Seven Year Water Planning Insights (2014-2020

Seven Year Water Planning Statement
(2014-2020)
LEGEND:
ABU DHABI REGION

SUPPLY ZONE 1
EXISTING POWER & DESALINATION PLANT

PROPOSED / UNDER CONST. POWER &
DESALINATION PLANT
EXISTING PUMPING STATION
ABU DHABI EMIRATES WATER TRANSMISSION NETWORK
EXISTING PIPELINES
EXISTING STORAGE RESERVOIRS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION TRANSMISSION
PIPELINES
PROPOSED TRANSMISSION PIPELINES
(By OTHERS )
DISCO ASSETS / PROPOSALS
UNIT I
PROPOSED PUMPING STATION

REINFORCEMENT
PROPOSED STORAGE RESERVOIRS
REINFORCEMENT
SUPPLY ZONE 5
DE -COMMISSIONED PUMPING STATION
Umm Al Quwain
UNIT III PS
UAN PDP
Ajman
UNIT II
SUPPLY ZONE 2
Fujairah
FUJAIRAH
PDP
Sharjah
NORTHERN EMIRATES
ABU DHABI CITY

REGION
UNIT II
UNIT I
TAW PDP
EXISTING WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

and SUPPLY ZONES
SUPPLY ZONE 1
AJBAN PS
EASTERN
REGION
DELMA IS .
UAN PDP
SWEIHAN PS
SILA
AAR PS
AL AIN REGION
UNIT IV
MUSSAFAH PS
JEBEL DHANA
SHUWEIHAT PDP
Al HAYER
UNIT III
SIR BANIYAS IS .
HILLI PS
UNIT V
ASSET MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
WATER NETWORK DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SAROUJ PS
MRFA PDP
SHOBAISHI PS
REMAH PS
MAQUAM PS
KHABISI PS
SUPPLY ZONE 4
EASTERN
REGION
SHUWEIHAT PS
IPS 1
CENTRAL
REGION
SHUWEIHAT IPS (MIRFA)
ABU DHABI EMIRATES
IPS 2
AJBAN PS
Al HAYER
MADINAT ZAYED PS
WESTERN REGION
SUMMIT RES
MUZAIRA PS
SWEIHAN PS
AL AIN REGION
SUPPLY ZONE 3
SUPPLY ZONE 4
HILLI PS
POWER HOUSE PS
AAR PS
NATLA PS
SAROUJ PS
SHOBAISHI PS
REMAH PS
AL SAAD PS
ZOO PS
MILITARY PS
MAQUAM PS
KHABISI PS
ZAKHERI PS

June 2013
JEBEL HAFEET
BASE PS
JEBEL HAFEET
SUMMIT PS
FOREWORD
I have the pleasure in releasing the 2013 Seven Year Water Planning Statement (7YPS) for
transmission within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and, where appropriate, our network outside of the
authorized area covering the period 2014-2020. In producing this document, we have
endeavored to ensure that our customers, both existing and future, are presented with an
opportunity to understand the scale and type of transmission network operated by us. We have
sought to ensure that customers are able to identify areas of the network where additional
investment is proposed in order to increase available capacity or otherwise ensure that network
performance continues to attain the targets expected from such a critical infrastructure provider.
This is the fourth 7YPS released in response to Condition 15 of the Transmission and Despatch
License that provides detailed short to medium-term plans for the transmission network. The
plans included in the 7YPS are linked to the needs and investment requirements and are based on
the network development strategy covering the period 2010-2030 that places much greater
emphasis on the trends and drivers which provides a long-term vision for taking the transmission
system forward consistent with Governments 2030 vision.
Feedback on this 7YPS is most welcome in order that TRANSCO is able to continue to adjust its
planning and development strategies to meet the regulatory, customer and stakeholder
requirements and expectations.
Copies of approved 7YPS could be downloaded from our website www.transco.ae.
Dr. Najib H Dandachi

Asset Management Director
TRANSCO
Table of Content
FOREWORD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS
INTRODUCTION
EXCUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1
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1.1
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.4
1.4.1
CHAPTER 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
CHAPTER 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Water Demand Forecast and Production Expansion Plan

Introduction
Water Demand Forecast
Data Input Timeline
Water Supply and Production Historical Trend
ADWEC Forecast Assumptions
ADWEC Demand Forecast Results
Transcos Assessment and Data Comparisons
Generation Expansion Planning
Retirement Plan
New Committed Capacities
Global Water Balance
Global Surplus/Deficit Analysis
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25
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Water Transmission System Planning

Introduction
Water Transmission Planning Process
Water Transmission System Planning Criteria
Storage Capacity
Criteria for Standby Pumps
Pipeline Facilities
Stand-by Generators
Network Risk Analysis
Hydraulic Modeling
Whole-life Cycle Costs (WLCC)
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Water Transmission System Expansion Plans

Introduction
Details of Existing Water Transmission System
Supply Zones
Running WTS Development Projects
Water Balance Result
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3.5.1
3.5.2
3.6
3.7
3.7.1
3.8
3.8.1
3.9
3.10
3.10.1
3.10.2
3.10.3
3.11
3.12
3.13
CHAPTER 4
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
Analysis 1 - Water Balance Analysis - Without Additions of

Future IWPPs
Analysis 2 - Water Balance Analysis With Additions of
Future IWPPs
Water Balance Model-Schematics
Hydraulic Analysis Approach
Capacity Analysis and Planning
Risk Analysis Approach
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Asset Replacements
TRANSCO Expansion Plans
WT Expansion Plans to Evacuate the Water at
Production Sites
WT Expansion Plans to meet the Increased in
Demand in all the Five (5) Supply Zones
Water Transmission Asset Replacement Plans
TRANSCO De-commissioning Plans
Capital Delivery and Expenditure Forecast
Deviations in the Strategic Plans
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72
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Strategic Plans and Business Opportunities

Introduction
Systems Topology
Systems Topology Years 2013 Narrative
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106
108
ANNEXURE
A Drawings
A.1
Existing Water Transmission System
A.2
Existing Water Transmission System and Supply Zones
A.3
Al Ain Region Supply Zones (Existing Configuration)
A.4
Al Ain Region Supply Zones (Future Configuration)
A.5
Water Transmission Network Topology (Years 2013-2020)
A.6
Water Transmission Network Topology (Years 2013-2020) Regional Overall
A.7
A.8
A.9
A.10
A.11
A.12
A.13
Schematic Drawings of On-Going and Committed Projects (As of Year 2013)

Overall
Al Ain Region
Northern Emirates
Schematic Drawings of Planned Projects based on Recommended Scenario of
Additional Plants
Overall
Al Ain Region
Northern Emirates
Backbone of the Water Transmission System (Year 2013-2020) -Geographic
Diagram
Backbone of the Water Transmission System (Year 2013-2020) - Schematic
Diagram
Major Developments Projects in Abu Dhabi-ADDC
Major Developments Projects in Western Region-ADDC
Major Developments Projects in Al Ain Region-AADC
B Tables
B.1
ADWEC Winter 2012-2013 Water Demand Forecast
B.2
ADWEC Production Expansion Plan 2013-2030
B.3
TRANSCO Desalination Expansion Plan Assessment and Recommendation
C Water System Data and Capabilities

C.1 Systems Data for Existing Pumps, Storage Tanks and Pipelines
C.2 Water Transmission Facilities Capacity Planning
C.3 Water System Station Capacity vs. Demand Graphical Analysis
D Water Balance Analysis Existing Scenario
E Overall Water Balance Analysis - Recommended and Different Studied Scenario of
Additional Plants (Scenario 1-4)
F Supplementary Annexure
Strategic Plans and Business Opportunities Northern Emirates
ATTACHMENTS (Not Intended as Public Documents)

Volume 1 Comprehensive Analysis of Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network - Water
Balance Analysis
Volume 2 Comprehensive Analysis of Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network Hydraulic & Risk Analysis
ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS

The following are the definitions of abbreviations used in this document:
7 YPS
AADC
AAR
ADCO
ADDC
ADNOC
ADWEA
ADWEC
AISD
AMPC
AMD
APD
CS
DI
DN
DISCO
GASCO
GENCO
FEC
FEWA
FWTS
ICAD
IWPP
LoS
MD
MDEC
MIG/MIGD
m/s
NSD
O&M
OPEX
P&PD
PD
PS
RAK
RO
RSB
SEWA
SWTS
TO
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UAE
UAN
WLCC
WNDD
WPD
WTC
WTS
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TRANSCO Seven Year Planning Statement

Al Ain Distribution Company
Al Ain Reception
Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operation
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority
Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company
Asset Information & Standards Department
Al Mirfa Power Company
Asset Management Director/Directorate
Asset Performance Department
Carbon Steel Pipe
Ductile Iron Pipe
Diameter
Distribution Company, i.e. ADDC and AADC
Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Limited
Generation & Desalination Companies (Producers)
Fujairah Energy Company
Federal Electricity and water Authority
Fujairah Water Transmission System
Industrial City of Abu Dhabi
Independent Water and Power Producers
Level of Service
Managing Director
Metering and Data Exchange Code
Million Imperial Gallons/Million Imperial Gallons per Day
Meter per Seconds
Network Services Director/Directorate
Operation & Maintenance
Operating Expenditure
Power and Desalination Plant
Projects Director/Directorate
Pumping Station
Ras Al Khaimah
Reverse Osmosis
Regulatory & Supervision Bureau
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
Shuweihat Water Transmission System
Tap Off/s
Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company
United Arab Emirates
Umm Al Nar
Whole Life Cycle Cost
Water Network Development Department
Water Projects Department
Water Transmission Code
Water Transmission System
Introduction
Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company (Transco) as per condition 15 of Transmission
License is bound to issue the Seven Year Planning Statement (7 YPS) annually to inform the Users
of the system of its expansion plans and development strategies covering a successive period of
seven years into the future (e.g. 2014-2020 in this case) to enable them to identify and evaluate
the opportunities available when planning to connect and make use of the system.
This issue (2014-2020) is updated based on the latest Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Companys
Demand Forecast and various Generation Expansion Planning scenarios as discussed during the
Committee Meeting; as well as incorporating all the comments for the previous issue (2013-2019)
received from the Bureau and other Users; and most importantly the planned major
developments in the Abu Dhabi Emirates in relation to the Abu Dhabi 2030 Plan which is
anticipated to have a major impact in the transmission system expansion strategies.
TRANSCO 7 YPS shall be circulated to all Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority Companies and
shall also be made available to any entity requesting a copy of it.
This issue of the TRANSCO 7 YPS for Water Transmission Network consists of technical information
related to the following topics:
Water Demand Forecast and Production Expansion Plan for the coming seven
years.
Water Transmission System Planning Processes & Criteria.
Transco existing Water Transmission Systems and its planned System Expansion for the
coming 7 Years.
Business Opportunities for End Users
Details that are deemed to be of confidential in nature have been highlighted to the Regulation
and Supervision Bureau and with their consent removed from the publicly available document.
Executive Summary
CHAPTER 1: WATER DEMAND FORECAST & PRODUCTION EXPANSION PLAN
Chapter 1 explains the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Companys Demand Forecast and
Production Expansion Plans that were utilized in analyzing the capability of the existing network
as well as in designing a new system development schemes for this planning period of 2014-2020.
A. WATER DEMAND FORECAST
The detailed breakdown of the ADWEC Winter 2012/2013 Demand Forecast for transmission
planning was received by TRANSCO through an e-mail on 14th February 2013 which comprises
TRANSCOs requirements for adequately planning the present and future developments of its
transmission system as its contains the area-wise detailed breakdown of the existing normal
growth and mega developments demands in line with the 2030 Abu Dhabi Plan. They are
arranged by Regions spread throughout the Abu Dhabi Emirates which likewise includes the
industrial demands of ADNOC/GASCO/ADCO and the requirements of the Northern Emirates
which is foreseen to expand and to sustain the growth and developments of this part of the UAE.
The historical trend of the actual water production and water supplied by the transmission
network from year 1999 to 2012 is also illustrated in this Chapter, which had increased
significantly from 220 MIGD to 759 MIGD which is a record high 245% posting an annual growth
of 10.0%. Consistently for the same period, the total annual production had markedly risen from
70,917 MIG to 253,190 MIG about 257% or at an annual growth rate of 10.3%.
Extracted in this Chapter, is the ADWECs Demand Forecasting Process Flow Chart presented in
order to provide a clear understanding of the general methodology ADWEC had pursued in order
to provide the desired level of water demand forecast accuracy based on prevailing factors,
assumptions, conditions, approach, etc. they have adopted. Highlighted in this chart is the
hierarchy of the transmission planning demand in the ADWECs forecasting process.
Sections of this Chapter illustrates the assessment and comparisons undertaken on the ADWECs
Global water demand provided in 2012 and 2013 both for the Transmission Planning and
Constrained Demands scenarios. A similar situation from last year 7 YPS could be observed that
there is again a notable decrease in this years projections as compared to the data in 2012; the
difference shows that for the transmission planning demand scenario from year 2014 to 2020
there is an overall drop of -37.0 MIGD to -55.0 MIGD while for the constrained demand
scenario about -34.0 MIGD to -45.0 MIGD decline for the same coverage period. The overall
reduction is attributed by ADWEC mainly due to the delays in megaprojects uptake, the
curtailments in the existing bulk demands, delay in the materialization of ADNOC and
Municipality irrigation demands.
A comparative assessment of the regional breakdown of the demand forecast used for this year
and last years 7 YPS from 2012 to 2030 was also carried out. In conclusion, there is an overall
decrease in demand as forecasted by ADWEC which varies from -10.0 MIGD, 44.0 MIGD, 54.0
MIGD and 51.0 MIGD correspondingly for years 2013, 2015, 2020 and 2025. Further
comprehensive investigation reveals that these declines in demand can be traced in the Eastern,
Western and Al Ain Regions as per ADWECs reasons stated in the preceding paragraph.
B. PRODUCTION EXPANSION PLAN
According to the data submission time line requirements, TRANSCO must receive the ADWECs
Generation/Production Expansion Plan by Week 17 (30th April) of each year to assure the
timely preparation of its strategic plan and annual 7YPS. In the absence of these pertinent data
from ADWEC during formulation and preparation stages of this statement until the imposed
data cut-off date, TRANSCO adopted the ADWECs retirement and new committed capacities in
their 2012 Statement of Future Capacity Requirements report which was submitted to RSB
on 31st December 2012. Presented below is a summary of the information gathered:
Table 1.3: ADWEC Production Plans 2013-2020
Plant Site
Al Mirfa (Al Mirfa Power Company)
2013
39
2014
39
2015
22.5
2016
22.5
2017
22.5
2018
22.5
2019
22.5
2020
22.5
Fujairah F1 (Emirates SembCorp Water &Power Company)
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
Fujairah F2 (Fujairah Asia Power Company)

Shuweihat 1 (Shuweihat CMS Power Company)
Shuweihat S2 (Ruwais Power Company)
Taweelah A1 (Gulf Total Tractebel Power Company)
Taweelah A2 (Emirates CMS Power Company)
Taweelah B (Taweelah Asia Power Company)
Umm Al Nar / Sas Al Nakhl (Arabian Power Company)
Fujairah F1 Extension
Al Mirfa (New)
Available Capacity
132
101
101
85
51
162
145
132
101
101
85
51
162
145
917
917
132
101
101
85
51
162
145
30
7.5
938
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
Note: * Completion period of F1 Extension adjusted as per received ADWEA Privatization Schedule.
Considered in the ADWECs Production Plan is the de-commissioning of UAN East and West by
end of 2017 which is not accounted in the above tabulation in the absence of the official
documentary confirmation from ADWEC but was considered in the various Scenario developed
and assessed by TRANSCO; the committed capacity of Fujairah F1 Extension by 2015 and the New
Mirfa IWPP for a combined capacity of 52.50 MIGD. The above Table shows the available
Production capacity for the 2013-2020 planning period.
Figure 1.14 Water Demand including Northern Emirates and Supply Analysis (2013-2020) using ADWECs
Global Demand Forecast (Transmission Planning)
Total Demand (MIGD) Including

NE
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
DEMAND
NORTHERN
EMIRATES
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
916.5
859.99
56.51
-58.42
133.96
189.94
227.06
-12.29
248.93
60.1
-46.13
2014
916.5
916.15
0.35
-44.03
140.1
196.47
252.68
-6.12
250.96
75.94
-37.91
2015
937.8
968.55
-30.75
-56.72
143.09
204.5
286.31
-25.38
255.88
78.77
-31.34
2016
960.3
989.91
-29.61
-49.04
149.78
215.13
299.94
-24.28
258.18
66.88
-24.76
2017
960.3
1039.49
-79.19
-79.19
159.76
-11.34
228.42
-11.34
320.94
-29.01
260.03
70.34
-27.50
2018
910.3
1079.28
-168.98
-168.98
166.29
-33.79
241.63
-33.79
335.9
-58.07
260.57
74.89
-43.34
2019
910.3
1114.59
-204.29
-204.29
172.65
-42.61
253.78
-42.61
349.08
-66.90
261.52
77.56
-52.17
2020
910.3
1145.39
-235.09
-235.09
178.98
-50.31
265.89
-50.31
355.64
-74.60
263.47
81.41
-59.87
Overall Surplus / Shortfall

Transmission vs. Demand
Total Supply (MIGD)
2013

Production vs. Demand
Year
Table 3.20: Global Water Balance of Abu Dhabi Emirates 2013-2020

(With Northern Emirates)
Overall Surplus / Shortfall Details (MIGD)
Zone 1 (Abu Dhabi
Island)
Zone 2 (Abu Dhabi

Mainland)
Zone 3 (Western
Region + Part of
Mainland)
Zone 4 & 5 (Al Ain Region +

NE)
* Source: ADWEC Winter 2012-2013 Water Demand Forecast for Transmission Planning.
In this chapter, a yearly global Water Balance Analysis (as illustrated in Figure 1.14 above) is
carried out using ADWECs Demand Forecast and Production Expansion Plan to determine the
whole Emirates water surplus/deficit and is translated and accounted in detail into each Supply
Zones as summarized in Tables 3.20 as shown above.
CHAPTER 2: WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PLANNING

Water Transmission System Planning Process: A schematic process diagram is included in this
Chapter to show the overall steps and procedures followed during the planning process and the
sources of input data together with the tools used for planning.
Water Transmission Planning Criteria: All planning criteria embodied in the Water Transmission
Code and Security Standards are highlighted in this chapter. Those criteria include storage sizing,
configuration of stand-by pumps, pipeline sizing and other criteria. The Water Security Standard
requires analysis of the network using probabilistic-based risk analysis and selection of risk
mitigation options using Whole Life Cycle Cost (WLCC) technique.
CHAPTER 3: WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM EXPANSION PLANS

To meet its objective in catering both the forecasted demands and the planned additional
production capacity from the existing, under construction and future desalination plants,
TRANSCO Water Transmission system is undergoing major expansion activities.
For this current 7 Year Planning Statement (2014-2020), the ADWECs committed Generation
Expansion Plan and TRANSCOs own recommended scenario of additional Plant is utilized to
balance the Network. As defined in Chapter 1 above, the plan considers the committed Fujairah
F1 Extension capacity (30.0 MIGD) in service by 2015, the New Mirfa IWPP (52.50 MIGD-Total) by
2016; and the recommended and planned propose Fujairah Phase 3 (2017); Taweelah C
Expansion (2018); and Mirfa 1 (2019) and Mirfa 2 (2020). The proposed addition of Production
Plant (TRANSCO Recommended Scenario) was compared technically and financially using (WLCC)
technique together with the ADWEC committed expansion plan. The results of which are
explained in details in Volume 1 (Water Balance Analysis of Abu Dhabi Water Transmission
Network, Section 2) and in brief in Chapter 3, Section 3.5: Water Balance Results, of this report.
The reinforcements required in the Water Transmission Network for implementation during the
planning period of 2014-2020 are enumerated in this Chapter and shown in Drawing Nos. 9.0 and
10.0 under Annexure A (Drawings). These Drawings illustrates the backbone of the Water
Transmission System between year 2014-2020 expanding from Western Region to Abu Dhabi
Region and Al Ain Region and the Northern Emirates of Fujairah, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
Also incorporated under this Chapter are the Asset replacement Plans obtained from Asset
Performance Department based on their asset replacement strategy function; and the TRANSCO
De-commissioning Plans based on the outcome of the developed long-term development plans
and strategy that must be implemented to save OPEX and CAPEX.
The TRANSCOs comprehensive strategic proposals and projects intended to augment the water
supply of the Northern Emirates Regional network originating from the ADWEA system are
highlighted and discussed separately in Supplementary Annexure F.
Attached under Annexure A (Drawings) are Drawing Nos. 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2 showing the details
the on-going and committed TRANSCO projects while Drawing Nos. 8.0, 8.1 and 8.2, presents
TRANSCOs planned and future expansions up to year 2020.
The new Water Security Standard along with the planning and design criteria specified in the
Water Transmission Code was adopted in the course of studying the requirements for storage,
pumping units and pipeline capacities.
Further, the major deviations in the strategic plans for the development of water transmission
system adopted in this 2013 Seven Year Planning Statement (2014-2020) are compared to the
2012 7 YPS (2013-2019) and 2011 7 YPS (2012-2018) are also highlighted within this Chapter.
CHAPTER 4: STRATEGIC PLANS & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Based on the overall result of the recent analysis of Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network over
the period of 2014-2020 carried out by TRANSCO - Water Network Development Department, the
following reinforcements in the Water Transmission Network are recommended for
implementation:
A.
Proposed Projects (Planned Year of Commissioning).
A.1
Water Transmission Expansion Plans to evacuate the water at Production sites:

Implementation Period 2015-2016:
Commissioning of Fujairah Phase 1 Extension (2015).
Water Transmission Scheme for the New IWPP at Mirfa Plant (2016).
Implementation Period 2017-2020 (Recommended to balance the Supply and Demand):
A.2
Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Fujairah F3 (70.0 MIGD) in 2017.
Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Taweelah 1 Plant (100.0 MIGD) in
2018.
Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Mirfa 1 (50.0 MIGD) in 2019.
Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Mirfa 2 Plant (20.0 MIGD) in 2020.
Water Transmission Expansion Plans to meet the increased in Demand in all the five (5)
Supply Zones:
Implementation Period 2013 2019
Modifications Works at Madinat Zayed Pumping Station (WR) 2014.
MDEC Compliant Installations at the Connection and Interface Points in Al Ain Region
(2015).
Modifications Works at Existing Tap-Off # 2 & 4 on FWTS (NE)-2015.
Strategic Interconnection of TRANSCO System with DEWA (2015).
A.3
Reinforcement of Transmission line from Taweelah to Unit III Pump Station (2017).
Water Transmission Scheme at Unit III PS for the Mega Projects & Supply to Unit V
(2017).
Water Transmission Scheme Unit V Pumping Stations and Distribution Network

(2017).
Water Transmission Scheme Ajban Pumping Station (2017).
Water Transmission Scheme from Mussafah Pumping Station to Supply Local Network
(2017).
Water Transmission Scheme from Mussafah Pumping Station to Supply Ring Main and
Abu Dhabi Island (2017).
Water Transmission Scheme from Mirfa to Muzeirah (2017).
Water Transmission Scheme for Jabel Hafeet Base and Glacier (2017).Duplication of
the Existing DN 1000 Sweihan to Remah By-Pass line (2017).
New Reservoirs in Al Ain Region at Al Ain Reception and Umm Ghaffa area (2017).
Water Transmission Scheme for Mirfa City (2018).
Reinforcement within Taweelah A2 Pumping Station (2018).
Abu Dhabi City Phase 2 (2019).
Water Transmission Replacement Plans:

No new asset replacement Projects that are to be initiated for this years planning
statement.
A more in-depth explanation of the above enumerated plans and proposals can be found in
Chapter 4 under the Annual Topology wherein the investment driver; the strategy and
justification; their associated scope of works and expected key dates of implementation among
others are briefly discussed and described in details with respect to their planned inception to
the water transmission network.
B. Committed Projects both for Production Expansion and to meet the increased in Demand in
all the five (5) Supply Zones.
B.1
Projects under Tendering/Award
Contract N6480 (Cons.): Strategic Water Supply Scheme from Fujairah Water
Transmission System (FWTS) to Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network-From Fujairah
to Mussafah PS bypass AAR, Remah PS, Shobaisi and Unit 4 PS - Lot 2 (2014).
Contract N12192: Water Transmission Scheme from Mirfa to Madinat Zayed, Liwa,
and Presidential Palace in Queshawira (2015).
Contract N12754 (Cons.): Replacement of 1.203 kms of DN1400 GRP Pipeline in Al Ain
(2015).
Contract N11547 (Cons.): Replacement Works at UAN-B, TAW A2 Pumping Station &
Submarine Pipelines Crossing UAN and Maqta Channel (2016).
Contract N12660 (Cons.): Construction of a New Pumping Station at Mirfa to Supply
the DN1200 Pipeline of the Aquifer Project (2016).
Contract N12705 (Cons.): Additional Transmission Pipeline from Taweelah to Ajban PS

(2016).
B.2 Under Construction

Abu Dhabi Region
Contract N4383.1: Abu Dhabi Island Network Development (2012) Completed.
Contract N5807: DN1600 mm from Sas Al Nakheel (UAN) to Sadiyat Island (2012)
Completed.
Contract N6740.1: Water Transmission Lines Inside Al Sowa Island (2013).
Contract N6043: Umm Al Nar B Pumping Station Extension (2013).

Eastern Region
Contract N4268.2 - Water Transmission Scheme from Musaffah to Abu Dhabi Island
(2014).
Al Ain Region
Contract N7430: Twin DN1600 Pipeline from Tap Off 12 to Al Ain Reception PS (2012Completed).
Contract N4381-A-VO2: EPC Works Al Ain Distribution Network - Lot C Contract N6821
(2012) Completed.
Contract N6820: EPC Works for Al Ain Distribution Network-Pumping Station at AARS
(2013).
Contract N4927 (Construction): Construction of New 200mm PN160 Bar Carbon Steel
pipeline to Jabel Hafeet Summit Reservoir from Base Pumping Station (2013).
Contract N4381.B (Construction): Al Ain Water Transmission Scheme from

Al Hayer Tanks Compound to Al Hilli PS, IP 131 Area at Al Ain (Lot P2) and Pipeline
from Zakher PS to Mezyad (Lot P3) (2013).
Contract N6821-D: EPC Works Al Ain Distribution Network - Lot D (2013)
Contract N7894 - Lot A: Al Ain Water Distribution Network Pipelines from AARC to
Zakher and Al Maquam Palace (2014).
Contract N7894 - Lot B: Al Ain Water Distribution Network Pipelines from Zakher to
Jabel Hafeet Base and GIC (2014).
Western Region
Contract N6311.1 (Construction): Shuweihat Phase 2 WTS (Lots 1 & 2) - 2013.
Contract N11900 (Construction): DN1000 Pipeline from Muzairah to Jabana (2013).
Contract G5809: EPC Contract for Strategic Water Storage / Recovery Project in Liwa
(2014).
Northern Emirates Region
Contract N6850: Water Supply Scheme from Tawian Round-About to Bureirat Tank
Farm in Ras Al Khaimah (2013).
Contract N11691 (N10890 Consultancy): Water Transmission System to Umm Al

Quwain Emirate (2014).
Contract N7396 Lot A: Water Supply System for Fujairah Distribution Network (Lot A Pump Station) - 2014.
Contract N7396 Lot B: Water Supply System for Fujairah Distribution Network (Lot B &
Lot C - Pipelines) - 2014.
Contract N7016.1 (VO): Water Supply in Kalbaa (2015).
1.1 Introduction
In accordance with the Water Transmission Code, ADWEC is designated to prepare and submit to
TRANSCO and all Users a coordinated long term demand forecast, therefore the data provided by
ADWEC shall be utilized by TRANSCO for its planning purposes.
As per Article 30 of Law No. 2 it is the duty of ADWEC to ensure that there is provided sufficient
production capacity to ensure that, at all times, all reasonable demands for water and electricity
in the Emirate are satisfied
Article 32 of the Law No. 2 requires ADWEC to determine annually in respect of each year and the
next five years, the requirement for the provision of new or additional water desalination
capacity and new or additional electricity generation capacity. Condition 18 of ADWECs License
essentially extends Law Number 2s requirement to seven years, but with more detailed
requirements for the first five years. These more detailed requirements include ADWECs views
on where additional capacity should be located and additional information that potential bidders
may require. Generally, ADWEC prepares annually the water demand forecast for the following
main purposes;
1. Planning the water production installations.
2. Calculation of Fuel Requirements
3. Calculation of BST (Bulk Supply Tariff)
In order to meet the above legal requirements ADWEC prepares the followings annually:
1. A long Term Electricity & Water Demand Forecast
2. A Statement of Future Capacity Requirements
The gathered water demand forecast and production expansion plans of ADWEC are the main
starting data and information which TRANSCO should consider in the water supply network
planning of its transmission system which includes analyzing the capability of existing network
and designing a new system development schemes for a specified planning horizon.
1.2 Water Demand Forecast

1.2.1 Data Input Time-line
The Figure below shows the data submission time line requirements to enable TRANSCO
prepare its strategic plan and annual 7YPS.
Week 48
Demand Forecast Input Data

to ADWEC & Transco
(From DISCOs & Other Users)
Week 52
Transco submits
Transmission Losses to
ADWEC
Week 7
ADWEC submits Consolidated

Demand Forecast
(to include break-down based on te
information provided by the USERs)
Week 17
Week 24
Transco submits DRAFT

ADWEC submits Generation
Water Planning Statement to
Capacity Plan to Transco
RSB for Approval
Figure 1.1 Data Submission Time Line Requirements
To enable TRANSCO to start its planning phase, it must receive the long term demand forecast
prepared by ADWEC by Week 7 (15th February) of the current year, as mutually agreed in the
WTC Review Panel with RSBs concurrence concerning water planning data provisions. The data
obtained from ADWEC must be a detailed area-wise breakdown of the demand forecast intended
for TRANSCO network expansion plans and water balance requirements. This sort of details is
essential to enable TRANSCO to incorporate and reflect geographically at each respective
demand nodes of the hydraulic model based on the established Connection & Interface Points
with the DISCOs. The timely provision of these planning and analysis data is essential in the
delivery of the TRANSCO 7 YPS as per its obligation to RSB.
1.2.2 Water Supply and Production Historical Trend
The water demand forecast; which is an exercise being updated by ADWEC on a yearly basis
based on the data and information supplied by ADDC, AADC and TRANSCO; is essentially required
for adequate assessment and planning of the existing and future transmission network. Because
of the varied factors attributed to the growth and development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
including the Northern Emirates, water demand requirements is increasing at an unprecedented
level.
The illustrated Figure 1-2 below depicts the history of the peak water supplied (actual) by the
transmission network from year 1999 to 2012, which had increased significantly from 220 MIGD
to 759 MIGD which is a record high 245% posting an annual growth of 10.0%. Consistently for the
same period, the total annual production had markedly risen from 70,917 MIG to 253,190 MIG
about 257% or at an annual growth rate of 10.3%. Considering a shorter span, to demonstrate a
clearer picture of the peak water supplied on a regional level from year 2004 to 2012 is shown in
Figure 1-3 below which has recorded annual growth rate of about 7.4% during these periods. In
reference to the above findings as portrayed by these below illustrative Figures, it is worth
concluding that the Emirates water demand requirements denotes an increasing trend and is
mainly dependent with the Governments future policies and visions of a developed and
sustainable Abu Dhabi Emirate in conjunction to its main aspirations to support the Northern
Emirates needs and developments through the provision of enough water and power.
Figure 1.2: Water Supply and Production Historical Trend
Figure 1.3: Peak Water Supply by Region and Production Historical Trend (2004-2012)
Source: Years 2004 to 2012 from ADWEC Statistical Report 1998-2011
Figure 1.4: Monthly Average Actual Water Supply History - Global (1999-2012)
Source: Years 1999 to 2011 from ADWEC Statistical Report 1998-2011 / Year 2012 from WNDD-AMD Compiled Daily Report Data
The above presented Figure 1.4 indicates the supply pattern on an annual basis and it provides a
clear picture of the actual global water supply on a monthly period starting from the year 1999. It
provides an overview of the seasonal change in the supply pattern of the water demand wherein
the peak monthly average demand may be easily forecasted or identified during a certain
consumption year. These values is of course influence by factors that adversely contribute in
clearly establishing an actual representative pattern of water usage; such is the case for the year
2010 supply as it fell below the 2009 supply levels beginning from June 2010 onwards until June
2011 which was attributed mainly to the experienced fuel supply constraints which was started
to be enforced during that particular year.
1.2.3 ADWEC Forecast Assumptions
The demand forecast, compiled by ADWEC, is based on a set of assumptions that influence both
value and timing of the demand on the network. It is important to recognize that these
assumptions exist and hence note that any change in an assumption is likely to impact either
demand phasing, demand value or both.
ADWECs water demand forecast consists of two scenarios, one that includes network capacity
constraint considerations (Constrained) and the other without network capacity constraint
considerations (Unconstrained). Both scenarios follow the same probabilistic methodology.
The probabilistic approach used to prepare the demand forecast results in a demand probability
envelope that includes all possible demand uncertainties and sensitivities considered in the
analysis.
Demand uncertainties that are modeled in the water demand forecast model include:
Rates of Consumption
These are affected by factors such as demand side management and tariffs etc. Sensitivities
to these factors are therefore modeled for every year of the forecast.
The size of each of the demand categories

These are also changing throughout the forecast due to factors such as immigration,
population growth, financial crisis effect, mega projects progress, and government policies.
The ADWECs water demand forecast uses statistical software to represent these uncertainties
via a probability distribution curve. Each uncertainty, whether rate of consumption, growth rate,
occupancy rate etc., is represented with a probability distribution curve. The most likely value, i.e.
mean, is the value used by ADWEC for desalination capacity expansion planning.
The Figure 1.5 below, which is the Demand Forecasting Process Flow Chart courtesy of ADWEC,
is extracted herein to provide a clear overview of the general methodology ADWEC had pursued
in order to provide the desired level of water demand forecast accuracy based on prevailing
factors, assumptions, conditions, etc. within the populace supplied with water throughout Abu
Dhabi and the Northern Emirates.
In similarity with previous planning statements, TRANSCO utilizes the demand forecast usually
provided by ADWEC termed for transmission planning in the analysis of its transmission system
which more or less represents the unconstrained scenario of water demand forecast. The process
on how this planning data and information has been developed by ADWEC is likewise
demonstrated in Figure 1.5 below which is highlighted to show its hierarchy in the ADWECs
forecasting process.
Figure 1-5: Demand Forecasting Process Flow Chart (Courtesy of ADWEC)
1.2.4
ADWEC Demand Forecast Results
The succeeding sections below describes the comparisons made between the two sets of demand
forecast received by TRANSCO which are the ADWEC Winter 2012/2013 Demand Forecast. First is
the forecast containing the constrained regional global water demand forecast for the Abu
Dhabi Emirates inclusive of the Northern Emirates which was distributed to all ADWEA
stakeholders and/or users vide their letter of Ref. ADWEC-MD/PSD/GroupLtr/L-012/02.13 dated
the 28th February 2013. The other being the ADWEC Winter 2012/2013 Demand Forecast for
transmission planning received vide their e-mail dated 14th February 2013 which represents
and fits TRANSCOs requirements for adequately planning the present and future developments
of its transmission system as its contains the area-wise detailed breakdown of localities containing
the existing areas and mega developments demands, ADNOC requirements, etc. scattered
throughout the Abu Dhabi Emirates and the forecasted demand of the Northern Emirates for their
respective Areas that will be interconnected to the transmission system based on agreed
quantities specified in the executed Master Agreements between ADWEA and FEWA.
Figure 1.6: ADWEC Water Demand Forecast 2013-2030 (Transmission Planning vs. Constrained Scenario)
vs. Available Production Capacity for period 1999-2030 with the Actual Peak Water Supply (1999-2012)
Referring to the above Figure 1.6, the graph indicates the difference of the supplied ADWEC
Water Demand Forecast data and information between the years 2012 and 2013 both for
Transmission Planning and the Constrained Scenario. It can be easily concluded that for both
ADWEC projections that the global demand declines by about an average of 47.0 MIGD and 54.0
MIGD respectively for each Scenario for the periods from 2013 to 2030. The Figure also likewise
illustrates the increasing gap of the available production capacity compared to these two sets of
demand forecast on the assumption that no additional plant capacities are added aside from the
already committed.
The Figure 1.7 below presents the water demand forecast for 2012 - 2030 on a region-wise
coverage within the Abu Dhabi Emirates network including the exports to the Northern Emirates
which was globally forecasted at an annual growth rate of 3.5%. A significant increase in the
combined Abu Dhabi and Eastern Regions water demand is noticeable wherein the concentration
of the Mega Developments are situated which has posted an annual growth rate of 5.3% (20122020) and 2.5% (2020-2030). Al Ain Regions water demand was forecasted to grow at annual
rate of 3.7% (2012-2020) and 0.9% (2020-2030), while the Western Region shows an 8.2% and
2.2% rates respectively for the similar periods. The demand of the Northern Emirates which has
risen in view of the HH the UAE President decree granting additional quantities of water to the
Water Authorities of the Northern Emirates from the recorded 2012 peak of 44.0 MIGD to 81.0
MIGD by 2020 which is calculated at an annual rate of 8.0% (2012-2020).
Source: ADWEC Global Demand Forecast
Figure 1.7: ADWEC Water Demand Forecast 2012-2030 for Transmission Planning by Region
For the related Figures 1.8-A-B-C & D below, these illustrates the regional percentage
composition of the Global demand forecast for transmission planning individually shown for
Years 2013, 2015, 2020 and 2030. The graphs consistently demonstrates that the combined Abu
Dhabi Island and Eastern Region water demand forecast comprises more than 50% even almost
reaching 60% in Year 2030 of the global projections with Al Ain Region estimated to be about 29%
in 2013 and is expected to be reduce to 21% by 2030. The decrease is attributed to the increasing
requirement of Western Region at 11% in 2013 to about 14% by 2030, while the rest translates to
the Northern Emirates requirements.
Figure 1.8A
Figure 1.8B
Figure 1.8C
Figure 1.8D
Figures 1.8-A-B-C & D: ADWEC Water Demand Forecast 2013-2030 for Transmission Planning by Regional
Percentage Share for Years 2013, 2015, 2020 & 2030
1.2.5
TRANSCO Assessment and Data Comparisons
As earlier mentioned, the data always utilized by TRANSCO for planning purposes is the Water
demand forecast for Transmission Planning. These area-wise demand data, details of which is
enclosed in Annexure B, is used in the planning and analysis of the entire water supply
network, whether it is for designing a new scheme or in analyzing the capability of existing
network. The forecast comprises and classifies the calculated demand into the existing Areas
(normal growth); the mega projects and exports (i.e. the Northern Emirates demand) grouped in
a regional manner. ADWECs methodology captures all factors influencing the future demand
such as population growth supplemented by the UPC 2030 Plan, considerations about
GDP/Industrial growth, water tariff, and instituted government and ADWEA policies concerning
water policy/DSM, environment policy/ESTIMADA, agricultural policy, etc. It covers the future
water prerequisites for the whole of Abu Dhabi Emirate including all the major developments
requirements covering Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Regions whose locations are depicted in Drawings
Nos. 11, 12 and 13 as attached in Annexure A through the kind courtesy of ADDC and AADC
respectively.
1.2.5.1 Global Comparison of ADWEC 2012 and 2013 Water Demand Forecast for Transmission
Planning and Constrained Demands
The comparative analysis of the two sets of demand forecast data and information provided by
ADWEC for the planning years 2012 and 2013 respectively is shown in the Figure 1.9 below. A
similar situation from last year 7 YPS could be observed that there is again a notable decrease in
this years projections as compared to the data in 2012; the difference shows that for the
transmission planning demand scenario from year 2014 to 2020 there is an overall drop of 37.0 MIGD to -55.0 MIGD while for the constrained demand scenario about -34.0 MIGD to -45.0
MIGD decline for the same coverage period. The overall reduction is attributed by ADWEC mainly
due to the delays in megaprojects uptake, the curtailments in the existing bulk demands, delay in
the materialization of ADNOC and Municipality irrigation demands. From year 2021 onwards to
2030 the graph exhibits a similar steady decrease in the forecast which was calculated to reach 64.0 MIGD to -55.0 MIGD by 2030 respectively for both Scenarios of demand as compared.
Figure 1.9: Comparison of ADWEC 2012& 2013 Water Demand Forecast Data for Transmission Planning
and Constrained Demand Forecast
1.2.5.2 Overall Regional Comparison of ADWEC 2011 and 2012 Water Demand Forecast for
Transmission Planning Demands Only
The Figure 1.10 below provides a clearer comparative view of the regional breakdown of the
demand forecast used for this year and last years 7 YPS from 2012 to 2030. For ease of
reference, the blue colored curves represents the 2012 forecast while the red colored curves
represents the 2013 forecast separately in terms of the total and by regions to easily distinguish
the difference. In conclusion, the graph further denotes that there is an overall decrease in
demand as forecasted by ADWEC which varies from -10.0 MIGD, -44.0 MIGD, -54.0 MIGD and 51.0 MIGD correspondingly for years 2013, 2015, 2020 and 2025 as shown (green colored bars).
Figure 1.10: Regional Comparison of ADWEC 2012 & 2013Water Demand Forecast Data for Transmission
Planning and Constrained Demand Forecast
1.2.5.3 Region-wise Comparison of ADWEC 2012 and 2013 Water Demand Forecast for
Transmission Planning Demands
A. Abu Dhabi Island Region
The Figure 1.11A below for this Region indicates that, in general, there are no substantial
differences in the forecasted demand though in the short terms (2012-2014) a nominal decrease
is observed while in medium terms (2015-2020) a slight increase was noted. This can be
accounted in the delay in the realization of demand and implementation of some Mega Projects
adjacent to the Abu Dhabi Island especially Al Reem, Sadiyat and within the Island like Mina
Zayed Developments and other internal new Developments which were before estimated to be
realized earlier than expected. Taking into account the detailed comparison of both demand
forecast, it can be observed that in this years demand there is a slight drop of the total Mega
Projects water requirements whereas the normal growth demand shows a downward trend
which was attributed to the issue of migration of occupants within the Island.
The graph also illustrates the status of the total Regions demand against the available production
capacity particularly if the plan to de-commission the UAN East and West pushed through in
2016. In this scenario, the future Regions supply will rely from its adjacent Eastern Region to
complement its expected shortfall.
Figure 1.11A: Abu Dhabi Island Region Comparison between ADWEC 2012 & 2013 Water Demand Forecast Data for
Transmission Planning
B. Eastern Region
The comparison of the Eastern Regions planning demand forecast can be seen in Figure 1.11B
below which also demonstrates a similar situation of reduction in the projected demand
throughout the whole 2014 to 2030 periods. This is partly due to the curtailments in existing
majority demands and partly from the delays in new mega projects and industrial demand
realization wherein majority of them are situated in this Region.
Most notable factor in the decrease in demand are the anticipated phasing delays of sizable
development requirements of Yas Island, KPIZ, Capital District, ICADs, Al Raha Beach/Al Raha
Gardens, Al Falah, South of Shamka, Al Shamka Housing, North Wathba, South Hudayriyat and
other major developments which has been affected by the Governments priorities based on the
Abu Dhabi 2030 Master Plan.
It would be interesting to note that in this Region based on ADWECs demand estimates, the
Mega developments demand requirements will start to exceed the normal growth demand by
year 2019 and onwards. This regional demand trend is exemplified by the tabulated summary
below composing the Normal growth, Mega Developments and ADDC Bulk Demand for the
respective 2013, 2020, 2025 and 2030 planning years.
Figure 1.11B: Eastern Region Comparison between ADWEC 2012 & 2013 Water Demand Forecast Data for
Demand Grouping
2013
2020
2025
2030
Normal Growth
75.72%
42.49%
32.02%
27.22%
Mega Developments
24.01%
54.76%
65.68%
70.72%
ADDC Bulk Demand
0.87%
2.75%
2.30%
2.06%
TOTAL
100%
100%
100%
100%
C. Western Region
The demand comparison shown in Figure 1.11C illustrates the difference of the forecast for
Western Region provided demand requirements for transmission planning. It can be seen that,
the ADWECs 2012 and 2013 estimates are almost similar though it shows a minimal decrease
which mainly covers the ADNOC/GASCO/ADCO, UPC Projects, and Municipality irrigation
demands. The total demand in the Region shows an annual growth rate of 8.2% and 2.2%
respectively for periods 2012-2020 and 2020-2030. Based on the forecast, by year 2020 the mega
projects (37.52%) demand will overtake the requirements of the normal growth demand
(42.37%) while the ADNOC/GASCO/ADCO (20.11%) shows a steady percentage demand share for
the region.
The graph similarly illustrates the capability of the region to export part of its available existing
production in particular to Eastern and Abu Dhabi Island which in the foreseeable future shall
remain due to its strategic coastal resources for additional production expansions.
Figure 1.11C: Western Region Comparison between ADWEC 2012 & 2013 Water Demand Forecast Data for
D. Al Ain Region
The Figure 1.11D (shown below) demonstrates the overall water demand forecast graphical trend
for Al Ain Region for the period of 2012 up to 2030 in comparison of both the ADWEC prepared
transmission planning demand provided for 2012 and 2013. In similar fashion with the Western
Region Demand, the decrease is not significant but it posted an annual growth rate of 2.1%
between years 2012 and 2030. The Regions urban areas demand comprise about an average of
65% of the total demand whereas the rest of 35% accounts for the sub-urban areas around Al Ain
region.
Due to non-availability of any production plants, the supply to the Regions rely mainly from the
available water emanating mainly from the Fujairah system, from Eastern Region which is
Taweelah and in part from UAN, Shuweihat and Mirfa system through the Unit IV and Shobaishi
transmission supply points.
Figure 1.11D: Al Ain Region Comparison between ADWEC 2012 & 2013 Water Demand Forecast Data for
E. Northern Emirates Region

The ADWECs demand forecast covering the growing Northern Emirates water supply
requirements is shown in Figure 1.11E below, which has risen from an actual recorded 2012 peak
of 44.0 MIGD to a maximum of 81.0 MIGD up to year 2020 and onwards which is limited and
governed by the newly executed water Master Agreement between ADWEA and FEWA. There
was a uniform -10.0 MIGD decline as compared from last years estimated total of 91.41 MIGD
mainly from the revised overall FEWA requirement due to unconfirmed FEC demand which is yet
to be executed and included in the Master Agreement. The demand forecast considers the
overall demand of FEWA, SEWA and for the RAK currently and proposed to be supplied along the
existing FWTS network from Qidfa to Al Ain.
Figure 1.11E: Northern Emirates Region Comparison between ADWEC 2012 & 2013 Water Demand
Forecast Data for Transmission Planning
Figure 1.11F: Northern Emirates Region Breakdown & Comparison between ADWEC 2012 & 2013 Water
Demand Forecast Data for Transmission Planning
Figure 1.11F above compares the ADWECs 2012 and 2013 demand estimates for the Region
including a graphical representation of the respective Authorities or Emirates demand allocations
as projected for this year. On the average, the FEWA demand dominates the overall total which is
roughly 65% while SEWA about 22% and that of RAK sharing around 13%. Currently the DEWA
network is not yet linked with the ADWEA system, though initial negotiations are already
underway to interconnect both networks on two identified locations with the prime important
considerations or objective is for the security and flexibility of supply during emergency situations
between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The graph likewise shows the picture of the available production trend in the Region after the
commissioning of Fujairah F1 Extension totaling to about 260.0 MIGD wherein bulk of the water
shall be transmitted to supply Al Ain Region and to the Northern Emirates.
1.2.5.4 ADWEC 2012-2013 Water Demand Forecast by Category

Presented below is an overview of the ADWEC water demand forecast by category or sectors
which is based on the Constrained Demand scenario in the absence of such detailed break-up
for the Transmission Planning scenario of demand. Figure 1.12 reveals that the global demand,
which shows an increasing pattern, is dominated by the Bulk Consumers, the residential and
commercial Mega Projects, Industrial (including ADNOC) and domestic demands. The most
noticeable of the growth is attributed to the residential and commercial Mega Projects which has
annual growth of 24.9% for the period 2012 to 2020 and the Industrial demand (including
ADNOC) estimated to expand annually by 17.3% of the same period as per developments in line
with the Abu Dhabi 2030 Plan. There were a modest decline for the domestic, villas, shabiat/town
houses and agricultural demand growth as projected for the same period of 2012-2020.
The Figures 1.12A-B-C-D respectively for years 2013, 2015, 2020 and 2030 shows the percentage
composition by sector/category of the global demand totals that evidently validates the above
stated observations of the ADWEC global forecast.
Figure 1.12: ADWEC 2012-2013 Water Demand Forecast by Category

based on Constrained Demand Scenario
Figure 1.12A-B-C-D: ADWEC 2012-2013 Water Demand Forecast by Category based on Constrained
Demand Scenario for Years 2013, 2015, 2020 and 2030
1.3 Generation Expansion Planning

The Generation and Desalination Plants expansions in relation to the location and capacity
requirement are determined by the Privatization Directorate-ADWEA and ADWEC. The
generation planning coordination activities are well established between ADWEC, TRANSCO and
Privatization Directorate. ADWEC conducts the future demand forecasting for power and water
and translate these requirements to generation expansion plans. TRANSCO on the other end
reviews the expansion plans and assesses the power and water transmission system capabilities
and plan for transmissions facilities to cater the addition or deletion of power and water capacity
at the respective sites.
As shown in Figure 1.1 in Section 1.2.1 above, the data submission time line requirements for
TRANSCO to receive the ADWECs Generation/Production Expansion Plan must be on Week 17
(30th April) of each year to assure the timely preparation of its strategic plan and annual 7YPS . In
the absence of these pertinent data from ADWEC during formulation and preparation of this
statement until the imposed data cut-off date, TRANSCO adopted the ADWECs retirement and
new committed capacities in their 2012 Statement of Future Capacity Requirements report
which was submitted to RSB on 31st December 2012. Presented below are some of the
information that were integrated to this statement:
1.3.1 Retirement Plans
Year
Retirement Plans
Site
Capacities (MIGD)
2017 (End)
UAN E *
20 MIGD
2017 (End)
UAN W *
30 MIGD
2014 (End)
Mirfa (AMPC)
16.2 MIGD
Note: * To Date NOT confirmed by ADWEC, Considered\Assumed ONLY in the developed Scenario.
Table 1.1: ADWEC Retirement Plans

Umm Al Nar IWPP: Historically, the above UAN IWPP water capacities both for East and West
Plants combined with their Power counterpart were originally scheduled to be retired in June
2008 (as per PWPA). But in 2008, to minimize ADWECs economic purchase costs, it was
recommended by ADWEC that the retirement of these capacities should be deferred until the
end of 2010. Subsequently, this decision was shelved following consultations between ADWEC
and RSB that concludes an additional electricity generation is required beyond 2010 to satisfy the
Generation Security Standard (GSS), therefore the retirement date was further extended to end2012. The forecasted water and power capacity balance in 2013 - 2015 resulted in ADWEC
negotiating with the Arabian Power Company (APC) in 2009 to defer the retirement of 50 MIGD
of the old Umm Al Nar water capacity until the end of 2015. Due to this, in April 2010, ADWEC
reached an agreement for the fourth time amending the PWPA with APC extending the operation
of the old UAN power and water capacity until end of 2015. ADWEC in its 2012 Statement Water
Expansion Plan, they have indicated\recommended Umm Al Nar IWPP (East and West) to be
extended until the end of Year 2017 which TRANSCO (in this Years statements) have only
considered in all of the developed Scenarios (in the absence of a firm commitment to date) for
the additional Plants in the analysis of the system-wide requirements.
Mirfa (AMPC): Earlier, ADWEC plans considers the AMPC plant capacity of 16.2 MIGD will be
decommissioned by year 2022, while the remaining 22.5 MIGD capacity has to be retained
starting the year 2014 termed as Mirfa Refitting based on the proposed Al Zawra Relocation and
conversion to Combine Cycle configurations. In last years plan, ADWEC did not consider the
planned refitting in the absence of confirmation from ADWEA Privatization Directorate, which
TRANSCO similarly adopted in its last years Statement. For this year, as plans for Mirfa had
become clear and firmly committed which is the de-commissioning of the old 16.2 MIGD MSF
Plant by Year 2014, partial commissioning of 7.50 MIGD of the proposed RO Plant and the total
new capacity of 30.0 MIGD (see Table 1.3 below) assumed fully commissioned by Year 2016. The
existing 22.5 MIGD existing Fisia MSF units maintained for a total available Plant capacity of 52.5
MIGD for the New Mirfa Plant.
1.3.2 New Committed Capacities
Year
2015
New Committed Capacities

Site
Capacities (MIGD)
30 MIGD
2016
New Mirfa
30 MIGD
Table 1.2: ADWEC New Production Committed Capacities
Fujairah F1 Extension: As per the provisions of the ADWEA-FEWA Master and Asset Transfer
Agreements in 2008, in lieu of the retirement of the FEWA Plant at Qidfa Station, ADWEA to
proceed with the Fujairah F1 Extension with an additional production capacity of 30.00 MIGD
using Reverse Osmosis technology (RO). The plant was originally planned to be fully available in
time for the 2012 peak (2009 5 YPS) and has been projected to be commissioned by 2014 (2012 7
YPS); but recent Project schedules received from ADWEA Privatization indicates a commercial
date of operation by June 2015. This capacity is envisioned to be utilized to supply FEWA network
in Fujairah and SEWA networks in Khorfakhan and Kalba.
The existing, under construction, committed and planned water production capacities, as per
ADWEC production expansion plan, are shown in the table below:
Table 1.3: ADWEC Production Plans 2013-2020

Plant Site
Al Mirfa (Al Mirfa Power Company)
2013
39
2014
39
2015
22.5
2016
22.5
2017
22.5
2018
22.5
2019
22.5
2020
22.5
Fujairah F1 (Emirates SembCorp Water &Power Company)
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
Fujairah F2 (Fujairah Asia Power Company)

Shuweihat 1 (Shuweihat CMS Power Company)
Shuweihat S2 (Ruwais Power Company)
Taweelah A1 (Gulf Total Tractebel Power Company)
Taweelah A2 (Emirates CMS Power Company)
Taweelah B (Taweelah Asia Power Company)
Umm Al Nar / Sas Al Nakhl (Arabian Power Company)
Al Mirfa (New)
Available Capacity
132
101
101
85
51
162
145
132
101
101
85
51
162
145
917
917
132
101
101
85
51
162
145
30
7.5
938
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
132
101
101
85
51
162
95
30
30
910
Note: * Completion period of F1 Extension as per received information form ADWEA Privatization Directorate.
1.4 Global Water Balance

The global water balance was prepared to identify the annual surplus/deficit within the planning
horizon which was prepared accordingly based on the ADWEC demand forecast and production
expansion plan. The surplus/deficit is calculated using the ADWECs demand forecast for
transmission planning, available production capacity (as per production expansion plan), and
the required capacity which is determined by applying some percentage for reserve capacity
requirements (adding some percentage to the demand forecast as patterned with ADWECs
analysis of the ratio of required capacity to global demand forecast).
The following chart illustrates and summarizes the water surplus and/or deficit for 2013-2030.
Figure 1.13 shows the regional breakdown and total of the water demand forecast as against the
overall available production capacity, while Figure 1.14 quantifies the surplus or deficit of the
system (i.e. with or without the reserve capacity) as a result of comparing the available water
production versus the required capacity or global demand respectively.
Figure 1.13: Water Demand including Northern Emirates and Supply Analysis (2013-2030)
using ADWECs Global Demand Forecast (Transmission Planning)
Figure 1.14: Water Demand including Northern Emirates and Supply Analysis (2013-2030) using ADWECs
Global Demand Forecast (Transmission Planning)
1.4.1 Global Surplus/Deficit Analysis

The results of the above global water balance analysis using the above ADWECs data and
information translates to the following conclusions in a global view:
1. The Figure 1.13 above demonstrates the widening gap of the total available water production
capacity against the total water demand forecast starting from year 2015 and onwards.
2. According to the forecast for Years 2013 & 2014, in the Scenario without the reserved
capacity calculation, the system indicates an excess of supply against the demand which
obviously explains that the global water demand 860.0 MIGD and 916.0 MIGD are relatively
lower than the available production of 917.0 MIGD respectively for both years. But, If the
reserved margin is considered a slight shortfall of -10.0 MIGD by 2013 and about -73.0 MIGD
by 2014 will be recorded as indicated in Figure 1.14 above.
3. By 2015, the supply deficit started to develop as the calculated systems shortfall for the
whole of Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates based on the transmission planning scenario of
demand forecast utilized in both the with and without reserve capacity calculation increases
through the succeeding years as illustrated in the above Figure 1.14. By Year 2016, a new
Plant must be commissioned by at least 80.0 MIGD in capacity (without the reserved margin)
to prevent the shortfall of water to widen up.
4. Assuming that no additional new Plant capacity was commissioned between the years 2015
and 2020, there will be a global shortfall of supply that will reach to a maximum of -331.0
MIGD after considering ADWECs reserve capacity. Alternatively assuming without the
reserve capacity, about -235.00 MIGD shortfall of supply is projected to occur.
5. By the Year 2030 scenario, in simply comparing the ADWECs required capacity with that of
the available water, an additional total production capacity of about 586.00 MIGD and 475.0
MIGD, respectively for both the with and without reserve capacity calculation, must be
installed to balance the overall requirements of the Abu Dhabi Emirates including the growing
demand of the Northern Emirates.
6. As endorsed in the preceding TRANSCO 7 YPS, If Higher Management considers the
construction for a new plant, the type of technology to be adopted will play an important role
depending on the target period for a new plant to be commissioned. If it is targeted by year
2016 an RO plant will be more appropriate which may take at least three years to construct.
But if the conventional type (MED/MSF) is considered, it would require at least of four (4)
years, that would mean that the earliest commissioning of a new IWPP/s will be by 2017,
wherein during that period a total of approximately 214.0 MIGD or 129.00 MIGD capacity
must at least be constructed. The proper type of technology shall take into account the
combine requirements of both the water and power sector to balance the anticipated
shortfalls in the succeeding years as per current demand forecast. Important consideration is
the substantial impact of the Nuclear Plants which is dedicated solely for power generation
where water production shall take its course in isolation as far as the technology is concern.
7. In conjunction with Item No. 6 above, the new Plant capacity and location should take into an
important consideration its proximity to the water demand centers in order to minimize the
cost of water transmission schemes involve; foremost of which should comply with the
environmental aspects and the security of the network to sustain the water supply to the
populace it serve.
2.1 Introduction
Water transmission System planning activities is among the major responsibility of Water
Network Development Department (WNDD), which is under Asset Management Directorate of
TRANSCO.
2.2 Water Transmission System Planning Process

The overall water transmission system planning processes as shown below illustrates the new
overall procedural approach being adopted and implemented based on PAS 55 requirements.
Fig 2.10: WATER NETWORK PLANNING PROCESS DIAGRAM
DISCO
ADWEC
Final Demand Forecast

7 Year Planning Statement
Data from Town Planning

Municipalities
Private Departments
Developers/Consultants
Demand Forecast &

Production Plan
including Production Capacity Plan
Guidelines & Design

Criteria
Assessments of Water Demand Data

& Production Expansion Plan
License, WTC, Security

Standards , MDEC, etc.
PRODUCERS
AISD / NSD -WSD-LDC
Network Analysis Report,

Feasibility/Concept Studies, Master
Plan Report, Recommendations &
Proposals, etc.
Network Risk Analysis and

Economic Analysis
Production Capacity
Outages Plan
Water Balance & Hydraulic Analysis of

the Transmission System
Network data & operations ,

demands, supplies ,
capacities, etc .
Proce ss for Ne twork

Risk Analysis
Preparation of TRANSCO 7 YPS
No
TRANSCO
Management
Approval
Proposals from
other TRANSCO
Dept. / Divisions
Yes
RSB
APD Input
(Asset Replacement
Tool)
Yes
Review & Update the 7 YPS
Distribution to
ADWEA , DISCO, ADWEC ,
RSB , CONSULTANTS , etc.
Yes
Prepare Annual Capital

Project Budget
TRANSCO
No
Review &
Approval
No
Management
Review & Approval
Review & Update Budget

Submittal / Coordinate with
other TRANSCO Dept . / Div.
Yes
ADWEA
Submission for
Budget
Allocation
Approved
Capital
Programme
Review & Approval
NOT
Approved
NOT
Approved
Approved
Procure Consultancy
Contract for Detailed
Design
Issue Approved
Tender Documents
Project Put On - Hold

Projects Division
Procure Construction
Contract
NOTE:
Water Planning Workflow :

- Sources of Planning Data / Network Analysis (Water Balance /Hydraulic /Risk /Economic ) / 7 YPS Preparation
Investment Planning Workflow
Input Data / Sources
Figure 2.20: Process for Network Risk Analysis
Newly modified in the above Planning Process Diagram is the incorporation of the MWHS
adopted risk analysis approach, which is widely used in the United Kingdom Water Environment,
this utilized a workshop based approach to understand fully the probability and consequences
of failure of the critical segments, determine what mitigation measures are available and to
define which options offers best value. A two stage approach is implemented with the first
assessment using the statistical model using RSB Security Standard Level of Service and critical
segments (failures) are then taken forward into the workshops and assessed in more detail to
understand their failure mechanisms, the risk associated, the consequences of these risks, which
were then developed into a mitigation strategy to ensure the Level of Service within the Standard
is maintained on the network. Once the risk assessment is complete, whole life cost analysis
(WLCC) analyses were carried out to show which options would give the best financial value.
MWH risk analysis approach focuses on the assessment of individual segment risk data (pipe
burst and relevant costs, power outages, repair times) and further build up information on a
workshop involving the relevant staff to validate the acquired data.
2.3 Transmission System Planning Criteria

Transco shall apply the License Standards, which are set out or referred to Condition (18) of the
Transmission License relevant to planning and development of the water trunk main system. The
criteria, guidelines and procedures to be applied by Transco for planning and development are
specified in the Water Security Standard, as well as in the Water Transmission Code.
The following planning/design criteria were adopted in the Network Capacity planning covering
the requirements for storage, pumping and pipeline capacities. These criteria have been
reviewed and updated by Water Transmission Code Panel as an amendment which had been
approved by the RSB and is incorporated as part of the Water Transmission Code (version 3)
which was recently released.
2.3.1 Storage Capacity
2.3.1.1 Reservoirs at Water Production Plants
The total storage of the production reserve shall provide 24 hours of water supply at the rated
design output of the Water Production Plant. A minimum of two storage tanks or one tank with
minimum of two sections or more that can be isolated shall be provided, and the volume of
storage so calculated shall be usable and exclusive of any unusable top and bottom storage.
2.3.1.2 Reservoirs at Intermediate and Terminal Pumping Stations
TRANSCO 7 Year Water Planning Statement (2013-2020), June 2013
WNDD / Asset Management Directorate
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Intermediate pumping stations shall be provided with water storage equivalent to 10% of the
average daily transfer and 100% of the daily demand of the distribution system.
Terminal pumping stations shall be provided with water storage equivalent to 24 hours supply at
the average daily demand of the distribution system.
All water storage facilities should have a minimum of two tanks, or one storage tank with
minimum of two section or more that can be isolated, at each location; and the volume of
storage so calculated shall be usable and exclusive of any unusable top or bottom water storage.
The above criteria for storage are guideline figures only and TRANSCO shall undertake risk
analyses in accordance with the guidelines given in the Security Standard to determine whether
departure from the guidelines is required.
2.3.2 Criteria for Standby Pumps
All Pumps (variable or fixed speed) must be capable of supplying the output required by the
Despatch process at a continuous rate against the head specified in the Connection Agreement.
To maintain supplies in case of pump fails or routine maintenance requires to be undertaken,
30% to 40% standby capacity, (depending on the sequence of failure), to be provided at Pumping
stations. The number of standby pumps required to meet these criteria is given in the following
table:
Number of Duty
Pumps
Number of Standby
Pumps (33%)-normal
Number of Standby
Pumps (40%)-critical
Table 2.1: Criteria for Stand-by Pumps
The criteria in the Table above are for guidance only. TRANSCO shall undertake risk analyses, in
accordance with the guidelines given in the Security Standard, to justify the level of standby
pump facilities in specific circumstances.

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2.3.3 Pipeline Facilities

In the design of a pipeline facility, the planning period is decided and accordingly the demand
projection that the subject pipeline will handle. The most techno-economical size of the pipeline
shall be determined taking into consideration the pipeline costs, energy costs for pumping and
the maximum flow velocity within which the pipeline can run safely without reducing the
effective life time of the pipe due to erosion which can be a result of velocities exceeding the
maximum specified velocity by the WTC.
However, the limitation imposed by the available service corridor greatly affects the ultimate
sizing of Transmission Pipeline. Where future addition of pipeline reinforcement within the same
service corridor is not feasible or extremely difficult, the pipeline capacity planning shall be based
on the maximum demand of the area for the planning period.
As per WTC requirements, Transmission pipelines shall be designed not to exceed maximum
velocities of 3.0 m/s. Transco shall undertake technical evaluation to determine the appropriate
design velocity for individual circumstance. Slightly higher velocities can be tolerated in
emergencies, but only for short periods.
The minimum velocities should not fall below 0.3 m/s to ensure that the age of the water does
not become excessive and that loose deposits in the main are not allowed to settle.
For the purpose of analyzing the capabilities of the existing pipelines within Transco water trunk
main system, the design capacity as per hydraulic analysis of that specific water transmission
scheme has been considered.
2.3.4 Stand-by Generators
Standby generators (either fixed or mobile) shall be provided at sites where no alternative power
supply is available (for example, through dual feeds) and where a risk assessment, as per the
Security Standard, has shown that service to customers is compromised.
2.3.5 Network Risk Analysis
TRANSCO since 2006 has carried out network risk analysis of the entire Abu Dhabi Water
Transmission Network in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Security Standard to
determine whether the risk of interruption to supply to customers are acceptable in accordance
with the Standard defined by the figure below, which is part of Security Standard.

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Figure 2.30: Risk Analysis Graph (Level of Service)

100
D es irable
Return Period (Yrs)
10
Inves tm ent
1
Ac c eptable
Unac c eptable
0.1
Target
Trigger
0.01
1
10
C umulative D uration of Interruption (hours)
100
2.3.6 Hydraulic Modeling

TRANSCO uses InfoWater software for system Hydraulic Modelling. Calibration of the model has
been completed under Project N4650 Consultancy Services for Calibration of Water
Transmission Hydraulic Model and Implementation of Water Security Standard. For surge
analysis and studies, Transco utilizes the Wanda and InfoSurge as its hydraulic verification tools.
The network models currently used for water transmission planning now include the calibrated
pipes, updated pumps and reservoirs in operation. The models was constructed, calibrated and
updated in accordance with international best practice. The procedures that were used for model
construction and field-testing and the criteria applied for determining the adequacy of model
calibration is in accordance with the Water Research Centre (WRc), Code of Practice for Network
Analysis and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Manual M32, Distribution Network
Analysis for Water Utilities.
2.3.7 Whole-life Cycle Costs (WLCC)

In considering alternative investment option for network and storage planning, TRANSCO carried
out WLCC for all Scenarios and Options considered within the planning period to ensure that its
preferred option is the most techno-economical option.
In particular, whole-life costs analysis shall be used to:
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a. Determine planning horizons and the appropriate phasing of development, taking account
of growth in demand and changing operating conditions;
b. Size new transmission mains in conjunction with their associated pumping stations to
determine the most economical sizes.
c. Transco shall use the discount interest rate stipulated by the Bureau for whole-life
costing.
The analysis is based on the Net Present Value (NPV) Concept, where the below points were
followed:
a. Capital Investment: The total cost estimate, together with projects cash flows, of the
Water Transmission Developments required for each scenario being calculated, which,
was based on the formulated cost database of previous of similar projects. Usually, the
outcomes are presented in Annexure C located in the Attachments at the end of the
Volume 1 report
b. Operation & Maintenance Costs: The expected O&M costs for the required water
Transmission Developments for each scenario, as also presented in Annexure C located in
the Attachments at the end of the Volume 1 report, was based on the following
assumptions.
a. Energy Cost of 0.15 Dhs/KWh
b. Yearly increase of Pump Operational Cost = 1% of Operational Cost
c. Pump Maintenance Cost = 2.50% of Construction Cost
d. Yearly increase of Pump Maintenance Cost = 2.50% of Maintenance Cost
e. Pipe Maintenance Cost = 1.00% of Construction Costs
f. Yearly increase of Pipe Maintenance Cost = 2.00% of Maintenance Cost
g. Tank Maintenance Cost = 1.00% of Construction Costs
h. Yearly increase of Tank Maintenance Cost = 2.00% of Maintenance Cost
c. Revenues: One of the revenues for Transco is the charges from Transmission Use of
System, (TUOS) together with the total water expected to be transmitted by the proposed
water Transmission Developments. It is not included in the scenario since the yearly
revenue is same for all scenarios.
d. NPV Calculation: Using the data from points a and b above together with a Discount Rate
of 5%, the NPV of each scenario was calculated.

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3.1 Introduction
Based on strategic approach, the Water Transmission System is planned to meet the system
demand forecast for the planning horizon and complying with planning and security criteria.
These plans should be consistent with the long-term growth plans and aligned with generation
expansion plan identified by ADWEC.
For the past years, TRANSCOs investments has grown significantly necessitated by the fact that it
has to further developed its Water Transmission System by constructing, reinforcing or replacing
major new or existing water trunk mains, pumping stations and reservoirs to cope with the rising
water demand requirements; to meet the desired level of service to its customers the DISCOs
and to provide a high degree of security to its network. These investments should be aligned to
the TRANSCO corporate strategies and initiatives that take into account the government
objectives and policies, particularly those associated with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) future
social, environmental and economic requirements.
In adherence to the planning process depicted in Chapter 2, an initial assessment and in-house
study of the Water Transmission Network was carried out to determine the required Water
Transmission Network developments. The study is driven by the ADWEC demand forecast and
production expansion plan, together with Transcos Production Expansion Planning scenarios
beyond year 2014 and guided by the planning criteria discussed in Chapter 2 above of this
statement.
3.2 Details of Existing Water Transmission System

The Geographical Map as well as the Schematic Diagram of the overall existing Water
Transmission System as of 2013 is enclosed in Annexure A (Water Transmission Topology
2013-2020), Drawings Nos. 5 and 6 (Sets). Briefly, the water transmission network covers the
entire Abu Dhabi Emirates transferring and supplying water to ADDC and AADC areas of
jurisdictions from the four established Productions sites located within the Emirates; from the
Western Region at Mirfa and Shuweihat, from the Eastern Region at Taweelah, and at Umm Al
Nar for the Abu Dhabi Island Region, all are owned and operated by IWPPs except currently that
at Mirfa. Outside the Emirates, is the transmission network from Fujairah extending from Qidfa
until Al Ain which caters partly the main supply for the Al Ain Region and that of the Northern
Emirates through various tap off connections of the FWTS based on quantities as per mutual
agreements with the authorities of FEWA, SEWA and DEWA.
The Detailed data and information of all the existing Water Transmission System and Facilities
(i.e. pumps, pipelines and reservoirs) as of 2013 is included in Annexure C (Water Systems
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Data and Capabilities) for information and reference. As of the latest statistics (end of 2012
totals), TRANSCOs water transmission network consists of over 3,115 km of pipelines ranging in
sizes from 500mm to 1600 mm in diameters. This pipeline is predominantly made of ductile iron
and steel interlinked by a combination of 52 regional production, transfer and terminal pumping
stations. These collectively have a pumping capacity of almost 2,343 MIGD. The water network is
supported by 123 storage reservoirs with a total capacity of over 637 MIG.
In fulfilling TRANSCOs effort to account all water entering and exiting from its transmission
system, TRANSCO have identified those points, register and enter into an agreement with both
GENCOs and DISCOs which is called Connection and Interface Agreement that are strictly
complying with the requirements of Water Transmission Code (WTC) and Metering and Data
Exchange Code (MDEC). TRANSCO requires registering all inflows and outflows from its network
in order to get its revenue through the Transmission Use of System (TUoS) charges.
Based on current information (as of June 2013 Status), the total numbers of identified interfaces
with the Distribution Companies is 296 wherein about 177 connections are with ADDC while
about 75 connections are with AADC. In the Northern Emirates TRANSCO have already signed
about 9 connection agreements with FEWA and SEWA and have already identified 35 more
interfaces of the newly completed supply pipelines to the VIP Farms and Palaces in the Region for
a total of 44 connections. Below is a table representing the updated current status of interface
meters, based on the latest AIS submissions furnished by Asset Information & Standards Dept.
(AISD):
Table 3.00: Status Summary of the Identified Interfaces Points with DISCOs
YEAR 2013 STATUS - ESTIMATED
ADDC
AADC
Metered & Agreed Dispensation - MDEC Compliant

Metered - Non MDEC Compliant
Unmetered
U/C
Cancelled
TOTAL
152
5
10
10
2
177
62
6
4
3
5
75
Outside
AUH
Total
27
3
5
223
38
17
18
44
296
3.3 Supply Zones

According to our established planning strategy, the Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network was
divided into Five (5) Supply Zones defining the areas mainly served by the particular Desalination
Plants and Pumping Stations.
The Five Zones are shown on Figure No. 3.10 (See related Drawing Nos. 1 and 2 in Annexure ADrawings) and enumerated as follows:
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1. Supply Zone 1 : Abu Dhabi Island and Adjacent Islands - Umm Al Nar P&DP.
2. Supply Zone 2 : All areas extending from Taweelah to Unit 3 and Ajban Pumping Station
and Areas towards Abu Dhabi-Dubai Border - Taweelah P&DP.
3. Supply Zone 3: All Areas from Sila to Mussafah; and Unit 4 and Shobaishi Pumping Station
- Shuweihat and Mirfa P&DP.
4. Supply Zone 4: Al Ain Region, no available Production Plant but can be supplied from
three sources, namely; from Shuweihat/Umm Al Nar P&DP or Taweelah P&DP or Fujairah
P&DP or combination of the three.
5. Supply Zone 5: Northern Emirates (i.e. FEWA, SEWA, DEWA, RAK and FEC) supplied from
various Interface Points of the FWTS - Fujairah P&DP.
The creation of the above five supply zones enables TRANSCO to study and clearly define the
surplus or shortfall in water supply within each zone as well as to determine the most economical
import-export route between these zones.
The Figure 3.30 below demonstrates the existing established routes and the possible mode and
transfer capabilities between these supply zones. Supply Zone 1, with the UAN East and West
Plant not yet de-commissioned still has the capability to supply its adjacent Zones 2 and 3 which
will significantly change once these Plants will be removed from the system as Zone 1 will now
rely either on Zones 2 (Taweelah) and 3 (Shuweihat) to supplement its demand in the future. This
shall be the supply scenario unless a new plant will be constructed at UAN to replace the
decommissioned capacity.
Supply Zone 2 (Taweelah) has the overall capability and flexibility to supply all its neighboring
Zones 1, 3 and 4 through the established routes and facilities towards each Zone as shown. While
for Zone 3 has the facilities to supply Zones 2 and 4 and in the near future Zone 1 upon
completion of Lot M scheme through Mussafah PS transferring water to the Abu Dhabi Island.
Supply Zone 4 (Al Ain Region), due to its geographic location, is fully dependent for its supply
from possibly all of Zone 2 (Taweelah), Zone 3 (Shuweihat or UAN) and majority from Zone 5
(Fujairah). Zone 5 consumers are basically supplied by the Fujairah system which has only the
capacity to provide water to Zone 4 (Al Ain). But in the future with the commissioning of planned
strategic schemes, particularly during emergency cases, the Fujairah water shall be capable to
reach or transfer water back by gravity means to Zone 2 and Zone 3 utilizing some of the facilities
and routes of Zone 4 towards Abu Dhabi.
Similarly, due to the nature of its distribution network, Supply Zone 4 which is Al Ain Region was
also sub-divided into three (3) Supply Zones with the same purpose of water allocation from the
available supply from designated future major sources, see Figure 3.20 above and is described as
below:

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Supply Zone 1: Supplied from Sweihan to Remah Bypass line.

Al Saad, Al Yahar, Remah, Al Maquam Palace, Al Gharaba Palace
Direct connection from Shobaishi Remah Khabisi DN1000 transmission line.
Supply Zone 1A: Supplied from Unit V Shobaishi PS.
Al Khatim
Supply Zone 2: Supplied from Summit Reservoir Tap Off 9A (Gravity)
Hilli, Al Hayer, Faga, Shoaib, Al Nabag, BBS, Al Oha Khaleef
Supply Zone 2A: Supplied from Summit Reservoir bypassing Al Ain Reception.
Al Dhama, Al Khabisi
Supply Zone 3: Supplied by AAR PS New Pumping Station (Pressurized)
Al Maquam,Jimi Wadi Farms, Al Maquam Palace and Shuaiba Farms
Zakher, Zoo and Sanaiya, Al Natlah and Sarouj, Power House
Military, Mazyad, Umn Ghafa, Al Dhaher and Khreyr
Jebel Hafeet, Al Wagan and GIC
Supply Zones 2 and 2A are supplied by gravity from the Fujairah IPS while Supply Zone 3 shall be
considered the pressurized system with the establishment of a new pumping system at AAR that
can possibly by-pass, directly supply the consumers and ultimately paves the way for the decommissioning of most of the TRANSCO existing pumping station except Jebel Hafeet.
The five Supply Zones used for planning are also compared to the Unit Commitment (15 Nos.)
Zones being used by TRANSCO-LDC for dispatch purposes. The five Supply Zones coverage
includes all the 15 Water Zones in their established Unit Commitment Zones.

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LEGEND:
ABU DHABI REGION

SUPPLY ZONE 1
EXISTING POW ER & DESALINATION PLANT

DESALINATION PLANT
EXISTING PIPELINES
PIPELINES
(By OTHERS)
UNIT I

REINFORCEMENT
REINFORCEMENT
SUPPLY ZONE 5
DE-COMMISSIONED PUMPING STATION
Umm Al Quwain
UNIT III PS
UAN PDP
Ajman
SUPPLY ZONE 2
UNIT II
Fujairah
FUJAIRAH
PDP
Sharjah
NORTHERN EMIRATES
ABU DHABI CITY

REGION
UNIT II
UNIT I
TAW PDP

and SUPPLY ZONES
SUPPLY ZONE 1
AJBAN PS
EASTERN
REGION
DELMA IS.
UAN PDP
Al HAYER
UNIT III
SIR BANIYAS IS.
SWEIHAN PS
JEBEL DHANA
AAR PS
AL AIN REGION
UNIT IV
MUSSAFAH PS
HILLI PS
UNIT V
ASSET M ANAGEM ENT DIRECTORATE
SAROUJ PS
SHUWEIHAT PDP
MRFA PDP
SILA
SHOBAISHI PS
REMAH PS
MAQUAM PS
KHABISI PS
SUPPLY ZONE 4
EASTERN
REGION
SHUWEIHAT PS
IPS 1
CENTRAL
REGION
SHUW EIHAT IPS (MIRFA)
ABU DHABI EMIRATES
IPS 2
AJBAN PS
Al HAYER
MADINAT ZAYED PS
WESTERN REGION
SUMMIT RES
MUZAIRA PS
SW EIHAN PS
AL AIN REGION
SUPPLY ZONE 3
SUPPLY ZONE 4
HILLI PS
POWER HOUSE PS
AAR PS
NATLA PS
SAROUJ PS
SHOBAISHI PS
REMAH PS
AL SAAD PS
ZOO PS
MILITARY PS
MAQUAM PS
KHABISI PS
ZAKHERI PS
Figure 3.10: Abu Dhabi Emirates Supply Zones

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JEBEL HAFEET
BASE PS
JEBEL HAFEET
SUMMIT PS
AJBAN PS
Al HAYER
LEGEND:
AL AIN REGIONAL SUPPLY ZONES BOUNDARY
AL AIN ZONAL SUPPLY BOUNDARY
ABU DHABI NATIONAL BOUNDARY
EASTERN REGION
SWEIHAN PS
AL AIN REGION
(AA - SUPPLY ZONE 2)
HILLI PS
AAR PS
POWER HOUSE PS
NATLA PS
SAROUJ PS
AL SAAD PS
REMAH PS
SHOBAISHI PS
MAQUAM PS
ZOO PS
KHABISI PS

MILITARY PS
ZAKHERI PS
JEBEL HAFEET
SUMMIT PS
WATER NETWORK DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT
Figure 3.20: Al Ain Region Supply Zones

JEBEL HAFEET
BASE PS
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LEGEND:
EXISTING POWER & DESALINATION PLANT

DESALINATION PLANT
EXISTING PIPELINES
PIPELINES
(By OTHERS)
REINFORCEMENT
REINFORCEMENT
SUPPLY ZONE 5
DE-COMMISSIONED PUMPING STATION
Umm Al Quwain
Ajman
SUPPLY ZONE 2
Fujairah
FUJAIRAH
PDP
Sharjah
NORTHERN EMIRATES
ABU DHABI CITY

REGION
UNIT II
UNIT I
TAW PDP
SUPPLY ZONE 1
AJBAN PS
Al HAYER
EASTERN
REGION
DELMA IS.
UAN PDP
UNIT III
SIR BANIYAS IS.
SW EIHAN PS
FUTURE
SHUWEIHAT PDP
HILLI PS
UNIT V
SAROUJ PS
SHOBAISHI PS
MRFA PDP
SILA
AAR PS
AL AIN REGION
UNIT IV
MUSSAFAH PS
JEBEL DHANA
REMAH PS
MAQUAM PS
KHABISI PS
SUPPLY ZONE 4
EASTERN
REGION
SHUWEIHAT PS
IPS 1
FUTURE
CENTRAL
REGION
SHUWEIHAT IPS (MIRFA)
ABU DHABI EMIRATES
IPS 2
MADINAT ZAYED PS
WESTERN REGION
SUMMIT RES
SUPPLY ZONE 3
MUZAIRA PS

and PROPOSED TRANSMISSION FACILITIES
SHOBAISHI PS

WATER NETW ORK DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Figure 3.30: Abu Dhabi Emirates Supply Zones Showing the Import and Export Capabilities and Mode of Transfer
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3.4 Running Water Transmission System Development Projects

The table below enumerates the list of running projects for the Water Transmission System
Development which were conceived from previous Planning Statements that are now being
implemented; summary (brief scope and schedule) of these projects are included in Section 4.2,
Systems Topology. It identifies the Projects commissioning and/or completion which will be the
basis of their inception to the transmission network that were considered in the water balance
and hydraulic analysis.
Table 3.10: List of Running Projects for Water Transmission System Development.
Project ID
N6740.1
N6043
N4927
Expected Date of
Energization /
Completion
Contract Title
2013
Abu Dhabi & Eastern Region
DN 1200 mm Water Transmission lines inside Al Sowa Island - Lot B
Jun-13
Umm Al Nar B Pumping Station Extension-Completion of Contract N2861.1
Oct-13
Al Ain Region
Construction of New 200mm Dia. PN 160 Bar, Carbon Steel Pipeline to
Jabel Hafeet Summit Reservoir from Base Pumping Station
Apr-13
N6821-D
EPC works for Al Ain Water Distribution Network - Pipeline from Khyrer to
Umm Ghaffa (Lot C-N4381.A-VO2) & floating Reservoir Station at Umm
Ghaffa (Lot D)
Apr-13
N4381.B
Al Ain Water Transmission Scheme (AWTS)Pipelines from Al Hayer Tanks

Compound to Hilli (Lot-P2), Power House to IP131 Area (Lot P2) and
pipeline from Zakher Pump Station to Mezyad (Lot P3)
Jul-13
N6820
N11900
EPC Works for Al Ain Distribution Network-Pumping Station at AARS

Western Region
DN 1000 Pipeline from Muzairah to Jabana
Jun-13
N6311.1
Shuweihat Phase II Water Transmission Scheme system (Lot1 & Lot2)
Jun-13
N6850
N4268.2
N-7894-A
N-7894-B
G-5809
N11691
N-7396/A
Jul-13

Water Supply Scheme from Tawian Round-about to Bureirat Tank Farm in
Ras Al Khaimah
2014
Water transmission scheme from Mussafah PS to Abu Dhabi Island-Lot M
Al Ain Region
Al Ain Water Distribution Network Pipelines from AARC to Zakher and Al
Maquam Palace
Al Ain Water Distribution Network Pipelines from Zakher to Jabel Hafeet
Base and GIC
Western Region
EPC Contract for Strategic Water Storage / Recovery Project in Liwa
Water Transmission System to Umm Al Quwain Emirate
Water Supply System for Fujairah Distribution Network (Lot A) (Pump
Station)

May-13
Mar-14
Sep-14
Sep-14
Mar-14
Jan-14
Apr-14
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Project ID
Expected Date of
Energization /
Completion
Contract Title
Water Supply System for Fujairah Distribution Network (Lot B & Lot C)
(Pipeline)
Common Location (AA & ER)
N-7396/B
N-W-13-0003-MAWork
Apr-14
Strategic Water Supply Scheme from Fujairah Water Transmission System

(FWTS) to Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network: Lot 2-From Fuj to MUS
PS bypass AAR, Remah PS, Shobaisi and Unit 4 PS
Feb-14
NOTE: Consultancy under N6480.1-VO1 / Lot 1-From Fuj to Unit 3 PS
bypass Sweihan Tank, Ajban PS and Taw PS (Already under Execution
under N6740.1-VO1)
2015
Western Region
Water Transmission Scheme from Mirfa to Madinat Zayed, Liwa, and
Presidential Palace in Queshawira
Al Ain Region
N-12192
N-W-13-0007-MAWork
Jun-15
Replacement of 1.203 kms of DN1400 GRP Pipeline in Al Ain
Jun-15

N-7016.1 (Cons.)/
N-W-13-0002-MAWork
N-W-13-0001-MAWork
N-12705 (Cons.)
/N-W-13-0006MA-Work
N-W-13-0008-MAWork
Water Supply in Kalba
Apr-15
2016
Replacement Works at UAN-B, TAW A2 Pumping Station & Submarine
Pipelines Crossing UAN and Maqta Channel
Feb-16
Additional Transmission Pipeline from Taweelah to Ajban PS
Feb-16
Replacement of the Old Existing SCADA Systems at Unit III, Ajban and
Sweihan Pumping Station
Jul-16
Western Region
N-12660 (Cons.)
/N-W-13-0005MA-Work
3.5
Construction of a New Pumping Station at Mirfa to Supply the DN1200

Pipeline of the Aquifer Project
Sep-16
Source: April 2013 Project Status Report extracted from P6 as re-confirmed by WPD-PD-TRANSCO.
Water Balance Result
Utilizing the obtained ADWECs water demand forecast for transmission planning, TRANSCO
carried out a comprehensive water balance breakdown, covering the period of 2013 to 2020,
where demands are allocated at each interface point with the distribution companies.
The forecast accounts for the mean peak water demand forecast, as per ADWEC terminology,
which contains and details the requirements of the normal growth consumers, based on Mega
Projects Demand, special demands from ADDC and AADC, from the ADNOC/ADCO/GASCO and
that of the Northern Emirates based on the recent Presidential Decree to increased water
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allocation. These data and information was utilized by TRANSCO in the overall network analysis
and systems expansion planning gathered provided by ADWEC.
In preparing the water balance the following were considered:
Existing water Transmission System Details and capabilities.
Running Projects (under construction and under-study, tendering and award stage
projects) based on the enumerated list in Table 3.10 above.
ADWECs regional and locality-wise demand forecast and production expansion Plan.
TRANSCOs different scenarios developed for expected future production capacities and
their location were considered with the earliest possible by year 2017.
The comprehensive water balance analysis (2013-2020) is discussed in details in the Volume 1 of
TRANSCOs detailed Comprehensive Analysis of Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network Water Balance Analysis summary of which are extracted below. The main objective of the
Analysis is to determine the overall flow regime of the system considering the existing and
planned production plant in respect to the existing and future demand requirement of the
region. The process will determine the required infrastructure facilities for the efficient dispatch
of water from the Source (Production Plant) and the most feasible location of this source of
supply base on transmission point of view.
3.5.1 Analysis 1 - Water Balance Analysis of Existing Transmission System-Without
Additions of Future IWPPs
The Water Balance Analysis is carried out, first by considering only the existing Independent
Water and Power Producers (IWPP) and under construction\committed IWPPs to determine
which Region or Supply Zone will experience the surplus or shortfall in supply. Upon
determination of the location of the surplus or shortfall, then the possible options to evacuate
the surplus or to supply the shortfall to the affected Zone are studied and new additional IWPP
and the associated Transmission Network are simulated.
Refer to Annexure D (Water Balance Analysis Existing Scenario) for the corresponding Tabular
Results of the Water Balance Analysis and Water Balance Diagrams and is as summarized below
under Table 3.2.
The Tables below represents the demand and supply analysis for Abu Dhabi Emirate from year
2013 to 2020 by Supply Zone. The Table shows the details when each Zone commences to
experience the shortage and where the bulk of the shortfall is concentrated. It is to be noted that
the Table takes into account the lifetime extension of UAN East and West up to year 2017.

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NE
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
DEMAND
NORTHERN
EMIRATES
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
916.5
859.99
56.51
-58.42
133.96
189.94
227.06
-12.29
248.93
60.1
-46.13
2014
916.5
916.15
0.35
-44.03
140.1
196.47
252.68
-6.12
250.96
75.94
-37.91
2015
937.8
968.55
-30.75
-56.72
143.09
204.5
286.31
-25.38
255.88
78.77
-31.34
2016
960.3
989.91
-29.61
-49.04
149.78
215.13
299.94
-24.28
258.18
66.88
-24.76
2017
960.3
1039.49
-79.19
-79.19
159.76
-11.34
228.42
-11.34
320.94
-29.01
260.03
70.34
-27.50
2018
910.3
1079.28
-168.98
-168.98
166.29
-33.79
241.63
-33.79
335.9
-58.07
260.57
74.89
-43.34
2019
910.3
1114.59
-204.29
-204.29
172.65
-42.61
253.78
-42.61
349.08
-66.90
261.52
77.56
-52.17
2020
910.3
1145.39
-235.09
-235.09
178.98
-50.31
265.89
-50.31
355.64
-74.60
263.47
81.41
-59.87

Transmission vs. Demand
Total Supply (MIGD)
2013

Production vs. Demand
Year

(With Northern Emirates)
Zone 1 (Abu Dhabi
Island)
Zone 2 (Abu Dhabi

Mainland)
Zone 3 (Western
Region + Part of
Mainland)
Zone 4 & 5 (Al Ain Region +

NE)
The Water Balance Analysis results as shown above indicate the following conclusions:
Whole of Abu Dhabi Emirates
Table 3.20 presents the overall situation of the Abu Dhabi Emirates Water System from
Year 2013 to 2020 utilizing the above specified Boundary Conditions of the Analysis.
Based on the Demand Forecast supplied by ADWEC for transmission planning, starting this
year 2013 up to year 2020, the system shall experience shortfall which spreads initially at
Zones 3/4/5 and the latter years for all the Zones.
From year 2013 to 2014, the total available productions are not totally dispatched to
DISCO considering the constraint at transmission system as shown in Column 4
(Production vs. Demand) and Column 5 (Transmission vs. Demand). Year 2015 is a
combined constraint between Production and Transmission system and by 2016 onwards
constraints are transferred to Production availability.
The commissioning of the planned F1 extension (2015) trimmed down the system-wide
shortfall but will again increase by year 2016without any new additional plant
commissioned. Worst scenario to occur by 2018 if the retirement of UAN E and W pushes
through without additional production somewhere.
It is required to build a new plant by 2017; the earliest considering construction period, of
at least 70.00 MIGD capacity which may balloon to about 240.00 MIGD by year 2020 if the
planned retirement of UAN E and W pushes through
The total shortfall at Zone 3 and Zone 4 are mainly concentrated on New Developments
while for Zone 1, the retirement of UAN E and W. Al Ain Region shortfall are mainly

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attributed to the consumption from Northern Emirates which based on the latest forecast
is approximately 81.41 MIGD.
3.5.2 Analysis 2 - Water Balance Analysis with Additions of Future IWPPs

The Water Balance Analysis 2 is carried out, to determine the most techno-economical
reinforcements required to support the selection of location of the additional IWPPs. Since the
location of the surplus or shortfall is already determined in Analysis 1, then, the required
additional IWPP is added to the system to balance and to determine the transmission network
constraints and new transmission system is modeled to meet the demand as well as security of
the network.
In view of this, TRANSCO have developed and assessed several Scenarios for the possible sites
and capacities of additional Plants that must be introduce to the system to balance the supply
and demand. In determining the best Scenario of the source of supply the following Criteria was
evaluated in the recommendations on the order of IWPP Additions:
a. Most economical cost of reinforcements required to cover demands of the study
period i.e. up to year 2020;
b. Utilization of existing facilities;
c. Flexibility for future expansion of the Transmission Network;
d. Security of the Water Transmission Network, and
e. Optimum combination of Transmission and Desalination Plants expansion.
The Four (4) Scenarios of additions of future capacities were considered by TRANSCO as shown in
Table 3.30 below.
The required Water Transmission System expansions, reinforcements, upgrades among others for
each future production plan explored Scenario was identified. The total cost (Capital investment
cost as well as Operating cost) of all transmission facility upgrades and /or reinforcement that will
be incurred in each Scenario for the periods were determined based on the Whole Life Cycle Cost
Technique (WLCC) using the Net Present Value Method, refer to Section 2.3.7 above.
Based on the overall results of the Water Balance Analysis after thorough consideration of the
different Scenarios as presented above, from transmission point of view, Scenario 4 represents
the most feasible systems that are strictly complying with the foregoing stated criteria. However,
if Higher Management decided that the next IWPP will come from Taweelah, therefore
Scenario No. 1 production Schemes shall be adopted as it is the most techno-economical
solution to supply the system up to year 2020 considering also that it is the least of all in terms
of CAPEX subsequent to Scenario 4.
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Table 3.30: Proposed Addition of Capacities.

Year
Proposed Addition of Capacities

Scenario 3
Scenario 4
Required
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
2017
Taw 1 - 70 MIGD
Taw 1 - 70 MIGD
2018
Taw 2 30 MIGD
F3 70 MIGD
UAN E & W
retirement
Taw 2 30 MIGD
F3 70 MIGD
UAN E & W
retirement
Taw 1 - 30 MIGD
Swt 3 40 MIGD
Taw 2 70 MIGD
Swt 4 30 MIGD
UAN E & W
retirement
2019
Mirfa 1 - 50 MIGD
Swt 3 - 50 MIGD
Mirfa 1 - 50 MIGD
Mirfa 1 - 50 MIGD
2020
Mirfa 2 - 20 MIGD
Swt 4 - 20 MIGD
Mirfa 2 - 20 MIGD
Mirfa 2 - 20 MIGD
Total
240 MIGD
240 MIGD
240 MIGD
240 MIGD
F3 70 MIGD
Taw 1 100 MIGD
UAN E & W
retirement
Note: Taweelah (Taw) / Fujairah (FX) / Shuweihat (Swt) / Umm Al Nar (UAN) / Mirfa (Mir).
The TRANSCO recommended location and capacity of future production plant are:
Table 3.40: Recommended Addition of Capacities
Year
Required
Proposed Addition of Capacities
2017
F3 70 MIGD
Taw 1 - 100 MIGD
UAN E & W retirement
Mirfa 1 - 50 MIGD
Mirfa 2 - 20 MIGD
2018
2019
2020
Scenario 4
The above scenario was selected due to the following techno-economic reasons:
The total shortfall of the whole emirates is approximately 235.0 MIGD at year 2020. This
bulk of shortage in terms of investment is not viable to be supplied by a single source,
which was the reason for TRANSCO proposing three location of possible expansion. The
three locations i.e. Taweelah, Fujairah and from Western region either Mirfa or
Shuweihat are the sites that are contemplated upon in view of their strategic locations
to the concentration of demand. This is similar to previous ADWECs 2012 expansion
plan on the recommended proposed locations of production plant.
The growth of demand per region should be proportional to the added capacity of the
future IWPP near the region. Additional capacity should be as closed as possible to the
new development to minimized investment. This is to avoid massive investment
considering the massive changes in demand within the whole emirates.
Taweelah was initially proposed due to its proximity/nearness to the bulk of
consumption/demand in particular the new developments that have contributed to the
rapid increase of demand in the whole of Abu Dhabi Emirate during the past years. Most

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interesting to note is the less investment involved in bringing additional water to Al Ain
using existing under-utilized facilities from Ajban to Sweihan to AAR Reception.
The retirement of UAN will results to additional plant required from either Taweelah or
Mirfa plant or in combination, depending on the approved expansion planning of the
higher management.
The utilization of existing facilities to evacuate the additional Fujairah F3 capacity
(Maximum additional 70.00 MIGD) is a more favorable option that would address the Al
Ain Region shortfall and Northern Emirates increasing water requirements. This would
also facilitate the deferment or even non-implementation of costly projects from Abu
Dhabi towards Al Ain.
Mirfa site provides an opportunity of further development to meet the rapid growth in
demand during the period 2017 onwards which requires lesser investment compared to
Shuweihat.
In this regard, considering the above technical and financial considerations, Scenario 4 will
provide the most techno-economical solution to totally supply the requirements of Abu Dhabi
Emirates up to year 2020.
The Table 3.50 shown below details the comparative Analysis of all the Scenarios considered in
the evaluation process that leads to the conception of the above chosen and recommended
Scenario.

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Table 3.50: Comparative Analysis of TRANSCO Production Scenarios

SCEN
DESCRIPTION
Taw - 70 MIGD (2017)
Taw 30 MIGD (2018)

F3 - 70 MIGD (2018)
UAN W & E retirement (2018)
Mir - 50 MIGD (2019)
Mir - 20 MIGD (2020)
ADVANTAGE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Taw - 70 MIGD (2017)
1.
Taw 30 MIGD (2018)

F3 - 70 MIGD (2018)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Swt - 50 MIGD (2019)

Swt - 20 MIGD (2020)
DISADVANTAGE
Second most economical in terms of CAPEX. Marginally more than Scenario no 4.

Second most Preferred Scenario in terms of Net Present Value.
Third most Preferred Scenario in terms of OPEX.
Minimum investment for the first to fourth Year (2014 to 2017 Cash Flow)
Unit III-Mussafah-Unit V new developments are secured on a long term basis.
Additional productions are optimized based on existing transmission facilities. (Minimal
transmission pipeline construction)
Provides more flexibility in case demand did not materialize.
The locations of Production Plant recommended are located in proximity with the new
developments.
Second preferred scenario in terms of capital outlay for the first four (4) years. (2014 to 2017 Cash
Flow)
Unit III-Mussafah-Unit V new developments are secured on a long term basis.
More Flows provided from Shuweihat to Mirfa network.
Transmission system between Shuweihat to Mirfa are fully utilized
Available surplus for any new developments between Shuweihat to Mirfa and Mirfa to Mussafah
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Taw - 30 MIGD (2017)

Swt - 40 MIGD (2017)
Taw - 70 MIGD (2018)

Swt - 30 MIGD (2018)
Mir - 50 MIGD (2019)
Mir - 20 MIGD (2020)
F3 - 70 MIGD (2017)
Taw 100 MIGD (2018)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Most Economical in Terms of OPEX

The third most economical in terms of CAPEX
Third most preferred scenario in terms of Net Present Value.
Additional security and flexibility of supply to Abu Dhabi Island through Mussafah Pumping
Station.
Transmission Facilities from Taweelah to Ajban to Sweihan are fully utilized from 2017 to 2020.
More Flows provided from Shuweihat to Mirfa and Mirfa to Mussafah network.
Transmission system between Shuweihat to Mirfa to Mussafah are fully utilized
Available surplus for any new developments between Shuweihat to Mirfa and Mirfa to Mussafah.
Most Economical in terms of CAPEX.

Most Preferred Scenario in terms of Net Present Value.
Second Preferred Scenario in terms of OPEX.
The locations of Production Plant recommended are located in proximity with the new
developments.
Mir - 50 MIGD (2019)

Mir - 20 MIGD (2020)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Bulk of Supply dependent on Taweelah during initial year, failure at the

Production would cause massive shortfall.
Transmission Facilities from Taweelah to Ajban to Sweihan not fully utilized from
2018 to 2020.
High OPEX on Fujairah Water Transmission line due to the inclusion of IPS-2, a
booster station at Tap Off 6 to push the additional production to Al Ain region.
Mussafah to Abu Dhabi Island transmission line not fully utilized due to available
surplus at Taweelah which is transmitting water to Abu Dhabi city via the
DN1600 Unit III to Sadiyat transmission line.
The costliest of all in terms of CAPEX and OPEX

The costliest of all scenarios in terms of NPV.
Bulk of Supply dependent on Taweelah during initial year, failure at the
Production would cause massive shortfall.
Transmission Facilities from Taweelah to Ajban to Sweihan not fully utilized from
2018 to 2020.
Mussafah to Abu Dhabi Island transmission line not fully utilized due to available
surplus at Taweelah which is transmitting water to Abu Dhabi city via the
DN1600 Unit III to Sadiyat transmission line.
Investments for the first four (4) years (2014 to 2017 Cash Flow) are at maximum.
Costlier in case demand did not materialize from 2017 onwards.
Massive shortfall at Al Ain in case Taweelah Production Plant is out.
High OPEX in case the demand requirement shifted from Western region to
Central and Al Ain region, double pumping from Shuweihat to Mirfa then Mirfa
to Mussafah to Unit V to Central region and Al Ain region.
Production plant expansions are located away from the new developments
within the Abu Dhabi emirates.
Flexibility and Security is not as robust as the other three (3) scenario.
Additional requirements at Northern Emirates will cause shortfall to Al Ain
region.
Bulk of Supply dependent on Fujairah during initial year, failure at the Production
would cause massive shortfall in Al Ain.
Transmission Facilities from Taweelah to Ajban to Sweihan not fully utilized due
to plant at Fujairah.
Cash flow during the initial year is highest due to the total costs of building the
plant at Fujairah.
Costlier in case demand did not materialize from 2017 onwards.
Refer to Annexure E (Water Balance Analysis Recommended Scenario) for the corresponding
Tabular Results of the Water Balance Analysis and Water Balance Diagrams and is as summarized
below under Table 3.60.
Additional Plant
Total Supply (MIGD)

NE

Production vs Demand
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
DEMAND
NORTHERN
EMIRATES
DEMAND
Surplus /
Shortfall
2017
F3 70
MIGD
1030.30
1039.49
-9.19
-12.12
159.76
0.00
228.42
0.00
320.94
-11.52
260.03
70.34
-0.60
2018
Taw 1 - 100
MIGD
UAN E & W
retirement
1080.30
1079.28
1.02
-0.73
166.29
0.00
241.63
0.00
335.90
-0.15
260.57
74.89
-0.58
2019
Mirfa 1 - 50
MIGD
1130.30
1114.59
15.71
-0.59
172.65
0.00
253.78
0.00
349.08
0.00
261.52
77.56
-0.59
2020
Mirfa 2 - 20
MIGD
1150.30
1145.40
4.90
-0.58
178.99
0.00
265.89
0.00
355.64
0.00
263.47
81.41
-0.58

Transmission vs Demand
Year

With TRANSCO Production Expansion Recommendation
Zone 1 (Abu
Dhabi Island)
Zone 2 (Abu
Dhabi
Mainland)
Zone 3 (Western
Region + Part of
Mainland)
Zone 4 & 5 (Al Ain

Region + NE)
It can be concluded based on the Water Balance Analysis above of the recommended Scenario of
Additional Plant Capacity that:
1. By Year 2017, a new Plant must be commissioned by at least 70 MIGD in capacity.
2. Between Years 2018 to 2020, an additional Plant must be commissioned by at least 170
MIGD in capacity with the retirement of UAN E and W by end of 2017.
In this regard, considering the above technical and financial consideration, the following capacity
expansion should be implemented:
Year 2017
Fujairah Phase 3, to address the shortfall of supply to Al Ain Region development plans
and the growing water demand due to the increasing developments in the Northern
Emirates which is predicted to reach 81.4 MIGD.
Furthermore, the capacity of Fujairah must be limited to 300.00 MIGD (Additional 70.00
MIGD maximum to the existing) supply to Summit and Al Ain region to avoid massive
investment of transmission facilities in between Qidfa to Summit to Al Ain region. Any
flow on top of the 300.00 MIGD shall be supplied locally to meet the growing demand
requirements of the FEWA and SEWA consumers from Qidfa PS.

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Year 2018
Taweelah Plant - (TAW C); New IWPP to sustain the supply to Abu Dhabi Island and
adjacent Island and partially to Al Ain Region particularly to address the expected
development of the Mega Projects and the proposed new developments of ports,
industrial areas, etc. within the vicinity of Taweelah and in the Abu Dhabi Mainland. Most
significant to mention is the anticipated huge demand of Al Maha Forest and Khalifa Ports
and Industrial areas.
Year 2019-1920
Mirfa (MRF) to address the system wide shortfall and further enhance the supply of the
Abu Dhabi Island and Mainland in anticipation of the retirement of UAN E and W
Production Plant. Likewise to Zone 3 (Western and partly Eastern Region) to augment the
growing demand of the planned new developments and the ADCO/GASCO/ADNOC
requirements concentrated between Mirfa Liwa/ Muzairah areas. Additionally, this could
tackle the issue of supplying the peak hour demand requirements of the Abu Dhabi Island
in tandem with the Taweelah supply.
Additional capacity at Shuweihat (SWT) is not considered during this years 7 YPS as
economic considerations should be further explored and weighed in the implementation of
any Plant at this location as this entails substantial investments of transmission facilities in
transferring water towards Abu Dhabi.
3.6 Water Balance Model-Schematics

Results of the detailed water balance analysis undertaken in the foregoing Section 3.5 and their
associated schematic diagrams are attached in the Annexures D and E. These schematic diagrams
illustrates the analysis about the existing system without the additional capacities (Analysis 1) as
well as the TRANSCO recommended and studied scenarios of additional plant capacities and their
location as incorporated into the network (Analysis 2).
3.7 Hydraulic Analysis Approach

After developing the most feasible network configurations influenced by the economic analysis
above, the system are then modeled using hydraulic modeling packages/software to determine
the capabilities of the existing system and the capacities of the planned facilities. TRANSCO then
applies planning criteria, some of which are specified in the Water Transmission Code, to size
new pipelines, pumping stations and reservoirs to satisfy future demand and deliver water from
the expanded or new water production facilities.
For TRANSCO, the Hydraulic Analysis of the Water Transmission System is being carried out using
the features and capabilities of the InfoWater Hydraulic Modeling Software. A geographical
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representation of the Transmission Network was generated from the ADWEA GIS System and was
used as a base Model in the simulation process for each planning period under consideration. The
following data and assumptions were utilized in the preparation and analysis of each Model:
The system was analyzed based on the Water Demand Forecast for Transmission Planning
furnished by ADWEC for the period of 2013 till 2030 covering the whole of Abu Dhabi
Emirates including the Northern Emirates requirements, as summarized in Chapter 1 of this 7
Year Planning Statement. The total demands were then broken-down and grouped by
TRANSCO as per identified Connection and Interface Points with the Distribution Companies.
The total yearly demand for each Connection and Interface Points were reflected and
distributed to each respective demand nodes of the Hydraulic Model.
ADWECs Desalination Expansion for the planning period and that of Transcos Production
plan scenarios during the current planning period under consideration.
Implementation of On-going and Committed Projects as per plan and execution Schedules in
order to determine the least additional reinforcements of the transmission system based on
the new ADWEC Water Demand Forecast.
All static data of the various existing/under construction transmission pipelines, pumping
stations, reservoirs, and all expected facilities that will be constructed are incorporated in the
Model which will be evaluated after the simulation run in order to determine their
capabilities.
The above data and assumptions were analyzed and modeled after considering the water balance
for each periodic year which serves as a guide on how the system will be efficiently operated or
reinforced.
The detailed hydraulic analysis results on a Regional approach can be found in Volume 2 Comprehensive Analysis of the Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network (2013-2020).
3.7.1 Capacity Analysis and Planning

The capabilities of all the water transmission facilities, i.e. pipelines, pumps, and tanks, are
likewise evaluated and verified according to the Planning Criteria and Water Security Standard as
specified in Section 2.3 of this 7Y Planning Statement.
Based on the outcome of the water balance undertaken according to the recommended Scenario
of Production expansion, the expected volume of water or demand that are to be pumped or
transferred from each station are compared with the corresponding system capacities of the
individual facilities. If the system capacity is less than the expected amount of water to be
distributed or transferred then reinforcement or upgrading, after hydraulic validation, is
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The results of the overall analysis can be found in Annexure C Water System Data and
Capabilities including the graphical representations of their capabilities by pumping stations and
regions. The graphs contain information of the maximum pumping capacity and the maximum
pipeline capacity as against the volume of flow or demand from each station. Similarly for
tanks/reservoirs wherein their existing total capacities are compared with expected capacity as
per WTC and Security standards which may differ whether they are terminal or intermediate
stations.
There are two types of graphs/charts - one is from pump station to pump station, and one is from
pump station to ADDC or AADC local network.
The objective of these graphs is to give the reader a quick sight and picture about the capability
of Transco water system to deliver the required flow for the next seven (7) years, and shows
clearly when the upgrades are needed either for pump or pipeline or storage tank.
These charts were prepared based on the following input data:
1. Latest ADWEC demand forecast
2. Technical parameters of pump, storage tank and pipeline. (Refer to Annexure C).
3. In-house study of capacity planning (Refer to Annexure C).
3.8 Risk Analysis Approach

The risk analysis of the entire Water Transmission System is carried out based on the RSBs
Security Standard methodology of risk assessment which is entirely based on probabilistic
approach. Usually, the Risk analysis of the system for each zones are discussed further and
presented in the report Comprehensive Analysis of the Abu Dhabi Water Transmission
Network: Volume 2 Hydraulic and Risk Analysis of the Abu Dhabi Water Transmission
Network, Section VI. But for this years Statement, risk analysis of the network was not carried
out since a comprehensive system-wide analysis was already undertaken in the previous 2012 7
YPS as the requirement based on the Security Standards stipulates that this has to be done for
every three year period.
The trunk main risk assessment study was undertaken to consider the probability of unplanned
interruptions of supply to customers in Abu Dhabi. Interruptions to supply considered in this
study include pipe bursts, non-availability of emergency links with other systems and storage.
The methodology assesses the risk of failures causing major loss of supply due to power outages
and transmission pipeline failure. The probability used in this assessment for supply interruptions
caused by trunk main failure is based on Transco pipe bursts record. The difference in this study
from the previous ones is the probability of trunk main failure was updated by adding the pipe
bursts record of years 2006 to 2011 and updating the total Transco pipeline length for each size
and material.
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The following criterions were considered in the risk assessment study:

1. Single failure assessment as multiple failure is unlikely to occur on Transmission lines.
2. Series in component, a failure would results to the whole system failing.
3. Parallel Component, a failure would not hamper the other system to operate.
4. Risk of Failure (Collapsible system), alternative sources must be considered.
5. Exclusion of Consumer storage in the analysis.
All segments of Transco network were considered in the risk assessment for supply interruption
in order to determine whether the network satisfy the security of supply/level of service. For
segments that do not meet the level of service, MWH risk methodology has been used to
determine return period of segment based on the actual failure frequency of such segment.
In last years analysis, the risk was conducted on 37 segments based on the actual flow of 2011,
the expected flow of 2015 and 2019 as per the latest water balance.
3.8.1 Risk Assessment and Mitigation
In view of the economic downturn and greater uncertainty in the development requirements;
some project proposals and schemes are evaluated with intent of optimizing the assets
utilization taking into account the potential risks. The risks could be if the demand does not
materialize as expected or if the demand comes early, project delays and its impact on network
performance, change of directions, market risks. Risk mitigation measures through various
scenario/optioneering approaches are built into the planning proposals by engaging ADWEA and
Users in order to achieve a consensus on the optimum balance of overall benefits/savings and
risk trade-off. Considering the current economic scenario, Transco has already taken action in
delaying some planned assets or relocating elsewhere if the contracts already awarded. Hence,
there is a likelihood of potential deviations of some project proposals and schemes included in
this 7YPS.
We have identified in this Statement the key assumptions identified by ADWEC in their forecast
of future capacity needs for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and contracted commitments to other
users outside the emirate. These assumptions are likely to have a material impact on the
development of the water transmission network during the forecast horizon set out in this
statement. That said, we have reviewed the assumptions stated by ADWEC and believe that
based on information available as at the date of this statement that it is prudent to proceed on
the basis of ADWECs demand forecast. In so doing we recognize the inherent planning risk
associated with demand not materialize to the same extent or time-profile assumed within the
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demand forecast. The network arrangements developed reflect the operating parameters of the
Water Transmission Code and hence the probabilistic assessment of ongoing compliance
therewith. This approach allows us to identify and take into consideration risk associated with
each engineering option related to support of production capacity or customer demand. No
further scenario of demand modeling over and above that considered by ADWEC has been
considered by us. We have reviewed both demand models proposed by ADWEC and considered
the underlying assumptions associated with each. We have accepted the most likely scenario
proposed by ADWEC and hence the inherent regional demand forecasts and production
capacities that together form a main input into ADWECs future capacity statement. We have
taken into consideration the extent to which large customer demand may change during the
forecast period and the likely impact that this may have on a particular scheme or group of
related schemes. Known delivery constraints such as planning restrictions have been considered
as well as current state of projects presently under construction that may impact on a particular
engineering option. As such, we have identified and engineered solutions that best fit with the
needs of customers, both existing and future and ensured that license obligations are met in
terms of ensuring compliance with the need to deliver a technically compliant least cost solution.
3.9 Asset Replacements

Transmission system infrastructure development is based upon water system planning studies,
which determine the level of reinforcement required to meet demand growth and the optimum
configuration for that reinforcement. The bulk of the infrastructure work presently on-going, and
that planned for the near future, is based on water demand growth and water production
requirements. However in the future it is expected that asset replacement works will increase as
the asset base ages, in order to maintain the average asset age at an acceptable value. Asset
replacement strategies are under review.
While the transmission network is comparatively young, there will be requirements for assets
approaching the end of their useful lives to be managed and replaced at an appropriate time.
Asset Management process improvements will be required to capture the knowledge to build
only what is needed. Integrated outage management and risk assessment need to be considered
for improved operational efficiency. Maintenance practices and resource management processes
shall be programmed and managed innovatively to better position the transmission network for
next 20 years of operation and maintenance. All these improvements will enable reduction in the
utility costs (CAPEX and OPEX) resulting in optimized asset utilization and efficient operation.
The function of formulating development works driven by assets for replacement is the
responsibility of Asset Performance Department (APD) in close coordination with WNDD.

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3.10 Transco Expansion Plans

Accordingly from the results of the TRANSCO assessments, the following reinforcements in the
Water Transmission Network are recommended for implementation based on the production
expansion adopted.
The Projects enumerated below are the major Constraints identified from the in-house study and
assessment of the water transmission Network during the specified planning horizon of this
statement. The established network reinforcements and/or upgrades must be implemented to
facilitate the proper evacuation of the new or additional water capacities towards the
Areas/Locations where water is required.
3.10.1 Water Transmission Expansion Plans to evacuate the water at Production sites:
Implementation Period 2015-2016:
Commissioning of Fujairah Phase 1 Extension (2015). The Project N-7396 Lots A and B,
(Water Supply System for Fujairah Distribution Network) must be commissioned in
conjunction with this Plant Extension.
Water Transmission Scheme for the New IWPP at Mirfa Plant (2016). No major water
transmission Project involved except for the construction of a balancing line that shall
establish the interface between the new IWPP and the TRANSCO facilities at Mirfa.
Implementation Period 2017-2020 (Recommended to balance the Supply and Demand):
Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Fujairah F3 (70.0 MIGD) in 2017.
Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Taweelah 1 Plant (100.0 MIGD) in
2018.
Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Mirfa 1 (50.0 MIGD) in 2019.
Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Mirfa 2 Plant (20.0 MIGD) in 2020.
3.10.2 Water Transmission Expansion Plans to meet the increased in Demand in all the five (5)
Supply Zones:
Implementation Period 2013 2019
Modifications Works at Madinat Zayed Pumping Station (WR) 2014.
MDEC Compliant Installations at the Connection and Interface Points in Al Ain Region
(2015).
Modifications Works at Existing Tap-Off # 2 & 4 on FWTS (NE)-2015.
Strategic Interconnection of TRANSCO System with DEWA (2015).
Reinforcement of Transmission line from Taweelah to Unit III Pump Station (2017).
(2017).

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Water Transmission Scheme Unit V Pumping Stations and Distribution Network

(2017).
Water Transmission Scheme Ajban Pumping Station (2017).
Water Transmission Scheme from Mussafah Pumping Station to Supply Local Network
(2017).
Abu Dhabi Island (2017).
Water Transmission Scheme from Mirfa to Muzeirah (2017).
Water Transmission Scheme for Jabel Hafeet Base and Glacier (2017).Duplication of
the Existing DN 1000 Sweihan to Remah By-Pass line (2017).
New Reservoirs in Al Ain Region at Al Ain Reception and Umm Ghaffa area (2017).
Water Transmission Scheme for Mirfa City (2018).
Reinforcement within Taweelah A2 Pumping Station (2018).
Abu Dhabi City Phase 2 (2019).
3.10.3 Water Transmission Asset Replacement Plans:

No new asset replacement Projects that are to be initiated for this years planning
statement.
3.11 Transco De-commissioning Plans

Presented below are the planned de-commissioning of some TRANSCO pumping stations based
on the successful implementation of various conceived under execution and planned Project
schemes whose key objective is to facilitate their by-passing operations that would eventually
render their decommissioning. De-commissioning entails cost savings on both OPEX and CAPEX.
The expected year of decommissioning of these Stations is as indicated in the Table below and
it envisioned that their total de-commissioning shall be implemented after an effective trial
period of one year.
Table 3.70: TRANSCO Pumping Stations De-commissioning Plans
Region/Locations
A. Abu Dhabi Island
Expected
Year
2012
Stations
Implemented Scheme/Project/Status
Unit I and Unit

II PS
Project N4383.1, Water Network Developments in Abu Dhabi

Island. In the 2012 7 YPS, it was declared that these Pumping
Stations can be de-commissioned in year 2012 and
completely out of the system in 2013 in line with the
completion of Project N4383.1. From Transmission point of
view, this was achieved. But from ADDCs end, the full
commissioning of the TRANCSO Project cannot be fulfilled
due to the concerns raised by ADDC vide their letter of Ref.
ADDC/WOMD/SP/125 /315/RK/242/20/477 dated 23-042013 requesting deferment of the planned de-commissioning
due to Distribution network constraints.

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Region/Locations
B. Al Ain Region
C. Eastern Region
Expected
Year
Stations
Implemented Scheme/Project/Status
2012
Hilli
Project N4381.A, EPC Contract for Al Ain Water Transmission

Scheme (AWTS)-Tap Off 9A (FWTS) Pipe Line to Al Hayer Tank
(Lot P1); Project N4381.B, Al Hayer to Hilli (Lot P2).
2013
Zoo, Sarouj,
Power House,
Military
Project N4381.B, Al Ain Water Transmission Scheme (AWTS)

Pipelines from Power House to IP131 Area (Lot P2) and
pipeline from Zakher Pump Station to Mezyad (Lot P3)
2014
Al Dhama, Al
Maquam,
Zakher
2017
Unit IV
Project N7894 A & B, Al Ain Water Distribution Network

Pipelines from AARC-Dhama-Al Maquam to Zakher PS, Al
Maquam Palace, Jabel Hafeet Base and GIC
Water Transmission Scheme at Unit III PS for the Mega
Projects & Supply to Unit V (2017) / Water Transmission
Scheme from Mussafah Pumping Station to supply ring main
and Abu Dhabi Island (2017)
3.12 Capital Delivery and Expenditure Forecast

The cost estimate of the major scope of work that were identified for each individual scheme/s
intended for the water transmission network development can be found in Comprehensive
Analysis of Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network: Volumes 1 and 2, - Water Balance Analysis
and Hydraulic & Risk Analysis respectively. It also specifies and illustrates the implementation
and investment schedules of each Project scheme in particular of the adopted capacity planning
Scenario. The computation assumes from Initiation to Consultancy up to Letter of Award for
Construction a total of 21 months and a Construction period of two years, depending on the
scope and magnitude of works, prior to the Year the proposed new system is required and a
warranty period of 12 months for Pipeline works only and 24 months for works with Mechanical
and Electrical in nature.
The details of the above are deemed to be of confidential in nature therefore are removed as
part of this publicly available Statement.
The capital expenditure forecast of on-going and planned water projects necessary to ensure that
the transmission system meet security standards, performance standards and future demands
and a commentary note explaining the variance of approved CAPEX budget, if their exist, as
compared to the actual forecast outturn till date will be reported to RSB in a separate submittal.
3.13 Deviations in Strategic Plans

The major deviations in the strategic plans for the development of water transmission system
adopted in this 2013 Seven Year Planning Statement (2014-2020) as compared to the 2012 Seven
Year Water Planning Statement (2013-2019) and 2011 Seven Year Water Planning Statement
(2012-2018) are highlighted in Table 3.80 below:
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Table 3.80: Major Deviations in the Water Transmission System Strategic Plans (vs. 3rd and 2nd Seven Year Planning Statement)
S.N
2nd Seven Yr. Planning Statement

(2012-2018)
3rd Seven Yr. Planning Statement

(2013-2019)
4th Seven Yr. Planning Statement

(2014-2020)
TRANSMISSION Capacity Planning was based on committed Plants of

Fujairah Phase 2, Shuweihat Phase 2, and Fujairah Phase 1 Extension
in service by year 2011 and 2013. Extension of UAN E and W up to
year 2015
Similar to last Seven Year Planning Statement with the extension

of UAN E and W up to year 2015. Schedule of Fujairah Phase 1
extension by 2014.
Assumed extension of UAN is shifted to year 2018 as per balance

considering a new plant is commissioned by the same year to
equalize the removal of the plant.
Recommended from transmission point of view for this planning

statement starts with Mirfa at capacity 60.00 MIGD then similarly
Taweelah C, Fujairah F3 then Shuweihat S3.
Recommended from transmission point of view for this planning

statement starts with Fujairah F3, then Taweelah and Mirfa.
As recommended from transmission point of view, Taweelah C and

Mirfa required at year 2014, Fujairah Phase 3 by year 2015,
additional capacity at Mirfa by year 2016 and Shuweihat at year
2017. The locations are based on ADWEC 2010 Action plan with
reference on the latest ADWEC 2011 Planning Expansion. Initial
recommended Plant are based on RO due to timing of the project.
Re-scoping of the project was done which further reinforces the
system from Mirfa to Madinat Zayed all the way through Muzeirah
and the ADNOC and Queshawira Palace.
There are now two under running contracts within the area and
these are:
1. Project N-7441: Pumps and Pipelines
2. G-4877 Artificial Recharge Project
The locations of which and capacity are based on ADWEC 2011

Action plan. Initial recommended Plant is still based on RO due to
timing and requirement of the project.
Due to the urgency of requirements at Shah Gas, the under
running contracts Project N7441: Pump and Pipelines was further
divided into two lots namely:
Similar to last year Seven Year Planning Statement but with

revised completion date for Lot B which is now scheduled by
June 2015.
Lot A: DN1000 Pipeline from Muzeirah to Jabana Pump Station

scheduled for completion by April 2013
Lot B: Water Transmission scheme from Mirfa to Liwa Area Phase
2 scheduled for completion by April 2014
The combined output of both projects is planned to sustain the

development within the area on a long term basis.
The new Unit V to Al Ain scheme was cancelled and the replacement
of which is the implementation of transmission system at Unit V to
supply the new developments between Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road and
Abu Dhabi-Sweihan Road (Al Faya Area).
Unit V pump station rescheduled to 2016 due to change in

demand and at the same time in parallel to Taweelah C additional
production as per TRANSCO recommendation (Volume 1)
Unit V Pump Station moved by 2017 in parallel with the new

DN1600 transmission line from Unit III to Unit V and the
extension of DN1600 Unit IV to Unit V transmission line.
Taweelah C still proposed but push further to 2016 considering

that Mirfa was planned to be installed by 2015.
Taweelah C still proposed but push further to year 2018 after

Fujairah Phase 3 of 2017.
Completion Dates for the individual lots are as follows:
Revised Completion Dates for the individual lots are as follows:
Revised Completion Dates for the individual lots are as follows:
Lot P1 (TO-9A to Al Hayer) - Feb 2010

Lot P2 (Hayer to Hilli) June 2011
Lot P2 (Hayer to Hilli) November 2012

Lot P2 (Power House to IP-131) November 2012
Lot P2 (Power House to IP-131) August 2013

Lot P2 (AAR to Power House) July 2013
Taweelah C is proposed to be in service by 2014 instead of 2015

with scope of work similar to previous planning statement.

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S.N

(2012-2018)
Lot P2 (Power House to IP-131) Dec 2011
Lot P2 (AAR to Power House) Dec 2011
Lot P3 (Zakher to Mezyad) Dec 2011

(2013-2019)
Lot P2 (AAR to Power House) November 2012
Lot P3 (Zakher to Mezyad) November 2012

(2014-2020)
Lot P3 (Zakher to Mezyad) August 2013
Completion Date of the whole package End of 2014
Completion Date of the whole package End of 2012

Completion Date of the whole package Dec 2011
Completion Dates for the individual lots are as follows:
Same as previous Statement except the revised commissioning

dates:
N-6820 Al Ain Reception Pump Groups (PS-1 and PS-2) Oct 2011
Revised Completion Dates.

N7894 A and B Sept 2014
N6821 Lot C DN1600 from Khreyr to Umm Ghaffa Nov 2011
N-6820 Al Ain Reception Pump Groups (PS-1 and PS-2) Dec

2012
N6821 Lot D Umm Ghaffa tanks Mar 2012
N6821 Lot C DN1600 from Khreyr to Umm Ghaffa April 2012
N6821 Lot A and B DN1600 from AAR to Zakher to GIC August

2013.
N6821 Lot D Umm Ghaffa tanks Oct 2012
N6821 Lot A and B DN1600 from AAR to Zakher to GIC March

2014
Unit IV PS is planned for decommissioning by 2015 with the arrival
of additional production capacities.
Existing transmission facilities (Pump Groups) will be transferred to

Unit V PS while the existing transmission line will be utilized as
transmission ring main.
Coverage area supplied with the pump station will be supplied
directly from a combined inflow from Unit III and Mussafah Pump
Station with ring main covering the demand requirement within the
Unit III Mussafah Unit V Triangle.
Unit IV decommissioning rescheduled to 2017 at the same time

the proposed DN1600 transmission line from Unit III to Unit V is
commissioned. Proposed ring main in full operation within the
year.
Unit IV decommissioning rescheduled to 2016 at the same time
the proposed DN1600 transmission line from Unit III to Unit V is
commissioned. Proposed ring main in full operation within the
year.
A new project Strategic Water Supply Scheme between Fujairah

Water Transmission System (FWTS) and Abu Dhabi Water
Transmission Network is raised to evacuate flow of Qidfa to Abu
Dhabi region through Unit III and Unit V pump Station.
Similar as in last Year Planning Statement with additional minor

scope of work.
Inclusion of TRANSCO Water Network Development Strategy to the

Main Report.
Similar as in last Year Planning Statement

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The scope of work for bypassing pumping stations is divided

into two (2) lots which include the following:
Lot 1:
Sweihan Reception-Ajban PS-Taweelah PS- Unit III
to Abu Dhabi City segment
Lot 2:
Al Ain Reception- Remah- Shobaisi-Unit IV to
Mussafah Pump Station segment
S.N

(2012-2018)
Rezoning of Al Ain Region based on the outcome of the Al Ain Water

Transmission System Project. Northern Emirates defined as Zone 5
for the Overall zoning of the transmission system.

(2013-2019)

(2014-2020)
10
Inclusion of Asset Replacement Plans.
Similar to last year planning statement, but no new Projects are

to be initiated for Asset replacement in nature for this Year.
11
Revised individual Project presentation in Chapter 4, Annual

Topology; wherein the investment driver; the strategy and
justification; their associated scope of works and expected key
dates of implementation among others are briefly discussed and
described.
Similar to last Year Planning Statement.
Fujairah F1 extension in service by 2014.
Fujairah F1 extension in service by 2015.
New Production plant is considered at Mirfa by 2015.
The new production plant in Mirfa as per the schedule will be

available by 2016.
Comprehensive Network Risk Analysis was undertaken for all

segments of the Water Transmission Network.
Not carried out based on the Security Standards requirements

that this should be undertaken every three (3) years.
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4.1 Introduction
According to the results of the study and evaluation carried by TRANSCO, the following
reinforcements, upgrading and replacements in the Water Transmission Network were
recommended for implementation, in order to meet the increasing demand and/or to meet the
required level of security of supply.
4.2 Systems Topology

The presented network topology takes into account the scope and implementation schedule of
the current on-going projects, projects in the tendering stage and the proposed projects (under
planning & feasibility study stage), together with the newly proposed projects as a result of
detailed study and assessment of the transmission system covered by this Statements planning
horizon.
The Northern Emirates network Topology details of strategic proposals and projects intended
to augment the water supply of the Regions from the ADWEA system are highlighted and
discussed as a separate Supplementary Annexure F, as per RSB directives, for information
and reference.
The whole water transmission systems schematics and geographic diagrams for the planning
period 2013-2020 are attached in Annexure A - Drawings including the annual Water
Transmission Topologies for Years 2013 to 2020.
Summary of the annual System Topology for the planning period (2013-2020) are as follows:
4.2.1 SYSTEMS TOPOLOGY OF YEAR 2013 (Base Year)

Table 4.10: Global Water Balance of Abu Dhabi Emirates Year 2013
Systems Details
Year 2012
Total Installed Production Capacity (MIGD)

Total Demand (MIGD) Including NE
Overall Surplus / Shortfall Production vs. Demand
Overall Surplus / Shortfall Transmission vs. Demand
* Source: Section 3.0, Extract of Table 3.20.
916.50
859.99
56.51
-58.42
During this year, the system will have a total available installed production of about 916.50 MIGD
while the total demand of the network is approximately 859.99 MIGD based on ADWECs
demand forecast for transmission planning. In referring to the above Table of TRANCO Water
Balance Analysis for Year 2013, it can be seen that a surplus of about 56.51 MIGD exists on
production but from transmission point of view about -58.08 MIGD cannot be delivered to satisfy
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the demand because of transmission constraints in particular at Al Ain Region. Please refer to
Table 3.20 above.
A. Abu Dhabi Region
The planned projects that must be completed and commissioned in this Region during this
period are the following:
Contract N6740.1: Water Transmission Lines Inside Al Sowa Island

Investment Driver: Water Demand of New developments.
Strategy: The proposed project is part of the Al Reem transmission line which will be
used to provide additional supply to Al Sowa Island from UAN and provide security of
supply to the Northern part of Abu Dhabi City which is Sadiyat Island, Mina Port and
Lulu Island.
Scope of Works: The main components of the proposed works are as follows under
Lot-B scheme:
DN1200 CS submarine (Horizontal Directional Drilling Process) Pipeline (0.5 km),

which starts at AD Island Mina area to Sowa Island, with valves and fittings and
associated civil works.
DN1200 DI pipeline onshore (0.6 Km), which starts on west of Sowa Island to
other end (east side) with DN500 tee branch to distribution network and with ARV,
WO valves etc..
DN 1200 DI (0.1 km) Submarine Pipeline Crossing (by NDRC process) from Al Sowa
Island to Al Reem Island.
Total length of pipelines: 700 m DN1200 DI (Onshore + Offshore) and 500m
DN1200 CS sub-sea (offshore).
Key Date: The project is under execution and is expected to be completed by June
2013.
Contract N-6043: Umm Al Nar B Pumping Station Extension.

Investment Driver: Production expansion.
Strategy: The works at Umm Al Nar B pumping station will extend the existing
pumping station to increase the duty pumping capacity at 10-bar discharge pressure
to 50 MIGD to provide an overall pumping station duty capacity of 95 MIGD.
Key Date: The project is in under construction stage and the expected completion
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B. Al Ain Region
The planned projects that must be completed and commissioned in the Al Ain Region
during this period are the following:
Contract N4927 (Construction): Construction of New 200mm PN160 Bar Carbon Steel
pipeline to Jabel Hafeet Summit Reservoir from Base Pumping Station.
Investment Driver: Network Security and removal of risk.
Strategy: The purpose of this project is to provide security of supply to Jabel Hafeet
Summit area by constructing a new similar DN200mm PN160 Bar pipeline (approx.
13.0 km) along the existing line.
Key Date: Expected commissioning date is April 2013.
Contract N4381-A-VO2: EPC Works Al Ain Distribution Network - Lot C (Contract

N6821) Pipeline from Khreyr to Umm Ghaffa:
Investment Driver: Growth in Water Demand and change in the Strategy for
Operating the Transmission System.
Strategy: This project was part of the original Contract N6281 which was tendered as a
Variation Order of Contract N4381 (Water Transmission Scheme from Tap Off 9A to Al
Hayer). The aim, in conjunction with Contract N6820 and the other Lots of N6821, will
de-commissioned the existing terminal stations in particular the Zoo, Sarouj and
Military Pumping Stations as well as to act as a link/loop line between the two new
pump groups at AARC for flexibility of operation and supply to the system.
Scope of Works: The major works involved are:
1. Installation of 17.00 kms. of DN 1 x 1600 pipeline from Mezyad Area to Umm
Ghaffa area.
Key Date: Expected completion is April 2013.
Contract N6821-D: EPC Works Al Ain Distribution Network - Lot D:

Strategy: The tank being constructed at Umm Ghaffa shall function as a floating-online system wherein water is pumped from AAR PS both into the reservoir and to the
AADC consumers Tap Offs; water goes up to the tank when water demand is low or if
there is a residual water supply and water is withdrawn from the tank during peak
demand. This project was part of the original Contract N6281 which was tendered as a
different Lot.
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Scope of Works: The major works are:

1. 2x25.00 MIG capacity Storage tanks at Umm Ghaffa Area.
Key Date: Expected completion is by April 2013.
Contract N6820: EPC Works for Al Ain Distribution Network-Pumping Station at

AARS
Strategy: The proposed project will provide the total requirement of Al Ain Region on
a long term basis with the complete removal of a number of existing terminal stations
namely Al Dhama, Al Khabisi, Al Maquam, Zakher, Jabel Hafeet Base, Power House,
Zoo, Sarouj and Military. The existing transfer Pump at Al Ain reception will also be
decommissioned as a result of this project.
Scope of Works: The major scope of the project includes the following:
1. Pumping Station with a capacity of 81.43 MIGD at AARC to supply the distribution
area of Al Maquam PS, Zakher PS, Al Wagan, Jabel Hafeet and GIC - AAR Pump
Group 1 (PS-1).
2. Pumping station with a capacity of 101.00 MIGD at ARRC to supply Power House,
Zoo, Sanaiya, Al Natlah, Sarouj, Military, Dhaher, Mezyad and Umn Ghaffa - AAR
Pump Group 2 (PS-2).
Key Date: Expected completion is by July 2013.
Contract N4381.B (Construction): Al Ain Water Transmission Scheme from Al Hayer

Tanks Compound to Al Hilli PS, IP 131 Area at Al Ain (Lot P2) and Pipeline from
Zakher PS to Mezyad (Lot P3)
Strategy: This Project is a portion of the overall Tap Off 9A to Al Ain Scheme whose
overall purpose is to provide additional supply route (Zone 2) to meet the demand and
security of supply to Al Ain Region utilizing Fujairah Water Transmission Scheme. This
shall reduce TRANSCOs and DISCOs OPEX as a result of by-passing and
decommissioning of the majority of Pumping Stations and to provide Strategic Storage
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Scope of Works: The project Lot P2 includes construction/installation of 1xDN1600

Transmission Pipeline from Al Hayer Tank Area up to Hilli PS and the interconnection
to the existing 1x900 mm and 1x800 mm pipelines to AAR PS.
Also, under Lot P2 is the installation of 13.10 Kms 1x1600mm pipeline from AAR PS to
Power House Area and from Power House to IP 131.
The Lot P3 involves the construction of 1x1600mm from Zakher PS to Mezyad Area.
Key Date: The above Lots are under construction stage and the Projects overall
scheme completion is by July 2013.
C. Western Region Zone
The planned projects that must be completed and commissioned in the Western Region
during this period are the following:
Contract N11900: DN 1000 Pipeline from Muzairah to Jabana

Investment Driver: Growth in Water Demand especially to meet the ADNOC and VIP
requirements.
Strategy: This project was part of the original proposal intended to cater the water
demand requirements of ADDC's consumers and new Developments supplied by the
Liwa East Pump Group most importantly the H.H. the Presidents Palace and ADNOC's
Development in Queshawira, Al Ain Region. The name of this Project is Water
Transmission Scheme from Mirfa to Madinat Zayed, Liwa, and Presidential Palace in
Quesahwira; this project scope was removed and executed separately in order to
meet TRANSCOs commitment to supply water in line with the construction of Shah
Gas Plant located in the Eastern part of Liwa
1. Construction of a DN1000 pipeline from existing Muzeirah PS all the way through
Jabana Pump Station with approximate length of 36.50 Kms.
2. Provision of 4 nos. Tie-in connections with the 400mm distribution network.
3. Provision of connection and interface as per MDEC arrangement.
4. Laying of fiber optic cables along the pipeline route.
Key Date: Expected completion is by June 2013.
Contract N6311.1 (Construction): Shuweihat Phase 2 WTS (Lots 1 & 2):

Strategy: With the commissioning of the Shuweihat Phase 2 Plant during this Year, the
following are the major systems requirements that must be completed during the Year
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capacities towards its neighboring Region particularly to Abu Dhabi Island and part of
Eastern Region.
Scope of Works: The scope of the project includes the following:
1. Additional four (4) pump units same as existing (4x30 MIGD) at Shuweihat P&DP
(Lot 1).
2. Additional two (2) pump units with capacity of 30 MIGD at Mirfa Intermediate
Pumping Station, similar to the existing pumps, to be utilized for evacuation of
additional production at Shuweihat plant towards Abu Dhabi Island and part of
Eastern Region (Lot 2).
Key Date: The proposed project should be completed before June 2013.
4.2.2 SYSTEMS TOPOLOGY OF YEAR 2014

Systems Details
Year 2014

916.50
916.15
0.35
-44.03
The total available production capacity for this year remains at 916.50 MIGD whereas the overall
demand is projected to reach to about 916.15 MIGD. This indicates a minimal surplus of 0.35
MIGD of the production capacity, however with the network constraints not yet expected to be
alleviated during this period an overall shortfall of about -44.03 MIGD will still be experience
which may still prevail in Zone 4 Al Ain region and in part in Zone 3 (Western & Part of Eastern
Regions). Please refer to Table 3.20 above.
A. Abu Dhabi Region
The planned projects that must be completed and commissioned in the Region during this
Contract N4268.2 - Water Transmission Scheme from Musaffah to Abu Dhabi Island (Lot
M).
Investment Driver: Growth in Water Demand.
Strategy: The proposed project will complement the additional water supply required to
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brought about by the decommissioning of ADPS, UAN-E and UAN-W. This Station is also
rated to meet the daily peak demand of Abu Dhabi Island. Initially, it is envisioned to
utilize the excess pumping capacity of Lot F pump group currently supplying water to Al
Wathba Palace and environs.
Scope of Works: The scope of the project includes the following major facilities:
1. Construction of new 76.0 MIGD pumping station; 15.20 MIGD (5+2) @ 125 meter head,
within Mussafah Pumping Station plot Boundary (Originally included and was removed
based on Higher Management decision).
2. Construction of additional Steel Storage Tanks of 3x10 MIG capacities at Mussafah
Pumping Station Plot. (Originally included and was removed based on Higher
Management decision).
3. Installation of approximately 30.00 Kms. of 1xDN1600 Pipeline (complete with Tap Offs)
from Mussafah pumping station to sector W-26 in Abu Dhabi Island. The DN1600 will be
connected to the existing 3xDN800 ring main in Sector W-26 (IP135) and new proposed
extension of DN1200 pipeline from IP135 to IP 58b to be connected to the DN 1000
Pressure ring main.
4. Provision of 2 x DN900 Pipeline connections from the proposed 1 X DN1600 Pipeline to
the existing 2 X DN900 Pipelines between Umm Al Nar and Unit IV.
5. Provision for 1 x DN800 Tap Off line from the proposed DN1600 pipeline for the future
supply of Hudariyat Island near IP135.
Key Date: The Project is already under construction stage and is expected to be
completed by March 2014.
B. Al Ain Region
Contract N7894 Lots A & B: EPC Works Al Ain Distribution Network for Pipelines from
AARC to Zakher, Al Maquam, Jebel Hafeet and GIC
Investment Driver: Growth in Water Demand and change in the Strategy for Operating
the Transmission System.
Strategy: This project was part of the original Contract N6281 which was re-tendered into
Lots. The aim, in conjunction with Contract N6820, will de-commissioned the existing
terminal stations in particular the Al Dhama, Al Maquam, Zakher and Jabel Hafeet Base.

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Lot A (Contract N6821): Al Ain Water Distribution Network Pipelines from AARC to
Zakher and Al Maquam Palace.
1. Installation of 22.00 Kms of DN 1x1600 pipeline from Al Ain Reception to Zakher Area.
2. Installation of 5.40 Kms of DN 1x1000 supply line to Al Maquam Palace, Shuaiba farms
and Zakher.
Lot B (Contract N6821): Al Ain Water Distribution Network Pipelines from Zakher to
Jabel Hafeet Base and GIC
1. Installation of 3.50 Kms of DN 1x1200 pipeline from Zakher Area to the connection
point supplying Jabel Hafeet.
2. Installation of 5.70 Kms of DN 1 x 1000 pipeline from Jabel Hafeet Connection Point to
the proposed Al Wagan Terminal Station.
3. Installation of 2.90 Kms of DN 1x700 pipeline from Al Wagan Terminal Station to GIC
Area.
4. Installation of 3.80 Kms of DN 1x400 supply line to Jabel Hafeet.
Key Date: The expected completion of the above Lots is by Sept 2014.
C. Western Region Zone
Contract G5809: EPC Contract for Strategic Water Storage / Recovery Project in Liwa
Investment Driver: Strategy for operating the transmission system during emergency
conditions and security of supply.
Strategy: Major purpose of the ASR-plant is the infiltration and storage of 5,936 MIG of
DSW in a shallow dune sand aquifer located in the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi, some 28 km north-west north of Mezairah and some 21 km west of the
motorway Madinat Zayed - Mezairah and subsequent recovery of the infiltrated DSW
for emergency supply of Abu Dhabi City. The infiltrated DSW shall form a strategic water
reserve, to be recovered and used during emergency conditions.
The infiltration (or recharge) with a flow rate of 7 MIGD shall take place during a period of
27 months, starting from the day of regular plant operation. These 7 MIGD shall be
infiltrated at the major three (3) infiltration schemes (Location 4, Schemes A, B, C).
Provided that the aquifer at the major infiltration schemes are fully recharged, starting
from the declaration of the emergency case, for a period of up to 90 days a regular flow
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ASR-plant and shall be transmitted to Abu Dhabi City. The recovered groundwater shall be
of drinking water quality.
If required, but at the expense of the supply rate of Abu Dhabi City, additional supply of
the Liwa Crescent, Madinat Zayed, Al Mirfa and Tarif is possible during the emergency
supply period.
Operational Modes of the ASR-Plant

After regular start of operation, the ASR-plant shall operate in three major operational
modes:
Recharge mode: up to 27 months; after regular start of operation or after recovery of
major water volume from the aquifer (e.g. for emergency supply of Abu Dhabi City).
Stand-by mode: after recharge mode, when emergency case is not declared; includes
maintenance operation for stagnation prevention, regular test operation, emergency drills
and peak demand coverage by auxiliary supply of the Liwa Crescent.
Recovery mode: (emergency supply mode): up to 90 days after declaration of
emergency case.
1. Construction of Back-up Power Station and Service Centre.
2. Recharge / Recovery Schemes A, B, and C Sites (Each Site): Construction of Scheme
pumping station (flow rate 2,525 m /h, pressure head 139 m); Construction of Scheme
tank (suction / storage tank) with a capacity of 2,500 m; Installation of Pipelines (105
nos., overall length approx. 50,000 m) from individual recovery wells to scheme tank
(HDPE, DN 100 (110x6.6), PN 10.
3. Pumping station at Madinat Zayed (referred as DPS): Construction of Downstream
Pumping Station (DPS B), at maximum flow rate: 3,410 m /h, maximum pressure head
197 m.
4. Transmission Main "Madinat Zayed - Liwa Summit Tanks": Installation of Transmission
main from Madinat Zayed to the Liwa Summit Tanks (DN 1,200, PN 25, approx.
46,000 m).
5. Transmission Main "Tee-connection - Recharge / Recovery Schemes": Installation of
Transmission main from the Tee-connection of the DN 1200 (Transmission Main
"Madinat Zayed - Liwa Summit Tanks) to the Recharge / Recovery Schemes (2 x DN
900, PN 25, approx. 27.000 m).
6. Transmission Main "Al Mirfa - Madinat Zayed" (Optional): Installation of Transmission
main from Al Mirfa to Madinat Zayed (DN 1,200, PN 40, approx. 61,000 m)
7. Installation of Back-Up Power Station at Musaffah PS.
8. Recovery Wells and Monitoring Wells (Well Construction): Construction of 315 nos. of
individually designed recovery wells (at Locations 4) (including: casing, screens,
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filter packing, conductor pipe, etc.); Construction of 315 nos. of well chambers (
structural works only); Installation of 117 nos. of individually designed monitoring wells
at location 4.
9. Provisions of all related Electro-Mechanical-Civil works of the whole System.
10. Installation of SCADA-System, Process Control and Instrumentation for the System.
Key Date: The expected completion of the above Project is by March 2014.
Modifications Works at Madinat Zayed Pumping Station (WR) 2014 Planned.

Investment Driver: Growth in Water Demand.
Strategy: The proposed works will remove the constraints of transmission system (limited
maximum capacity of 11.00 MIGD) from Madinat Zayed PS to Summit Tank to supply the
urgent water requirement of ADDC in Liwa area. This shall increase the transmission
capacity of Madinat Zayed PS to Summit Tanks scheme.
The scope of work developed is as described below:
1. Supply, installation and all works required for the connection of the new DN1200
CS pipeline (Aquifer Project) with the existing pump group at Madinat Zayed PS
supplying the DN900 GRP pipeline to Summit Tanks.
Key Date: The above works is expected to be completed and commissioned by Feb 2014.
D.
Common Region (AA & ER)
Strategic Water Supply Scheme between Fujairah Water Transmission System

(FWTS) and Abu Dhabi Water Transmission Network (N-W-13-0003-MA)
Investment Driver: Change in the Strategy for Operating the Transmission System
and security of supply.
Strategy: The proposed Scheme shall facilitate the possibility of supplying/
transferring of water from Fujairah P&D Plants towards Abu Dhabi by gravity with the
construction of by-pass lines at various pumping stations (Refer to Drawing No. 6 Water Transmission Network Topology (Years 2013-2020) Regional Overall). The
Security of Supply to Abu Dhabi Region is further enhanced with the possibility of
supply from Fujairah system especially during Emergency cases. Minimum
investment by utilizing the existing pipelines and the proposed by-pass fed by gravity
system from the Fujairah facilities.
Scope of Works: The major works involved is divided into the following Lots are:
Lot 1: Scheme from Fujairah to Unit 3 PS bypassing Sweihan Tank, Ajban PS and Taw PS
(Already under Execution under N6740.1-VO1)
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Sweihan Reception Station:

1. Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of approximately 400.00 meters of
DN1200 Ductile Iron Transmission Pipeline at Sweihan to connect the FWTS with
the existing twin DN1200 from Ajban to Sweihan PS transmission lines.
2. Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 2 DN800 Control Valve.
Bypassing of Ajban Pump Station:
DN1200, 1500.00 meters of DN1000 and 700.00 meters of DN500 Ductile Iron
Transmission Pipeline at Ajban pump station.
2. Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 1 DN300 and 2 DN800
Control Valve, one towards Ajban tank and the other two at the proposed DN1200
bypass line.
Bypassing of Taweelah Pump Station
DN1200 Ductile Iron Transmission Pipeline at Taweelah pump station connecting
on DN1200 line 1 and 3 and DN1600 line 4.
2. Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 3 DN800 Control Valve on each
transmission line 1, 3 and 4.
Unit III Pump Station:
DN1600 Ductile Iron Transmission Pipeline at Unit III pump station to the existing
DN1600 going through Sadiyat line.
Lot 2: Scheme from Fujairah to Mussafah PS bypassing AAR, Remah PS, Shobaisi and
Unit 4 PS (Consultancy under N6480.1-VO1)
Bypassing of Remah and Shobaishi Pump Station:
DN1000 Ductile Iron Transmission Pipeline at each station to connect the inlet and
the outlet of each pumping station.
2. Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 1 DN800 Control Valve for each
station.

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Unit IV Pump Station:

DN1000 Ductile Iron to connect 1x1000mm to the 1x1600mm upstream of Unit IV
pump station.
Bypassing of AAR Pump Station:
DN1200 Ductile Iron Transmission Pipeline at Al Ain reception from the DN1600 CS
pipeline to twin DN1200 Sweihan to AAR transmission line.
2. Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 1 DN900 Control Valve on each
transmission line.
Key Date: The above proposals are all planned to be completed by February 2014.

Systems Details (Without Additional Plant)
Year 2015

* Source: Section 3.0, Extract of Table 3.20
937.80
968.55
-30.75
-56.72
Planned to be commissioned during this year is Fujairah F1 Extension, with a capacity of 30.0
MIGD plus about 7.50 MIGD partially commissioned capacity of the New Mirfa IWPP. The
additional capacity is intended for the growing demand of FEC and FEWA in the Northern
Emirates. The overall demand will reach to about 937.80 MIGD with the total available
production increasing to 968.55 MIGD inclusive of the above new capacity. Based on the water
balance, there will be a shortfall of production capacity of about -30.75 MIGD and about -56.72
MIGD shortage that cannot be transferred due to network constraint which brings to a total
system-wide shortfall of -31.34 MIGD accounted in Al Ain system and about -25.38 MIGD for
Supply Zone 3 (WR & part of ER) as shown in detail at Table 3.20 above.
A.
Abu Dhabi Region

There are no planned projects that will be completed or commissioned in the Region
during this period.
B.
Al Ain Region

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Replacement of 1.2 kms. of DN1400 GRP Pipeline in Al Ain (N-W-13-0007-MA):

Investment Driver: Replacement as vital Assets for security of supply.
Strategy: The proposed replacement scheme is to preserve the existing capability of
the pipeline to be utilized in any emergency situation that could prevent loss of supply
to Al Ain Reception from Fujairah and eventually from Taweelah in the long-term
plans. The following advantage will be achieved by the proposal:
1. Security of supply to Al Ain City from Fujairah with the reinstatement into good
condition of the asset life and use.
2. Future utilization, in particular during emergency cases, may prevent any damage
and collapse of the other supply lines and in particular the adjacent gas lines.
3. Avoid penalties or losses to TRANSCO.
Scope of Works: The following are the major system requirements:
1. Replace the defective portion of 2x1400mm GRP pipeline (Tap Off 12 to AAR PS) at
Al Ain Region between the locations of ARV chamber No.10 and wash out valve
chamber No. 10 with other type of pipes DI or CS pipeline (total length 1.203 Km).
2. Provision of other associated civil, electro-mechanical and instrumentation works as
maybe required.
Key Date: The above works is planned to be completed and commissioned by June
2015.
MDEC Compliant Installations at the Connection and Interface Points in Al Ain

Region (2015-Planned).
Investment Driver: System Improvement and Compliance with Code.
Strategy: By having those interface points fully complied with MDEC code
requirements, RSB will allow TRANSCO to claim for the revenues of all units
transferred to AADC through the same interfaces. Remote monitoring and data
acquisition of water consumption at each of the identified interfaces with AADC will
be facilitated and enhanced for accurate data for settlement purposes.
Supply and installation of meters and other instruments in 28 interface point

connections in Al Ain Region (as listed) in order to be compliant with MDEC rev 3.
Key Date: The above proposal is planned to be completed by September 2015.

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C.
Western Region Zone

Contract N11328 (Consultancy)/Contract N12192 (Works): Water Transmission

Scheme from Mirfa to Madinat Zayed, Liwa, and Presidential Palace in Queshawira
Investment Driver: Growth in Water Demand especially to meet the ADNOC and VIP
requirements.
Strategy: This project was the main original proposal intended to cater the water
demand requirements of ADDC's consumers and new Developments supplied by the
Liwa East Pump Group most importantly the H.H. the Presidents Palace and ADNOC's
Development in Queshawira, Al Ain Region. The Security of Supply to the Western
Region Areas of Madinat Zayed and Liwa Areas including that of the
ADNOC/ADCO/ADGAS and other ADDC-VIP consumers is further enhance by this new
scheme.
IPS 2 Interconnection:
1. Pipeline Connection from existing 800mm Carbon Steel pipeline to IPS 2 Reservoirs.
Summit Tank Farm:
1. New 1x1200 mm transmission line 11.5 km in length from Summit to Muzairah PS
to replace the GRP Lines.
Liwa-Muzairah PS:
1. Installation of a new pump groups that will be dedicated for Liwa East area with a
capacity of 25.2 MIGD.
2. Construction of a DN1000 pipeline from New Muzeirah to Existing Muzairah PS with
approximate length of 6.0 Kms.
3. Construction of a DN800 pipeline from Jabana Pump Station all the way through
high point D1 area up to Hameem with approximate length of 29.50 Kms.
4. Construction of a DN600 pipeline (71.5 Km) from Hameem to ADCO-Queshawira
and 500mm pipeline (2.5 km) from ADCO-Queshawira through the Presidents
Palace.
5. Construction of interconnection points to existing supply lines at Muzairah PS and
interface points with the 400mm Liwa East distribution lines.
6. Construction of a new 2x1.5 MIG (3.0 MIG) reservoir at Muzeirah.
Key Date: The Projects Consultancy is already on-going and the projected tentative
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Year 2016

960.30
989.91
-29.61
-49.04
During this year, it is expected that the remaining New Mirfa IWPP RO Plant capacity (22.50
MIGD) will be fully commissioned for a total of 30.0 MIGD bringing a total Production Capacity at
Mirfa to 52.50 MIGD. It is assumed that the UAN East and West Plant are not de-commissioned
during this year and the lifetime is extended up 2017. The total systems available production
capacity will then reach to 960.30 MIGD, while the overall demand will reach to about 989.91
MIGD. Obviously, even with the commissioning of the New Mirfa IWPP, the system shall record
an overall shortfall of -29.61 MIGD based on the forecasted global demand. From transmission
point considerations, there will be global shortfall of -49.04 MIGD which is mainly attributable to
the transmission constrainst that exist on some segments of the network.
A.
Abu Dhabi Region

Contract N11547 (Consultancy) - Replacement Works at UAN-B, TAW A2 Pumping

Station & Submarine Pipelines Crossing UAN and Maqta Channel.
Investment Driver: Asset replacement/refurbishments.
The Project covers the following Major type of works:
Replacement Works Submarine Pipelines Crossing the UAN and Maqta Channel.
Strategy: These proposed works are vital for the evacuation of the production capacity
of UAN Plants to supply particularly the Abu Dhabi Island, Adjacent Islands and the
Mainland. An Investigation Report prepared by Asset Performance Department
(APD)-AMD is available to further substantiate the proposed works.
Pipelines at UAN Channel:
1. Replacement/Repair of 6 Nos. Water Transmission Submarine Pipelines Crossing
the UAN Channel (200m each).
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Pipelines at Maqta Channel:

1. Replacement/Repair of 3 Nos. Water Transmission Submarine Pipelines Crossing
the Maqta Channel (220m each) including 130.0 m each before and 220.0 m each
after the channel crossings.
Pipelines at Al Khallej Al Arabi St. (System 2):
1. Replacement of the 1.40 km DN1x900 CS Pipeline (System U2) along Al Arabi St.
Replacement Works at UAN B Pumping Stations and other O&M Works within Abu
Dhabi.
Strategy: This project was raised due to the following justifications: Assured security
of supply to the Abu Dhabi Island, Adjacent Islands and the Mainland increase the life
of the affected transmission pipelines and related equipment and ease of operation
and Maintenance.
UAN B PS Works:
1. Amendment to Install Flexible Joints at GRP suction and Discharge Headers at UAN
B Pumping Station.
Abu Dhabi Island Works:
1.
Replacement/Repair of Sealants to Overcome Ground and Irrigation Water
Problems at Culverts and Ducts of pipelines in Abu Dhabi Island.
Replacement Works at Taweelah A2 Pumping Station.
Strategy: This project was raised due to the following justifications: The project
Headers of TAW A2 are in Bad Condition, valves are passing, No flexible connections to
replace gasket/valves. Any header failure will stop half/ full Taweelah pump station
supply Capacity and cause consequent trouble for generation units. In addition the
project will be used to improve the security of supply to the Abu Dhabi Island,
Adjacent Islands and the Mainland from Taweelah A2.
Taweelah A2 PS Works:
1. Replacement of existing headers with carbon steel headers, Replace Existing Valves
and install flexible Joints of the Taweelah A2 PS's GRP/GRV Suction and Discharge
headers.
Key Date: The project is planned for completion on February 2016.
Previously, the above three Proposals was raised separately but was eventually
combined and raised under one Consultancy Project N11547 due to strategic
considerations.
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Contract N12705 (Consultancy) - Additional Transmission Pipeline from Taweelah to

Ajban PS (Budget Code N-W-13-0006-MA)
Strategy: To fully evacuate the available surplus at Taweelah Production Plant as a
result of flow diversion with the Introduction of new proposed plant at Mirfa in 2016,
the transmission system from Taweelah to Ajban to Sweihan needs reinforcement.
The scheme will maximize the utilization of the transmission facilities from TaweelahAjban-Sweihan to supply Al Ain Region's additional water requirements. The scheme
will facilitate to supply the large quantity of water required by the Al Maha Farms
from Ajban PS instead of from Sweihan (Fujairah Network). Part of the pipeline
scheme will be utilized in anticipation of the additional plant capacity that is required
to be installed at Taweelah based on production expansion plans.
Scope of Works: The following are the Major system requirements:
1. Supply, Installation, testing and commissioning of one new pump similar to the
existing capacity at Taweelah B Pump Station.
2. Supply and Installation of a new 13.6 km of 1xDN1600 mm pipeline from Taweelah
towards Ajban pumping station with a provision for future connection and
extension.
3. Supply and Installation of a new 27.5 km of 1xDN1200 mm pipeline from the
proposed DN1600 mm pipeline up to Ajban Pump Station, including all work
required for the connection.
4. Supply and Installation of a new 1.35 Km of DN1000 mm pipelines from the
discharge header of the existing Ajban Transmission Pump Station to the existing
twin DN1000 mm Sweihan Reception to Ajban transmission lines, including all
work required for the connection.
5. Supply, installation and all works required for a provision connection from three
transmission pipelines, which are the existing twin DN1000 mm Sweihan
Reception to Ajban transmission lines and 1xDN1200 mm Ajban PS to Sweihan PS
transmission line, to supply in the future the required water quantity of the areas
between Abu Dhabi-Al Ain & Abu Dhabi-Sweihan Roads.
6. Supply, installation and all works required for the connection of a new 200 meters
of DN1000 mm pipeline from the twin DN1000 mm Sweihan Reception to Ajban
transmission lines to the existing twin DN1200 mm Sweihan Reception to Sweihan
Pump Station transmission lines.
7. Supply and Installation of a new 1.00 Km of DN1600 mm pipeline from the
discharge header of the existing Sweihan Transmission Pump Station to the
existing twin DN1600 mm Fujairah Water transmission lines, including all work
required for the connection.
8. Supply and replace the existing DN1200 pipelines and fittings (downstream of
control valves in Sweihan Reception Tanks) with new higher pressure rating
pipelines and fittings, including all work required for the connection.
9. Supply, installation and all works required for the connection of the above
proposed DN1200 mm pipelines with the existing twin DN1200 mm Ajban PS to
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10. Supply, installation and commissioning for replacing the old existing SCADA and
Control system with the latest technology new SCADA system of Taweelah B Pump
Station, including the integration of Taweelah B Pump Station with Load Dispatch
Center (LDC).
11. All associated civil, electro-mechanical, instrumentation, control & communication
works.
Key Date: The above works is planned to be completed and commissioned by
February 2016.
B.
Western Region Zone

Contract N12660 (Consultancy) - Construction of a New Pumping Station at Mirfa to

Supply the DN1200 Pipeline of the Aquifer Project (N-W-13-0005-MA-Works)
Investment Driver: Systems reinforcement due to demand growth.
Strategy: The purpose of the project is the construction of additional pump capacity
at Mirfa to supply the New DN1200 pipeline feeding the Aquifer Project. The pump
capacity shall be achieved through either the addition of pumps to existing Mirfa
pump station or the construction of a new pump Station. The pump station is supplied
by the new foreseen Desalination plant at Mirfa as well as from the existing tank farm
at Mirfa (SWTS) and delivers in the existing DN1200 pipeline between Mirfa and
Madinat Zayed.
The New pumping capacity shall offer the flexibility of emergency pumping to
Shuweihat or to Mussafah using the planned by-pass at Mirfa. The New pumping
capacity shall also be integrated in the Liwa Aquifer Recharge Scheme.
The Security of Supply to the Western Region Areas of Madinat Zayed and Liwa Areas
including that of the ADNOC/ADCO/ADGAS and other ADDC-VIP consumers is further
enhance by this new scheme. Lesser investment cost by utilizing the new under
construction 1x1200mm pipelines (during normal operations) to supply the additional
water requirements of the above consumers.
1. Supply, Installation, testing and commissioning of two new pumps similar to
the existing pumps.
2. Supply and Installation of new DN1600 discharge header piping and fittings to
connect the proposed New Pumping Capacity to the existing Mirfa pump
station so that two existing pumps can be used for supplying the DN1200,
including all work required for the connection.
3. Supply and Installation of a new 1xDN1200 mm to connect the proposed New
Pumping Capacity header (DN1600) to the existing DN1200 to Medinat Zayed,

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4. Supply and Installation of a new 2xDN1400 mm to connect the proposed New

Pumping Capacity to the foreseen New Desalination plant at Mirfa (based on
the provisional interface point), including all work required for the connection.
5. Supply and Installation of extension to the twin DN1600 header piping and
fittings (to be defined by the consultant) of the existing Mirfa pump station so
that the new pumps can be used to supply the existing transmission pipeline,
6. Provision of other associated civil, electro-mechanical and instrumentation
works.
Key Date: The above works is planned to be completed and commissioned by
September 2016.
C.
Al Ain Region
No major systems development works is expected to be completed during this Year.
D.
Common Region
Replacement of the Existing Old SCADA Systems at Unit III, Ajban and Sweihan
Pumping Stations (Budget Code N-W-13-0003-MA)
Investment Driver: Asset replacement due to aging.
Strategy: The assets have to be replaced due to age that could preserve the efficiency
and performance of the various pumping stations. Provides the ease and flexibility of
operation, monitoring and control for the Operation and Maintenance personnel.
Facilitate the efficient monitoring, data acquisition and control of the different
pumping stations that would contribute to the efficient performance and capability
the water facilities.
Supply, configuration, installation, commissioning and replacing of the old existing

SCADA system with the latest SCADA system for Unit III, Ajban and Sweihan
Pumping Stations.
Key Date: The above proposal is planned to be completed by December 2016.

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Year 2017

Overall Surplus / Shortfall Transmission vs.
Demand
960.30
1039.49
-79.19
-79.19
Systems Details (With Additional Plant)
Year 2017
Existing Plant Capacity (MIGD)

Additional Plant (MIGD) Fujairah 3
Total Supply (MIGD)
960.30
70.00
1030.30
1039.49
-9.19
-12.12
For this year, the topmost Table represents the situation without any new plant added to the
system and with the planned de-commissioning of UAN East and West Plants extended until the
end of this period, the network shortfall will reach to a total of -79.19 MIGD. Considering an
additional Production capacity as recommended, with a 70.0 MIGD capacity Fujairah plus the
UAN East and West capacity, the total available production capacity will then be 1030.30 MIGD,
as compared to the overall demand of about 1039.49 MIGD leads to a shortfall of -9.19 MIGD
and -12.12 MIGD respectively as above. Please refer to Tables 3.20 and 3.60 above for a more
detailed view of the system. It is to be noted that the acceptable accounted shortfall represents
the demand at Zone 3 (Western & Eastern Region); and that of Umm Zoomul (Zone 4-Al Ain)
which is included in the overall demand of Al Ain Region but is not supplied and connected to the
network.
A.
Abu Dhabi Region and Eastern Region

Reinforcement of Transmission line from Taweelah to Unit III Pump Station (2017Planned).
Investment Driver: Growth in water demand as forecasted.

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Strategy: The scheme shall facilitate the transfer of additional water from Taweelah
towards Unit III PS due to growth in demand in the Eastern region for the Mega
Projects and supply to the proposed Unit V PS and its intended AADC customers in the
Al Faya Area. This shall be made possible as per defined scope of work below in
conjunction with the implementation of the Project Contract N12705 (Consultancy) Additional Transmission Pipeline from Taweelah to Ajban PS above for year 2016.
1. Construction of 1x1600mm CS from the branch connection of the proposed
DN1600/DN1200 Taweelah to Ajban pumping station to Unit III pump station for a
total length of 26.68 Kms.
2. Surge analysis/Vessels, civil works, instrumentation, control & automation and
associated electro-mechanical works.
Key Date: The above proposal is planned to be completed by April 2017.
(2017-Planned)
Investment Driver: Increase in Water Demand of New Developments.
Strategy: The proposal will supply the growing Mega Projects within the vicinity of
Unit III PS and Unit V PS based on ADDC and ADWEC Demand Forecast. This will cater
the combined coverage of developments such as Al Raha Beach/Garden, Khalifa City
A, Masdar, Airport site, Golf Course, ADISC, Airport Extension, Al Falah, Motor World,
Capital District, Hydra Village, Hydra City, South Shamka, North Wathba, etc. and in
particular the additional supply requirements of Unit V from Taweelah. The scheme
will ultimately established a transmission ring main linking and supplying the demands
inside the triangular coverage area of Umm Al Nar, Unit III PS and Unit V PS from
multiple sources of either Taweelah, Umm Al Nar and/or Shuweihat/Mirfa.
Scope of Works: The scope of work of the projects includes the following:
1. New Pump group of 6 + 2 15.20MIGD; 91.20 MIGD.
2. New 42.0 Kms. of 1x1600 mm reinforcement line from Unit III PS up to Unit V PS
traversing along the Abu Dhabi-Dubai Road up to Showamikh R/A then towards the
Graveyard Road up to Unit V PS. Provisions for tap off connections to new
developments along the proposed route.
3. Construction of 1x1600mm line from Unit III PS up to Abu Dhabi Dubai road to be
connected on the existing DN1600 transmission line supplying Shati Al Raha for a
total length of 2.70 Kms.
4. New 1x1600 mm connection from existing 1x1600mm at Unit IV PS up to Unit V PS
of approximate length of 11.00 Kms.
5. Mechanical piping works at Unit IV PS to connect existing DN1600 to existing
Distribution line.

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6. New storage required 2 - 25 MIG Concrete Tanks; 50 MIG.

7. Surge Analysis/Vessels, civil works, instrumentation, control &automation and
Key Date: The above works is planned to be completed and commissioned by May
2017.
Previously, the above proposed development scheme was deferred for
implementation from the 2012 Development Budget (DB) after a comprehensive
evaluation of requirements based on the then 2011/2012 ADWEC Water Demand
Forecast and after coordination/consultation with ADDC.
Unit V Pumping Station for Distribution Network (2017-Planned)

Investment Driver: Increase in Water Demand of the new developments.
Strategy: The proposed scheme arrangement will be utilized to supply from a New
Unit V PS the distribution demand requirements of the existing and proposed new
developments between Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road and Abu Dhabi-Sweihan Road (Al Faya
Area) which includes Industrial Area, Workers Cities, VIP Farms & Forest, etc. The
system will facilitate the security and long-term supply of the Areas and Developments
within the study Area vicinity.
1. New (2+115.20 MIGD) 30.40 MIGD Capacity Pumping Station for the New
Developments between Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road and Abu Dhabi-Sweihan Road (Al
Faya Area) with provisions for future extension.
2. New 50.00 meters of 1x1400 mm supply line from Unit V PS to the proposed ADDC
DN1200 line and to existing Transmission line (DN1000 to Shobaishi).
3. New Reservoirs at Unit V Pumping Station 1-25MIG - 25 MIG Steel Tanks.
Key Date: The above proposal is planned to be completed by May 2017.
Forecast and after coordination with ADDC.
Water Transmission Scheme from Mussafah Pumping Station to supply Local

Distribution Network (2017-Planned)
Investment Driver: Growth in water demand as forecasted.

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Strategy: The proposed scheme arrangement will facilitate the supply of the ICAD
Development Projects and as a result of the demand growth of the Mussafah
distribution consumers wherein the need to reinforce the existing pump group at
Mussafah PS is required. This Phase shall initially address the increasing future water
demand requirements of ICAD's 2, 3, 4 & 5 including the major developments within
the area.
1. New (2+1, 15.00) 30.00 MIGD Capacity Pumping Station for ICAD Mega Projects.
2. Installation of DN 800 (500m) to ICAD network.
3. New Reservoirs at Mussafah Pumping Station 5-10 MIG - 50 MIG Steel Tanks.
2017.
Previously, the above development scheme has been deferred/cancelled in DB 2012
due to the uncertainty in the implementation of the ICAD Projects (i.e. ICAD's III, IV
& V) likewise the slowdown of growth/progress for the Other Major developments
at Mussafah Area.
Water Transmission Scheme from Mussafah Pumping Station to Supply Ring Main
and Abu Dhabi City Phase 1 (2017-Planned)
Investment Driver: Increase in Water Demand of the new developments and change
in the Strategy for Operating the Transmission System.
Strategy: Due to increase in demand of the system, a ring main is proposed within
Unit III Mussafah Unit V segment and the proposed work under this project is
required to complete the ring main.
Scope of Works: The scope of work of the projects includes the following:
1. New (2+1, 15.20) 30.40 MIGD Capacity Pumping Station.
2. New 2.00 Km of 1x1600 mm connection to the existing DN1600 supplying Unit IV
PS.
2017.

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Ajban Pumping Station Upgrading (2017-Planned)

Investment Driver: Increase in Water Demand and security of supply.
Strategy: To provide additional reinforcement on the existing transmission facilities
and to comply with the minimum requirements of the Water Transmission Code,
additional facilities are required for security of supply to the vital consumers of the
pumping station which includes the Ajban Palace and Zayed Military City.
1. Construction of New additional Reservoirs 3 x 5.00 - 20.0 MIG (Concrete).
2. Civil works, instrumentation, control & automation and associated electromechanical works.
Key Date: The project is planned for completion on June 2017.
Forecast and after coordination/consultation with ADDC.
B.
Al Ain Region & Northern Emirates

Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Fujairah F3 (2017-Planned)

Investment Driver: Scheme is driven by Production expansion plan.
Strategy: The Scheme is in line with the implementation of the recommended
production expansion plan at Fujairah of about 70.0 MIGD to address the Al Ain
Region shortfall and Northern Emirates water requirements. This capacity is the total
maximum additional plant capacity required at Fujairah in order to fully utilize the
maximum allowable capacity of the three (3) DN1600 pipelines from Qidfa without
any additional costly water pipelines to be installed.
Scope of Works: The total proposed plant capacity to be installed at Fujairah Phase 3
is 70.00 MIGD with the required facilities as presented hereunder:
1. New additional Reservoirs at Fujairah (Qidfa) or within Fujairah 70.00 MIG. (To
be implemented by the new IWPP).
2. New pumping station with a capacity of (3+1-28.33 MIGD) 85.0 MIGD (Main &
Booster Pumps) at Fujairah (Qidfa).

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3. Construction of 1x1600mm CS from TO-9A to Al Hayer area for a total length of

13.30 Kms.
4. Additional new tank of capacity 1-5.00 MIG at Summit Reservoir.
5 New 92.00 MIGD (3+2-30.66 MIGD) online Booster Station at IPS-2 near TO-06.
6 Surge analysis/Vessels, civil works, instrumentation, control & automation and
associated electro-mechanical works..
Key Date: The above works is planned to be completed and commissioned by April
2017.
Duplication of the Existing DN 1000 Sweihan to Remah By Pass line (2017-Planned)

Investment Driver: Increase in Water Demand and security of supply.
Strategy: The purpose of this project is to provide additional reinforcement on the
existing DN1000 Bypass line to accommodate the additional requirement of Al Saad,
Ghareyba Palace, Al Maquam Palace, Al Yahar and Remah. The scheme shall facilitate
the supply of these Areas from the Fujairah WTS instead of the limited supply from the
Shobaishi PS, which is planned to be limited as per this strategy.
Duplication of DN1000 By-pass line (length of 8.0 km) connecting Sweihan to AAR
(2x1200mm) and Remah to Khabisi (1x1000mm) Transmission lines
Key Date: The project is expected to be completed by the year July 2017.
Forecast and new AADC Forecast.
Water Transmission Scheme for Jabel Hafeet Base and Glacier (2017-Planned)
Investment Driver: Growth in water demand requirements and security of supply.
Strategy: With demand at Jabel Hafeet Base increases compared to the last demand
forecast, TRANSCO plan to bypass the local network was changed as it results to a
major modification on TRANSCO proposed pump groups at AAR which is already
currently under execution. The proposed project will provide security of supply to the
increasing demand for the distribution system at Jebel Hafeet Base PS. Additional
Reservoir Capacity to comply with the requirements of the Water Security Standards.
Scope of Works: New facilities are proposed for the station which includes the
following at these locations:
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Jabel Hafeet Base:

1. Construction of 2 + 1 3.50 MIGD (7.00 MIGD) Pump Station to supply local
network of Jabel Hafeet Base Station
2. Construction of 2 3.50 MIG (7.00 MIG) capacity Storage tanks.
Jabel Hafeet Glacier:
1. Construction of 2 + 1 3.50 MIGD (7.00 MIGD) Pump Station to supply local
network of Jabel Hafeet Base Station (to be provided by AADC)
2. 2 3.50 MIG = 7.00 MIG capacity Storage tanks. (to be provided by AADC).
Key Date: The scheme is planned for completion by April 2017.
Forecast and after coordination with AADC.
New Reservoirs in Al Ain Region at Al Ain Reception PS and Umm Ghaffa Area (2017Planned).
Investment Driver: Security of Supply.
Strategy: The Project scheme was developed in compliance with the Reservoir/Tank
requirements of the Security Standards and Water Transmission Code at the specified
locations.
1. Construction of 2 -25 MIG Steel tank one at Al Ain Reception and the other at Umm
Ghaffa Area.
2. Interconnection of the proposed DN1600 line at RP-13 to existing DN800 Hilli to
IP131 transmission line.
3. Interconnection of the proposed DN1600 line AAR to Zakher to Agabia Farm.
Key Date: The scheme is planned for completion by June 2017.
C.
Western Region Zone

Additional Storage Tanks in Madinat Zayed Pumping Station, Summit Tanks and New
Mezairah Pumping Station (2017-Planned).

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Investment Driver: Systems reinforcement due to demand growth and security of

supply.
Strategy: The proposal shall provide the required security of supply of the
transmission system from Madinat Zayed to Liwa Area. The new tanks to be
constructed are in compliance with the Water Transmission Code stipulated
requirements to ensure the security of supply to the consumers.
A. Madinat Zayed Pumping Stations (2015)
1. New Tanks 3-5.00 MIG Concrete Tanks 15.00 MIG Capacity.
B. Summit Stations (2015)
1. New Tanks 1-0.50 MIG Tanks 0.50 MIG Capacity.
C. Muzeirah Pumping Stations (2015)
1. New Tanks 3-4.00 MIG Concrete Tanks - 12.00 MIG Capacity.
2017.

Total Installed Production Capacity (MIGD) - UAN
E&W RETIRED
Year 2018
910.30
1079.28
-168.98
-168.98
Year 2018

Additional Plant (MIGD) Taw1/UAN E&W RETIRED
Total Supply (MIGD)
1030.30
100 /-50.0
1080.30
1079.28
1.02
-0.73
During this period, UAN East and West Plants are considered retired for both the Without and
With Additional Plant Scenario, therefore the system will have a total shortfall of -168.98 MIGD if
no additional plant capacity is added to the network in 2018 as shown above with the total
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production capacity reduced to 910.30 MIDG as compared with the 1079.28 MIGD projected
total demand.
In the system with the additional Plant, to balance the supply to the required demand TRANSCO
propose to have an additional plant at Taweelah with a capacity of 100.00 MIGD on top of the
additional capacity of 70.0 MIGD that was proposed in 2017 at Fujairah. This would account to a
total of 1080.30 MIGD supply as against demand of 1079.28 MIGD resulting to a surplus of 1.02
MIGD. The Table 3.2 in the previous Section 3 above illustrates the details. Again the shortfall in
comparing the transmission and demand capacities reflects the Umm Zoomul (Zone 4-Al Ain)
demand which is included in the overall demand of Al Ain Region but is not supplied and
connected to the network.
A.
Abu Dhabi Region

Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Taweelah C Plant 100.0 MIGD
(2018-Planned)
Investment Driver: Production Expansion Plan.
Strategy: The proposed Scheme is in line with the implementation of the
recommended production expansion plan at Taweelah of about 100.0 MIGD mainly
due to its nearness to the main bulk of demand of the Eastern and Abu Dhabi Island
Region which has significantly increased as estimated.
1. New additional Reservoirs at Taweelah 100.00 MIG. (To be implemented by the
new IWPP).
2. New pumping station with a capacity of 100.0 MIGD (4x2-25MIGD) at Taweelah
P&DP.
2018.
Reinforcement within Taweelah A2 pump station (2018-Planned)

Investment Driver: Increase in Water Demand for Mirfa distribution system.
Strategy: Additional pumping capacity is necessary to address the growing demand of
the distribution system supplied by Taweelah most especially to satisfy the demand of

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the KPIZ which was projected by ADWEC to reach to about 27.0 MIGD by 2020 and by
about 44.40 MIGD in 2030.

1. New additional two (2) units of pump at Taweelah A2 with the same capacity as
the existing pump.
2. New DN1200 DI transmission line at a total length of 200.00 meters.
Key Date: The project is planned for completion on April 2018.
B.
Al Ain Region
C.
Western Region Zone

Water Transmission Scheme for Mirfa City (2018-Planned)
Investment Driver: Increase in Water Demand for Mirfa distribution system.
Strategy: Additional pumping capacity is necessary to satisfy the demand requirement
of Mirfa City from 2018 onwards.
1. Installation of additional 1 unit similar to the existing pump (1x5 MIGD at 70.0 m
head).

Year 2019

910.30
1114.59
-204.29
-204.29

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Year 2019

Additional Plant (MIGD) Mirfa 1
Total Supply (MIGD)
1080.30
50.00
1130.30
1114.59
15.71
-0.59
Referring to the above Tables, again, with No additional production plant installed until Year
2019, the shortfall of supply will reached to a maximum of -204.29 MIGD as shown. As proposed
and recommended for this year at least 50.0 MIGD capacity must be commissioned to overcome
the shortfall of production this time at Mirfa Plant site. In such case, there will be an overall
surplus of 15.71 MIGD as foreseen in 2019 as predicted in Table 3.60 of the preceding Section
3.0. From transmission point of view, it is to be noted that the small accounted shortfall
represents the Umm Zoomul shortage which is included in the overall demand of Al Ain Region
but is not supplied and connected to the network.
A.
Abu Dhabi Region

Water Transmission Scheme from Mussafah Pumping Station to Supply Ring Main
and Abu Dhabi City Phase 2 (2019-Planned)
Investment Driver: Increase in Water Demand, reinforcement and security of supply.
Strategy: To provide additional pumping capacity to the growing demand of the
proposed ring main within Unit III Mussafah Unit V segment the following network
reinforcements are required at Mussafah PS.
1. New (2+1, 15.20) 30.40 MIGD Capacity Pumping Station in addition to the installed
units at Phase 1.
2. New Reservoirs at Mussafah Pumping Station 5-10.00 MIG Steel Tanks.
2019.

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B.
Al Ain Region
C.
Western Region Zone

Water Transmission Scheme for Mirfa 1 New Plant Expansion (50.00 MIGD) 2019Planned
Investment Driver: Production Expansion Plan.
Strategy: The proposed Project will facilitate the transfer of water from the proposed
new Mirfa Plant (50.0 MIGD) towards Abu Dhabi through Mussafah and Unit IV PS
based on TRANSCO recommended Scenario of production expansion to cater the
shortfall of supply to Abu Dhabi Region.
1. New additional Reservoirs at Mirfa 50.00 MIG. (To be implemented by the new
IWPP).
2. New pumping station with a capacity of 50.0 MIGD (2+1-25MIGD) at the Mirfa IPS.
3. Construction of 1x1600mm CS from the New PS at Mirfa New Plant up to Mussafah
Pumping Station for a Total length of 138.0 km.
4. Construction of 3.0 Kms of DN1800 Balancing line from Mirfa Production Plant to
Mirfa IPS.
associated electro-mechanical works
2019.

Year 2019

910.30
1145.39
-235.09
-235.09

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Year 2019

Additional Plant (MIGD) Mirfa 2
Total Supply (MIGD)
1130.30
20.00
1150.30
1145.39
4.90
-0.58
Without any additional Plant, the total available production capacity for this year remains at
910.30 MIGD whereas the overall demand is projected to reach to about 1145.39 MIGD. This
results in a system-wide shortfall of -235.09 MIGD of the production capacity. This shall be
interpreted that, it is essential to commissioned at least approximately 235.0 MIGD Plant
capacities to balance the systems supply and demand during the entire planning horizon of 2014
to 2020.
If production expansions are considered as in previous years, the existing plant capacity of
1130.30 MIGD must be augmented by at least 20.0 MIGD to balance the system without any
shortfall. As recommended this will be at Mirfa to supplement the 50.0 MIGD as initially
proposed in year 2019, where the overall production shall stretch to about 1150.30 MIGD leaving
a 4.90 MIGD surplus. The minimal shortfall lies in Al Ain Region attributed to Umm Zomoul
demand. Please refer to Table 3.20 above for further details.
A.
Abu Dhabi Region

B.
Al Ain Region
C.
Western Region Zone

Water Transmission Scheme for the Addition of Mirfa Phase 2 Expansion 20.0
MIGD (2020-Planned).
Investment Driver: Production expansion plan due to Water Demand growth.
Strategy: Additional Plant capacity of 20.0 MIGD is necessary to be installed to
augment the shortfall of supply to the system during this planning period. This
capacity is in addition to the proposed 50.0 MIGD in year 2019.

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Scope of Works: The total proposed plant capacity to be installed at Mirfa Phase 2 is
20.00 MIGD the following required upgrade of the transmission facilities is necessary
to evacuate the water where it is needed:
1. New additional Reservoirs at Mirfa 20.00 MIG. (To be implemented by the new
IWPP).
2. New pumping station with a capacity of 25.0 MIGD (1x1-25 MIGD) at the New
Mirfa P&DP.
3. Installation of 3.0 Kms of DN1800 Balancing line from Mirfa Production Plant to
Mirfa IPS.
The annual SYSTEM TOPOLOGY (2013-2020) GEOGRAPHIC DIAGRAMS are attached under
Annexure A-Drawings including the overall Systems Topology on a Regional level.

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ABU DHABI REGION

EXISTING POWER & DESALINATION PLANT

ABU DHABI EMIRATES WATER TRANSMISSION NETWORK

PROPOSED PUMPING STATION

DE -COMMISSIONED PUMPING STATION

ABU DHABI CITY

EXISTING WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

SHUWEIHAT IPS (MIRFA)

ABU DHABI EMIRATES

ASSET MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

Copies of approved 7YPS could be downloaded from our website www.transco.ae.

Dr. Najib H Dandachi

ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS

Water Demand Forecast and Production Expansion Plan

Water Transmission System Planning

Water Transmission System Expansion Plans

Analysis 1 - Water Balance Analysis - Without Additions of

Strategic Plans and Business Opportunities

Schematic Drawings of On-Going and Committed Projects (As of Year 2013)

ADWEC Production Expansion Plan 2013-2030

TRANSCO Desalination Expansion Plan Assessment and Recommendation

C Water System Data and Capabilities

ATTACHMENTS (Not Intended as Public Documents)

ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS

TRANSCO Seven Year Planning Statement

Fujairah F1 (Emirates SembCorp Water &Power Company)

Fujairah F2 (Fujairah Asia Power Company)

Total Demand (MIGD) Including

Overall Surplus / Shortfall

Total Supply (MIGD)

Overall Surplus / Shortfall

Table 3.20: Global Water Balance of Abu Dhabi Emirates 2013-2020

Zone 2 (Abu Dhabi

Zone 4 & 5 (Al Ain Region +

CHAPTER 2: WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PLANNING

CHAPTER 3: WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM EXPANSION PLANS

CHAPTER 4: STRATEGIC PLANS & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Proposed Projects (Planned Year of Commissioning).

Water Transmission Expansion Plans to evacuate the water at Production sites:

Commissioning of Fujairah Phase 1 Extension (2015).

Implementation Period 2017-2020 (Recommended to balance the Supply and Demand):

Modifications Works at Madinat Zayed Pumping Station (WR) 2014.

Modifications Works at Existing Tap-Off # 2 & 4 on FWTS (NE)-2015.

Strategic Interconnection of TRANSCO System with DEWA (2015).

Water Transmission Scheme Unit V Pumping Stations and Distribution Network

Water Transmission Scheme Ajban Pumping Station (2017).

Water Transmission Scheme from Mirfa to Muzeirah (2017).

Water Transmission Scheme for Mirfa City (2018).

Reinforcement within Taweelah A2 Pumping Station (2018).

Water Transmission Replacement Plans:

Projects under Tendering/Award

Contract N12705 (Cons.): Additional Transmission Pipeline from Taweelah to Ajban PS

B.2 Under Construction

Contract N4383.1: Abu Dhabi Island Network Development (2012) Completed.

Contract N6740.1: Water Transmission Lines Inside Al Sowa Island (2013).

Contract N6043: Umm Al Nar B Pumping Station Extension (2013).

Contract N4381.B (Construction): Al Ain Water Transmission Scheme from

Contract N6821-D: EPC Works Al Ain Distribution Network - Lot D (2013)

Contract N6311.1 (Construction): Shuweihat Phase 2 WTS (Lots 1 & 2) - 2013.

Contract N11900 (Construction): DN1000 Pipeline from Muzairah to Jabana (2013).

Contract N11691 (N10890 Consultancy): Water Transmission System to Umm Al

1.2 Water Demand Forecast