltage drop.

Fig 2.22 Current
Profile at Hiij
power system
Fig 2.23 Voltage
Profile at Hiij
power system


5. Power Flow analysis at Aduqum 11 kV Power system (Wusta Area) .
The followings have been deduced from the power flow analysis: Software output is shown in in
appendix 6).
Maximum Current is about 10% of current carrying capacity of the conductor and,
therefore load loss is too small as shown in figures 2.24&2.25.

Fig( 2.33)
Current Profile
at Al Duqum
power system
Fig 2.24 Current
Profile at Al
Duqum power
system
Fig 2.25
Voltage Profile
at Al Duqum
power system


6. Power Flow analysis at Al Jazir 11 kV Power system (Wusta Area) .
appendix 7).
Maximum Current is less than of current carrying capacity of the conductor and, therefore
load loss is too small as shown in figures 2.26&2.27.

Fig 2.26 Current
Profile at Al Jazir
power system
Fig 2.27 Voltage
Profile at Al Jazir
power system


7. Power Flow analysis at Ras Al Madrakah 11 kV Power system (Wusta Area) .
appendix 8).
Maximum Current is less than current carrying capacity of the conductor and, therefore
load loss is too small as shown in figures 2.28&2.29.

Fig 2.28
Current Profile
at Ras Al
Madrakah
power system
Fig 2.29
Voltage Profile
at Ras Al
Madrakah
power system


8. Power Flow analysis at Khawaimiah 11 Kv Power system (Wusta Area) .
appendix 9).
Maximum Current is less than current carrying capacity of the conductor and, therefore load
loss is too small as shown in figures 2.30&2.31.

Fig 2.30
Current Profile
at Khawaimah
power system
Fig 2.31 Voltage
Profile at
Khawaimah
power system


9. Power Flow analysis at Wadi Aswad 33&11 kv Power system (Wusta Area) .
appendix 10).Maximum Current is about 10% of current carrying capacity of the conductor and,
therefore load loss is too small as shown in figures 2.32&2.33.

Fig 2.32
Current
Profile at
Wadi
Aswad
power
system
Fig 2.33 Voltage
Profile at Wadi
Aswad power
system


2.4.5 Losses in Distribution Systems.

Total losses in power systems are mainly technical and nontechnical losses. The technical losses result
from power flow in distribution networks and equipment at 33 kV, 11 kV and LV systems and are divide
into Load and no load losses. The non technical losses result from inaccurate data delivered, power
metering and other factors related to system users; therefore it is difficult to be determined. Calculating
of Power loss requires detailed information of the distribution networks including type, size and length of
conductors, specifications of distribution equipment, details of maximum loads on transformers and
feeders, etc. Table 2.16 shows a comparison between total, no load and load losses at different areas of
RAEC power systems.

Table 2.16 Losses at 11 &33 KV systems of RAEC main systems.

Power
System
Maximum
Demand(kW)
Power Loss of 11
kV System at
Maximum
Demand (kW)
Loss Percentage
of 11 kV system
from ReticMaster
%
Total Loss
Percentage
%
Percentage
of no load
Loss from
11 kV Total
Loss
Dibba (F1&2) 3,040 153 5.03 8.6 43.14
Saih Al Khairat 5,624 384 6.6 28.6 17.0
Hiij 3,400 113 3.32 9.9 23.89
Khasab 21,726 1460 6.72 17.7 47.05
Al Jazir 3,455 255 7.38 19.5 10.2
Wadi Aswad 2,749 184 6.69 N/A 22.83
Masirah 8,495 210 2.47 5.9 24.76
Ras Madrakah 1,710 49 2.87 N/A 36.79
Khawaimah 2,379 76 3.20 46% 15
Al Mazyunah 2,632 71 2.70 24.8% 26.62
Al Duqum 1,395 26 1.86 N/A 48.85
Fig 2.48 Voltage Profile at Wadi Aswad power system


3.0 Demand on RAEC Power systems:

3.1 Profiles of Current Demands.

The main type of customers at RAEC areas of license is residential; therefore it becomes the main factor
influencing the demand profiles. From the demand profiles in 2008 it is shown that the demand
decreases sharply in Jun and February, then it starts increasing and decreasing in such a way reflecting
the climate temperature. In Dhofar region demand reduces during June, July and August (Khareef
season) and then increases as temperature increases again till October when it starts decreasing. Wusta
Region has the same climate phenomena as that in Dhofar and reflects the same demand profile as that
of Dhofar area. Khasab Region hasnt the climate phenomena as in Dhofar and Wusta regions therefore
the demand profile shows increase from February and continues at maximum from May up to October
when it starts seasonal reduction.
Many power stations in Dhofar area are not affected by the climate phenomena; therefore the type of
demand profile is different from the others. The un effectiveness is either that the locations of these
power stations are far away from climate phenomena such as Al Mazyuna power station or the main type
of demand is not residential as in Saih Al Khairat Power Station.
Figures 3.1-3.12 and table 3.1 show the anuual maximum demand profile of RAEC differnet areas in
2008

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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Fig 3.1 Profile
of Maximum
Demand at
different
regions of
RAEC areas in
2008 License
(2008)
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10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Demand
in 2008
kW Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Masandam
Max . 16715 15990 24317 31732 42820 43625 44785 44575 42808 42675 31524 18200
Masandam
Min 6970 6435 9215 13971 16781 23281 25673 24654 25380 17499 10815 8949
Wusta
Max. 7,924 8,705 13,397 17,467 17,667 17,489 10,955 12,501 16180 16097 13098 10036
Wusta
Min. 3114 2817 2702 6123 7663 5587 4602 4748 6408 5795 2990 3849
Dhofar
Max.

9,311

9,192

11,931

14,442

15,105

16,077

14,119

13,934

16,070

14,343

11,778

10,440
Dhofar
Min. 2712 3217 3473 3673 4629 4761 5111 4608 4785 4380 4293 3420
RAEC
Max.

33,950

33,887

49,645

63,641

75,592

77,191

69,859

71,010

75,058

73,115

56,400

38,676
RAEC Min. 12796 12469 15390 23767 29073 33629 35386 34010 36573 27674 18098
16218

Fig 3.2 Profile of
Minimum
Demand at
different regions
of RAEC areas of
License (2008).
M
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m
u
m

d
e
m
a
n
d

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k
W
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Months
Table 3.1 Min. & Max.Demands at different regions of RAEC areas of License (2008).


-
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
- 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Khasab Power Station Diba Power Station
Madha Power Station Masandam Profile Demand
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
16000
18000
20000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Group 1 of Power Stations Hijj Power Station
Group 2 of Power Stations Masirah Power Station
Fig 3.3 demand
Profile at
Masandam
power systems
(2008) M
a
x
i
m
u
m

d
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m
a
n
d

(
k
W
)

Months
Months
M
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i
m
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m

d
e
m
a
n
d

(
k
W
)

Fig 3.4 demand
Profile at Wusta
power systems
(2008)


0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
16000
18000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Shaab Esaib Power Station Group 1 of Power Stations
Saih Al Khairat Power Station Group 2 of Power Stations
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Months
Hijj Area Load Profile
Fig 3.6 Load
Profile at Hiij
Power System
Max. &Min
Wusta Region
(2008).
Fig 3.5 demand
Profile at Dhofar
power systems
(2008)
Months
d
e
m
a
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d

(
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W
)

M
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(
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)


-
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Max Demand Profile at Masirah PS Min. Demand Profile at Masirah PS
-
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Max Demand Profile at Shaab Esaib PS
Min Demand Profile at Shaab Esaib PS
Fig 3.7 Load
Profile at Masirah
Island Power
System Max. &Min
, Wusta Region
(2008)
Fig 3.8 Load
Profile at Shahab
Esaib Power
System Max. &Min,
Wusta Region
(2008)
Months
Months
d
e
m
a
n
d

(
k
W
)

d
e
m
a
n
d

(
k
W
)


-
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Max Demand at Mazyouna PS Min Demand at Mazyouna PS
-
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Max Demand at Saih Al Khairat PS Min Demand at Saih Al Khairat PS
Fig 3.9 Load Profile
at Al Mazyunah
Power System Max.
&Min, Dhofar
Region (2008)
Fig 3.10 Load Profile
at Saih Al Khairat
Power System Max.
&Min, Dhofar
Region, the area has
irrigation type of
demand (2008).
Months
Months
d
e
m
a
n
d

(
k
W
)

d
e
m
a
n
d

(
k
W
)


-
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
MaxDemand at Al Halaniat PS Min Demand at Al Hilaniat PS
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Khasab Max. Demand 2008
Khasab Min. Demand 2008
Fig 3.11 Load
Profile at Al Hilaniat
Power System Max.
&Min, Dhofar
Region
Fig ( 3.12) Load
Profile at Khasab
Power System Max.
&Min, Masandam
Region
Months
Months
d
e
m
a
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d

(
k
W
)

d
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m
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(
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3.2 Forecasted Demand.
3.2.1 Demand from regions normal growth

Demand in RAEC systems has shown continuing growth due to the development at the areas of license.
Figure 3.13 and table 3.2 show the peak demand in 2006, 2007 &2008 from the trend, annual growth
has been calculated as follows: the Average demand of 2006, 2007&2008 is calculated, then annual
growth as percentage value is estimated from the difference of demand in 2008 from the average divided
by the average. Average Demand =( 2006,2007&2008)/3 , then annual growth= (Demand
2008-Average)/Average*100.

.
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
M
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.

D
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(
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)

Fig 3.13 Load Projection at RAEC Power 2009-2013 (Normal growth)
Year


R.S.No. R.S.Name
Available
Capacity
2009
(MW)
2006
Peak
Demand
(MW)
2007
Peak
Demand
(MW)
2008
Peak
Demand
(MW)
Average
Peak
Demand
(MW)
Annual
Growth
%
2009
Peak
Demand
(MW)
2010
Peak
Demand
(MW)
2011
Peak
Demand
(MW)
03/006 Kumzar
0.80 0.70 0.240 0.840 0.770 0 0.840 0.840
0.840

03/001 Al Rawda
0.22 0.160 0.130 0.135 0.142 0 0.135 0.135 0.135

03/002 Dibba
13.944 8.350 9.200 11.200 9.583 17 13.089 15.298 17.878

03/004 HB Hameed
0.124 0.049 0.059 0.055 0.054 1 0.056 0.056 0.057

03/005 Khasab
32.908 26.900 27.700 30.000 28.200 6 31.915 33.952 36.119

03/007 Madha
6.010 2.580 2.950 3.420 2.983 15 3.921 4.494 5.152
02/019 Masirah
8.478 6.470 7.290 7.500 7.087 6 7.937 8.400 8.890
02/001

AbuMudhabi
0.535 0.395 0.400

0.265

02/027 Sawgrah
0.467 0.275 0.240 0.160 0.225 0 0.160 0.160 0.160

02/004 Al Kahal
4.288 0.700 0.830 0.950 0.827 15 1.092 1.255 1.442

02/005 Al Khaluf
1.600

0.134 0.322 0.228 41 0.455 0.642 0.907

02/006 Al Khuiaima
0.96 0.590 0.680 0.750 0.673 11 0.835 0.931 1.036

02/007 Al Lakbi
1.419 0.705 1.105 1.245 1.018 22 1.522 1.861 2.275

02/008 Alajaiz
0.904 0.160 0.330 0.410 0.300 37 0.560 0.766 1.047

02/010 AlNajdah
1.76

0.024 0.255 0.140 83 0.466 0.852 1.558

02/012 AlZhaiah
0.320 0.221 0.240 0.242 0.234 3 0.250 0.258 0.267

02/016 Hij
8.48 2.830 3.350 3.425 3.202 7 3.664 3.919 4.193

02/017 Hitam
1.064

0.021 0.240 0.131 84 0.441 0.812 1.493

02/025
Ras
Madraka
0.863 0.400 0.590 0.845 0.612 20 1.014 1.217 1.460

02/030 Surab
1.800

0.160 0.385 0.273 20 0.462 0.554 0.665


02/031 Al Duqm
1.060 1.330 1.270 1.420 1.340 6 1.505 1.595 1.690

02/032 Al Dhafrat
1.48 -------- ------- ------- ------- 10 0.450 0.495 0.545
02/020 Masrooq
0.523 0.179 0.210 0.299 0.229 30 0.390 0.508
0.663

01/001 Al Halaniyat
1.280 0.255 0.260 0.320 0.278 15 0.368 0.423 0.486

01/002 Al Mathfa
0.388 0.06 .06 .078 .070 10 0.078 0.086 0.095

01/005 Ayboot (1)
0.396 0.085 0.095 0.109 0.096 13 0.123 0.140 0.158

01/006 Ayboot (2)
0.460 0.060 0.130 0.190 0.127 50 0.285 0.428 0.641

01/007 Ayun
0.596 0.142 0.170 0.180 0.164 10 0.198 0.217 0.238

01/008 Barbazum
0.790 0.200 0.270 0.270 0.247 9 0.296 0.323 0.354

01/009 Bithina

01/010 Dalkut A
1.184

0.700 0.880 0.790 11 0.980 1.092 1.216

01/011 Dalkut B
2.502

1.531 1.630 1.581 3 1.681 1.734 1.788

01/012 Dhahabun
0.783 0.410 0.430 0.460 0.433 6 0.488 0.518 0.550

01/014 Fatkhat
0.368 0.072 0.105 0.115 0.097 18 0.136 0.161 0.190

01/015 Hasik
0.957 0.740 0.820 0.790 0.783 1 0.797 0.804 0.810

01/016 Hirweeb
0.700 0.230 0.301 0.335 0.289 16 0.389 0.451 0.524

01/017 Horaat
0.390 0.140 0.145 0.173 0.153 13 0.196 0.222 0.252

01/019 Mahwice
0.318 0.115 0.120 0.119 0.118 1 0.120 0.121 0.122

01/020 Maqshan
1.112 0.460 0.460 0.400 0.440 0 0.400 0.400 0.400

01/021 Mazyunah
1.926 1.635 1.530 1.720 1.628 6 1.817 1.919 2.027

01/022 Mirbat
Closed

01/023 Mitan
0.790 0.450 0.510 0.530 0.497 7 0.566 0.604 0.644
01/024 Mothorah 0.380

0.130 0.161 0.146 11 0.178 0.197

0.218


Table 3.2 Estimated normal growth 2009-2011

01/025

Mudhai
1.000 0.480 0.511 0.557 0.516 8 0.601 0.649 0.701

01/026 Rabkut
0.640 0.160 0.230 0.250 0.213 17 0.293 0.343 0.402

01/030 Sadah
Closed

01/031 Sadhoon
Closed

01/032 Saih Alkirat
16.435 2.340 3.700 4.580 3.540 29 5.926 7.666 9.919

01/033 Salalah 1
Closed

01/034 Salalah 2
Closed

01/035
Shahb
Asayb
2.800 1.645 2.016 2.260 1.974 15 2.588 2.963 3.393

01/037 Sharbatat
2.182 0.640 0.680 0.620 0.647 0 0.620 0.620 0.620

01/038 Shasir
2.280

2.280 0 0.000 0.000 Closed

01/039 Thumryt
0.000

0.000 0.000 Closed

01/040 Tushnat
0.720 0.160 0.165 0.175 0.167 5 0.184 0.193 0.203

01/004 Andat

RAEC 118.972 65.693 72.162 80.922

90.389 100.1 114.328


3.2.2 Proposed new Connections to RAEC systems:

Power Demand at RAEC areas of license showing continues growth. New connections are being studied
and electrification plans are scheduled to meet requirements as per the conditions of sector law.
Applications suited to new connections in 2009 are shown in table 3.3. Tables 3.4 and 3.5 show the
planned connections in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Other bulk demands are predicated to be catered
through 2010-2011 this is concentrated in Wusta (Aduqum) and Musandam. Table 3.6 shows a list of this
bulk demands. The power demand of the new connections is planned to be met by the construction of
new 11 and 33 substation and extension works at different distribution systems at RAEC. Satisfying the
demand of the new connections with the normal growth of the connected customers in efficient and
secured criteria, requires the upgrading of many power generation capacities, constructing new power
generation stations, interlinking of existing power systems to form TSO nad DSO systems .Tables 3.3-3.7
and figures 3.14-3.18 detail the new connections to RAEC power systems (2009-2011) normal growth
and bulk demands areas and regional , the areas and regions predicated demand with number and
category of customers predicated to be connected to RAEC systems up to the end of 2011.

3.2.2.1 Planned connections in 2009
Table 3.3 bellow shows the New Connections planned to be connected to RAEC power system in 2009.

Sl.
No
Willayat
No. of
Cust
Demand
(kW)
Project Name
1
Wusta/
Aduqum
947 10,000
EPC for 33/11kV Substations and 33kV Distribution Network at
Al Duqm Area in Al Wusta Region.
2 Dhofar/ Hasik 212 1,700
Power Supply to New Houses in Hasik Area in Dhofar
Governorate.
3
Dhofar/
Hairoon
22 210
Extension of HV& LV Distribution Networks (O/H Lines & U/G
Cables ) to Give a Power Supply at Hairoon Village .
4 Wusta/ Adam 16 1,000
Extension of 33kV and Lv OH lines for power supply to Ghaba
in Wilayat Adam.
5 Wusta/ Hijj 440 3,500
Erection of Step-Up Transformer(11/33kV) at Hijj Power
Station and Construction of 33kV Overhead Line to Masila Area
in Wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta Region.


6 Wusta/ Hijj As in 5
Construction of 33kV Overhead line and Erection of
(33/11kV)Primary Substation at Muderah North in wilayat
Mahoot in Al-Wusta Region.
7
Wusta/
Mahoot
52 370
Extension of 11kV and LV to feed power supply to Nafi Area at
Wilayat Mahoot in Al Wusta.
8
Musandam/
Khasab
361 3300
Electrical Dstribution works ( 433V & 11kV Network Extensions
) To feed power Supply To Al- Sanayia Planned Area in Wilayat
Khasab at Musandam Governorate.
Construction of 33kV Overhead line to Al-Joubah west area
wilayat Mahoot in Al-Wusta Region.
10
Dhofar/ Al
Mazyunah
25 240
Extension Of 433V & 11 kV Networks To Feed Power Supply To
Un- Electrified Houses At Mazyuna.
Electrical Distribution works ( 433V & 11kV Network Extensions
) to feed power Supply to Wadi Al-Sail South at Wilayat
Mahoot Al-Wusta Region.
12
Wusta/ Al
Jazir
5 50
Extension of 433V and 11kV network extension to feed power
supply to Gubrah south Al Wilayat Al Jazer.
) to feed power Supply to Wadi Al-Sail North Area in Wilayat
Construction of 33kV Overhead line to Muderah South area in
wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta Region.
) to feed power Supply to Muderah Area(Part-1) in Wilayat
) to feed power Supply to Abu Hasab Area near Wadi Al-Sail
South at Wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta Region.
) to feed power Supply to Muderah Area(Part-2) in Wilayat


18 Wusta/ Hijj 15 160
Extension of 11kV and LV to feed power supply to Al Jamaza
Village area at Wilayat Al Mudhaibi in Al Shargiyah(Part 1).
19 Wusta/ Bahla 15 150
) To feed power Supply To Aseel Area in Wilayat Bahla in
Dakhliya Region.
20
Wusta/ Al
Jazir

Extension of 11kV and Lv OHL power supply to feed Abu Tahal
area.
21
Wusta/ Al
Jazir

Extension of 11kV and Lv OHL power supply to Al Ajaiz north.
Extension of 11kV and LV to feed power supply to Al Jamaza
Village area at Wilayat Al Mudhaibi in Al Shargiyah(Part II).
22
Dhofar/
Shahab
Essaib

Extension of 33Kv O/H Lines & U/G Cables to Interlink Shahab
Asaib P/S to Dhalquot area & construction 33/11Kv Outdoor
substation at hafoof.
23
Dhofar/ Horat

Extension of 33Kv overhead line for Interlinking Horat with
Mudhai(Ayboot -1) in Dhofar Governorate.

24
Wusta/ Al
Jazir
20 210
Electrical Distribution works ( 433V & 11KV Network Extensions
) To feed power Supply to un electrified houses at Wilayat Al-
Jazer Al Wusta Region.
25
Wusta/
Mudhai

Extension of 33Kv overhead line to Interlinking Ayboot-2 with
Mudhai (Ayboot -1) in Dhofar Governorate.
26
Musandam/
Dibba
5 60
Extension of 433V&11KV Networks to Feed Power Supply to
Un- electrified locations at Wilayat Dibba in Musandam
Governorate.
27
Wusta/ Ras Al
Jabal
20 200
) To feed power Supply to un electrified houses and farms at
Ras Al - Jabal in Wilayat Adam.


28
Wusta/
Mahoot
1 2000
) To feed power Supply To the Sultan's Special Force Camp at
Wilayat Mahout Al Wusta Region.
29
Musandam
/Khasab
10 120
Un- electrified locations at Wilayat Khasab in Musandam
Governorate.
30
Musandam/
Bukha
7 70
Un- electrified locations at Wilayat Bukha in Musandam
Governorate.
31
Musandam/
Khasab
10 100
Electrical Dstribution works ( 433V & 11KV Network Extensions
) To feed power Supply To Aqbath Rubia Area in Wilayat
Khasab at Musandam Governorate.
Table 3.3 New Connections to RAEC power system in 2009.

Table 3.4 bellow shows the New Connections planned to be connected to RAEC power system in 2010.

Sl.
No
Willayat
No. of
Cust
Demand
(kW)
Project Name
1
Wusta/
Aduqum
20 200
Power Supply to Shuwaier Village by the extension of 28 km, 11
kV line to for Exdental Company network at the area with
distribution network and transformers.
2 Wusta/ Al Jazir 40 400
Power Supply to Nafoon Village by the extension of 41km, 11 kV
line from the new duqum network with distribution network and
transformers.
3 Wusta/ Mahoot 26 250
Power Supply to Habdah Village the Village can be powered by
the extension of 7 km, 11 kV line from Khaloof network with


4
Wusta/ Jalan
Bani Bu Hassan
30 300
Electricity Supply to Al Juwairiah Village the Village can be
powered by the extension of 35km, 11 /33KV line from the
network with distribution network and transformers.
Power Supply to Sadrah &Madrasah Village by the extension of
15km, 11 KV line from the Nafoon network with distribution
network and transformers.
Power Supply to 10 villages at Wadi Sail (Daasil, Ghafat
Rashid,.) by the network executed in stage 1 from Hij power
station with distribution network and transformers.
Power Supply to Film Village by the extension of 26 km, 11 KV
line from Hij power station with distribution network and
transformers.
8
Sharqiyah/
Masirah
300 3500
Power Supply to new planned area at Nahdah City by the
extension 33 KV U/G Feeders from Masirah Power Station with
11
Dhakiliyah/
Masrooq
N/A N/A
Interlinking Masrooq area to Majan PS by the extension of 45
Km , 33 KV OHL with step/ down S/s. To implement TSO system
by the connection of Masrooq area to Majan MIS and shut down
Masrooq
12 Wusta/ Haima. N/A N/A
Construction of new primary 33/11 KV Substation at Haima and
increase its capacity to 2x20 MVA primary S/s to satisfy MoD and
the other area growth of demand requirements.
13
Musandam/
Khasab
15 200
Electricity Supply to Ramt Village by the extension of 3km,
11KV line from the network with distribution network and
transformers.
14
Musandam/
Khasab
6 80
Electricity Supply to Umais Village by the extension of 2.0km,
33KV line from the network with distribution network and
transformers.
17
Dhofar/
Thamreet
40 500
Electricity Supply to Bithenah Village .


18
Dhofar/
Thamreet
N/A N/A
Install new voltage regulator at Saih al kairat to overcome the
voltage drop at the area.
19
Musandam/
Khasab
N/A N/A
Import and install two voltage regulators to Jabal Aqabat at
Khasab to overcome the voltage drop at the area.
21 Dhofar/ Tusnat N/A N/A
Interlinking of Tusnat network with Anadat by the extension of
15 Km , OHL ,11 kV ,33 KV configuration to shut down Tusanat
and implementing DSO system at the area.
22 Dhofar/ Hiroot N/A N/A
Interlinking of Hiroot network with Anadat by the extension of
15 Km , OHL ,11 kV ,33 KV configuration to shut down Hiroot PS
23
Dhofar/
Matorah
N/A N/A
Interlinking of Matorah network with Hiroon by the extension of
17 Km ,33 KV OHL to shut down Matorah and implementing DSO
system.
24
Dhofar/
Hirweeb
N/A N/A
Interlinking of Hirweeb network with Motorah by the extension
of 17 Km , OHL ,11 kV ,33 KV configuration to shut down
Hirweeb and implementing DSO system at the area.
25 Wusta/ Hitam 7 85
Power Supply to Deethab Gharb Village by the extension of 1.8
km, 11 KV line for Exdental Company network at the area with
26

Sharqyiah/
Masirah
10 100
Power Supply to Difiat Village by the extension of 2.5km, 11 KV
line from the network near the hotel with distribution network
and transformers.
27
Sharqyiah/
Masirah
7 65
Power Supply to Ghadeer Village by the extension of 1.5km, 11
KV line from the network with distribution network and
transformers.
28
Sharqyiah/
Masirah
N/A N/A
interlinking Hajjer B. Hameed to Madha to shut down HBH PS
29
Sharqyiah/
Masirah
N/A N/A
Interlinking MoD network at Masirah to RAEC PS to form a DSO
system and Connecting MoD base at Masirah to RAEC power
station. The work should be done by the Construction of new
11/33 substations and laying of 33 KV U/G cable .


Table 3.4 New Connections to RAEC power system in 2010.

30 All RAEC areas N/A N/A
Power Extension to customers at different areas
Extension of power to customers at different areas of North,
Wusta and south regions of RAEC
31 All RAEC areas N/A N/A
Reinforcement works at different areas of North, Wusta and
south regions of RAEC.
32
Wusta/
Aduqum

Distribution network for Duqum residential areas Phase 1, 11kV
network, distribution transformers, LV network and connections
to 938 customers in new Aduqum residential area.
Sl.
No
Willayat
No. of
Cust.
Dem.
(kW)
Project Name
1
Wusta/ Adam
8 100
Power Supply to Ghabat Al Haqaf Village by the extension of 18 km,
33 KV line from PDO network at the area with distribution network
and transformers.
2
Wusta/ Adam
11 120
Power Supply to Al Mukhaiznah Village by the extension of 8 km, 33
KV line for Exdental Company network at the area with distribution
network and transformers.
3
Wusta/
Al Jazir 7 90
Power Supply to un electrified houses at South Ghubrah-Ghfoodh
Village by the extension of 30 km, 11 KV line from the existing at the
area with distribution network and transformers.
4
Wusta/ Mahoot
11 120
Power Supply to Al Baseer Village by the extension of 21 km, 11 KV
line from Madeerah 33/11 kV Ss with distribution network and
transformers.
5
Sharqiyah/
Masirah
44 400
Power Supply to Dowa Village by the extension of 11km, 11 KV line
from the network with distribution network and transformers.
6
Sharqiyah/
Masirah
26 200
Power Supply to Sur Masirah Village by the extension of 9.0km, 11
KV line from the network with distribution network and transformers.


7
Musandam/Dib
ba
8 110
Electricity Supply to Aqabah Village by the extension of (33kV &
0.433KV Networks) to feed power supply to Aqabah Vilage
8
Musandam/
Khasab
4 55
Electricity Supply to Himssi Village by the extension of 3.5km, 11KV
line from the network with distribution network and transformers.
9
Musandam/
Khasab
6 80
Electricity Supply to Nebbah Village by the extension of 4.0km, 11KV
10
Musandam/Dib
ba
23 250
Electricity Supply to Adas Village the extension of 28.5, 33KV line
11
Musandam/
Dibba
12 130
Electricity Supply to Al Shaira Village by the extension 14, 33KV line
13
Dhofar/
Rakhyut
6 75
Electricity Supply to Al Hottah Village by the extension of 12 km,
11 KV line with distribution network and transformers.
14
Dhofar/
Mazyunah 30 250
Electricity Supply to Tadhoo Village by the extension of 45 , 33KV
OHL from Mudhai new power station with step up/down S/s and
D.network .
15
Dhofar/
Mazyunah
15 100
Electricity Supply to Qafaa Village by the extension of 30 , 11KV
OHL from Tadhoo S/s with distribution network
16
Dhofar/
Mazyunah
50 750
Electricity Supply to Al Hishman Village by the extension of 40,
33KV L
17
Dhofar/
Maqshin
6 4000
Electricity Supply to Doka Farms By the Extension of 60 , 33KV OHL
from Saih Al Khairat power station with upgrading the power station
by adding 8.0 Mw power capacity . Works include step up/down S/S
nd all the distribution network.
18
Musandam/
Dibba
4 55
Electricity Supply to Maawi Village by the extension of 1.0km, 33KV
19
Wusta/ Al
Jazir
10 115
Power Supply to un electrified houses at North Ghubrah Village
The Houses can be powered by the extension of 7 km, 11 KV line
from the existing at the area with distribution network and
transformers.
20
Sharqiyah/
Masirah
28 72
Power Supply to Al Samir Village by the extension of 4.0km, 11 KV
line from the network with distribution network


Table 3.5 bellow shows the New Connections planned to be connected to RAEC power system in 2011

3.2.3 Special Bulk Demands at RAEC Areas (2009-2011).
In addition to the capacity demand above, Table 3.6 details Special Bulk Demands at RAEC power systems.

21
Wusta/ Mahoot
N/A N/A
Interlinking of Al Khloof power system to Hiij by the eExtension of
53 Km , 33 KV OHL with step/up& down S/s to implementing of DSO
system and shut down Al Khloof PS.
22
Wusta/ Al
Duqum 21 150
Power Supply to Wadi Zakhir Village by the extension of 7.0km, 11
KV line from Feeder No.2 Dhahar PS with distribution network and
transformers.
23
Wusta/ Al
Duqum 7 60
Power Supply to Dithab Gharb by the extension of 1.8 km, 11 KV
line from Feeder No.2 Hitam PS with distribution network and
transformers.
24
Wusta/ Aseel
4 40
Power Supply to Al Shuwaaid by the extension of 5.0 km, 11 KV line
from Aseel with distribution network and transformers.
25
Wusta/
Al Duqum 2109 12,600
Distribution network for Duqum residential areas Phase 2 by the
execution of 11kV network, distribution transformers , LV network
and connections to 2109 customers in new Aduqum residential area.
No. Scope of Demand Area Demand
(MW)
Proposed Action
1 Supply of New Duqum Town with
the required demand covering the
upcoming five years .
Wusta/
Duqum
81 Construction of New power plant of total
capacity 81 MW with complete
Distribution network at 33,11 and LV
networks.
2 Power Supply to Tourism resorts at
Khasb area
Musandam/
Khasab
18 New gas power plant of capacity 120 MW
with interconnection Khasab and Dibba
power system is under study.
3 Power Supply to Oman Oil
production and treatment plants at
Khasb area
Musandam/
Khasab
33 New gas power plant of capacity 120 MW
with interconnection Khasab and Dibba
power system is under study.


Table 3.6 Bulk Demands Required at RAEC Power systems.

3.2.4 Regional Forecasted Demand of RAEC systems:
Table 3.7 shows the forecasted maximum demand of RAEC systems 2009-2011

No. Region Max. Demand in
2008 (MW)
Areas forecasted
Normal Growth
Demand in
2011(MW)
Areas forecasted
Bulk Demand in
2011(MW)
Total Demand
in 2011 (MW)
1 Musandam
46 16 51 113
2 Al Sharqiyah &Wusta.
20 13 97 130
3 Dhofar
19 11 12 42

RAEC
95 33 160 285
Table 3.7 Forecasted Demand at RAEC power areas.

4 Power Supply to Masirah Military
Base at Masirah area.
Sharqiyah/
Masirah
6 Construction New power station at
Masirah area is required to meet the area
demand.
5 Power Supply to Doka, Khawater,
Maqshin Sofa Farms and other un
electrified villages at Dhofar area
Dhofar/ Saih
Al Khairat
12 Catering the mentioned areas with power
under study to decide the suitable option.
6 Power Supply to Omani Army at
Wusta region
Wusta/
Haima area
10 Extension of 33 kV line from PDO power
system .


Musandam
46 MW
54%
Wusta
20 MW
24%
Dhofar
19 MW
22%
Masandam
113 MW
40%
Wusta
130 MW
45%
Dhofar
42 MW
15%
Fig 3.15RAEC
areas Forecasted
Max demand in
2011
Fig 3.14RAEC
areas Max.
Demand in 2008


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Demand
(2008-
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Fig 3.17
Predicated
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RAEC
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4.0 Constraints foreseen on RAEC systems

4.1 Status of power stations with the addition of the new connections.
Due to the Projection Demand at RAEC areas power systems and the inefficient operation of many power
systems, RAEC existing power systems and stations shall be in the conditions detailed in table 4.1 bellow.

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1 03/006 Kumzar 0.8 0.840 0.840 -0.04
Predicated Demand is more than station
capacity.
2 03/001 Al Rawda 0.22 0.135 0.135 0.09
capacity.
3 03/002 Dibba
13.94
4
11.20 17.878
-
3.934
capacity.
4 03/004
HB
Hameed
0.124 0.055 0.057 0.067
Small un efficient DG sets
5 03/005 Khasab
32.90
8
30.00 49.000
-
16.10
capacity..
6 03/007 Madha 6.01 3.420 5.152 0.858
capacity.
7 02/019 Masirah 8.478 7.500 8.890
-
0.412
capacity.
8 02/001
Abu
Mudhabi
0.535

9 02/027 Sawgrah 0.467

capacity.
10 02/004 Al Kahal 4.288

capacity..
11 02/007
Al Lakbi
1.419

capacity..
12 02/005 Al Khaluf 1.6 0.322 0.556 1.04
Large DG sets (2x1000 kW) Supplying Low
Demand


13 02 /006
Al
Khuiaima
0.96 0.750 1.036 -0.08
capacity.
14 02/008 Alajaiz 0.904 0.410 0.708 0.196
OLD DG sets (1980)
15 02/010 AlNajdah 1.76 0.255 0.441 1.32
Large DG sets (2x1000kW) Supplying Low
Demand
16 02/012 AlZhaiah 0.32 0.242 0.267 0.05
Small DG sets
17 02/016 Hiij 8.48 3.425 4.193 4.287

18
02/017 Hitam 1.064 0.240 0.415 0.649 Large DG sets (2x1000kW) Supplying Low
Demand
19
02/025 Ras
Madraka
0.863 0.845 1.460 -0.60 Predicated Demand is more than station
capacity.
20
02/030 Surab 1.8 0.385 0.665 1.13 Large DG sets (2x1000kW) Supplying Low
Demand
21
02/031 Al Duqm 1.06 1.420 Demand shall be more than station capacity.
22 02/032 Al Dhafrat 1.48

0.545 0.935

23 02/020 Masrooq 0.523 0.299 0.517 0.006

24 01/001
Al
Halaniyat
1.28 0.320 0.486 0.794
25 01/002 Al Mathfa 0.388 0.060 0.078 0.31
26
01/007 Ayun 0.596 0.180 0.238 0.358 Un efficient Operation

27 01/035
Shahb
Asayb
2.8 2.260 3.393 -0.59
Demand shall be more than station capacity.
28 01/010 Dalkut A 1.184 0.880 1.216 -0.03

29 01/011 Dalkut B 2.502 1.630 1.788 0.71

30 01/012 Dhahabun 0.783 0.460 0.550 0.233

31 01/008 Barbazum 0.790 0.270 0.354 0.436
Un efficient Operation
32 01/026 Rabkut 0.64 0.250 0.402 0.20
33 01/014 Fatkhat 0.368 0.115 0.190 0.178
34 01/015 Hasik 0.957 0.790 0.810 0.15


35 01/016 Hirweeb 0.70 0.335 0.524 0.176
Small &Meduim un efficient DG sets
36 01/019 Mahwice 0.318 0.119 0.122 0.20
37 01/020 Maqshan 1.112 0.400 0.400 0.70
Meduim un efficient DG sets
38 01/021 Mazyunah 1.926 1.720 2.027 -0.10
Demand shall be more than station capacity.
40 01/023 Mitan 0.79 0.530 0.644 0.146
Un efficient DG sets
41 01/024 Mothorah 0.38 0.161 0.218 0.162
Small un efficient DG sets.

42 01/025 Mudhai 1.00 0.557 0.701 0.3
Meduim un efficient DG sets.
43 01/017 Horaat 0.39 0.173 0.252 0.14
Small &Meduim un efficient DG sets.
44 01/005 Ayboot (1) 0.396 0.109 0.158 0.186
45 01/006 Ayboot (2) 0.46 0.190 0.328 0.132
Un efficient Operation
48 01/032
Saih
Alkirat
16.43
5
4.580 7.914 8.52

51

Raysut A 28.8

Demand is subject to PPA that RAEC has with
Oman PWP.

52

Raysut B 42.4

53 01/037 Sharbatat 2.182 0.620 0.620 1.56
Large DG sets (2x1000kW) Supplying Low
Demand
54 01/038 Shasir

0.000 0.00

55 01/039 Thumryt

0.000 0.00

56 01/040 Tushnat 0.72 0.175 0.203 0.52
Small &Medium un efficient DG sets
57 01/004 Andat

New Power Station is under construction.

Table 4.1 Status of existing RAEC power systems and the setting requirements for
satisfying the new connections and improving systems operation.


4.2 Power generation capacities planned to be added to RAEC power
systems.
To satisfy the demands of new connections, RAEC plans to do the following actions to its power
generation stations at different areas of license. Tables 4.2 details the required additional capacities and
RAEC planned work at each of its power sites.
SN Project Area Planned work
Cap.
added
(KW)
1
Khasab Power Station
Extension
Musandam/
Khasab
Addition of 23500 kW addition power generation
Capacity to Khasab Power Station.
23500
2
Rehabilitation Of Madha Power
Station - Supply & Installation
Of 3 X 1Mw + 2 X 500kW.
Musandam/
Madha
Capacity to Madha Power Station 3250
3
Construction of Khadra Power
Station
Wusta/
Khadra
Construction of Khadra Power Station of 12500 kW
total installed capacity.
12500
4
Upgrading Of Shahab Asaib
Power Station
Dhofar/
Shab Asaib
Capacity to Shahab Asaib Power Station Power
Station
11000
5
Construction Of Mudhai New
Power Station.
Dhofar/
Mudhai
Construction of new Mudhai Power Station of 3850
kW total installed capacity.
3850
6
Construction of New Power
Station at Dhaboon
Dhofar/
Dhaboon
Capacity to Dhaboon Power Station Power Station.
2250
7
Up grading of Khwaimiah PS Wusta/
Khuwaimiah
Addition of 1000 kW addition power generation to
Khuwaiah Power Station.
1000
8
Up Grading of Dibba PS Musandam/
Dibba
Addition of 9000 kW power generation to Dibba
Power Station.
9000
9
Extension of Masirah PS Wusta/ Masirah Addition of 18,270 kW addition power generation to
Masirah Power Station.
18270
10
Construction of Mazyunah New
Power Station
Dhofar/
Mazyunah
Construction of New Power Station at Mazyunah
with a total capacity of 6500 kW.

6500
11
Construction of Hasik New
Power Station
Dhofar/
Hasik
Construction of New Power Station at Hasik with a
total capacity of 5000 kW.
5000


Table 4.2 Planned works to add power generation capacities to RAEC systems.

12
Extension of Ras Madrakah PS Wusta/ Ras
Madrakah
Addition of 1000 kW addition power generation to
Masirah Power Station.
1000
13
Construction of Anadat new
PS.
Dhofar/ Anadat Construction of New Power Station at Anadat with a
total capacity of 1000 kW.
1000
14
Construction of Aduqum new
PS.
Wusta/ Aduqum
Construction of New Power Station at Aduqum with
a total capacity of 81000 kW.
81000
15
Up Grading of Saih Al Khairat
PS
Dhofar/ Saih Al
Khairat
Addition of 2000 kW power generation to Saih Al
Khairat Power Station.
2000
16
Mobile DG sets All RAEC areas Supply and transportation of various capacity prime
diesel generating sets.

17
Mobile DG sets to Dhofar Area Dhofar Supply and Delivery of 2x300Kw + 1x500Kw
Containerized Prime Power Mobile Diesel Generating
Sets mounted on trailers for Dhofar Governorate.
1100
18
Mobile DG sets to Musandam
Area
Musandam Supply and Delivery of 2x500Kw Containerized
Prime Power Mobile Diesel Generating Sets mounted
on trailers for Musandam Governorate.
1000
19
Mobile DG sets to Wusta Area Wusta Supply and Delivery of 2x500Kw Containerized
Prime Power Mobile Diesel Generating Sets mounted
on trailers for Wusta Region.
1000


4.3 Predicated power capacities of RAEC power systems in 2009- 2011.
Tables 4.3 details the expected power generation capacities by the end of 2011.
Sr.
No.
P.S.No. P.S.Name
2009
Ava.
Cap.
(MW)
2009
Peak
(MW)
2011
Exp.
Peak
Load
(MW)
2009-2011
Planned
Capacity
(MW)l
Planned Action
1 03/006
Kumzar 0.85 0.850 0.850 0.85
PS is being closed and customers
will be shifted to Khasab PS.
2 03/001
Al Rawda 0.22 0.170 0.20 0.22
PS shall be closed and customers
will be shifted to Khasab PS.
3 03/002
Dibba 13.944 12.60 17.878 22,944
Upgrading is on going.
4 03/004
HB
Hameed
0.124 0.062 0.067 0.124
PS shall be closed and customers
shifted to Madha PS.
5 03/005 Khasab 32.908 31.60 49.000 56.480
6 03/007 Madha 6.01 4.06 5.152 9.260.
7 02/019 Masirah 8.478 8.20 8.890 26.748
8 02/001
Abu
Mudhabi
0.535 0.117

0.535
DSO system for interlinking, Abu
Mudhabi area to PDO power
system, customers shall be shifted
to Hima sub station.
9 02/027 Sawgrah 0.467 0.05

0.467
10 02/004 Al Kahal 4.288 2.2

4.288
DSO system shall be formed
Customers shall be shifted to the
new 12.5 MW PS at Khadrah.
11 02/007 Al Lakbi 1.419 1.23

1.419

12 02 /006
Al
Khuiaima
0.96 0.80 1.036 2.96 Upgrading is on going.
13 02/008 Alajaiz 0.904 0.430 0.708 0.904

14 02/010 AlNajdah 1.76 0.669 0.90 1.76


15 02/012 AlZhaiah 0.32 0.275 0.300 0.32

DSO system shall be formed.
Customers shall be shifted to Hijj
PS.
16 02/016
Hiij 8.48 4.3 5.5 8.48

17 02/005
Al Khaluf 1.6 0.367 0.556 1.6

18 02/017 Hitam 1.064 0.37 0.50 1.064

19 02/025
Ras
Madraka
0.863 1.05 1.50 1.863
Upgrading is on going

20 02/030 Surab 1.8 0.641 0.865 1.8

21 02/031 Al Duqm 1.06 1.770

81.0
New Power station and system of
81 MW capacity is under
construction. Customers shall be
shifted to it.
22 02/032 Al Dhafrat 1.48 0.45 0.545 1.48

23 02/020 Masrooq 0.523 0.288 0.517 0.523
TSO system shall be implemented
by shifting the customers to Majan
MIS grid.
24 01/001
Al
Halaniyat
1.28 0.280 0.486 1.28
Small Isolated Island
25 01/002 Al Mathfa 0.388 0.078 0.080 0.388

26 01/007 Ayun 0.596 0.205 0.250
0.596

TSO system shall be implemented
by shifting the customers to Dhofar
Power Company (DPC) MIS grid.

27 01/035
Shahb
Asayb
2.8 2.260 3.393
11.00 DSO system shall be formed.
up graded PS at Shaab Asaib.
28 01/010 Dalkut A 1.184 0.850 1.216 1.184

29 01/011 Dalkut B 2.502 1.86 2.00 2.502

30 01/024 Mothorah 0.38 0.152 0.218
0.38


Table 4.3 Details RAEC planned actions to power systems to the end of 2011
31 01/016 Hirweeb 0.70 0.390 0.584 0.70

32 01/012 Dhahabun 0.783 0.630 0.750
2.25

33 01/008 Barbazum 0.790 0.320 0.374 0.79
DSO system shall be
formed.Customers shall be shifted
to the new PS at Dhahabun.

34 01/026 Rabkut 0.64 0.355 0.502 0.64

35 01/014 Fatkhat 0.368 0.150 0.190 0.368

36 01/015 Hasik 0.957 0.880 1.0 5.00

37 01/019 Mahwice 0.318 0.12 0.125 0.318

38 01/020 Maqshan 1.112 0.490 0.650 1.112

39 01/021 Mazyunah 1.926 1.780 2.10 6.500

41 01/023 Mitan 0.79 0.560 0.675 0.79

42 01/025 Mudhai 1.00 0.615 0.770
3.85

43 01/017 Horaat 0.39 0.184 0.270 0.39
new PS at Mudhai.

44 01/005 Ayboot (1) 0.396 0.12 0.17 0.396

45 01/006 Ayboot (2) 0.46 0.22 0.35 0.46

48 01/032
Saih
Alkirat
16.435 6.89 9.50

51 01/037 Sharbatat 2.182 0.750 0.90 2.182

54 01/040 Tushnat 0.72 0.180 0.225
0.72

55 01/004 Andat

1.00
new PS at Anadat.


5.0 Progress of Current Investments
To settle the current status of RAEC power systems in meeting the new
connection requirements and to get efficient operation criteria RAEC starts
plans of investments in many projects. The following investments are the
executed or on going projects in 2009.
5.1 Executed Project by the end of Year 2008 up to Dec. 2009
Table 5.1 shows the closed projects up to Dec. 2009. at different areas.

Sl.
No
Project
No
Project Name Region
Completio
n date
1 35/2008
Extension of HV&LV Distribution Networks(OHL&UG Cables)TO
Supply Electricity To Saikham Vilage In Dhofar Governorate. Dhofar 10-Nov-08
2 16/2008
Extension of 33Kv and Lv lines for power supply to the existing
houses at Dabreen village in Khasab. Dhofar 26-Dec-08
3 40/2007
Extension of 33Kv - 11Kv OHL & UGC for Interlink Modhai P/s to the
existing network in Dhofar. Dhofar 31-Dec-08
4 15/2008
Extension of 33Kv and Lv lines for power supply to the existing
houses at Harat village in Khasab. Musandam 26-Dec-08
5 25/2008
Extension of 11Kv and Lv lines for power supply to the Qaroon Al
Saaid area in Wilayat Dibba. Musandam 26-Dec-08
6 09/2008
Supply and Installation of 11 KV network to interlink Saih Al Kirat
Power station to new existing feeder(Hanfeet Feeder).
Dhofar 24-Feb-09
7 16/2007
Extension of LV & HV O/H & U/G Networks (433V&33KV) from P.D.O
Sub Station(Harweel Area) to Feed Qatbeet Sadhoon Village in
Dhofar Governorate
Dhofar 10-Jun-08
8 8/2008
Construction Of New 11/33Kv Outdoor Substation With Associated
Works At Hanfeet Area In Dhofar Region. Dhofar 15-Mar-09
9
P-
06/2009
Extension of 11KV and LV to feed power supply to Nafi Area at
Wilayat Mahoot in Al Wusta.
Al Wusta 28-Nov-09

10
123/2006 Extension of Khasab Power Station.
Musandam

2-Feb-09


11
L.P.O
11665/G
LV panel for the Hallaniyat power station.
Dhofar 18-Nov-08
12 40/2007
Extension of 33Kv - 11Kv OHL & UGC for interlinks Modhai PS to the
Existing network in Dhofar. Dhofar 31-Dec-08
13 09/2008
Supply and installation of 11 KV network to interlink Saih Al Kirat
Power Station to new existing feeder (Hanfeet feeder).
Dhofar 24-Feb-09
14
P
No.11972
Electrical Supply for Exisitng Houses at Hasik Area
Dhofar 15-Nov-08
15 188/2007
Construction of Dhafrat Power Station.
Wusta 1-Apr-09
16 40/2008
Extention of 433V 11KV network to feed power supply to un
electirified houses at Dhahar area wilayat Al Duqum. Wusta 14-Apr-09
17 31/2007
Improvement of Water supply and Power generation at
Al Hallaniyat Island- Power Plant.
Dhofar 14-Jun-09
18 40/2008
Interlinking Mudhai New Power Station With The Existing Network.
Dhofar 31-Dec-08
19 03/2008
Extension of 33kv O/H lines and U/G cables to Agricuture farms at
Hanfeet
Dhofar 30-Apr-09
20 31/2008
Interlinking of 33KV line between Mudhai area to Ayboot 1.
Dhofar 15-Aug-09
21
P-
05/2009
Extension of 11KV and LV to feed power supply to Mawayat Shaeer
Area at Wilayat Mahoot in Al Wusta. Wusta 31-Aug-09
22
P-
04/2009
Extension of 11Kv and Lv network to feed power to Masilah area at
wilayat mahoot in Al Wusta. Wusta 31-Aug-09
23
P-
42/2007
Design, Supply, Installation & Testing of 1x500Cu.m Bulk Diesel Oil
Storage Tank at Khasab Power Station.
Musandam 21-Dec-08
24
P-
124/2006
Extension of Dibba Power Station in Musandam Governorate.
Musandam 23-Jun-08
25
P-
29/2007
Additional Generation at Hijj Power Station in Wusta region
Musandam 5-Oct-08
26
P-
39/2006
Additional Generation at Al-Ajaiz Power Station in Wusta region
Wusta 26-Jan-08
27
P-
40/2006
Addiitonal Generation at Hitam Power Station in Wusta Region
Wusta 12-Jan-08
28 26/2009
Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of 2 x 250KVA / 200 KW
Containerized mobile D.G Sets
All RAEC 23-Oct-09
29 09/2007
Extension of 11Kv and Lv OHL power supply to feed Abu Tahal .
Dakhliya 5-Jan-08
30 DI-1/09
Installation of 11Kv capacitor banks in Khasab power station in
Musandam governorate letter of instruction
Musandam 21-Aug-09


5.2 Progress of on going Projects
Table 5.2 bellow shows a list of on going projects in 2009.
Sl.No Project No Project Name Region
Planned
Completion
date
Exec.
%
1 168/2008
EPC for Power Plant Phase II (Extension of Phase I Power
Plant with New DG Sets to generate 40 MW, 11KV Power).
Al Wusta 16-Jan-11 6.15
2 215/2008
EPC for 33/11Kv Substations and 33Kv Distribution
Network at Al Duqm Area in Al Wusta Region
Al Wusta 15-Dec-10 34.83
3 132/2008
Construction of Al Duqm PlS Phase1 (Relocation of 4DG
sets from Sur)
4 11/2009
EPC for Upgrading of Shaab Aseeb Power Station in Dhofar
Governorate
Dhofar 26-Sep-10 5.00
5 169/2008
EPC of 11/33 KV System for power plant at Al Duqm area
Al Wusta 9-Feb-10 82.00
6 08/2009
Construction of Mudhai New Power Station in Dhofar
Governorate.
Dhofar 27-Sep-10 5.00
7 125/2009
Additional Generation at Khasab Power Station in
Musandam Governorate by Relocation of 1 x7.5MW DG Set
from B.B.Hassan Power Station
Musandam 17-Nov-10
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8 18/2009
Extension of 33Kv O/H Lines & U/G Cables to Interlink
Shahab Asaib P/S to Dhalquot area & construction 33/11Kv
Outdoor substation at hafoof
Dhofar 29-Jul-10
R
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l
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a
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d
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d

9
28/2008
RAEC
Construction of Al Mazyona New P/S
Dhofar 14-Oct-09 80.00
10 237/2008
EPC for Additional Generation at Masirah Power &
Desalination Plant
Al Sharqiya 21-Feb-10 47.64
11
29/2009
RAEC
Construction of Andat New Power Station
Dhofar 14-Oct-09
35.00

12 10/2008
Supply , Installation & Testing of 2x1000c.u bulk diesel oil
storage tank at Masirah Power Plant
Al Sharqiya 26-Dec-08 31.07
13
STC
14/2009
Power Supply to New Houses in Hasik Area in Dhofar
Governorate
Dhofar 28-Apr-10 2.00
14 26/2008
Extension of HV& LV Distribution Networks (O/H Lines &
U/G Cables ) to Give a Power Supply at Hairoon Village .
Dhofar 18-Mar-09 75.33


15 83/2009
Engineering, Procurement, Construction of New 11Kv
Switch Gear Control System for Masirah Power and
Desalination Plant in Sharqiya Region
Al Sharqiya 19-Aug-10 15.00
16 46/2008
Extension of 33Kv and Lv OH lines for power supply to
Ghaba in Wilayat Adam
Dakhliya 15-Sep-09 95.00
17 17/2009
Erection of Step-Up Transformer(11/33Kv) at Hijj Power
Station and Construction of 33Kv Overhead Line to Masila
Area in Wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta Region
Al Wusta 10-Apr-10 10.00
18 20/2009
Construction of 33Kv Overhead line and Erection of
(33/11Kv)Primary Substation at Muderah North in wilayat
Mahoot in Al-Wusta Region
19 50/2008
Supply and transportation of various capacity prime diesel
generating sets
Various
Places
14-Feb-09 85.00
20
P-
21/2009
Electrical Dstribution works ( 433V & 11KV Network
Extensions ) To feed power Supply To Al- Sanayia Planned
Area in Wilayat Khasab at Musandam Governorate.
Musandam 14-Jan-09 90.00
21 18/2009
Construction of 33Kv Overhead line to Al-Joubah west
area wilayat Mahoot in Al-Wusta Region.
22 24/2009
Extension of 33Kv overhead line for Interlinking Horat
with Mudhai (Ayboot -1) in Dhofar Governorate.
23
P-
03/2009
Extension Of 433V & 11 Kv Networks To Feed Power
Supply To Un- Electrified Houses At Mazyuna.
Dhofar 6-Nov-09 98.00
24 16/2009
Electrical Distribution works ( 433V & 11KV Network
Extensions ) to feed power Supply to Wadi Al-Sail South at
Wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta Region.
25
P-
13/2009
Extension of 433V and 11KV network extension to feed
power supply to Gubrah south Al Wilayat Al Jazer
Al Wusta 28-Nov-09 92.80
26 52/2008
Construction of (RAECO) New Store Al Misfa (Phase I)
Muscat 16-May-09 97.00


27
P-
01/2009
Construction of RAECO New store al Al Misfa Phase II
Muscat 9-Aug-09 97.00
28 14/2009
Extensions ) to feed power Supply to Wadi Al-Sail North
Area in Wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta Region
29 31/2009
Supply and Delivery of 2x300Kw + 1x500Kw Containerized
Prime Power Mobile Diesel Generating Sets mounted on
trailers for Dhofar Governorate
Dhofar 18-Dec-09 40.00
30 19/2009
Construction of 33Kv Overhead line to Muderah South
area in wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta Region
31 09/2009
Extensions ) to feed power Supply to Muderah Area(Part-
1) in Wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta Region
32 12/2009
Extensions ) To feed power Supply to unelectrified houses
at Wilayat Al-Jazer Al Wusta Region
33 23/2009
Extension of 33Kv overhead line to Interlinking Ayboot-2
with Mudhai(Ayboot -1) in Dhofar Governorate
34 15/2009
Extensions ) to feed power Supply to Abu Hasab Area
near Wadi Al-Sail South at Wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta
Region
35 32/2009
Supply and Delivery of 2x500Kw Containerized Prime
Power Mobile Diesel Generating Sets mounted on trailers
for Musandam Governorate
Musandam 18-Dec-09 40.00
36 10/2009
Extensions ) to feed power Supply to Muderah Area(Part-
2) in Wilayat Mahoot Al-Wusta Region
37
P-
07/2009
Extension of 11KV and LV to feed power supply to Al
Jamaza Village area at Wilayat Al Mudhaibi in Al
Shargiyah(Part 1)
Al Sharqiya 28-Nov-09 95.00


Table 5.2 Progress of on going projects in 2009
38 49/2009
Extension of 433V&11KV Networks to Feed Power Supply
to Un- electrified locations at Wilayat Dibba in Musandam
Governorate
Musandam 1-Feb-10 30.00
39 28/2009
Extensions ) To feed power Supply to unelectrified houses
and farms at Ras Al - Jabal in Wilayat Adam
Dakhliya 19-Mar-10 20.00
40 33/2009
Supply and Delivery of 2x500Kw Containerized Prime
Power Mobile Diesel Generating Sets mounted on trailers
for Wusta Region
Al Wusta 18-Dec-09 40.00
41 27/2009
Extensions ) To feed power Supply To Aseel Area in
Wilayat Bahla in Dakhliya Region
Dakhliya 19-Mar-10 10.00
42 48/2008
Ras Madrakah Power Station Extension
29-01-10 85.00
43
P-
02/2009
Construction of RAECO New store al Al Misfa Phase III
Muscat 25-Jun-09 97.00
44
ITC/53/2
008
Salalah Administrative Building
Dhofar 30-Jun-09 50.00
45 10/2007
Extension of 11Kv and Lv OHL power supply to Al Ajaiz
north
46 30/2009
Extensions ) To feed power Supply To the Sultan's Special
Force Camp at Wilayat Mahout Al Wusta Region
Al Wusta 19-Mar-10 21.00
47
P-
08/2009
Extension of 11KV and LV to feed power supply to Al
Jamaza Village area at Wilayat Al Mudhaibi in Al
Shargiyah(Part II)
Al Sharqiya 28-Nov-09 95.00
48 50/2009
to Un- electrified locations at Wilayat Khasab in
Musandam Governorate
49 51/2009
to Un- electrified locations at Wilayat Bukha in Musandam
Governorate
50
P-
22/2009
Electrical Dstribution works ( 433V & 11KV Network
Extensions ) To feed power Supply To Aqbath Rubia.
Musandam 29-Dec-09 75.00


6 Future Plans for developing RAEC power systems Performance.
The above performance analyses indicate that most of RAEC power systems are working at low efficiency
with high losses criteria; therefore the following activities are required to develop the power systems at
different areas of license:

6.1 Developing of the metering system.
Accuracy of energy consumed metering depends on the type of meters used. The accurate metered units
are inputs for calculating the power system losses and its efficiency, and determining the quality of power
supplied to customers. RAEC starts in 2009 developing its billing system through the following procedure:

Implementing pilot project for installing accurate digital meters for about 2000 customers at
Masirah power system. The implementation time planned to ending by the mid of 2010. The
metering system shall have memory devices for saving values and time of maximum and
minimum demands, energy consumed, periods of power cut off power, quality of power
supplied, etc.
Improving the billing system and collection of invoices by using the digital meters and the
proposed communication system. In addition to that the metered units and quality of energy
supplied can be monitored in power station, substation, transformers and consumers basses.

6.2 Resizing of Power Plants
Tables 2.12 &4.1 indicate that most of RAEC`s power stations are not working in efficient criteria,
therefore performance evaluation of power stations is planned to be starting in 2010. From the tables
above many power stations are clearly shown operating in lees than 20% conversion efficiency, therefore
RAEC planned starting resizing procedure in 2010 as follows:
DG sets of high capacities as compared to the area demand as Sharbatat, Surab, Hitam, AlNajdah
shall be replaced by DG sets of capacities applicable to the areas type of demand.
Power stations that have DG sets of suitable capacities but operating in low efficiency criteria lo
such as Mudhi, Mitan, Maqshin, Mahwice, Hirweeb , Fatkheet , shall be brought under evaluation
to settle its improve its performance.


6.3 Interlinking of small capacity power plants to local total systems.

Small power stations have low efficiency with high operation cost, therefore RAEC started in 2009
interlinking small power to the nearest one and forming total local power system (distribution system
operation DSO) or to the to nearest MIS such as interlinking Masrooq area to Majan grid . The interlinks
aim to reduce power losses, maintenance and operation costs and increase efficiency and reduce
governmental subsidy.

6.4 Construction of Gas Power Station in Musandam area.

The main objective of this project is to substitute all these Diesel units in the mainland of the
Governorate (not included the wilayat of Madha), with one central gas fired power plant, that will suppl y
all customers, within the unique, integrated power system of Musandam, that will be realized by the
interconnection of all local individual systems. The reasons for the objective are both, of technical and
economic nature: the integrated power system is more reliable, giving higher level of service quality to
consumers, and more economical, because of the effect of economy of scale in case of a central
station, with lower overall investment and operation costs, compared to corresponding costs of Diesel
units. It is particularly important that new power plant is going to use natural gas, instead distillate oil
spending with Diesel units, with lower heat consumption per generated kWh, i.e. providing the cheaper
energy generation.
The Project shall comprise of the following but not limited to:
Construction of Gas fired Power Station of 120 MW output capacity in the 1
st
stage of construction,
approximately to be commissioned in the year 2012. The power station shall be design to
accommodate the expansion of 60 MW power generations to be concluded in 2
nd
and 3
rd
stage.
Supply & erection of HV/MV/LV Switchgears
Supply & installation of Measuring and Control.
Control room for complete remote operation of the Plant
Construction of 11/132 kV Step up Substation for 132 kV transmission lines
Construction of mixed interconnection of units to 33 kV and 132 kV where in the interconnection
between 132 kV and 33 kV networks is made in plant switching station by using 132/33 kV
interconnection transformers.
Construction of 132 kV transmissions OHL from the proposed power plant location to Khasab and
Dibba distribution network with the security/ reliability cross-link between these two terminal
points.


6.5 Implementation of Renewable Energy .

Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAEC) was requested to implement Stage 1 of the Renewable Energy
Strategy (the implementation of Small Scale Pilot Projects and Further Feasibility Studies) as determined
by the Authority for Electricity Regulation, Oman The Authority in accordance with the
recommendations of the Renewable Energy Study issued by the Authority in June 2008. The objectives
of stage 1 are (i) test the performance of solar and wind technologies under Oman weather and
environmental conditions, (ii) assessment of fuel savings using renewable technology, (iii) assessment of
CO2 emission reduction as compared to using fossil fuel and (iv) studying the effects of using renewable
energy technologies on the security of power supply.
For this purpose, RAEC established a renewable energy team on September 22, 2008. The Team duties
are determined as follows:
Reviewing studies being issued by the Authority Electricity for Electricity Regulation, Oman (AER) in
the renewable energy fields.
Following up the AER plans and policies in renewable energy and ensure its execution.
Provide AER and the concerned Authorities data and information related to RAEC systems.
Attend meetings, related to renewable energy, with related government entities or investors.
Receive offers from investors for the execution of renewable energy facilities at RAEC systems and
send them to the Authority for evaluations.
The team has identified 10 locations (rural systems) that RAEC believe will be very suitable to implement
solar projects. The lactations were selected with the objective to reduce fuel consumption of diesel
generators and reduce emission. Because these will be pilot projects small power stations were chosen.
The power stations are of different capacitates and located in different regions (Musandam, Al Wusta and
Dhofar) Table 6.1 List of power stations delivered to the developers who are interested in developing
pilot renewable power supplies at RAEC systems.
It was made clear to the developers that the list should not limit them from choosing any other locations
if they wish. RAEC provides the following supports to developers and researchers at the time of
conducting their studies and researches:
Issue access permits to allow the investors entering the power stations easily and if necessary
RAEC provides an engineer to accompany the developer during their site visits .
Provide any necessary information requested by the developers including single Line Diagrams,
Site System Capacity, and System Peaketc.
Instruct the O & M contractors to allow access to all site information requested by the developers.
This includes the daily & hourly load profile, maximum & minimum demandetc.


RAEC has received proposals from international developers who are interesting in implementing
renewable energy pilot projects in different locations of RAEC`s areas of license. The proposals satisfying
the requirements of the implementation process are sent to the AER for final approval and implantation
which is scheduled to start in 2010. Table 6.2, Shows a list of many proposals received.

Table 6.1 List of RAEC small power stations suitable for implementing renewable energy pilot
project.
Table 6.2 List of main developers submitted for implementing pilot renewable projects

No. Power Station Name Region Max Demand (kW)
1 Ridha PS. Musandam 130
2 Hajar Bani Hameed PS. Musandam 59
3 Masrooq PS Musandam 204
4 Al Najdah PS Al Wusta 120
5 Surab PS Al Wusta 160
6 Al Khaluf PS Al Wusta 134
7 Al Mathfa PS Dhofar 60
8 Ayboot(1) Dhofar 95
9 Mahwice Dhofar 120
10 Mothorah Dhofar 130
No. Name Of Developer Country
Technolo
gy
1 ITOCHU Corporation Japan Solar
2 Phoenix Solar (in cooperation with silver Circles Overseas Germany Solar
3 Solar Euromed France Solar
4 Co energy &DSME in alliance with Duqum Development Korea Solar
5 Mitsubishi Corporation Japan Solar
6 Contractors Technical Services Co. LLC (Shanfari Group of companies) Oman Solar
7 Khimji Ramdas Compancy in collaboration with Bahwan Engineering. India Solar
8 Solar Services Co. U.S.A. Solar
9 Rose Garden Oman in collaboration with energy research institute Holland. Holland Solar
10 SOGREH Consultants. France Solar
11 NGK insulators Ltd. Japan Storage
12 G-Renewable Energy Projects (Wind). Germany Wind
13 SRI GANESH Wind Power Engineers PVT Ltd in collaboration with BEC India Wind


7.0 List of Figures
No.
Figur
e
Subject Page
1 1.1 Geographic Coverage Area of RAEC power and desalination plants 5
2 2.1
Percentage of Customers Powered from RAEC and PDO PS in the
end of 2008
13
3 2.2
Percentage of max. load in 2008 supplied from RAEC and PDO PS .
14
4 2.3
Percentage of total energy in 2008 supplied from RAEC and PDO PS.
.
14
5 2.4
Percentage of energy in 2008 supplied to RAEC customers.
15
6 2.5
Percentage of customers in 2008 at RAEC areas .
16
7 2.6
Percentage of areas demand in 2008 supplied from RAEC and PDO
PS .
16
8 2.7
Percentage of max. load in 2008 supplied from RAEC only .
16
9 2.8
Percentage of available capacity in RAEC systems.
17
10 2.9
Regional Percentage of RAEC available power generation capacities.
17
11 2.10
Regional and total RAEC power loss
19
12 2.11
Efficiency of power stations
22
13 2.12
Per unit cost of generation of RAEC power stations
24
14 2.13
Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity of Khasab
Power Station
27
15 2.14
Voltage Profile on Khasab Power system
27
16 2.15
Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity at Shasir
area.
30
17 2.16
Voltage Profile of F2 at Shasir area without voltage regulator.
31
18 2.17
Voltage Profile of F2 at Shasir area with voltage regulator
31
19 2.18
Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity at
Mazyunah area.
32


20 2.19
Voltage Profile at Al Mazyunah area .
32
21 2.20
Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity at Masirah
area.
33
22 2.21
Voltage Profile at Masirah area .
33
23 2.22 Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity at Hijj area. 34
24 2.23
Voltage Profile at Al Hijj area .
34
25 2.24
Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity at Aduqum
area.
35
26 2.25
Voltage Profile at Al Duqum area
35
27 2.26
Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity at Al Jazir
area.
36
28 2.27
Voltage Profile at Al Jazir area
36
29 2.28
Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity at Ras Al
Madrakah area.
37
30 2.29
Voltage Profile at Ras Al Madrakah area.
37
31 2.30
Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity at Al
Khawaimah area.
38
32 2.31
Voltage Profile at Al Khawaimiah area.
38
33 2.32
Maximum Demand and feeder current carrying capacity at Wadi
Aswad area.
39
34 2.33
Voltage Profile at Wadi Aswad area.
39
35 3.1
Profile of maximum demand at different regions of RAEC.
42
36 3.2
Profile of miniimum demand at different regions of RAEC.
43
37 3.3
Profile of demand at Musandam area of RAEC.
44
38 3.4
Profile of demand at Wusta area of RAEC.
44
39 3.5
Profile of demand at Dhofar area of RAEC
45
40 3.6
Profile of demand at Hijj area of RAEC.
45
41 3.7
Profile of demand at Masirah area of RAEC
46
42 3.8
Profile of demand at Shahab Esaib area of RAEC
46
43 3.9
Profile of demand at Al Mazyunah area of RAEC
47
44 3.10
Profile of demand at Saih Al Khairat area of RAEC
47


8.0 List of Tables

No. Table Subject Page
1 2.1
Main equipment used in implementing RAEC power distribution
systems.
8
2 2.2 Main equipment used in implementing RAEC power stations. 9
3 2.3 Power generation sites owned and operated by RAEC. 12
4 2.4 RAEC Customers 13
5 2.5 Number and type of customers connected to RAEC systems in 2008. 15
6 2.6 Number of customers and max. Demand in 2008 at RAEC areas. 16
7 2.7
Available power generation capacity of RAEC power stations including
Raysut A&B Power houses.
17
8 2.8
Regional available power generation capacity of RAEC power systems
excluding Raysut A&B Power houses.
17

45 3.11
Profile of demand at Al Hilaniat area of RAEC
48
46 3.12
Profile of demand at Khasab area of RAEC
48
47 3.13
Load Projection at RAEC power systems 2009-2013 (normal growth)
49
48 3.14
RAEC areas Max. Demand in 2008
62
49 3.15 RAEC areas predicated Max. Demand in 2011 62
50 3.16
Growth of areas demand 2008-2011
62
51 3.17
Predicated category of RAEC customers in 2011
63
52 3.18
Predicated growth in category of RAEC customers in 2008-2011
63


9 2.9 RAEC Interconnected systems with PDO. 18
10 2.10 Summery of RAEC regional systems. 19
11 2.11 Calculated losses in many of RAEC`s power systems. 21
12 2.12 Summery of RAEC`s power stations efficiencies 23
13 2.13 Per unit cost of generation of RAEC power stations. 24
14 2.14 Reinforcement works required at Khasab power system 29
15 2.15 Maximum demand af khasab power system in 2008. 29
16 2.16 Losses at 11 &33 kV of RAEC main systems. 40
17 3.1
Min.&max. demands at different regions of RAEC areas of license in
2008.
43
18 3.2 Estimated normal growth 2009-2011 52
19 3.3 Planned New connections in 2009 53
22 3.6 Bulk demand planned to be connected to RAEC systems. 60
23 3.7 Forecasted demand at RAEC areas 61
24 4.1
Status of existing RAEC power systems and the setting requirements
for satisfying the new connections and improving systems operation.
64
25 4.2 Planned works to add power generation capacities to RAEC systems. 67
26 4.3
Details of RAEC`s planned actions to power systems to the end of
2011.
71
27 5.1 Closed projects in 2008-2009 72
28 5.2 On going projects in 2009 74
29 6.1 Details of RAEC`s planned actions to power systems 81
30 6.2 Details of RAEC`s planned actions to power systems. 81


9.0 List of Appendences

Appendix Subject
1 Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Khasab 33&11 kV Power Distribution System.
2
Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Saih Al Khairat11 kV Power Distribution System.
3
Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Al Mazyunah11 kV Power Distribution System.
4
Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Masirah 11 kV Power Distribution System.
5
Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Hiij11 kV Power Distribution System.
6
Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Aduqum11 kV Power Distribution System.
7
Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Al Jazir 11 kV Power Distribution System.
8
Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Ras Madrakah11 kV Power Distribution System.
9
Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Khawaimah 11 kV Power Distribution System.
10
Power Flow Analysis and Single Line Diagram of Wadi Aswad 33&11 kV Power Distribution
System.

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