PREFACE

This Distribution System Capability Statement (DSCS) is provided

by Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) to fulfil its
regulatory obligations under Condition number 33 of the NEDC
Distribution Licence as well as the Oman Distribution Planning
Code 4.4.

NEDC is distributing electricity to customers throughout the

Sultanate of Oman excluding Dhofar Governorate as the owner
and operator of its electricity distribution system originating from
the 33kV busbars of the Oman Electricity Transmission Company
(OETC) 132/33kV grid substations down to the final customer’s
point of connection, which.

incorporates 33kV, 11kV and Low Voltage (LV) distribution

system voltage levels and associated assets.

The aim of this DSCS is to provide an up-to-date distribution

system capability for the next three years (2024-2026) along with
data to enable customers in identifying parts of the system, which
offer opportunities for future connections or upgrading of existing
connections to the NEDC system and where constraints currently exist or potentially could exist in future.

In addition to the required data made available annually as part of DSCS; NEDC additionally has
provided improved detailed system connectivity and additional technical data of assets, impact analysis
of Cost Reflective Tariff (CRT) on NEDC customers and an overview of the Low Carbon Technologies
(LCTs) especially the photovoltaic (PV) system penetration in the NEDC distribution system which is
gaining momentum in our licenced area as well. These additions are expected to provide customers and
other stakeholders with a transparent understanding of NEDC distribution system and operational
overview, sufficient technical parameters to undertake initial system capabilities assessment and the
overall distribution system development.

NEDC have determined this three-year plan to clarify and highlight NEDC’s key priorities over the DSCS
planning period. The plan will form the basis for the company’s investments to provide economic and
efficient system development along with serving to inform NEDC’s contributions to the Oman electricity
sector and in turn aligning with the Oman Vision 2040 goals.

Eng. Ala Hassan Al Lawati

Chief Executive Officer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE 1

LIST OF TABLES 3

LIST OF FIGURES 4

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 5

1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. NEDC KEY STATISTICAL DATA .............................................................................................................................. 3
1.3. PURPOSE OF STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4. STRUCTURE OF THIS DSCS .................................................................................................................................. 4

2. PLANNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRACTICES 5

2.1. GOVERNING STANDARD ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTIC ................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 System Parameters: ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Voltage regulation:............................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.3 Frequency Deviation: ........................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.4 Voltage Waveform Quality: ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.5 Voltage Fluctuation: .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.6 Distribution System Security Standard (DSSS): ................................................................................................ 6
2.3. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 33 kV system: ................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 11 kV System: .................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3.3 Low Voltage System: ...................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.4 Small Scale Grid Connected Solar PV Systems:............................................................................................. 11
2.3.5 Electric Vehicles (EV) Charging Technical Requirements: .............................................................................. 11
2.4. SELECTION OF ASSET ......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5. DETAILS ASSET DATA .......................................................................................................................................... 12

3. PLANNING DRIVERS 13
3.1. BACKGROUND ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2. MUSCAT GOVERNORATE..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1. Wilayat Muscat ........................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2. Wilayat Muttrah ........................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.3. Wilayat Amerat ........................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.4. Wilayat Quriyat ........................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.5. Wilayat Bousher .......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.6. Wilayat Seeb............................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3. SOUTH AL BATINAH GOVERNORATE AND SUAWIQ AREA................................................................................ 21
3.4. AL DAKHILIAH GOVERNORATE............................................................................................................................ 25
3.5. NORTH AL SHARQIYAH GOVERNORATE ............................................................................................................ 28
3.6. SOUTH AL SHARQIYAH GOVERNORATE ............................................................................................................ 30
3.7. AL WUSTA GOVERNORATE AND SURROUNDING AREAS. ................................................................................ 32
3.8. AL BURAYMI GOVERNORATE .............................................................................................................................. 34
3.9. AL DHAHIRAH GOVERNORATE ............................................................................................................................ 36
3.9.1. Wilayat Ibri .................................................................................................................................................. 36
3.10. NORTH AL BATINAH GOVERNORATE ................................................................................................................. 38
3.10.1. Wilayat Shinas ............................................................................................................................................ 38
3.10.2. Wilayat Sohar ............................................................................................................................................. 38

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 3.10.3. Wilayat Al Khabourah ................................................................................................................................. 38
3.11. MUSANDAM GOVERNORATE ............................................................................................................................... 41
3.11.1. Wilayat Khasab ........................................................................................................................................... 41

4. NEDC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 42

4.1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.2. SYSTEM DEMAND AND LOAD DURATION ........................................................................................................... 44
4.3. COST REFLECTIVE TARIFF (CRT) ....................................................................................................................... 46
4.4. DEMAND NOT SECURED (DNS) ........................................................................................................................... 47
4.5. 11KV FEEDER LOADINGS ..................................................................................................................................... 48
4.6. SYSTEM DEMAND FORECAST ............................................................................................................................. 49
4.6.1. Load Forecasting ........................................................................................................................................ 50
4.6.2. System Demand Growth ............................................................................................................................. 51
4.7. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MODELLING AND ANALYSIS ....................................................................................... 54
4.7.1. Power System Models ................................................................................................................................ 54
4.7.2. Load Flow Analysis ..................................................................................................................................... 54
4.7.3. Short Circuit Analysis .................................................................................................................................. 55
4.7.4. Technical Losses Assessment .................................................................................................................... 58

5. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE SYSTEM 59

5.1. LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGIES ........................................................................................................................... 59
5.1.1. Photovoltaic (PV) connections .................................................................................................................... 59

6. THE INVESTMENT PLAN 62

6.1. FUTURE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PLANS .......................................................................................................... 62
6.2. NETWORK SUITABILITY FOR NEW CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................... 63
6.3. SYSTEM CONSTRAINTS ....................................................................................................................................... 63

APPENDIX A: DISTRIBUTION LICENCE CONDITION 33: DSCS 64

APPENDIX B: SYSTEM STUDY RESULTS 66

APPENDIX C: FUTURE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PLANS 68

APPENDIX D: SPONSORED PEOJECTS 73

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: NEDC key statistical data ......................................................................................................... 3

Table 2: System Parameter .................................................................................................................... 5

Table 3: Voltage Regulation .................................................................................................................... 6

Table 4: Distribution System Security Standards DSSS ......................................................................... 7

Table 5: Number of 33/11 kV transformers ............................................................................................. 8

Table 6: Current Ratings of Bus Bar, Bus-section, Transformer, and Feeder Bays ............................... 8

Table 7: Number of distribution transformers ........................................................................................ 10

Table 8: Standard Substation Size and Rating ..................................................................................... 11

Table 9: Muscat Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity ........................................ 14

Table 10 : South Al Batinah Governorate and Suawiq Area- Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity
.............................................................................................................................................................. 21

Table 11: Al Dakhiliah Governorate- Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity ................................ 25

Table 12 :North Al Sharqiyah Areas – Power Plant, Grid, PDO and Primary Substations Connectivity
.............................................................................................................................................................. 28

Table 13:South Al Sharqiyah Areas – Power Plant, Grid, PDO and Primary Substations Connectivity
.............................................................................................................................................................. 30

Table 14 AL Wusta Governorate and Surrounding Areas – Power Plant, Grid, PDO and Primary
Substations Connectivity ....................................................................................................................... 32

Table 15 : AL Buraymi Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity .............................. 34

Table 16: AL Dhahirah Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity .............................. 36

Table 17: North AL Batinah Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity ...................... 38

Table 18: Musandam Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity ................................ 41

Table 19: Summery of Firm Capacity and Max Load per Governorate ................................................ 42

Table 20: 11kV Highly Loaded feeder Plan .......................................................................................... 48

Table 21 : NEDC Non-Coincidence Forecast with Growth ................................................................... 51

Table 22: Al Wusta Diesel Plants .......................................................................................................... 53

Table 23 : Technical Losses ................................................................................................................. 58

Table 24: 2023 PV connection Applications with total installed PV capacity ........................................ 60

Table 25: A summary of the 33 kV Expansion Plan ............................................................................. 62

Table 26: A summary of the Sponsored Projects ................................................................................. 62

Table 27: Summary of Connected Customer during 2023 ................................................................... 63

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: NEDCs Licenses Area ............................................................................................................. 2

Figure 2: Utilization % from Firm Capacity per Governorate ................................................................ 43

Figure 3: System Max Demand (MW) MIS ........................................................................................... 44

Figure 4: System Max Demand (MW) Al Wusta ................................................................................... 44

Figure 5: System Max Demand (MW) Musandam ................................................................................ 44

Figure 6 : Hourly Demand – MIS System Maximum and Minimum Day Profile ................................... 45

Figure 7 : Hourly Demand – Musandam System Maximum and Minimum Day Profile ........................ 45

Figure 8 : CRT Customer During System Peak 22 Jun 2023 ............................................................... 46

Figure 9 : History of NEDC Demand Not Secured and Out of Firm PSS ............................................. 47

Figure 10 : Historical Trend in NEDC System Maximum Demand with Three Years Forecast ............ 51

Figure 11 : Musandam 2018-2026 Peak Load with Growh percentage ............................................... 52

Figure 12 : Al Wusta 2018-2026 Peak Load with Growh percentage ................................................... 53

Figure 13: Number of PV Applications .................................................................................................. 61

Figure 14: Connected Generation from PV [MW] ................................................................................. 61

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

APSR Authority for Public Services Regulation (formerly known as AER - Authority for Electricity
Regulation)

CAGR Compound Annual Growth Rate

CRT Cost Reflective Tariff

DCC Distribution Connection Code

DNS Demand Not Secured

DPC Distribution Planning Code

DSCS Distribution System Capability Statement

DSSS Distribution System Security Standard

D&SL Distribution & Supply Licence

GSS Grid Substation

IEC International Electro Technical Commission

NEDC Nama Electricity Distribution Company

OES Oman Electrical Standards

OETC Oman Electricity Transmission Company

PCR-5 Price Control Review-5 (2018-2021)

PCR-6 Price Control Review-6 (2022-2025)

PSS Primary Substation

PSS®SINCAL Power System Simulator® Siemens Network Calculation

PV Photovoltaic

SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

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 Document Issue and Approval

Issued Date: 31st October 2023

Author: System Planning Department

Name of Document: Three - Year Distribution System Capability Statement (2024-2026)

Document Version: V 1.0

Quality Assurance & Approval

Author: Muntaser Musalam Al Hasani
Planning Team Leader

Reviewer:
Aisha Saif Al Muqarshi
Acting / Planning Manager
Zone 1

Abdul Aziz Mubarak Al Sinani

Approval:
General Manager Planning

Authorisation to Issue
Corporate Affairs General Yousuf Mohammed Al Mahrooqi
Manager

Chief Planning Project and Majid Nasser Al Busaidi

asset Management Officer

Ala Hassan Al Lawati

Chief Executive Officer

Contact details for further info:

Request for a copy of this DSCS, the associated system studies or for any assistance in interpreting or
clarifying any information contained within it; please contact:

NEDC Planning Team

P.O. Box: 1239 Hamriyah

P.C. 131 - Oman

Email: [email protected]

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Who We Are & What We Do

The electricity sector in the Sultanate of Oman has been extensively restructured following the law’s
implementation to regulate and privatize the electricity and related water sector (“The Sector Law”).
Royal Decree 78/2004 promulgated the Law for the Regulation and Privatisation of the Electricity and
Related Water Sector. Article 90 of the D&SL places an obligation on Distribution Companies to
undertake financing, operation, maintenance, development, and expansion of the distribution system in
a safe, economic and efficient manner and in accordance with the relevant performance and security
standards.

In 2022 a direction has been taken to marge all Distribution Companies (excluding Dhofar Governorate).
In Jun 2023 Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) has been establish and it is under the
umbrella of the Nama Group and is licensed to carry out electricity network management and related
activities such as extension and new connection work in The Sultanate of Oman, except for Dhofar
Governorate.

The company is providing the following services: Planning and extension of electricity network,
connecting new properties to the electricity network, connecting additional load to existing properties,
receiving solar projects applications, receiving requests related to the work on the electricity network,
electricity drawings approval for new properties, inspection, replacement and shifting of electricity meters
of existing properties, managing scheduled and emergency outages information, testing electricity
technicians, Issuing electricity technician license, Receiving and managing requests, queries and
complaints about electricity network, receiving customers enquiries about electricity outages in
properties. The Figure 1 shows the authorized area for NEDC.

NEDC to achieve the above services, it set vision, mission and values which are:

• Vision: Nama Distribution company is a leading reference for electricity services excellence in the
Region.

• Mission: Empower Oman through safe, reliable, sustainable, economic and customer focused
electricity.

• NEDC Value: Care, Deliver and Do Better.

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 Figure 1: NEDCs Licenses Area

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1.2. NEDC Key Statistical Data

The key statistical figures related to the existing electricity distribution network are enumerated in Table
1 below:

Table 1: NEDC key statistical data

Overhead
Underground Distribution Primary Grid Station
line (All Customer Licensed
Asset Type Cable (All Substation Substation (220/132/33
voltage Number Area
voltage levels) (11/0.415 kV) (33/11 kV) kV)
levels)
Unit km km No. No. No. No. km2

Dakhiliah 7,878.30 6,016.40 7,229 88 9 149,669 31,900

North Sharqiyah 7,058.90 3,622.70 4,953 47 6 88,481 21,136

South Sharqiyah 4,264.80 3,797.80 3,257 48 4 89,229 12,000

South Batinah 5,072.10 6,486.00 5,912 103 14 144,742 3,500

Al Wusta 1,609.20 1,327.80 1,063 49 1 25,225 79,700

North Batinah 1,789.60 2,402.80 1,731 82 14 48,144 12,500

Muscat 3,702.20 14,812.10 9,139 184 39 442,278 3,500

Dhahirah 5,239.20 2,964.50 3,674 42 6 65,928 37,000

Musandam 729.2 1,086.60 811 16 3 16,555 1,800

Buraymi 2,231.40 1,628.50 2,089 27 5 42,252 7,000

NEDC Total 39,575 44,145 39,858 686 101 1,112,503 210,036

1.3. Purpose of Statement

The information in the Distribution System Capability Statement (DSCS) is published annually to fulfil
NEDC regulatory obligation under Condition 33 of its Distribution and Supply Licence (D&SL) and
Distribution planning code 4.4 of the Oman Distribution Code.

This DSCS is intended to provide an understanding of NEDC’s 33kV, 11kV and LV distribution system
along with presenting NEDC’s development plans for the 33kV and 11kV distribution system for the
years 2024-2026. This statement includes power system data for the primary substation loads, overhead
lines, cable circuits, transformers, switchgear, and capacitors which forms the NEDC distribution system
and used in the preparation of distribution system models for the power system studies. The results of
load flow, short circuit studies and system technical losses are presented thereby providing an
assessment of the capability of the distribution system.

Implementation of the system development plans is necessary to meet future forecast demand growth,
maintain and/or improve the capability in the distribution system to meet the system growth and to
address the issues of actual or forecast non-compliance with the Distribution System Security Standard
(DSSS). Implementation of these plans will enhance the available system capacity as well as potentially

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increase the number of 33/11.5kV primary substations (PSS) providing enhanced opportunities for new
and increased customer connections.

The impact of NEDC’s forecast demand growth and distribution system development plans on the
Transmission System, which is owned and operated by Oman Electricity Transmission Company
(OETC), has been fully assessed in the development of NEDC’s development plans. Where appropriate
33kV load transfers from one 132/33kV grid substation (GSS) to another are feasible they have been
considered and where this option is not feasible; applications for additional 132/33kV GSS capacity have
been submitted to OETC, resulting in OETC plans to construct and build additional 132/33kV GSS
capacity within the NEDC licence area.

1.4. Structure of this DSCS

The following summarises the structure of this Distribution System Capability Statement:

• Chapter 1 - Introduction: An overview of the NEDC area, the main function, and the statement's
purpose. Moreover, it presents the key statistical data of NEDC to date.
• Chapter 2 - Planning philosophy and Practices: This chapter presents the governing standard
that NEDC follows in planning, designing, operating, and maintaining the network. And it illustrates
the asset characteristic, configuration, selection, and details of asset data.
• Chapter 3 - Planning Drivers: this chapter provides the overall distribution system connectivity in
each governorate with future indications projects per wilayat.
• Chapter 4 - NEDC Distribution System: provides a summary view of the distribution system,
together with details of the 2023 demand profile along with projected demand forecast, CRT impact
analysis of NEDC system, system constraints, a summary of the required technical power system
analysis of the distribution system. Furthermore, this chapter presents the power flow results for
NEDC networks by listing the study methodology and data considered. In addition, it shows the
technical losses percentage.
• Chapter 5 - Challenges and Opportunities within the System: This chapter presents the future
Low Carbon technologies that going to affect directly in the power system such as PV solar systems,
Electric vehicles, and the ambition plan of Oman for zero carbon.
• Chapter 6 - Investment Plan: The future projects, Network Suitability for New Connections and
system constraints are presented in section Six.

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2. PLANNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRACTICES

2.1. Governing Standard

NEDC has an operating philosophy that underlies the development of the distribution system at the
three-voltage level 33, 11, and 0.415 kV. Furthermore, it ensures that the whole distribution system
satisfies the following fundamental design criteria throughout the planning period:
• Sector Law Royal Decree 78/2004: Enabling legislation that established the Oman Electricity
and Water Sectors. Article 90 obligates Distribution Companies to finance, operate, maintain,
develop and expand the Distribution System safely and under the relevant performance and
security standards.
• NEDC’s license conditions 4, 32, and 33.
• Distribution Code Version 1.1 (April 2020).
• Grid Code Version 3.0 (August 2020).
• Oman Electrical Standard (OES) and international standards.
• Security of Supply standards (APSR letter 2008).
• Connection Statement Version 1 (October 2006).
• Electrical Safety Rules.

Copies of the above standards and codes are available on APSR’s website (https://apsr.om/en/home).
Moreover, the distribution system must also be capable of being operated, maintained, repaired,
extended and replaced as necessary during its life without exceeding design levels of risk to the
customers it serves.

2.2. System Characteristic

NEDC designs its electricity distribution system based on several technical characteristics to fulfil the
requirements of the regulations and standards. System fundamental characteristics are described
below:
2.2.1 System Parameters: NEDC will ensure that the Distribution System complies with the following
technical, design, and operational criteria concerning the Distribution System at the Connection Site with
a Distribution System User. System parameters are briefed in the following Table 2:

Table 2: System Parameter

Distribution System Voltage (KV)

No. Parameter Unit
LV 11 33

1 Nominal Voltage kV 0.415 11 33

2 Rated Frequency Hz 50 50 50

3 Short Circuit Level kA 40 18.41 252

5 Harmonic Level % 2.5 2 2

6 Voltage fluctuations % 3 3 3

1
There are different short circuit level 25 kA and 31.5 kA based on Substation design requirements.
2
There are different short circuit level 31.5 kA based on Substation design requirements.

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2.2.2 Voltage regulation: The voltage on the 33 kV and 11 kV sides of Distribution transformers at
Connection Sites with Distribution System Users shall typically be controlled within limits ± 6% of the
nominal value.

Table 3: Voltage Regulation

Tolerance
Nominal Voltage Level
+6% -6%
33kV 34.98kV 31.02kV
11kV 11.66kV 10.34kV
415V 439.90V 390.10V
240V 254.40V 225.60V

2.2.3 Frequency Deviation: During normal operating conditions, the nominal System Frequency of the
Transmission and Distribution Systems will be 50.00 Hz and usually will be controlled by Oman
Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) between 49.95Hz and 50.05Hz. During exceptional steady-
state conditions, Frequency deviations will not exceed 49.90Hz to 50.10Hz unless disturbed
circumstances prevail. Under disturbed conditions, System Frequency could rise transiently to 51.50 Hz
or fall to 48.00 Hz.

2.2.4 Voltage Waveform Quality: The maximum total levels of harmonic distortion on the Distribution
System at 33 kV and 11 kV, from all sources under both normal, planned outage and fault outage
conditions, shall not exceed a total harmonic distortion of 2.0 % with no individual harmonics greater
than 1.5 % unless abnormal conditions prevail. At LV, the maximum levels of harmonic distortion from
all sources shall not exceed a total harmonic distortion of 2.5 %.

The maximum negative phase sequence component of the phase voltage on the Distribution System
should remain below 1.0 % unless abnormal conditions prevail. A maximum value of 2.0 % is permitted
for phase unbalance.

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

2.2.6 Distribution System Security Standard (DSSS): After the approval of Distribution System Security
Standards in November 2008, as shown in Table 4 below, NEDC is obliged to comply with the Planning
requirements of Security Standards. Since NEDC’s Distribution License grant, NEDC has started
planning its distribution network to comply with simple planning principles to supply its customers with
high-quality products.

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 Table 4: Distribution System Security Standards DSSS

Class Demand Group First Outage Second Outage

A Less than 2 MW Repair Time No Requirement

B 2MW to 6MW 3 Hours3 No Requirement

C 6MW to 20MW Within 15 minutes Restoration time of planned outage

D 20MW to 100MW Immediately Restoration time of planned outage

E Greater than 100MW Immediately Immediately, 2/3 of demand

According to the Security Class, a 33 kV feeder is considered not complying with the standards if, upon
a fault on the feeder, the Demand Group cannot be supplied within the prescribed period. A portion of
the feeder cannot be fed back, and the feeder is considered and classified as non-compliant.

For the 33/11 kV substations, two situations are of interest. In the first case, if two transformers are
installed in a substation but the total load is greater than the capacity of one transformer, then the
substation is considered non-compliant. The second situation is where only one transformer is installed,
and there is no link to a nearby substation that can take the affected demand group, then the substation
is considered non-compliant. It is worth mentioning that non-compliance is only during the summer
period. For most of the year, many feeders and substations comply with the DSSS except the radial
feeders, T-Offs, and substations with only one installed transformer. All investments in NEDC Network
are to make all substations comply with DSSS.

2.3. System Configuration

2.3.1 33 kV system: The 33 kV System of NEDC serves a distribution role between the OETC and the
11 kV system as direct 132/11 kV transformation is also in use. The System consists mainly of 33 kV
feeders, 33/11kV primary substations, and 33/0.415 kV transformers installed on some feeders where it
is not feasible to develop an 11 kV network due to limited demand. The 33 kV feeders from the 132/33
kV grid stations supply the 33/11 kV primary substations.

Primary substations are of two types, namely indoor and outdoor. Indoor primary substations are mainly
2x10 MVA, 2x20 MVA and 3x20 MVA with 33 kV outdoor/indoor circuit breakers and 11 kV indoor
switchgear panels. Indoor primary substations are proposed to be constructed during the coming years
to supply highly growing areas. Outdoor primary substations are installed throughout the ten
governorates of NEDC in urban and rural areas where demand usually is less than 6 MW. The regular

3
For 11kV networks in remote areas this restoration time may be extended by the time it reasonably takes for a repair crew to
reach the area with the outage as long as the total restoration time will not exceed 6 hours.

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 practice is to supply each primary substation with two 33 kV feeders; each feeder feeds one transformer
and serves as an alternative supply for the whole substation if the other feeder fails.

Along with the 33 kV feeders, Tees are used to connect primary substations. The entire network is
interconnected, except in a few situations where radial feeders without interconnections with other
feeders feed primary substations. The number of 33/11 kV substations and transformers in the System
up to September 2023 is shown in Table 5.

Table 5: Number of 33/11 kV transformers

Power Governorate
Transformer North South South North
Muscat Dhakliyah Dhahirah Wusta Buraymi Musandam NEDC
Size Sharqiyah Batinah Sharqiyah Batinah
1 MVA 1 - - 8 - - 2 - 1 5 17
3 MVA 8 6 10 15 7 1 3 6 2 6 64
5 MVA 4 - - - - - - - 4
6 MVA 51 81 29 19 58 79 38 26 18 7 406
10 MVA 10 2 10 13 2 4 9 11 5 3 69
15 MVA 1 1
16 MVA 16 - - - - - - - - - 16
20 MVA 322 93 37 30 29 115 44 126 24 8 828
31.5 MVA 2 - - 7 - - - - - - 9
40 MVA 1 1
Total 414 182 86 94 96 199 96 169 50 29 1415

The 33 kV indoor switchgear is a single bus bar, totally enclosed metal-clad type with withdrawable
circuit breakers or metal-clad SF6 insulated with vacuum or SF6 circuit breakers. 11 kV and 33 kV
current ratings of the bays are shown in Table 6.

Table 6: Current Ratings of Bus Bar, Bus-section, Transformer, and Feeder Bays

Rating4 11 kV at Primary Substations 33 kV

Bus-bar 2000 A 2000A

Bus-Section 1200 A 1200A

Transformer 1200 A 600A

Feeder 400 A 600A

Most of NEDC’s primary substations are standard two transformers with two separate 33 kV and 11 kV
busbars. In some cases where demand is much less than the capacity of two transformers, which is
expected in remote rural areas, primary substations with only one 33/11 kV transformer are installed.
The 33 kV network is designed and will be developed to meet its customer’s satisfaction and comply
with the Distribution System Security Standards (DSSS).

4
There are special cases where the thermal rating may vary.

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2.3.2 11 kV System: The main purpose of the 11 kV systems is to distribute electricity into and around
local urban and rural areas in an economical, efficient, safe and secure manner while meeting
customers' needs. The general design principle for configuring the distribution system is based on
primary substations, indoor and outdoor, with mainly two transformers and 11 kV busbars, providing a
continuous firm 11 kV supply.
The 11 kV feeders from the 33/11 kV indoor and outdoor primary substations are overhead lines or
underground cable feeding the distribution transformers. 11 kV circuit breakers are provided at all indoor
primary substations, whereas 11 kV Auto-Reclosers are provided at the outdoor primary substations.
Regular practice is usual when connecting feeders from the same primary substation or different primary
substations through Ring Main Units (RMU), Air Break Switches (ABS), and Open Jumpers.

These 11 kV feeders are generally operated as radial feeders, with the open point selected for ease of
operational access to minimize customer minutes lost while considering the need to meet security
requirements and reduce system losses and voltage drops.

Distribution substations are of two types, ground-mounted and pole-mounted. One transformer with a
rated capacity of 500 kVA or higher is commonly used for ground-mounted distribution substations,
whereas those transformers with ratings less than 500 kVA are installed on H-Pole structures. Both
substations are fed directly from the 11 kV feeders with jumpers (Pole-Mounted) or through 11 kV cables
(Ground-Mounted). Expulsion fuses protect both substations on the high voltage side, and HRC fuses
on the low-tension side. However, Ground-mounted transformers connected through HFU are protected
by HRC fuses of 125 A, 63 A and 31.5 A for 2000 kVA, 1000 kVA & 500 kVA, respectively.

NEDC has already started implementing two smaller ratings, 25 and 50 kVA, to minimize transformer
losses arising from higher ratings for loads far away less than the capacity of the transformer. The
number of distribution substations in the system up to September 2023 is shown in the below table.

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 Table 7: Number of distribution transformers

Distribution Governorate
Transformer North South South North NEDC
Size Muscat Dhakliyah Dhahirah Wusta Buraymi Musandam
Sharqiyah Batinah Sharqiyah Batinah
16 KVA 5 - - 1 - - - - - - 6
25 KVA 2 60 3 1 23 8 6 103
50 KVA 20 127 253 2 407 86 129 82 43 4 1153
100 KVA 575 2345 1159 523 2102 1368 772 1427 793 218 11282
200 KVA 229 479 284 94 458 743 228 594 194 86 3389
250 KVA 8 - - - - - - - - - 8
315 KVA 503 1559 900 102 923 1358 518 2188 282 43 8376
500 KVA 1166 915 278 316 634 2428 545 740 243 315 7580
630 KVA 1 1 - 7 - - - - - - 9
750 KVA 2 - - 2 - - - - - - 4
800 KVA 3 1 11 1 16
1000 KVA 7524 1641 743 369 658 2090 789 1672 630 221 16337
1250 KVA 17 - - 7 - 4 - - - 2 30
1500 KVA 18 - - 16 2 - - 20 - 4 60
1600 KVA 214 4 - 1 5 1 13 - - 238
2000 KVA 1877 70 2 26 15 120 100 168 - 1 2379
2500 KVA 35 - - 3 - - - 6 3 - 47
NEDC Total 12199 7202 3633 1470 5223 8210 3088 6910 2188 894 51017

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 2.3.3 Low Voltage System: The main purpose of the LV distribution system is to distribute electricity in
local urban or rural areas and deliver it to customers’ LV entry points in an economical, efficient, safe
and secure manner. The LV system will generally be developed as a network of taped radial mains
supplied from a distribution substation near the load Centre.

NEDC’s low-tension network is designed and will be developed to meet its customer’s satisfaction and
comply with the approved Distribution System Security Standards.

2.3.4 Small Scale Grid Connected Solar PV Systems: The minimum technical specifications and
connection methodologies for installation of small-scale grid connected Solar PV systems within Oman
are specified in the Technical and Connection Guidelines published by APSR in May 2017; these shall
be adhered by PV system installers and users for PV system installations. Furthermore, other national
& international standards, network codes, and other specific technical requirements of NEDC may apply
to solar PV generating plants and therefore shall be complied with.

2.3.5 Electric Vehicles (EV) Charging Technical Requirements: In July 2023, APSR published the EV
Charging Technical Requirements Guidelines. The guidelines include the required technical
specifications and connection methodologies for installation of EV charging within Oman. NEDC is in
process of setting up the code of practice and the policy to be followed for EV applications.

2.4. Selection of Asset

The choice of network assets suitable to connect a specific demand is subject to many factors, including
the following:

• Geographical location.
• Size and nature of the demand.
• Available network voltage level within the vicinity of the demand area.
• Spread of demand distribution (load density).

Based on NEDC technical specifications, standards, and regulations, the size and rating of network
assets have been determined and can be summarized network common assets as per below Table 8:

Table 8: Standard Substation Size and Rating

Voltage Level (kV) Equipment Size/Type

Over Headline ACSR Conductor 200 Sq.mm (panther)

Under Ground XLPE Insulated Copper Cable 3C X 300 Sq.mm

20 MVA

16 MVA

10 MVA
33 Power Transformer
6 MVA

5 MVA
3 MVA
1 MVA
SF6 GIS
Switchgear
AIS

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 Voltage Level (kV) Equipment Size/Type
150 Sq.mm (wolf)
Over Headline ACSR Conductor
100 Sq.mm (dog)

3C X 240 Sq.mm
Under Ground XLPE Insulated Copper Cable
3C X 185 Sq.mm

2000 KVA

1000 KVA

500 kVA
11
315 kVA
Distribution Transformer
200 kVA

100 kVA

50 kVA

25 kVA

Oil RMU
Switchgear
SF6 RMU

120 Sq.mm
Over Headline XLPE Covered Aluminium Conductor
70 Sq.mm

0.415 4C X 240 Sq.mm

Under Ground XLPE Insulated Copper Cable 4C X 185 Sq.mm

4C X 120 Sq.mm

2.5. Details Asset Data

NEDC detailed assets list and evolution in Appendixes B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4 and B.5, while the below link
presents the geographical maps of the 10 governorates under NEDC service area showing the locations
of Interface points with OETC, NEDC primary substations, 11 kV feeders, and distribution transformers.

Geographical map link:

https://mzgisportal.mzec.co.om/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=dfb78b59fc294e308
2ed3c213ee360e45

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The Username and password to be provided upon request.

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 3. PLANNING DRIVERS

3.1. Background

NEDC’s electricity distribution system serves around 1,267,808 customers cover Muscat, South Batinah,
Dakhiliah, North Al Sharqiyah, South Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta, North Batinah, Musandam, AL Buraymi
and Al Dhahirah Governorates. The characteristics of the distribution system within the NEDC licence
areas differ mainly because of three major parameters:

1. The load density.

2. The type and usage pattern of the customer.
3. The majority type of feeder circuits (i.e., overhead, or underground).

The 2023 maximum demand recorded for NEDC MIS system was 6995.5 MW 6 (on Thursday – 22nd
June 2023 at 15:11 Hrs) and Musandam Area was 89.2 MW 7 on Sunday 16th July 2023 at 13:43. For Al
Wusta Area the Non-coincident peak was 155.47 MW.

As of 2023 peak period, the total existing number of 132/33kV grid substations is 101, 33/11.5kV primary
substations connected to the NEDC distribution system is 686 with a Total Firm Capacity of
11,075.2 MVA. The tables identifying each Primary Substation capacity and current demand can be
found in Appendix B.

The sections remaining from this chapter provide the following:

1. A summary of the individual Governorate built up and the planning drivers for each Governorate.
2. It also provides an overview of the complete current NEDC system connectivity including
governorate classification of the primary substation.

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MIS Transmission peak excluding of transmission technical losses and Grid Stations auxiliary load
7
Including 7 MW of isolated Madha load

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 3.2. Muscat Governorate

The Muscat Governorate includes Wilayat Muscat, Muttrah, Amerat, Quriyat, Bousher and Seeb. The
number of customers served in the Muscat Governorate region is 448,509 which is approximately 35%
of the total customer population within NEDC. Table 9 shows all existing primary substations with their
installed and firm capacity within Muscat Governorate.

3.2.1. Wilayat Muscat

Wilayat Muscat is considered as one of the saturated areas within Muscat Governorate except Yitti Area.
The Yitti Tourism Development is one of the major projects. Moreover, the plan is to construct two
numbers of PSSs; one is under commissioning stage and the other one is in the planning Stage.

3.2.2. Wilayat Muttrah

Wilayat Muttrah has circa zero growth for the last two years. There is one project for Mutrah Development
as bulk load customer, and it is still within the planning stage.

3.2.3. Wilayat Amerat

Amerat has seen the highest demand growth for the last 5 years within Muscat Governorate validating
for a significant demand growth forecasted for the current planning horizon.

3.2.4. Wilayat Quriyat

Quriyat has an average of 3% load growth for the next three years and there is no major project in the
area.

3.2.5. Wilayat Bousher

Bousher Height Smart City is one of the biggest projects in Wilayat Bousher. As load demand the area
has low growth with an average of 1%.

3.2.6. Wilayat Seeb

Seeb has seen growing demand for the last 5 years within Muscat Governorate specially Mabelah area.
Moreover, Mabelah area is one of the largest commercial and residential areas. In addition, Rusail
industrial area is earmarked for some significant development projects by Public Establishment for
Industrial Estates (PEIE).

Table 9: Muscat Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity

PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Falaj[G23] GSS

Falaj P178 2 x 16 16

Darsait P018 2 x 20 20

Mutrah Store P085 2 x 20 20

Jibrooh P041 3 x 20 40

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Sea Port P086 2x6 6

P.D.O P144 3 x 20 40

Mutrah[G21] GSS

C.B.D P173 2x10 and 1x16 20

Ruwi Office P108 2 x 20 20

Bait Al Falaj P142 3 x 20 40

Riyam P099 2 x 20 20

Wadi Al Kabir[G19] - A GSS

M.B.D South P075 2 x 20 20

Qasr Al Alam P090 2 x 20 20

Waljah P130 2 x 20 20

Sidab P119 2x6 6

Wadi Al Kabir Workshop P126 2x6 6

Wadi Al Kabir Housing P127 1x6 -

Ali Shihani P125 2 x 20 20

Majlis Oman P066 2 x 20 20

Wadi Al Kabir[G19] - B GSS

Ruwi Valley P174 2 x 20 20

Ruwi Market P076 2 x 20 20

Old Airport P107 2 x 20 20

Wadi Al Kabir Height P128 2 x 20 20

Wadi Adai[G22] GSS

Amerat 1 P005 2 x 16 16

Al Bustan Palace P017 2 x 16 16

Al Hamryah P035 2x6 6

Wadi Adai P175 2 x 20 20

Wattaya P131 2 x 20 20

Khoula Hospital P132 3 x 20 40

Al Mahaj P136 2x6 6

Jahloot[G03] GSS

Sawaqim 1 P112 2x6 6

Sawaqim 2 P113 1x6 0

Tunis Heium P137 1x6 0

Jahloot P040 2x6 6

Siya P120 2x6 6

Barr Al Jissah P044 2 x 20 20

Amerat Jahlut [Al Masarat] P068 2 x 10 10

Al Hajir P031 2 x 20 20

Wadi Al Mayh P129 1x3 0

Hussan Yiti P169 2x6 6

ROP Al Saleel P162 2x6 6

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Al Atkiya P182 1x6 0

Water Pumping P193 2x6 6

Arqi P121 1x3 0

Yiti[G08] GSS

Al Khairan P045 1x6+1x3 3

Yenket P133 1x1+1x3 1

Saraya Bander P145 3 x 20 40

Jabal Al Sifah P159 3 x 20 40

Yiti P134 2x3 3

Muscat Yankit P199 1x6 0

Al Salam Yiti P135 1x6 0

Quriyat[G05] GSS

Quriyat P091 2 x 20 20

Al Shahbari P092 2 x 20 20

Dhagmar 1 P021 4x6 18

Debah P114 1x6 0

Dhabab P019 2x6 6

Hail Al Ghaf P036 2x6 6

Al Mazara P074 2x6 6

Wadi Al Arbyeen P124 1x6 0

Street Light P020 1x6 0

RoyalCamp P170 1x3 -

Amerat[G10] - A GSS

Post Office P150 3 x 20 40

Amerat Heights P152 3 x 20 40

Amerat 3 P179 3 x 20 40

Amerat[G10] - B GSS

Al Nahdah P006 3 x 20 40

Seih Dhabi P118 2 x 20 20

Madinat Al Nahdah P065 2 x 20 20

Al Jufaina P194 1x6 0

Amerat Amerat [Amerat 4] P180 3 x 20 40

Ghubrah 2[G09] GSS

Azaibah North 2 P012 2 x 20 20

Ghubrah North 2 P149 3 x 20 40

Ghubrah North 1 P023 3 x 20 40

Diplomatic City P022 3 x 20 40

Ghubrah GPS P166 2 x 16 16

MSQ[GP06] - A GSS

Al Khuwair North P054 3 x 20 40

MSQ Grid GP06 2 x 20 20

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Royal Office P097 2 x 20 20

Intercontinental P109 2 x 20 20

Information City 2 P038 1x5 -

Sarooj -Shati Al Qurum P110 2 x 20 20

MSQ[GP06] - B GSS

Al Khuwair 25 P053 2 x 20 20

Al Khuwair School P146 3 x 20 40

MSQ 1 P083 2 x 20 20

ROP -Shati Al Qurum P111 2 x 20 20

Digital TV Studio P039 2 x 20 20

Qurum[G06] GSS

Information City 1 P037 2 x 20 20

Qurum 1 P093 2 x 20 20

Qurum 2 P094 2 x 20 20

Lulai P095 2 x 20 20

MSQ 2 P155 3 x 20 40

Rabiat Al Qurum P096 2 x 20 20

Bousher [GP02] - A GSS

Bousher Grid GP02 2 x 20 20

Al Khuwair South P052 3 x 20 40

Al Khuwair 17/1 P050 2 x 20 20

Bousher [GP02] - B GSS

Azaibah North 1 P011 2 x 20 20

Bousher 2 P163 3 x 20 40

Holiday Inn P051 3 x 20 40

Al Muna P084 2 x 20 20

Tilal Al Khuwair P055 3 x 20 40

Ghala Heights[G24] -A GSS

Al Ansab 1 P007 2 x 20 20

Azaibah South 1-A P014 2 x 20 20

Ghubrah South 1 P026 3 x 20 40

Ghala Heights[G24] -B GSS

Mall Of Oman P171 3 x 20 40

Azaibah South 1-B P147 3 x 20 40

Royal Hospital P024 3 x 20 40

Ghala[G11] - A GSS

ROP Hospital P172 3 x 20 40

Oman Exhibition P165 3 x 20 40

Ghala 1 P015 3 x 20 40

MOD Al Ansab P167 2 x 10 10

Al Ansab STP P009 2 x 20 20

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Ghala[G11] - B GSS

Ghala 2 P156 3 x 20 40

Al Ansab 2 P008 2 x 20 20

Airport Heights [G01] - A GSS

Airport Height 2 P002 2 x 20 20

Airport Height 1 P001 2 x 20 20

Airport Height 5 P151 2 x 20 20

MOD Technical College P081 2 x 20 20

Airport Height 3 P003 2 x 20 20

Airport Height 4 P004 2 x 20 20

Airport Heights [G01] - B GSS

Azaibah North 3 P013 3 x 20 40

Rusail Industry[G13]-A GSS

SQU 1 P122 3 x 16 32

SQU 2 P123 2 x 16 16

Rusail Industrial 1 P103 2 x 16 16

Rusail Industrial 2 P104 2 x 20 20

Al Jifnain P042 1x6 0

Al Jifnain 2 P196 1x6 0

Seeb Muaskar Murtafiah [AFH] P204 2 x 20 20

Cement Housing P088 2x5 5

Rusail Industry[G13]-B GSS

Rusail Industrial 3 P105 2 x 20 20

Rusail Housing P056 2 x 20 20

Rusail08(KOM) P164 3 x 20 40

ROP Al Khoudh P161 2 x 20 20

Rusail Private Factory P106 2 x 20 20

Rusail Industrial 4 P158 3 x 20 40

SQU 3 P160 3 x 20 40

Misfah[G04] GSS

Al Misfah P080 3 x 20 40

Al Awabi P139 3 x 20 40

Orpic P192 2x6 6

Cement Factory 1 P079 2 x 31.5 + 3x20 91.5

Barka[G02] GSS

Manomah P067 2 x 20 20

Mabelah [GP04] GSS

Mabelah Grid GP04 2 x 20 20

Sur Al Hadid P116 3 x 20 40

Botanic Garden P016 2 x 20 20

ROP Dog Kennel P183 2x6 6

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Mabelah STP P140 2 x 10 10

Al'Salam [G12] - A GSS

Mabelah C P064 3 x 20 40

Mabelah South PH-4 P062 3 x 20 40

PalmMall P168 3 x 20 40

Al'Salam [G12] - B GSS

Mabelah Shabiya P060 3 x 20 40

Seeb Mabelah South [PH-6] P185 3 x 20 40

Seeb Mabelah South [Pumping] P198 2 x 20 20

Seeb Mabelah South P061 3 x 20 40

Mabelah Industrial[G26] - A GSS

Old Mabelah P059 2 x 20 20

Palace Communication P033 1x6 0

RGO Halban Camp P034 1x5 0

Mabelah Industrial[G26] - B GSS

Mabelah South PH-8 P157 3 x 20 40

Mabelah South PH-7 P141 3 x 20 40

Mabelah A P063 3 x 20 40

Seeb [GP08] - A GSS

Al Khoudh Shabiya [A] P046 3x20 40

Wadi Bahayis (RGO) P098 2 x 20 20

Wadi Al Aresh P115 2 x 20 20

Wadi Al Lawami P117 3 x 20 40

Seeb [GP08] - B GSS

Seeb Grid GP08 2 x 20 20

Sultan School P029 2 x 20 20

Al Hail South 2 P153 3 x 20 40

New Al Khoudh P047 2 x 20 20

Boulevard Mall P186 3 x 20 40

Mawaleh South [GP05] - A GSS

Al Hail North 2 P028 2 x 20 20

Mawaleh South Grid GP05 2 x 20 20

Mawaleh C P072 2 x 20 20

Rusail B P101 2 x 10 10

Royal Flight P100 2 x 20 20

Mawaleh South [GP05] - B GSS

Mawaleh B P071 3 x 20 40

Al Khoudh PH-6 P049 2 x 20 20

Al Hail South 1 P030 2 x 20 20

Seeb Muaskar Murtafiah [MOD] P203 3 x 20 40

Mawaleh South 5 P148 3 x 20 40

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Al Khoudh[G25]- A GSS

Mawaleh A P070 3 x 20 40

Al Khoudh PH-3 P048 2 x 20 20

Seeb Muaskar Murtafiah [Al Bander] P197 3 x 20 40

Seeb Khoudh [Al Khoudh Shabiya (B)] P187 2 x 20 20

Al Khoudh[G25]- B GSS

Al Khoudh PH-7 P154 3 x 20 40

Mawaleh North [GP01] GSS

Al Hail North 1 P027 2 x 20 20

Mawaleh North P069 3x20 40

Mawaleh North Grid GP01 3 x 20 40

City Centre P073 2 x 20 20

Dhagmar [GP11] GSS It is 132/11 kV Grid Station. So, no PSS is connected in this Grid.

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 3.3. South Al Batinah Governorate and Suawiq Area

South Batinah Governorate and Suawiq Area includes Barka, Musanah, Nakhal, Rustaq, Wadi Mawel,
Awabi and Suawiq. The number of customers served in South Batinah Governorate is 145,043. There
are 14 Grid stations (132/33 & 220/33 kV) and 103 primary substations (33/11 kV) are feeding the
governorate. Barka area has the largest growth among other areas in South Batinah governorate and
there are many NEDC Investments in the area to cover the need of load demand. One of the major
projects is new primary substation in Khazaen Economic City which is part of Oman Vision 2020-
2040.The below table provides a list of primary substations in the South Al Batinah Governorate and
Suawiq Area. Table 10 shows all existing primary substations with their installed and firm capacity within
South Al Batinah Governorate.

Table 10 : South Al Batinah Governorate and Suawiq Area- Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity

PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Rustaq Grid

Dahas DAHASP01B 2x20 20

Hazim HAZIMP01B 2x20 20

Hoqain HOQAINP01B 2x6 6

Iraqi IRAQIP01B 2x20 20

Kahaf KAHAFP01B 2x6 6

Maksofah MAKSOFAHP01B 2x6 6

Marji MARJIP01B 2x6 6

Musanah Air Base-2 MSNABASEP02B 1x3 0

Rustaq Grid RSQGRIDP01B 2x20 20

Rustaq Hospital RSQHSPTLP01B 2x6 6

Rustaq Ind. RSQINDP01B 2x6 6

Rustaq Roual Camp RSQRCAMPP01B 1x6 0

Rustaq RUSTAQP01B 2x20 20

Tabaqah TABAQAHP01B 1x6 0

Tawi Bado TAWIBADOP01B 1x6 0

Tikhah TIKHAHP01B 2x6 6

Wadi Sahtan WDISAHTNP01B 2x6 6

Wishayl WISHAYLP01B 2x20 20

Rustaq Al Bashair RSQBSHIRP01B 2x20 20

Wadi Bani Auf Grid

Awabi AWABIP01B 2x20 20

Kasfah KASFAHP01B 2x20 20

Wadi Bani Awf WDIBAWFP01B 2x20 20

Wadi Bani Kharous WDIBKROSP01B 2x6 6

Nakhal Grid

Abyad ABYADP01B 3x6 12

Afi AFIP01B 2x20 20

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Halban HALBANP01B 1x6 3.3

Modern Poultry Farms MODERNPFP01B 2x6 6

Nakhal NAKHALP01B 2x20 20

Khazaen Temp PSS KHAZAENP02B 1x6 0

Subaikha Temp SUBAIKHAP01B 1x6 0

Taww TAWWP01B 2x6 1.2

TurKi TURKIP01B 1x6 0

Tuwayah TUWAYAHP01B 1x6 2.4

Wadi Mstal WDIMSTALP01B 2x6 6

Barka Grid

Aman Camp AMANCAMPP01B 2x20 20

Filayj Village PSS FLAYJVLGP01B 1x6 0

Filayj Ind Area-1 Temp FLAYJINDP01B 1x6 0

Filayj Ind Area-2 Temp FLAYJINDP02B 1x6 0

German University GERMNUNIP01B 2x20 20

Madeena Logistics MDENALOGP01B 1x6 0

Rumays RUMAYSP01B 2x20 + 1x6 20

Sandan SANDANP01B 3x6 12

Shakakit SHAKAKITP01B 3x20 40

Sultan Special Force SSFORCEP01B 2x6 6

Barka-3 PS

Barka IWP 1 BARIWPP01B 2x20 20

Barka IWP 2 BARIWPP02B 2x20 20

Barka-5 IWP BARIWPP03B 2x20 20

Hay Asim Temp N/A 1x6 0

Madinat Barka-A

Barka Town BARTOWNP01B 3x20 40

Salahah SALAHAHP01B 2x20 20

Saqsuq SAQSUQP01B 3x20 40

Sumhan North SUMHANNRP01B 2x20 20

Madinat Barka-B

Aqir AQIRP01B 2x20 20

Atyab Bakery ATYBBKRYP01B 2x6 6

Haram HARAMP01B 3x20 40

Khuwyrat KHUWYRATP01B 3x20 40

Sumhan South SUMHANSUP01B 2x20 20

Khadra-A

Badi Amoud BADIAMODP01B 2x20 20

Bidayah BIDAYAHP01B 3x20 40

Diyan DIYANP01B 2x20 20

Khadra KHADRAP01B 2x20 20

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Suwaiq Shabiyah SWQSHBYHP01B 1x6 + 1x6 2.8

Suwaiq ROP SWQROPP01B 2x6 6

Khadra-B

Alam ALAMP01B 2x6 6

Khadra Bu Reshaid KBRSHAIDP01B 2x20 20

Nasr Marble Factory-1 NSRMRBLFP01B 2x6 6

Nasr Marble Factory-2 NSRMRBLFP02B 2x6 6

Saih Rahamat SIHRHMATP01B 1x6 0

Uriq URIQP01B 3x20 40

Wadi Haimly WDIHIMLYP01B 2x6 6

Wadi Jahawer WDIJHAWRP01B 2x6 6

Bidayah Ind Area BDAYHINDP01B 1x6 0

Bidayah Souq BDAYHSUQP01B 2x6 6

MIS

Hatheeb HATHEEBP01B 2x20 20

Khabah KHABAHP01B 3x20 40

Said Bin Sultan Naval Base SBSNBASEP01B 2x20 20

Tharmad Temp-1 THARMADP02B 2x6 6

Tharmad Temp-2 THARMADP03B 1x6 0

Widam Sahil WDMSAHILP01B 2x10 10

Widam Sahil Temp WDMSAHILP02B 1x6 0

Suwaiq

Bathaa BATHAAP01B 3x20 40

Subaykhi SUBAYKHIP01B 3x20 40

Suwaiq SUWAIQP01B 2x20 20

Suwaiq Ind Area SWQINDP01B 2x6 6

Muladah-A

Musanaah Air Base MSNABASEP01B 2x10 10

Musanaah Ind Area MSNINDP01B 2x20 20

Muladah MULADAHP01B 3x20 40

Musanaah MUSANAHP01B 2x20 20

Saih Muladah SIHMLDHP01B 1x6 0

Sport City SPRTCITYP01B 2x20 20

Tharmad THARMADP01B 1x6 + 1x10 6

Muladah-B

Maghsar South MAGHSRSUP01B 2x6 6

Maharah MAHARAHP01B 3x20 40

Uwayd UWAYDP01B 3x20 40

Jamma Temp JAMMAP02B 1x6 0

Blue City

Barka New BARNEWP01B 2x20 20

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Barka Sahil BARSAHILP01B 3x20 40

Billah BILLAHP01B 2x20 20

Billah Wadi BILAHWDIP01B 1x6 0

Blue City BLUECITYP01B 2x6 4.7

Hay Sharq Temp HAYSHARQP02B 1x6 0

Hufri HUFRIP01B 2x20 20

Musanaah Sahil MSNSAHILP01B 3x20 40

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 3.4. Al Dakhiliah Governorate

Al Dakhiliah Governorate includes Sumail, Izki, Nizwa, Bahla, BidBid, Manah, Hamra, Jabal Akhader
and Adam. The number of customers served in the Al Dakhiliah Governorate region is 148,882. There
are 98 Grid stations (132/33 & 220/33 kV) and 88 primary substations (33/11 kV) are feeding the
governorate. One of the tourism areas in Al Dakhiliah governorate is Jabal Akhader, new two double
circuits 33 kV feeders is under construction to secure the electricity need of new tourism investments.
Table 11 below provides list of primary substations in Al Dakhiliah Governorate.

Table 11: Al Dakhiliah Governorate- Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity

PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Adam Grid

Adam Grid ADMGRIDP01B 2x20 20

Zoubar ZOUBARP01B 2x20 20

Adam Air Base ADMABASEP01B 2x10 10

Adam Bashair ADMBSHIRP01B 2x6 2.76

Mitan MITANP01B 2x6 6

Bahla Grid

Bahla Grid BHLGRIDP01B 2x20 20

Bilad Sayt BLADSAYTP01B 2x6 6

Hamra HAMRAP01B 2x20 20

Hamra 2 HAMRAP02B 3x20 40

Tanuf TANUFP01B 2x6 6

Mamorah MAMORAHP01B 2x20 20

Buwaydah BUWAYDAHP01B 2x6 6

Sint SINTP01B 2x3 3

Jabrin Grid

Bidoou BIDOOUP01B 2x20 20

Bisya BISYAP01B 2x6 6

Ghafat GHAFATP01B 2x20 20

Habbi HABBIP01B 2x20 20

Jabrin JABRINP01B 2x20 20

New Bahla NEWBHLP01B 2x20 20

Wadi Qurayat WDIQRYATP01B 2x20 20

ROP Academy 2 ROPACDMYP02B 2x20 20

Saih Shamakhat SIHSHMKTP01B 1x3 0

Nizwa Grid

Farq FARQP01B 3x20 40

Hisn Shmoukh HSNSHMUKP01B 3x20 40

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Excluding AL Rusail Indst. Grid as it is considered within Muscat Zone

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Izz IZZP01B 2x20 20

Hay Al Tourath HAYTRATHP01B 2x20 0

Karsha KARSHAP01B 3x6 12

Maara Temp MAARAP01B 1x6 0

Mamad MAMADP01B 1x6 0

Manah MANAHP01B 2x20 20

Oman Across Age Museum OMAAMUSMP01B 2x20 20

Oman Across Age Museum Temp OMAAMUSMP02B 1x6 0

Nizwa Grid NZWGRIDP01B 2x20 20

Nizwa Ind Area NZWINDP01B 2x20 20

Nizwa RDC Temp NZWRDCP02B 1x3 0

Nizwa Stadium NZWSTDUMP01B 3x6 12

Nizwa University 2 NZWUNIP02B 2x20 20

ROP Academy ROPACDMYP01B 3x6 12

ROP Cadet Academy Temp ROPCADETP02B 1x6 0

Taymsa TAYMSAP01B 2x20 20

Madinat Nizwa Grid

Kamah KAMAHP01B 2x20 20

Marfa Daris MRFADARSP01B 3x6 12

Hay Ayn HAYAYNP01B 3x6 12

Madinat Nizwa MDINTNZWP01B 3x20 40

Nizwa Town NZWTOWNP01B 2x20 20

Izki Grid

Afiyah AFIYAHP01B 2x20 20

Birkat Mawz BRKTMAWZP01B 2x6 6

Birkat Mawz 2 BRKTMAWZP02B 2x20 20

Humaydah HUMAYDAHP01B 3x6 12

Izki Grid IZKGRIDP01B 2x20 20

Jabal Akhdar JBLAKDARP01B 2x6 6

Jabal Akhdar 2 JBLAKDARP02B 2x20 0

Nizwa ROP NZWROPP01B 2x6 6

Nizwa University NZWUNIP01B 3x6 12

Wadi Maydin WDIMAYDNP01B 1x6 0

Sayma SAYMAP01B 2x6 6

Sumrah SUMRAHP01B 3X6 6

Wadi Mahram WDIMAHRMP01B 2x6 0

Wusad WUSADP01B 2x6 6

New Izki Grid

Aqil AQILP01B 2x6 6

Izki Heights IZKHIGHTP01B 3x20 40

MOD Shafa MODSHAFAP01B 1x20 0

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Qalat Awamir QLTAWAMRP01B 2x20 20

Samail A Grid

Heel HEELP01B 3x20 40

Hub Water Pump HUBWPUMPP01B 2x6 6

Samail SAMAILP01B 3x20 40

Jaylah JAYLAHP01B 1x6 0

Manal Water Pump MANALWPP01B 2x6 6

Saih Rasiyat SIHRASYTP01B 1x3 0

Samail B Grid

Bidbid BIDBIDP01B 2x6 6

Central Prison CNTPRSONP01B 2x20 20

Fanja Water Pump FANJAWPP01B 3x6 12

Fayha FAYHAP01B 2x6 6

Hassas HASSASP01B 2x20 20

Hassas 2 HASSASP02B 2x6 6

Khubar KHUBARP01B 3x6 12

MOD Bidbid MODBIDP01B 1x6 0

Multaqa Crusher Temp MULCRSHRP01B 1x3 0

Fanja FANJAP01B 2x20 20

OMPC OMPCP01B 2x20 20

Saih Maydin SIHMAYDNP01B 2x20 20

Sumail Ind Zone 1 SMLINDP01B 3x20 40

Sumail Ind Zone 2 SMLINDP02B 2x20 20

Stadly Temp STADLYP01B 1x6 0

Surur SURURP01B 2x6 6

Wadi Saygani WDISYGNIP01B 3x6 12

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Rusail Ind Grid

Fanja 2 FANJAP02B 2x20 20

Saih Ahmer SIHAHMERP01B 2x6 6

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The GSS counted as number in Muscat Governorate

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 3.5. North Al Sharqiyah Governorate

The North Al Sharqiyah Governorate includes Mudhaibi, Ibra, Dima Wa Taiyyin, Wadi Bani Khalid, Qabil
and Bidiyah. The number of customers served in the North Al Sharqiyah Governorate region is 25,836.
There are 6 Grid Station (132/33 & 220/33 kV) and 47 primary substations (33/11 kV) are feeding the
governorate. Table 12 below provides a list of primary substations in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate.

Table 12 :North Al Sharqiyah Areas – Power Plant, Grid, PDO and Primary Substations Connectivity

PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Samad Grid

Samad SAMADP01B 2x20 20

Samad 2 SAMADP02B 2x20 20

Khadra Bani Dafaa 2 KDRABDFAP02B 2x20 20

Mudhaibi Grid

Aflaj AFLAJP01B 3x6 12

Hadeetha - 3x6 12

Khadra Bani Dafaa KDRABDFAP01B 3x6 12

Khashbah KHASHBAHP01B 3x6 12

Lizq LIZQP01B 3x6 12

Mudhaibi Grid MDBGRIDP01B 2x20 20

Saih Al Nama SIHNAMAP01B 2x20 20

Mudhaibi Royal Camp PSS MDBRCAMPP01B 1x3 0

Sinaw Grid

Jaza JAZAP01B 3x3 6

Quwayaah QUWAYAAHP01B 2x6 6

Sinaw SINAWP01B 2x20 20

Sinaw 2 SINAWP02B 2x20 20

Uyun UYUNP01B 3x6 12

Zain Poultry Farms ZAINPFP01B 1x6 0

Mudhairib Grid

Dhabahah DHABAHAHP01B 1x6 6

MOD Ibra MODIBAP01B 1x6 0

Feshgah FESHGAHP01B 1x6 + 1x3 9

Masrun 2 MASRUNP02B 2x6 12

Hayal HAYALP01B 2x6 12

Ibra ROP IBAROPP01B 2x6 12

Ibra Hospital IBAHSPTLP01B 2x10 20

Maghsar MAGHSARP01B 2x3 3.8

Masrun MASRUNP01B 2x6 12

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Mudhairib Grid MDRBGRIDP01B 2x20 20

Shanah SHANAHP01B 1x3 3

Sooqah SOOQAHP01B 2x6 2.3

Wadi Nam WDINAMP01B 3x6 18

Ibra Grid

Ghayadah GHAYADAHP01B 3x6 12

Ghubbrat Tam GBRATTAMP01B 2x6 4.8

Hajer HAJERP01B 2x6 3.2

Haymah HAYMAHP01B 2x6 6

Ibra 1 IBRAP01B 2x20 20

Ibra 2 IBRAP02B 2x20 20

Khanadiq KHANADIQP01B 2x6 6

Sharqiya University SHARQUNIP01B 2x6 6

Wadi Tayin WDITAYINP01B 2x20 20

Yahmadi YAHMADIP01B 2x6 6

Yahmadi 2 YAHMADIP02B 2x20 20

Bidiyah Grid

Liwariyah LIWARIYHP01B 2x6 6

Mintrib MINTRIBP01B 3x20 40

Shariq SHARIQP01B 2x20 20

Tawi Salim TWISALIMP01B 2x6 6

Wasil WASILP01B 2x6 6

Wadi Bani Khalid WDIBKHLDP01B 3x6 12

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 3.6. South Al Sharqiyah Governorate

The South Al Sharqiyah Governorate includes Sur, Jalan Bani Bu Hassan, Kamil wa Wafi, Musirh and
Jalan Bani Bu Ali. The number of customers served in the North Al Sharqiyah Governorate region is
84,805. There are 4 Grid Station (132/33 & 220/33 kV) and 48 primary substations (33/11 kV) are feeding
the governorate. Jalan Bani Bu Ali and Jalan Bani Bu Hassan areas have the highest growth in the
governorate, two 2x20 MVA primary substations are under construction to cover the high growth. Table
13 provides a list of existing primary substations in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate.

Table 13:South Al Sharqiyah Areas – Power Plant, Grid, PDO and Primary Substations Connectivity

PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Sur Grid

Ayjah AYJAHP01B 3x6 12

Filayj Water Pump FILAYJWPP01B 2x6 6

Hay Sharooq HAYSHROQP01B 2x10 10

Jenah JENAHP01B 2x10 10

MOD Sur MODSURP01B 1x6 0

Musfayyah MUSFAYAHP01B 3x20 40

Qalhat QALHATP01B 1x6 0

Qawda QAWDAP01B 1x1 0

Shariya SHARIYAP01B 2x20 20

Sur Filayj SURFLAYJP01B 1x6 + 1x6 0

Sur Grid SURGRIDP01B 2x20 20

Sur Ind Area SURINDP01B 2x20 20

Sur IWP SURIWPP01B 2x20 20

Sur IWP 2 SURIWPP02B 2x20 20

Sur ROP SURROPP01B 3x6 12

Tiwi TIWIP01B 2x6 6

Ayjah Grid

Ayjah Heights AYJHIGHTP01B 2x20 20

Ras Had RASHADP01B 2x6 6

Shamah SHAMAHP01B 1x1 0

Shiyaa SHIYAAP01B 1x6 0

Skaykrah SKAYKRAHP01B 3x20 40

Sur Hospital SURHSPTLP01B 2x10 10

Sur Stadium SURSTDUMP01B 2x20 20

Sur Town SURTOWNP01B 2x20 20

TV Heights TVHEIGHTP01B 2x6 6

Diar Ras Had DIRASHADP01B 2x20 20

JBB Ali Grid

Ashkharah ASHKHARHP01B 2x20 20

Asilah IWP ASILAIWPP01B 2x20 20

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Asilah IWP Temp ASILAIWPP02B 2x6 6

BBC BBCP01B 1x10 0

JBB Ali Grid JBAGRIDP01B 2x20 20

JBB Ali Royal Camp JBARCAMPP01B 1x3 0

JBB Ali JBBALIP01B 3x20 40

JBB Ali 2 Temp JBBALIP11B 2x6 6

Qarhah Temp QARHAHP01B 1x6 0

Ras Had Airport RASHADAPP01B 2x10 10

Rumaylah RUMAYLAHP01B 1x6 0

Saih Ramath SIHRAMTHP01B 3x6 6

Saih Ula SIHULAP01B 3x20 40

Wadi Batha Temp WDIBATHAP01B 1x3 0

Wadi Sal WDISALP01B 3x6 12

JBB Hassan Grid

JBB Hassan JBBHASANP01B 2x20 20

Hadri Bilad HDRIBLADP01B 2x6 6

JBB Hassan 2 JBBHASANP02B 3x20 40

Kamil KAMILP01B 3x20 40

Kamil Water Pump KAMILWPP01B 2x6 6

Tawi Aishah TWIAISHAP01B 2x6 + 1x6 4.6

Wafi Temp WAFIP11B 2x6 6

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 3.7. AL Wusta Governorate and Surrounding Areas.

The Al Wusta Governorate and its Surrounding areas are supplied with power from various sources,
including PDO, Diesel Power Plants, and Marafiq. These power sources serve the entire Al Wusta
Governorate as well as the rural areas in Al Dhahirah and South Sharqiyah Governorates. However,
those systems are scattered through areas isolated from each other with long-distance separation, with
limited or no interconnection between them. The total number of customer services in these areas
amounts to approximately 25,225. Table 14 shows all existing primary substations with their installed
and firm capacity within Al Wusta Governorate.

Table 14 AL Wusta Governorate and Surrounding Areas – Power Plant, Grid, PDO and Primary Substations
Connectivity

PSS Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Duqum Grid-Duqm North Switching Station (DNSS1)

Duqum Old Powerhouse 1x 6 0
Duqum Town 1 2X20 20
Duqum Town 2 2X20 20
Duqum Beach 2X20 20
Duqum South 3X10 20
Duqum Port 1 2X20 20
Duqum Frontier Town 2X20 20
Duqum Port 2(CQPS) 2X20 20
Duqum Grid-Duqm North Switching Station (DNSS1)-Duqm South PSS
Duqum Airport 2X10 10
Duqum Grid-Duqm North Switching Station (DNSS1)-Duqum Port 1 PSS
Duqum Dry Dock 1X40+1x15 15
Duqum Grid-Duqm Switching Station (DSS2)
Duqum PSS 1x6 0
Duqum Fishery (Ind 5) 2x6 6
Duqum IND1 (DILIC) 2x20 20

Duqum IND 2 (KARWA PS) 3X20 20

Duqum IND 3 2x20 20

Duqum Grid-Duqm Switching Station (DSS2)- Duqum IND 2 PSS
Duqum IND 4 3X20 20
Duqum Grid-Duqm Switching Station (DSS2)- Duqum IND 4-Duqum Gantry SS
GALONI/AJAIZ 2x3 3
Dahar PSS 2X1 1
Duqm Grid-Duqm Switching Station (DSS2)- Duqum IND 4-Duqum Gantry SS-Dahar PSS
Rasmadraka PSS 2x3 3
Masirah Power Plant
Step-Up PSS 3 X 31.5 63
Dawwah primary Station 2X6 6

Al Nahdah Primary Substation 2 X 10 10

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Ras Hilf Primary Substation 2 X 10 10

MOD Primary Substation 2 X 20 20

Mahout Grid
New Jouba 2x6 6
Hijj 2x6 6
New Hijj PSS 2x6 6
Mahout Ind 1x6 0
Mudairah 2x6 6
NUHAIDAH PDO
Nuhaidah 2x3 3
A waifiah 2x3 3
Al Orf 2x1 1
NATIH PDO
HAMRA AL DRO 2x10 10
ZUBRA 1x1 0
YIBAL PDO
AL ROB'A AL KHAL 2x10 10
GNS RACK PDO
GHABET AL HAQF 1x3 0
BURHAN PDO
BURHAN 1x1
KAUTHER PDO
AL ZAHIAH 1x1
Ghaba North
BUTHAILA 1x1
Hima Grid (Suwaihat PDO 132/33)
New Sahma bus 1 2x20 20
Sahma SS buss F 1 2x6 6
Haima Bus 1 3x10 20
Haima ROB Bus 1 2x20 20
Ghafteen PDO (Sayyala switch rack) Tapping Point
Ghafteen 1x3 0
Saih Nihayda PDO-Qara Alam
Al Zamaim 1x3 0
BAHJA PDO
MOD 1x6 0
Ghobrah North PDO
Ghobrah North 1x3 0
Runib P-SS-PDO
Goubrah South 1x2 0
Al-khadrah Power Plant
Lakhbi load 2x6 6

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 3.8. AL Buraymi Governorate

AL Buraymi Governorate includes Wilayat AL Buraymi, Mahadah and Sunaynah. The number of
customers served in AL Buraymi Governorate region is 42,509 which is approximately 3.4% of the total
customer population within NEDC. There are 5 Grid Station (132/33 kV), and 27 primary substations
(33/11 kV) are feeding the governorate. Table 15 provides a list of existing primary substations in AL
Buraymi Governorate.

Table 15 : AL Buraymi Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity

PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

Buraimi_A GSS

AL KHADRA B6 01 KDRB01 2x20 20

AL BURAIMI 01 BRMI01 2x20 20

HAMASSA 01 HMSA01 2x20 20

SA'ARA AL JADIDA 02 SARJ02 2x20 20

Buraymi_B Tx1 & Tx2 GSS

AL KHDRAH AL JADIDA 01 KDRJ01 2x20 20

AL KHDRAH AL JADIDA 02 KDRJ02 2x20 20

MAHDAH 04 MHDA04 2x20 20

MAHDAH 03 MHDA03 1x6 3

AL BURAIMI IND. EST 01 BRIE01 2x6 6

AL BURAIMI IND. EST 02 BRIE02 2x20 20

Buraymi_B Tx3 & Tx4 GSS

ARDH JAW 01 ARJW01 2x20 20

HAY AL-NAFAHAT 01 HNFT01 2x20 20

SA'ARA AL JADIDA 01 SARJ01 2x20 20

AL ZAROUB 02 ZRUB02 2x6 6

MAHDAH GSS

AL AFRADH 01 AFRD01 2x6 6

AL RABI 01 RABI01 2x6 6

AL JUWAIF 01 JWIF01 1x3 3

AL KHADRA 01 KDRA01 1x3 3

AL MADAM 01 MDAM01 2x10 10

AL ARHAMIYH 01 ARHM01 2x6 6

AL ZAROUB 01 ZRUB01 2x6 6

AL JEL 10 AJEL01 2x10 10

AL GINENA 01 GNNA01 1x1 1

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The PSS feeding from two Sources, the other feeder from SOHAR SFZ Tx3 & Tx4 GSS

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

WADI SAA GSS

RADAT SA'A 01 RDSA01 2x6 6

HAFEET 01 HFIT01 2x10 10

SELLAHEYYAH 01 SLHY01 1x6 3

Saih AL Nafahat SFNT01 1x6 3

SELLAHEYYAH 02 SLHY02 2x20 20

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 3.9. AL Dhahirah Governorate

AL Dhahirah Governorate includes Wilayat Ibri, Dank and Yanqul. The number of customers served in
AL Dhahirah Governorate region is 65,192 which is approximately 5.1% of the total customer population
within NEDC. There are 6 Grid Stations (132/33 & 220/33 kV) and 42 primary substations (33/11 kV)
are feeding the governorate. Table 16 shows all existing primary substations with their installed and firm
capacity within AL Dhahirah Governorate.

3.9.1. Wilayat Ibri

The load at Ibri Grids is forecasted to increase and NEDC is planning to replace old assets and manage
load between grid stations by reconstructing the 33kV portion of Ibri Old Grid and moving AL Akhdar
PSS from Ibri Grid to Ibri old Grid. The Project is currently in the execution stage. Moreover, a future
expansion project is under execution including the new proposed 3X20 MVA PSS “Named as Hellat Al
Nahadah”, Upgrade AL Akhdar PSS from 2x10 to 2x20 and upgrading Baat PSS from 2X6 MVA to 2X20
MVA. In addition, NEDC will rearrange the 33kV network between Dreez & AL Hail Grid Stations where
Hugermat & Kahant PSSs will be transferred to AL Hail Grid Station & Provide second feeding source
to each of AL Mahual & Kahanat PSSs. Furthermore, there is a new 2X6 MVA primary substation will
be constructed for the new Ibri Industrial Area “MADAYN” by 2025 to provide the power supply for the
new expected industrial load in the area.

Table 16: AL Dhahirah Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity

PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

DANK GSS

AL-MASSRAT 02 MSRT02 1x3 0

ABU KRABAH 01 AKRB01 2x20 20

AL-BUSAILI 01 BSLI01 2x6 6

DOWT 01 DOWT01 2x10 10

AL-MAZEM 01 MZEM01 1x6 5

AL RAYHANI 01 RYHN01 2x6 6

HAY AL BARAKAH 01 HBRK01 2x20 20

AL-MAZEM 02 AL MAZEM02 2x6 6

AL SUBAIKI SBKH01 2x6 6

ALHAIL GSS

ALAYAT FIDAH 01 AFDA01 2x6 6

AL-MAHUL 01 MHUL01 3x6 2.7

SAFALAT FIDAH 01 SFDA01 2x6 6

DREEZ GSS

ABLH 01 ABLH01 2x20 20

BAAT 01 BAAT01 2x6 6

AL-DREEZ 01 DREZ01 2x20 20

AL-BANAH 01 BANH01 2x20 20

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MAQNYAT 01 MQNT01 2x20 20

AL-NUJAYD 01 NJYD01 2x6 6

AL-ARED 01 ARID01 2x20 20

QARN AL-KABSH 01 QRKB01 2x3 3

AL TAYYEB INDUSTRIAL 01 TYBI01 2x20 20

HUGERMAT 01 HGMT01 2x10 10

KAHANAT 01 KHNT01 2x6 1.5

IBRI Old Tx3 & Tx4 GSS

AL-ARAQI 01 ARQI01 2x20 20

AL-MURTAFA 01 MRTF01 2x20 20

AL-EYNIN 01 ANIN01 2x20 20

IBRI Tx1 & Tx2 GSS

AL-AKHDAR 01 AKDR01 2x10 10

AL-SANAEYYAH 01 SNEY01 3x20 40

KUBARAH 01 KBRH01 2x20 20

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE 01 MODF01 1x3 1.9

SWAIDA ALMA 01 SWMA01 2x6 3.9

MAZER'A BIN KHATER 01 MKTR01 2x20 20

AL-SULAIF 01 SLIF01 2x20 20

HAI AL SAADAH 01 HSAD01 2x20 20

AL-MASSRAT 01 MSRT01 1x10 0

Al-Massarat 3 MSRT03 1x6 0

YANQUL GSS

AL-SAWADER 01 SWDR01 2x20 20

AL RAKEI 01 RAKE01 2x20 20

AL-WAQBAH 01 WQBA01 2x6 6

AL-SHWAYAH 01 SHWY01 2x6 6

AL-MUREE 01 MURY01 1x3 3

TAWI AL NAWAMEYA 01 TNWM01 1x3 3

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 3.10. North AL Batinah Governorate

North AL Batinah Governorate includes Wilayat Shinas, Liwa, Sohar, Saham and Al Khabourah. The
number of customers served in North AL Batinah Governorate region is 174,751 which is approximately
13.8% of the total customer population within NEDC There are 14 Grid Station (132/33 & 220/33 kV)
and 82 primary substations (33/11 kV) are feeding the governorate. Table 17 shows all existing primary
substations with their installed and firm capacity within North AL Batinah Governorate.

3.10.1. Wilayat Shinas

Shinas has average of 3% load growth for the next three years and there one major project on area
where AL Wajajah PSS will be upgraded from 2X3 MVA to 2X6 MVA with connecting a new 33kV feeder
from MD Shinas Grid to supply Ajeeb and AL Wajajah PSSs.

3.10.2. Wilayat Sohar

Sohar has seen growing with demand for the last 5 years within North AL Batinah Governorate where
Sohar downtown area is one of the largest commercial and residential areas. In addition, Sohar Free
Zone, Sohar Industrial Port and Sohar Industrial Estate area are earmarked for some significant
development projects in the area.

3.10.3. Wilayat Al Khabourah

Overall load growth in Al Khabourah remains constant with average growth of 3%. there is one a major
project in Al Khabourah under design stage where Sana Bani Gafer PSS will be upgraded from 2x6
MVA to 2x20 MVA.

Table 17: North AL Batinah Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity

PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

SHINAS_B GSS
FIZAH 01 FIZH01 2x20 20

SUR AL BALOOSH 01 SURB01 2x20 20

AL RUMAILAH 01 RMLH01 2x20 20

NABER 01 NABR01 2x20 20

NABER 02 NABR02 2x20 20

GHADAFAN 02 GDFN02 3x6 6

TEMPORARY-GHADFAN-03 TEMP03 1x6 3

SUR AL ABRI 01 SABR01 2x20 20

MD SHINAS GSS

TARIF AL MAKAMRAH 01 TRMK01 2x20 20

AJEEB 01 AJEB01 2x6 3

AL WAJAJAH 01 WJAJ01 2x3 0

KHADRAWEEN 01 KDWN01 3x20 40

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AL UQR 01 AUQR01 2x20 20

AL GHURIFAH 01 GURF01 3x20 40

LIWA Tx1 & Tx2 GSS

AL JUFFRAH 01 JFRH01 2x20 20

FALAJ AL QABAIL 03 FAQB03 2x20 20

GHADAFAN 01 GDFN01 2x20 20

LIWA AL JADIDAH 01 LIWJ01 2x20 20

AL KHUWAYRIYAH 01 KWRH01 3x20 40

LIWA Tx3 & Tx4 GSS

Airport SAPT01 2x10 10

SOHAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 01 SIET01 3x20 40

SOHAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 02 SIET02 3x20 40

SOHAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 03 SIET03 2x20 20

SOHAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 04 SIET04 2x20 20

SOHAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 05 SIET05 2x20 20

SOHAR SFZ Tx1 & Tx2 GSS

LIWA 01 LIWA01 2x20 20

SOHAR FREE ZONE 01 SFZN01 2x20 20

SOHAR SFZ Tx3 & Tx4 GSS

FALAJ AL QABAIL 02 FAQB02 2x20 20

WADI AL OWAINAH 01 WOWN01 2x10 10

FALAJ AL SUQ 01 FASQ01 2x6 6

SOHAR Industrial Port GSS

AL GHUZIL 01 GUZL01 2x6 6

FALAJ AL QABAIL 01 FAQB01 2x20 20

SOHAR INDUSTRIAL PORT 01 SIPT01 2x20 20

SOHAR INDUSTRIAL PORT 02 SIPT02 2x20 20

SOHAR INDUSTRIAL PORT 03 SIPT03 2x20 20

SOHAR INDUSTRIAL PORT 04 SIPT04 2x20 20

SOHAR Tx1 & Tx2 GSS
AL HOJRAH 01 HJRH01 3x20 40

AL WOQAIBAH 01 WQIB01 2x20 20

AL HUMBAR 01 HMBR01 3x20 40

SOHAR HOSPITAL 01 SHOS01 2x10 10

SOHAR Tx3 & Tx4 GSS
AL MULTAQA 01 MLTQ01 3x20 40

AL TAREEF 01 TREF01 3x20 40

AL MUWAILH 03 MWLH03 2x20 20

WADI SALLAN 01 WSLN01 2x20 20

FALAJ AL-OUHI 01 FOHI01 2x20 20

AL GHUSHBAH 01 GSHB01 2x10 10

UWAYNAT Tx1 & Tx2 GSS

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 PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

OUTAB 01 OUTB01 2x20 20

MAJAZ AL KUBRA 01 MJKU01 2x20 20

AL KHISHDAH 01 KSDH01 2x20 20

AL UWAINAT 01 UWNT01 2x20 20

UWAYNAT Tx3 & Tx4 GSS
PALM GARDEN 01 PGRD01 2x20 20

AL MUWAILH 02 MWLH02 2x20 20

Al SUWAIHRAH 01 SWHR01 2x20 20

HIL AL ASHKAREEN 01 HASK01 2x3 0

WADI AHIN 01 WAHN01 2x6 2.7

HAY AL-REFAAH 01 HRFA01 2x6 0

Wadi Al Halti WHLT01 2x6 6

SAHAM GSS
AL HUWAIL 02 HUWL02 2x20 20

AL HUWAIL 01 HUWL01 2x20 20

SAHAM INDUSTRIAL 01 SHMI01 2x20 20

AL FALAIJ 01 FLAJ01 2x20 20

AL MAHAB 01 MHAB01 2x6 6

MUKHEILIF JADIDAH 01 MKLJ01 2x20 20

HILLAT AL SUQ 01 HLTS01 2x20 20

11
WADI HIBI WHBI01 2x10 10
DAS GSS
MUKHEILIF 01 MKLF01 2x20 20

DIL AL ABDASALAM 01 DASL01 2x20 20

UMM AL JARIF 01 JARF01 2x20 20

HAFEET 01 HFET01 2x20 20

HAFEET 02 HFET02 2x20 20

AL HEJARI 01 HJRI01 2x20 20

KHABOURAH GSS
AL KHABOURAH 01 KHBR01 2x20 20

AL KHABOURAH 02 KHBR02 2x20 20

QASBIYAT AL HAWASINAH 01 QHWS01 2x20 20

AL BREIK 01 BREK01 2x20 20

AL LEHBAN 01 LHBN01 2x6 0

SANA BANI GAFER 01 SBGF01 2x6 0

WADI BANI OMAR 01 WBOM01 2x6 6

AL HAILASHI 01 HLSH01 2x3 3

AL KASF 01 KASF01 2x20 20

AL KASF 02 KASF02 2x6 0

11
The PSS feeding from two Sources, the other feeder from UWAYNAT Tx3 & Tx4 GSS

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 3.11. Musandam Governorate

Musandam Governorate includes Wilayat Khasab, Madha, Dibba and Bakha. The number of customers
served in Musandam Governorate region is 16,730 which is approximately 1.3% of the total customer
population within NEDC. Musandam Governorate's overall demand growing slowly until recently when
development in the major cities of Khasab, Bakha and Dibba have seen steadily increasing growth in
the form of new residential and commercial loads. Table 18 shows all existing primary substations with
their installed and firm capacity within Musandam Governorate.

3.11.1. Wilayat Khasab

NEDC will Upgrading Siwi PSS from 2X6 MVA to 2X20 MVA with installing new 33kV feeder from
Khasab Grid Station and Adding Backup Transformer to secure the PSS. These two projects are under
the Execution stage. In addition, there are two projects under Planning Stage: New Khasab Port PSS
(2X20 MVA) with two 33kV Feeders and Modification to secure Musandam Network.

Table 18: Musandam Governorate - Grid and Primary Substations Connectivity

PSS PSS Code Installed Capacity (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA)

KHASAB GSS

KHASAB 01 KHSB01 4x20 60

KHASAB 01 KHSB01 3x20 40

LIMA 01 LIMA01 2x6 + 1X3 6

MAHAS 01 MHAS01 2x20 20

SIBI 01 SIBI01 1x3 3

SAWI 01 SAWI01 2x6 6

WADI BANA 01 WBNA01 2x1 1

QUADA 01 QUDA01 1x2 + 1x3 2

AL HARF 02 HARF02 1x1 1

AL HARF 01 HARF01 2x20 20

AL HABALIN 01 HBLN01 1x1 1

KUMZAR 01 KMZR01 2x6 6

TIBAT GSS

KHASAB INDUSTRIAL AREA 01 KSBI01 1x6 6

WADI MAWA 01 WMWA01 1x1 + 1x3 1

GHUMDHA 01 GMDH01 2x10 10

AL JERY 01 JERY01 1x10 10

MOD - BUKHA 01 MODB01 2x6 6

DIBBA GSS It is 132/11 kV Grid Station. So, no PSS is connected in this Grid.

MADHA (Isolated) MDHA01 11.3 MW (D.G) 11.3

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 4. NEDC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

4.1. Introduction

NEDC is authorized to undertake all regulated activities of electricity distribution business at 33kV and
below across the whole area of Sultanate of Oman excluding Dhofar Governate.

The distribution system has three nominal voltages, i.e., 33kV, 11kV and 415V. Most customers connect
at LV (415 Volt) and there are bulk customers connected at 11kV and 33kV. Similarly, there are large
customers connected on the OETC 132kV side but are NEDC customers for the purposes of energy
supply and billing.

During 2023, the total Firm capacity for all governorates is circa 11,100 MVA, where the maximum load
(non-coincident) is around 7,353 MVA which is 66% utilization. The below table and figure present these
data.

Table 19: Summery of Firm Capacity and Max Load per Governorate

Governate Name (2023) Max Load (MVA) Firm Capacity (MVA) Utilization %

Muscat 2,854 4,166 69%

Buraymi 173 328 53%

AL Dhahirah 309 494 63%

North AL Batinah 986 1,494 66%

Musandam 82 209 39%

Dakhiliah 810 1,204 67%

South Batinah 1,101 1,502 73%

North Al Sharqiyah 415 556 75%

Al Sharqiyah South 456 641 71%
Wusta 167 507 33%
Total 7,353 11,100 66%

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 Wusta

Al Sharqiyah South

North Al Sharqiyah

South Batinah

Dakhiliah

Musandam

North AL Batinah

AL Dhahirah

Buraimi

Muscat

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Utilization %

Figure 2: Utilization % from Firm Capacity per Governorate

System maximum demand has occurred generally during summer period; although there seems to be
no exact co-relation on the exact timing as expected. There are various parameters which affect the
occurrence of the system maximum demand hence the future forecast; we expect more parameters in
the upcoming future especially due to the macro-economic condition of the Oman economy and due to
the developments in newer technologies. Few of the significant parameters which have impacted NEDC
distribution system growth in 2023 and future are:

• Temperature and Humidity.

• Customer numbers and types of customers growth.
• Socio-economic factors like state of economy due to oil prices.
• Implementation of CRT and the continuous effect.
• Introduction of Tariff reforms for all.

This can result in a lack of consistent predictability as to the precise date of future system peaks,
although provides a good indication in general of the period and pattern. For this reason, associated
demand transfers are operationally planned to occur before May period each year to ensure NEDC are
in the best position possible to meet regulatory requirements and ensure quality and security of supply
to consumers.

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 4.2. System Demand and Load Duration

Figure 3 below shows the historical data [2018-2023]; the system MIS maximum demand and % growth
excluding Al Wusta and Musandam. In addition, Al Wusta and Musandam Governorate historical data
are illustrated in Figure 4 and Figure 5.

9000
14.%
8000
12.%
7000
10.%
6000
5000 8.%
(MW)

4000 6.%
3000 4.%
2000 2.%
1000 0.%
0 -2.%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
System Max Demand (MW) MIS Growth %

Figure 3: System Max Demand (MW) MIS

180.0
14.%
160.0
12.%
140.0
10.%
120.0
100.0 8.%
(MW)

80.0 6.%
60.0 4.%
40.0 2.%
20.0 0.%
0.0 -2.%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

System Max Demand (MW) Al Wusta Growth %

Figure 4: System Max Demand (MW) Al Wusta

120.0
14.%
100.0 12.%
10.%
80.0
8.%
(MW)

60.0 6.%

40.0 4.%
2.%
20.0
0.%
0.0 -2.%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

System Max Demand (MW) Musandam Growth %

Figure 5: System Max Demand (MW) Musandam

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 The Maximum and Minimum Demand for the NEDC distribution systems in 2023 is illustrated in Figure
6 and Figure 7 below. This shows that the 2023 minimum demand is circa 41% of the 2023 maximum
demand for the MIS NEDC system.

MIS Max & Min Daily Profile

12000

10000

8000
MW

6000

4000

2000

Hours

Min [MW] Max [MW]

Figure 6 : Hourly Demand – MIS System Maximum and Minimum Day Profile

Musandam Max & Min Daily Profile

120.00

100.00

80.00
MW

60.00

40.00

20.00

0.00

Hours
Min [MW] Max [MW]

Figure 7 : Hourly Demand – Musandam System Maximum and Minimum Day Profile

The Maximum load profiles for NEDC taken on Thursday, 22nd June 2023, the day of NEDC Peak, were
plotted and presented in Figure 6. The highest load was reached at 14:30 hours; on this day, the load
recorded was 7181MW12.

12
Transmission System peak

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 4.3. Cost Reflective Tariff (CRT)

In October 2016, The Regulator announced that the Council of Ministers had approved the introduction
of a new tariff for high value customers called the Cost Reflective Tariff (CRT) and implemented fully in
2017. The new tariff is designed to reflect the actual costs of providing a supply of electricity more
accurately to large government, commercial and industrial customers without government subsidy. Till
2020 the approval for CRT implementation is for application only to the high value customers who
consume 150 MWh and above in a year, for the above-mentioned customer categories.

In 2021, CRT was revised, and the current approval is for application to the high value customers who
consume 100 MWh and above in a year and the new tariff is designed to all the customer category
except residential customers.

As the full 2023 cycle hasn’t been completed yet, an impact analysis was undertaken on 2022 NEDC
customers base to understand the full year impact of CRT on the NEDC distribution system and
described as below.

The number of CRT customers in 2023 was 19,435, circa 1.6% of the total connected customers. Figure
8 below shows some of highly loaded customers load profile during peak day and the direct effect of
CRT tariff during 2023 peak hours.

CRT Customer During System Peak 22 Jun 2023

300
Peak
250 Hours

200

150

100

50

0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
-50

Customer 1 Customer 2 Customer 3 Customer 4 Customer 5

Figure 8 : CRT Customer During System Peak 22 Jun 2023

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 4.4. Demand Not Secured (DNS)

As per the licence condition, NEDC is obliged to comply with the DSSS and moreover one of our major
investment drivers for the CAPEX programme is to meet the N-1 operational capability for each Primary
Substation.

Figure 9 below provides a trend of the NEDC Demand Not Secured (DNS) MVA performance as a
measure to show DSSS compliance improvement along with number of Primary Substations contributing
to the DNS. In the recent years the DNS performance in consistently improving and the audited 2022
DNS for NEDC realised is 356.90MVA which is a circa 8% reduction compared to 2021 DNS value of
384.90MVA.

NEDC distribution system predominantly is an urban dense interconnected network and as part of
network design optimum effort is made to maintain that level of interconnection leading to majority of the
11kV feeders except minor rural feeders having no single but multiple interconnections. Hence majority
of the 11kV feeders will come under the Class A and Class B categories. Typically, with the assistance
of these 11kV interconnections, the supply can be generally restored within the allowed DSSS time
frame.

1200

963.20 992.90
1000
Demand Not Secured [MVA]

965.95
800

600
464.50
384.90
356.90
400

204 179
200 151
84 71 69

0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

No. of PSSs out of Firm NEDC Demand Not Secured NEDC

Figure 9 : History of NEDC Demand Not Secured and Out of Firm PSS

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 4.5. 11kV Feeder Loadings

As detailed in the Appendix B-5, 15 number 11kV feeders were observed in 2023 which exceeded the
derated thermal loading limit under normal operational configuration; these will be solved by appropriate
11kV load transfers, reinforcement schemes and/or automation in 2023 itself shown in Table 20 below.
The maximum loadings of all the 11kV feeders are attached in Appendix B-5

Table 20: 11kV Highly Loaded feeder Plan

Feeder Feeder De- Load

PSS Feeder Rated rated
PSS Name Plan
No. Name Capacity Capacity [Amps]
[Amp] [Amp]
Muscat

Amerat[G10] - A GSS

Amerat Heights P152 KLN04 400 350 353.18 Internal Load Shifting

Bousher [GP02] - B GSS

11kV Load shifting to [Ghubrah South
Al Muna P084 KLN06 400 350 354.04
1 PSS]
Mawaleh South [GP05] - B GSS
11kV Load shifting to New PSS [ Al
KLN02 400 350 361.19
Khoudh Shabiya-B PSS]
AlKhoudPH6-P049 P049
11kV Load shifting to New PSS [ Al
KLN07 400 350 366.99
Khoudh Shabiya-B PSS]
Al'Salam [G12] - A GSS

Mabelah South PH-4 P062 KLN04 400 350 380.47 Internal Load Shifting

Mabelah Industrial[G26] - B GSS

11kV Load shifting to New PSS
KLN04 400 350 363.44
[Mabelah PH.9]
Mabelah South PH-8 P157
11kV Load shifting to New PSS
KLN06 400 350 378.7
[Mabelah PH.9]

Al'Salam [G12] - A GSS

PalmMall P168 KLN11 400 350 355.06 Internal Load Shifting

Mabelah[GP04] GSS

Sur Al Hadid P116 KLN01 400 350 363.41 Internal Load Shifting

South Batinah

Madinat Barka-A
150 A (3 MW) will be transferred to
Saqsuq 33L5 400 350 396
new feeder from Saqsuq PSS in 2024.
Muladah-B
70 A (1.3 MW) will be transferred to
Uwayd 22L5 400 350 356
Musanah Ind PSS in 2024
Dakhiliah

Nizwa Grid

100 A (2 MW) will be transferred to

Manah 27L5 400 350 367
Manah 26L5 in 2024

Al Sharqiyah South

JBB Ali Grid

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 Feeder Feeder De- Load
PSS Feeder Rated rated
PSS Name Plan
No. Name Capacity Capacity [Amps]
[Amp] [Amp]
100 A (2 MW) will be transferred to
JBB Ali 37L5 400 350 351
new 11 kV feeder from JBB Ali PSS
JBB Hassan Grid
110 A (2.1 MW) will be transferred to
JBB Hassan 2 33L5 400 350 363 new 11 kV feeder from JBB Hassan 2
PSS
North Al Sharqiyah

Bidiyah Grid
150 A (3 MW) will be transferred to
Mintrib 31L5 400 350 359
new 11 kV feeder from Mintrib PSS

4.6. System Demand Forecast

Accurate and realistic load demand forecasting is critical for the effective operation of the distribution
system and is the principal driver for capital expenditure. Realistic assumptions must be made for
inherent uncertainties in forecasting and the underlying socio-economic factors, such as the sustained
low oil price, population growth and impact of Oman wide customer tariff reforms.

Load growth can vary from year-to-year and is not uniform across the whole system. It is not unusual to
find parts of the system growing at significantly higher rates than for the system, while other parts of the
system can experience periods of low growth or demand reduction.

The forecast model has inputs data from different sources as follows:
• Population data for the area served by NEDC has been taken from data published by the Oman
Information and Statistics Centre.
• Data and projections on Oman's GDP economic development are taken from the International
Monetary Fund published in its World Economic Outlook Database.
• GIS (Geographic Information System) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) provide
customer account details internally in the company. These two systems offer the customer
account numbers with the energy consumption and the primary substations connected to these
accounts.
• SCADA provides internally the primary substation's peak loads (Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition).

Then the model will have several calculations using the input data to reach the load growth of each
primary substation applied in this capability statement.

NEDC considers the following features are necessary to produce an accurate demand forecast in line
with best practice:
• Accurate and unbiased actual demand data – careful management of data and forecasting
model construction based on sound theoretical grounds that closely fits the sample data.

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 • Transparency and repeatability – as evidenced by good documentation, including
documentation of the use of judgment, which ensures consistency and minimizes subjectivity in
forecasts.
• NEDC also considers the following elements to be relevant to maximum demand forecasting:
• Independent forecasts – spatial (bottom up) forecasts should be validated by independent
system level (top down) forecasts and both spatial and system level forecasts should be
prepared independently of each other. The impact of macroeconomic and demographic trends
is better able to be identified and forecast in system level data, whereas spatial forecasts are
needed to capture underlying characteristics of specific areas within the system. Generally, the
spatial forecasts should be constrained (or reconciled) to system level forecasts;
• Adjusting for temporary transfers – spatial data is adjusted for historical spot loads arising from
peak load sharing and maintenance, before historical trends are determined;
• Adjusting for discrete block loads – large new developments, such as shopping centres and
housing developments, are incorporated into the forecasts, taking account of the probability that
each development might not proceed. Only block loads exceeding a certain size threshold are
included in the forecasts, to avoid potential double counting, as historical demands incorporate
block loads and general demand growth.

At the time of writing this DSCS, the volume of grid connected PV systems is expected to make minor
impact at system level forecast (including future years as it stands); hence the impact of PV systems is
not included in the forecast for this DSCS. With the development of our new regression-based Load
Forecasting tool, NEDC will monitor the uptake of all low carbon technologies including PV and include
the impact of these on forecast in future appropriately.

4.6.1. Load Forecasting

To address the various uncertainties impacting the forecasting in recent times and going forward as
mentioned above; NEDC has an econometric forecast modelling tool rather than historically used
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR%) method. The model uses regression analysis to identify
relationships between historic system data and historic economic variables. The primary economic
variables considered are population growth and the growth in GDP (broken down by economic activity).

These two drivers are commonly accepted as being key descriptive drivers of future growth in underlying
RUD and CA and by combining the historic regression-based relationship data to forecasts of the
economic variables, projections of CA growth and RUD growth can be made (with average consumption
per customer also identified).

Moreover, the tool can capture the Low Carbon Technology (LCT) impacts on load growth can also;
these will be considered in future forecasts as these impacts on system demand become significant in
future. In addition to the above, the impact of individual large investment projects is also considered
separately. These projects are projected to bring around a one-off increase in demand, which is not
captured by the economic forecast model. By undertaking sensitivity analysis, the model provides a
complete envelope of extremes for the forecasted parameters rather than relying on one-point values.

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 4.6.2. System Demand Growth

Historical data indicates that the demand rate of growth across NEDC distribution system has slowed in
recent years. This is mainly attributed to the sustained low price, general macro-economic factors and
exceptional events around the world. The average load growth for the forecasted three years, using the
Regression model, is 5.4%. Table 21 shows the actual and forecasted NEDC expected peak demand
including and excluding the direct connected customer load.

Table 21 : NEDC Non-Coincidence Forecast with Growth

Year 2023 2024 2025 2026

Excluding Grid Connected Customers (MW) 6,733 7,133 7,498 7,877

Yearly Growth % 5.50% 5.90% 5.10% 5.10%

Including Grid Connected Customers (MW) 7,222 7,676 8,111 9,444

Yearly Growth % 8.30% 6.30% 5.70% 16.40%

Figure 10 shows the historical trend in NEDC system maximum demand with the forecast maximum
demand over the period 2024 to 2026. Despite the general slowing in demand growth at the system
level, there are areas within the system where maximum demand is forecast to grow well beyond the
system average level, while other parts of the system are forecast to experience no load growth or a
small reduction in maximum demand.

Furthermore, the direct connected customers peak demand expected to increase by 955 MW 13 in 2026
considering the application received from customers that planning to connect through 220kV and 132kV
systems in the major industrial areas such as AL Duqum, Sohar Free Zone and Sohar Industrial Port.

Figure 10 : Historical Trend in NEDC System Maximum Demand with Three Years Forecast

13
Based on the received applications and customer forecast without implementing CRT tariff effect.

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 The peak load of NEDC increases gradually, but the growth changes from year to year depending on
the situation of each year. Figure 10 indicates that from the historical and forecast data [2018-2026]; the
MIS system maximum demand continues rising compared to the last year in 2024 by around 7.24%.
This high growth increase can be referring to the 83 MW of Al Wusta load (Mahout and Duqum) that
going to be connected to MIS through OETC’s “Rabt” project. For 2025 and 2026, NEDC demand growth
expected to vary between 5% to 6%. This expected growth driven by a considerable number of
governmental investments in tourism projects, infrastructure projects, industrial projects, and private
sector investments accompanying them.

There are two sperate networks In Musandam Governorate: Main network which consists of three Grid
Stations (Tibat, Khasab and Dibba Grid Stations). This network is supplying around 99% of Musandam
Governorate. The second network is Madha network. Madha is a small Wilayat surrounded by the UAE
therefore the power system there consists of 6-11kV diesel generators (with total capacity of 11.3 MW)
located in Madha Primary Substation. In 2023 summer, recorder peak load of Madah substation was
around 7 MW and it is forecasted to remain almost the same for the period of 2024 to 2026 as there is
no expectation for new major development in Madha. Overall Musandam load growth expected to grow
within the limit of 6% as seen in Figure 11 below.

Figure 11 : Musandam 2018-2026 Peak Load with Growh percentage

Currently, most of the distribution networks in the Al Wusta Governorate and rural areas in other
governorates are powered by diesel-fuelled power plants, which operate as isolated systems in different
areas. There are 11 power plants distributed throughout the whole of Al Wusta and surrounding areas.
NEDC has a plan to reconfigure these networks' power sources to be connected to the Main
Interconnection System (MIS) and align with the OETC Interconnection Plan in the Phases I & II of
“Rabt” project. Table 22 below displays the NEDC plan and the target date for the interconnection with
MIS.

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 Table 22: Al Wusta Diesel Plants

Power Plant Target Date

Masirah Q4,2026

Hijj Q4,2023

Al-Khuwaima Q4,2026

Dhafrat Q1,2024

Khalouf Q2,2025

Najdah Q1,2024

Sarab Q2,2025

Duqm Q4,2023

Masrooq Q4,2026

Khadra Q4,2026

Hitam Q4,2026

In 2023, The peak load in the Al Wusta Governorate and its surrounding areas has reached 155.47 MW,
including the PDO source connection. It is anticipated that the load will increase to 178 MW by 2026.
Overall, Al Wusta load growth expected to be within 4.8% between 2024 to 2026 as seen in Figure 12
below.

Figure 12 : Al Wusta 2018-2026 Peak Load with Growh percentage

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 4.7. Distribution System Modelling and Analysis

NEDC maintains up-to-date models of its power system for assessing distribution system performance
via power system studies, bulk loads modelling, and undertaking customer connection studies where
required; to ensure the distribution system operates in a safe and an efficient manner along with
providing the required security of supply to its connected customers.

4.7.1. Power System Models

The planning tool utilised for system modelling and studies are PSS®SINCAL (Power System
Simulator® Siemens Network Calculation), ETAP (Electrical Transient and Analysis Program) and
DIgSILENT (Digital Simulation and Electrical Network calculation program). The models for each grid
substation with their respective connected primary substations are established by representing the 33kV
system on an electrical connectivity basis. The system models contain network topology and details in
terms of nameplate data for transformers and their tap changers, capacitor banks and their controllers,
conductor types along with associated lengths and parameters and the non-coincident demand data on
individual primary substations.

The load demands are modelled as lumped loads connected to the main 11kV bus bars and segregated
into motoric and non-motoric load types for load flow and fault current calculations. Likewise, the existing
connected solar PV plants are also modelled as lumped generation on 11kV bus bars from this year
onwards. The recorded maximum (summer) demands on each primary substation; derived from NEDC
SCADA system as of 2023 have been used to update the power system models on non-coincidental
load basis. Forecasting principles for load determination as mentioned in the previous sections have
been adopted to forecast the future year (2024-2026) maximum demands.

4.7.2. Load Flow Analysis

Load flow analysis is undertaken for maximum demand scenarios to define the performance of NEDC
distribution system. The analysis determines the active and reactive power flows in the system,
percentage loadings for transformers and 33kV circuits along with the voltage profile at the 11kV and
33kV busbars of the primary substations under normal circuit operation. Simulations are carried out for
the existing (2023) and future 3 years (2024-2026) for system maximum loadings. All short circuit results
have been listed in a downloadable excel sheet files as following:

• Primary Substations Loading in Appendix B-1.

• 33kV feeders loading in Appendix B-2.
• Non-compliance Bus-Voltages in Appendix B-2.
• Short Circuit Fulat Results in in Appendix B-4
• 11kV feeders Loading in Appendix B-5.

From the studies, it is possible to identify where the system is strong and has spare capacity and
conversely, where additional mitigation and/or reinforcement, before new connections, potentially needs

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 be considered. The maximum demand case for instance; identifies where there is a risk of overloading,
of operation above firm capacity, or of system voltages falling below the voltage limits.

The power factor values for maximum demand scenarios have been determined based on the actual
available information from NEDC SCADA. For maximum demand conditions, the actual recorded power
factor data is employed, where available. For the remaining substations, where power factor values are
not available via SCADA, a calculated system average is considered for maximum demand scenarios
in accordance with the company’s defined practice.

The load flow study results are summarised in tabular form in Appendix B and available in a
downloadable excel files that supplements this Distribution System Capability Statement.

The simulation results demonstrate the following within the period of this DSCS:

• Voltage drop under maximum demand scenario remains within the statutory limits of - 6% on all
33kV busbars/nodes.
• Voltage drop under maximum demand scenario remains within the statutory limits of - 6% on all
11kV busbars/nodes.
• 33kV circuit loadings assessed for the worst-case maximum demand scenario; across the
system are within the acceptable circuit ratings.

From the results it can be observed that 20 primary substations are facing voltage drop below the
statutory limit of +/-6% at the 33kV busbars. However, the 11kV busbars are complying with the statutory
voltage limits with consideration of operating the capacitor banks and the transformer tap-changer at the
suitable tap position. By 2026, the number of primary substations facing voltage drop at the 33kV busbar
will be reduced to 18 as a results of network expansion where new 33kV lines will be introduced in the
system. NEDC will continue monitoring these primary substations to ensure keeping the 11kV network
within statutory voltage limit of +/-6%. Moreover, NEDC and will keep in consideration to improve the
33kV voltage through providing new 33kV lines or installing new Grid connection points whenever is
possible.

4.7.3. Short Circuit Analysis

NEDC carries out short circuit calculation studies to establish the capability of equipment to withstand
three phase maximum prospective fault current levels. All short circuit results have been listed in a
downable excel sheet file in Appendix B-4.

The principal source of fault currents is the generation assets connected to the transmission system with
the fault current contribution onto the NEDC distribution system via the 132/33kV GSS transformers.
The fault current infeed from the OETC source have been updated in our power system models
according to the data provided by the OETC’s 2023 Capability Statement which covers up the
transmission system developments up to 2027.

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 The system configurations modelled for short circuit studies in each year, to represent the maximum
prospective fault current levels, while also reflecting the realistic operational arrangement are based on
the following principles:

• All existing and new 2x20 MVA PSSs are simulated for operation with the 11kV bus-section
circuit breaker in the “normally closed” position 14.
• All existing and new 3x20 MVA PSSs are simulated for operation with one 11kV bus-section
circuit breaker as “normally closed” and one as “normally opened” (i.e., in N or N-1 scenario, it
represents a 4 out of 5 ‘normally closed’ circuit breakers scenario) with an auto transfer
scheme (ATS)15.
• All existing 2x20 MVA PSSs and 3x20 MVA PSSs are simulated for operation of 33kV bus-
section circuit breakers within the PSSs (wherever present) 16 as “normally open”.
• All existing and new outdoor primary substations (3x6MVA, 2x6 MVA, 2x3 MVA and 2x1 MVA)
are simulated for operation with the 11kV bus-section circuit breaker in the “normally open”
position.

The design short circuit breaking ratings of the 11kV switchgear component a new and upgraded primary
substations are designed to 18.4 kA or higher based on short circuit requirement to comply with system
requirements.

Currently, in the absence of accurate fault level contribution data from low voltage (LV) side, a worst-
case allowance is made for LV motor fault contribution majorly due to the nature of the air conditioning
load prevalent across the NEDC’s distribution system. A motoric to static load type ratio of 80/20 (in
percentage) is considered using the system maximum demand values. System modelling for fault
current calculations have been performed in accordance with the principles of the “IEC 60909-Short
Circuit Currents in 3 Phase AC Systems” standard.

The maximum prospective fault current values are tabulated in the tables in Appendix B-4. The
calculation of maximum prospective fault current is compared against the rated breaking capability of
the primary equipment.

The maximum prospective (initial symmetrical) fault current is calculated to be still under but approaching
(i.e., >95% and <100%) the rated breaking capacity of the primary 33kV equipment (switchgear) at the
following primary substations:

• Wadi Adai-P175 (23.98 kA in 2024 and then within 97% of 25kA rating)

14
Except for few locations where the 33kV feeders for the individual transformers are connected from two different GSSs in which case, the 11kV
bus-section circuit breaker is kept “normally open” for the respective year(s).

15
If the fault levels are within limits for this worst-case scenario’s then on bus-coupler open scenarios of existing primaries the fault level’s will be
even lower.

16
For new PSS, the 33kV configuration excludes the 33kV bus-section circuit breakers at the PSS.

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 • Bousher G-GP02 (24.21 kA in 2025 and 2026)
• Seeb Grid-GP08 (24.2 kA in 2025 and 2026)
• Mawaleh South Grid-F1-GP05 (23.8 kA from 2024 to 2026)
• Mawaleh North Grid-GP01(24.2 kA by 2026)
• Barka-5 IWP (24.9 kA by 2026)
• Barka Pumping Station PSS (23.9 kA in 2024 and 24.2 kA by 2026)
• Fayha (23.5 kA in 2023)
• Mudhairib Grid (23.8 kA in 2023 and 24.8 kA by 2026)
• Sur IWP 2 (24.3 kA in 2023 and 24.5 kA by 2026)

However, at the following primary substation(s), minor excursions beyond the rated breaking capacity
of the 33kV equipment (switchgear) are observed:

• MSQ Grid-GP06 (25.64 kA by 2026 (103% of 25 kA rating))

• Rusail Ind 4-P158 (25.6 kA by 2026 (103% of 25 kA rating))
• Rustaq Grid (40.4 kA by 2026 (132% of 25 kA rating))
• Hay Sharq Temp (26.5 kA by 2024 (106% of 25 kA rating))
• Hay Sharq (27.5 kA by 2024 (110% of 25 kA rating))
• Nizwa Grid (29.9 kA in 2023 and 27 kA by 2026 (108% of 25 kA rating))
• Izki Grid (27.9 kA in 2023 and 24.8 kA by 2026 (99.9% of 25 kA rating))
• Sur Grid (26.7 kA from 2023 to 2026 (107% of 25 kA rating))
• Sur IWP (25.1 kA by 2026 (101% of 25 kA rating))

Where it marginally exceeds above the switchgear rating; hence NEDC shall monitor this PSS closely
and create mitigation plans in form of operational restrictions if required based on the monitoring results.

It is to be noted that all the above primary substations are in close electrical vicinity of the grids
substations where these results are based on non-coincident maximum demand fault contributions to
represent worst case scenarios of the connected PSSs.

The maximum prospective (initial symmetrical) fault current levels at 11kV busbars of all the primary
substations are within their rated breaking capacities except for the following primary substations:

• Rusail Industrial 1-P103 (24.2 kA by 2026 (132% of 18.4 kA rating))

• Billah (18.5 kA in 2023 and 2024 (101% of 18.4 kA rating))
• Hufri (18.5 kA by 2026 (101% of 18.4 kA rating))
• Manah (18.5 kA in 2023 (101% of 18.4 kA rating))
• Mameer (20.1 kA by 2026 (109% of 18.4 kA rating))
• Hay Al Tourath (19.9 kA by 2026 (108% of 18.4 kA rating))
• Sinaw 2 (20.4 kA in 2023 (111% of 18.4 kA rating))
• Mintrib (18.9 kA by 2026 (103% of 18.4 kA rating))
• JBB Ali (18.8 kA by 2026 (102% of 18.4 kA rating))

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 4.7.4. Technical Losses Assessment

The technical losses in the NEDC distribution system are a factor of the configuration of the system,
type and specification of equipment, percentage utilisation of assets and customer energy consumption.
Technical losses are attributed to load and no-load losses in the 33kV feeders and 33/11.5kV primary
transformers, 11kV feeders and distribution transformers and the LV distribution system. In line with
standard international practice for utilities where the distribution system is not fully modelled, we
calculate the losses for specific network elements (transformers, overhead lines and cables) across the
different voltage levels (33kV, 11kV and LV) and then summate the total losses to obtain a percentage
technical loss for each primary substation.

The percentage technical losses are then apportioned according to the proportion of total system energy
supplied by each substation. A summation of all apportioned technical losses is then presented as the
system percentage technical losses. The summated technical losses based on the 2023 distribution
system operation is calculated to be 4.88%. The breakdown of technical losses by voltage level is shown
in Table 23 below.

Table 23 : Technical Losses

Zone 2 Zone 3
System Component Zone 1 % Total
(with Al Wasta) (with Musandam)

33 KV OHL, UGC & PT Losses 0.64% 1.48% 1.24% 1.08%

11 KV OHL & UGC Losses 0.37% 1.21% 1.29% 0.88%

11/ 0.415kV Distribution Tx Losses 1.85% 2.40% 1.56% 1.97%

LT OHL & UGC Losses 1.18% 0.82% 0.77% 0.96%

Total 4.03% 5.91% 4.86% 4.88%

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 5. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE SYSTEM

5.1. Low Carbon Technologies

Implementation of Low carbon technologies (LCTs) like Solar PV, Electrical Vehicles (EV), energy
efficiency and battery storage are few of the major LCTs successfully being implemented around the
globe to achieve sustainability of natural resources and protect the environment. This philosophy is also
the cornerstone for Oman as demonstrated in the Oman Vision 2040 Environment and Natural
Resources Objective17. To achieve the above and other sustainable goals of the Sultanate National
Energy Strategy for 2040 recommended that around 20% of Oman’s generation mix should come from
renewable energy sources (RES)—primarily onshore wind and solar—by 203018. Lastly the CRT and
customer tariff reforms introduced by Oman 2017 onwards are accelerating the adoption of these LCTs.

NEDC recognise that the nature of electricity generation and use is changing. We envisage that recent
policy initiatives will result in an increase in photovoltaic (PV) generation on our distribution system.
Unlike other utilities in different regions, Oman has not seen significant uptake in electric vehicle charging
thus, the associated demand characteristics for electric vehicles (EV) are not considered to be a
contributing factor to our system planning in the short-term planning horizon. However, this will be closely
monitored to check the penetration rate of EV and PV in general.

5.1.1. Photovoltaic (PV) connections

In accordance with the above, the LCT with significant impact to the NEDC system as of 2023 is Solar
PV. In 2017, Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) revised the existing regulatory framework
to facilitate the adoption of small-scale grid connected solar PV systems by customers in Oman. The PV
guidelines detail the following:

• Establishing the minimum technical standards required for small scale grid connected PV
systems.
• Detailing the connection process including the installation, metering and operation/maintenance.
• Allowing the distribution companies to act as agents for OPWP (the current single buyer of
electricity) to buy PV-generated electricity from customers.

With the introduction of Sahim-I initiative by the APSR since May 2017, there has been an increasing
uptake of small grid connected PV systems for households and business as evident from the PV
connections list in Appendix B. NEDC does foresee challenges and opportunities in the way we will plan
and operate our system. Whilst PV may have the impact of reducing transmission and distribution

17
https://isfu.gov.om/2040/Vision_Documents_En.pdf
18
https://www.apsr.om/en/renewableenergy

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 congestion; we do envisage that challenges in terms of power quality, reverse power flow and operating
within voltage limits will need to be addressed if PV uptake is significant.

NEDC are responsible for ensuring power quality according to the regulations under which we operate.
However, with the addition of intermittent, consumer-owned and non-dispatchable PV units, current
standard procedures for guaranteeing power quality might not be as effective as they are without PV.

Overvoltage is one of the main reasons for limiting the capacity (active power) of non-dispatchable PV;
that can be connected to a low voltage Distribution System. During high PV generation and low load
periods; there is a possibility of reverse power flow and consequently voltage rise in the HV & LV feeder.
We envisage that this will be most prominent during the winter period. For this reason, NEDC believe
that if uptake is significant, it will impact investment decision making for reinforcement and asset
replacement. Consideration of tap range, optimum dispatch of capacitor banks and conductor sizing
may be necessary should PV penetration become high.

In accordance with the above NEDC continuous to witness an increase in applications for connecting
solar PV systems of various sizes. As end of September 2023, NEDC have received in total 654 PV
applications with total requested generation capacity of 72.56 MW, 425 no. applications are connected
equating to 43.15 MW and 141 initial applications submitted equating to 11.51 MW YTD.

Table 24 and Figure 13 and Figure 14 below shows these customer classifications for the applications
in the category.

Table 24: 2023 PV connection Applications with total installed PV capacity

No. of Applications Connected Generation [MW]

Sr. Category
YTD 2023 As End Sep, 2023 YTD 2023 As End Sep 2023
1 Commercial 48 128 16.67 27.00

2 Government 33 93 4.16 11.30

3 Residential 94 351 1.73 3.01

4 Agricultural 56 82 0.23 1.84
Total 231 654 22.79 43.15

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 400

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

0
Commercial Government Residential Agricultural

No. of Applications YTD 2023 No. of Applications As End Sep, 2023

Figure 13: Number of PV Applications

30.00

25.00

20.00
MW

15.00

10.00

5.00

0.00
YTD 2023 As End Sep 2023
Connected Generation

Commercial Government Residential Agricultural

Figure 14: Connected Generation from PV [MW]

In accordance with the current Oman regulations the solar PV systems are required to be firstly installed
for self-consumption basis before any excess generation is exported to the distribution system for the
consumption of other customers. Net metering allows Residential, Government and Commercial
customers who generate their own electricity from solar power, to sell the surplus electricity back into
the grid.

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6. THE INVESTMENT PLAN

6.1. Future System Development Plans

NEDC has prepared a plan for the new investments required in 2024-2026 to reinforce the 33 kV network
and ensure compliance with the security standards. Many substations and feeders will start moving
toward compliance situation. However, the NEDC investment plan updates annually to cover other
substations and feeders that need more investments. NEDC has taken various steps to tackle any
bottlenecks in the project management cycle, and with these interventions, our capabilities to deliver all
the required capital expenditures will undoubtedly improve.

Table 25 show the summary of planned 33 kV projects in the NEDC network per governorate in the
different stages, the details are illustrated in Appendix C.

Table 25: A summary of the 33 kV Expansion Plan

NEDC Investment NEDC Investment NEDC Investment NEDC Investment

Governorate
Planning Stage Designing Stage Tendering Stage Execution stage

Muscat 4 3 3 8

Dakhiliah 0 1 0 4

South Sharqiyah 1 6 0 2

North Sharqiyah 0 0 0 3

South Batinah 1 4

North Batinah 3 2 0 2

DHAHIRAH 1 2 0 5

Musandam 2 0 0 2

Wusta 2 2 0 6

NEDC 13 17 3 36

Moreover, Table 26 show the summary of sponsored projects in the NEDC network per governorate in
the different stages, the details are illustrated in Appendix D.

Table 26: A summary of the Sponsored Projects

Sponsored Sponsored Sponsored Sponsored

Governorate Investment Investment Investment Investment
Planning Stage Designing Stage Tendering Stage Execution stage
Muscat 0 0 1 0

Dakhiliah 0 0 0 6

South Sharqiyah 0 0 0 3

North Sharqiyah 0 0 0 3

South Batinah 0 2 0 4

NEDC 0 2 1 16

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6.2. Network Suitability for New Connections

Since January 2023 up to end of September NEDC connected 21,723 applications with worth of 777
MW for both simple and complex connections. The table below shows the statistic for all governorates
for both connections. From the table below it was noted that the for the simple connection the average
connected load per customer is 0.03 MW, however the average connected load per customer for the
complex customer is around 5.2 MW.

Table 27: Summary of Connected Customer during 2023

Type of Applicant No. of Applications Connected load [MW]

Simple connection 21,714 730
Complex Connection 9 47
Total 21,723 777

These connections already implemented in the load forecast and power system analysis. All
reinforcement or investment have been considered in the future investment plan as illustrated in the
previse sections.

6.3. System Constraints

Load related system constraints fall into one of two categories:

• Current constraints that can be considered DSSS obligations.

• Load related constraints based on current load growth forecasts.

The required reinforcements and equipment loadings are shown in Appendixes C, D and E give a clear
picture of the anticipated constraints that may be imposed on the 33 kV network. The load flow results
shown for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026 were obtained assuming that the current ongoing projects
(CWIP) are expected to be completed on time and that the planned reinforcements are financed to bring
them into operation. Failure to fund these reinforcements or delay in timely completion will constrain the
network for three years.

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APPENDIX A: DISTRIBUTION LICENCE CONDITION 33: DSCS

1. The licensee shall, within 12 months of the grant of this licence, and thereafter, on an annual basis,
prepare a statement, in a form approved by the authority, showing, in respect of each of the three
succeeding financial years, circuit capacity, forecast power flows and loading on each part of its
distribution system and fault levels for each transmission node, together with:
• information on the status of distribution circuit capacity and the anticipated future requirements
of such capacity, including (i) applications for new Connections; and (ii) applications to Connect
Generation capacity to its Systems;
• a commentary prepared by the Licensee indicating the Licensee's views as to those parts of its
Distribution System most suited to new Connections and Distribution of further quantities of
electricity
• information on what constraints are foreseen on the Licensee's Distribution System and where;
• information relating to progress of ongoing investment in its Distribution System;
• such further information as shall be reasonably necessary to enable any Person seeking to
Connect to or use the Licensee's Distribution System to identify and evaluate the opportunities
for so doing;
• an assessment of technical losses from the Licensee's Distribution System; and
• such other matters as shall be specified in directions issued by the Authority from time to time
for the purposes of this Condition,
• provided that the Authority may, upon application of the Licensee, relieve the Licensee from the
obligation to prepare any such statement in respect of any period and any part or parts of its
Distribution System specified in directions issued to the Licensee by the Authority from time to
time for the purposes of this Condition.
2. The Licensee shall include in every statement prepared in accordance with paragraph 1 above the
information required by that paragraph except that the Licensee may with the prior consent of the
Authority omit from any such statement any details as to the capacity, flows, loading or other
information, disclosure of which would, in the view of the Authority, seriously and prejudicially affect
the commercial interests of the Licensee or any third party.
3. The Licensee may periodically revise the information set out in and, with the approval of the
Authority, alter the form of the statement prepared in accordance with paragraph 1 and shall, at
least once in every year this Licence is in force, revise such statement in order that the information
set out in the statement shall continue to be accurate in all material respects.
4. The Licensee shall, when preparing the statement referred to in paragraph 1 of this Condition,
ensure that the statement takes due account of information required to be provided to it by Persons
bound by the Distribution Code.
5. The Licensee shall send a copy of the statement prepared in accordance with paragraph 1 and of
each revision of such statement in accordance with paragraph 3 to the Authority. Each such revision
shall require to be approved by the Authority and shall not become effective until approved by the
Authority.
6. The Licensee shall, subject to paragraph 6, give or send a copy of the statement prepared in
accordance with paragraph 1 or (as the case may be) of the latest revision of such statement in

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 accordance with paragraph 3 approved by the Authority pursuant to such paragraph to any Person
who requests a copy of such statement.
7. The Licensee may make a charge for any statement given or sent pursuant to paragraph 4 of an
amount reflecting the Licensee's reasonable costs of providing such a statement which shall not
exceed the maximum amount specified in directions issued by the Authority from time to time for
the purposes of this Condition.

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APPENDIX B: SYSTEM STUDY RESULTS

Appendix B presents the following series of tables, for each grid substation power system model, which
show the expected performance of the distribution network under maximum and minimum demand
scenarios for each year from 2023 to 2026.

1. Primary Substations Maximum Demand and Percentage Loading

The maximum demand with real and reactive power loads at the PSS individual peak time in 2023
planning cycle and as accordingly forecasted for the period from 2024 to 2026. Percentage loading is
calculated based on the Firm Capacity of the PSS. This data was used in the load flow and fault level
studies for maximum demand scenario presented in this section of this DSCS. Below web link drives
directly to all Primary Substations Maximum demand tables:

https://mzgisportal.mzec.co.om/portal/apps/webappviewer/CapabilityStatment2024-2026.xlsx

2. 33kV Feeder Loads

The resulting maximum demand in MVA on 33kV circuits/feeders, calculated for the individual non-
coincident maximum loads of the PSS(s) connected to these feeders for the period 2023 to 2026.
Percentage loading is calculated based on the de-rated capacity of the circuits. Below web link drives
directly to all 33kV feeders loading tables:

https://mzgisportal.mzec.co.om/portal/apps/webappviewer/33kVFeedersLoading2023to2026.xlsx

3. Primary Substations Bus Voltages

The resulting voltage value (expressed in percentage of the nominal 33kV and 11kV) on the busbars of
the PSSs, corresponding to maximum and minimum demand scenarios. Below web link drives directly
to the voltage non-compliance tables:

https://mzgisportal.mzec.co.om/portal/apps/webappviewer/VoltageNon-Compliances2023to2026.xlsx

4. Primary Substation 3-Phase Fault Current Levels (kA)

The resulting 3 phase maximum fault current level on the busbars of the PSSs, corresponding to
maximum demand scenarios. The rated breaking fault ratings of the switchgear are also specified. Below
web link drives directly to all Primary Substation 3-Phase Fault Current Levels tables:

https://mzgisportal.mzec.co.om/portal/apps/webappviewer/ShortCircuitLevels(kA)_SimulationResults.x
lsx

5. 11kV Feeder Loads

Below web link drives to the actual maximum demand in (Amp) on 11kV circuits/feeders for 2023 tables:

https://mzgisportal.mzec.co.om/portal/apps/webappviewer/11kVFeedersloading(Actual2023).xlsx

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Explanatory Notes:

1. 1TX in Firm Capacity means primary substation has single 33/11 kV transformer (i.e., zero N-1
capacity and firm capacity equivalent to 11kV interconnection capacity);
2. Standby PSS means primary substation having 33kV and 11kV busbars energized with 11kV
outgoing feeders (i.e., loads) disconnected. The load on these PSSs is expected to be connected
occasionally, depending on requirement.

In the above-mentioned tables, a “-“(dash) appears in relevant years due to any of the following reasons,
as may be applicable:

• The primary substation is shifted (i.e., connected) to another grid station.

• The primary substation, or any of its capacity enhancement project, is planned to be
energized/commissioned in the future.
• There are no 11kV busbars (rather a different voltage level exists e.g., 6.9kV for a private customer,
operated and maintained by the customer);
• NEDC doesn’t own/have the information of the network below 33kV level.
• An “Outage” / “Out of Service” condition exists on concerned 33kV circuit / 33kV busbar at the
day/time of the declared maximum demand of the PSS.

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APPENDIX C: FUTURE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Expected
No. PIAD No. Project Name Wilayat Completio Project Status Project Purpose
n Year
Muscat
1 D/06/2019 New Mabelah South 9 - P184 Seeb 2023 Execution stage To relieve loads from Mabelah Area
To relieve loads from Airport Height area and
2 D/02/2021 New Airport Height 6 PSS P195 Bousher 2023 Execution stage
accommodate the new load
MEDC/AMD/2/20
3 Replacement of al Hamriyah PSS (P035) Al Hamriyah 2023 Execution stage Old asset replacement
18
To relieve loads from Al Hail Area and
4 D/07/2019 Upgrading Al Hail North 1(P027) Seeb 2023 Execution stage
accommodate the new load
Different
5 D/03/2021 Installation of 33Kv Capacitor Bank in different Grids locations 2023 Execution stage Enhance the Network reliability and efficiency
Locations
Madinat Al Nahdha PSS - 33kV Load Shifting to Amerat Grid from Balance the load between the GSS and making
6 D/05/2018 Amerat 2023 Execution stage
Jahloot Grid the two 33kV feeders from the same GSS
Different
7 D/06/2022 11kV Capacitor Banks at Primary Substations 2023 Designing Stage Enhance the Network reliability and efficiency
Locations
PIAD/REP/2019/1 Old asset replacement and upgrading the PSS
8 Construction of 2X20MVA Ruwi Valley (P174) PSS. Muttrah 2024 Execution stage
/1 to relieve loads from the area
9 D/01/2020 Upgrading Sarooj Shati Al Qurum (P110) PSS Bousher 2024 Execution stage To relieve loads from Al Sarooj - Al Qurum Area
10 PIAD/REP/2022/2 Asset Replacement at Rusail Industrial 1 P103 Seeb 2024 Tendering Stage Old asset replacement
To relieve loads from Al Hail Area and
11 D/03/2022 Upgrading Al Hail North 2 Upgrade P (028) Seeb 2024 Tendering Stage
accommodate the new load
12 D/04/2022 Bousher Ansab Height[P202] PSS Bousher 2024 Tendering Stage To relieve loads from AL Ansab Area

13 PIAD/REP/2022/4 Aziba South-1A P014 replacement of 11kV SWG Bousher 2024 Designing Stage Old asset replacement

14 - Muttrah Store P085 replacement of 33kV SWG Muttrah 2024 Designing Stage Old asset replacement.
15 - Quriyat 2025 Planning Stage To relieve loads from Quriyat Area and
Upgrading Al Shahbari P092 3x220MVA
accommodate the new load
16 - Amerat 2025 Planning Stage Old Asset Replacement and to relieve loads
Upgrading Amerat 1 P005, 2x20MVA
from Amerat Area
17 - New Misfah Phase 2 PSS 3x20MVA Seeb 2026 Planning Stage To relieve loads from Misfah Area
18 - New Mabelah South 10 PSS Seeb 2026 Planning Stage To relieve loads from Mabelah Area
Al Batinah South
Internal Note:
1 Upgrading Khazaen PSS from 1x6 MVA to 2x6 MVA Nakal 2023 Execution stage cover the new loads
Date: 25/04/2021
Constructing Hai Asem 3x20MVA substation with three 33kV To relieve loads from Rumais Primary
2 SB-07/2013 Barka 2024 Execution stage
feeders from Hai Asem Grid Substation

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 Expected
No. PIAD No. Project Name Wilayat Completio Project Status Project Purpose
n Year
Construction Al Sawadi 2x20 MVA substation with two 33 kV
3 SB 01/2019 Barka 2025 Execution stage To relieve loads from Billah Primary Substation
feeders from Blue City grid

Construction of 2x20 MVA PSS Shuaybah South at Al Musanah To relieve loads from Jamma Temp Primary
4 SB-04/2013 Musanah 2025 Execution stage
in Batinah South with 33 kV and 11 kV feeders. Substation

Construction of 2x20 MVA PSS Nakhal Wasit at Nakhal in To relieve loads from Afi, MPF and Taww
5 SB 01/2022 Nakhal 2026 Designing Stage
Batinah South with 33 kV and 11 kV feeders. Primary Substations.
Al Dakhiliah
Construction of Adam Bashaer 33 kV feeder from Adam grid To secure the 33 kV supply for Adam Bashaer
1 DH-07/2013 Nizwa 2024 Execution stage
station to supply Adam Bashaer primary substation primary substation
Construction of Sumail Industrial 132/33 kV grid station 2x125 Relieve the load form existing Sumail New grid
2 DH 06/2012 Sumail 2024 Execution stage
MVA with 33 kV feeders station
Construction of Birkat Al Mouz 132/33 kV grid station 2x125 MVA Relieve the load form existing Izki and Nizwa
3 DH-08/2013 Nizwa 2024 Execution stage
with 33 kV feeders grid stations
Construction of Jabel Al Akhder one 33 kV feeder from Izki grid To secure the 33 kV supply for Jabel Al Akhder
4 DH-02/2013 Nizwa 2024 Execution stage
station to supply Jabal Al Akhdher New primary substation primary substation
Relieve the load form existing Karsha, Maara
5 DH 01/2019 Construction of Maemeer 2x20 MVA Substation in Nizwa Nizwa 2026 Designing Stage
temp and Mamad primary substations

North Sharqiyah
Construction of New Sinaw C 3x20 MVA primary substation with Relieve the load from existing Sinwa A & B
1 SH 05/2012 Mudhaibi 2024 Execution stage
11 kV feeders and 33 kV feeders from Al Mudhaib grid station primary substations
Construction of Al Dreez 2x20 MVA substation with two 33 kV Relieve the load from existing Al Mudhairib
2 NSH 01/2019 Ibra 2024 Execution stage
feeders interlink with Mudhairib-3 and Mudhairib-4 primary substation
Construction of New 33 kV feeder from Samad Grid station to Mudhaibi-
3 ASS-DK 1/2022 2024 Execution stage Feeder Sumrah PSS from Samad Grid
Sumrah 3x6 MVA primary substation Sumail
South Sharqiyah
Relieve the load from existing Tawi Aishah,
Jalan Bani
1 SSH 01/2016 Construction of Wafi 2x20 MVA primary substation 2024 Execution stage Hadri Bilad and Kamil Water Pump primary
Bu Hassan
substations
Jalan Bani Relieve the load from existing Jalan Bani Bu Ali
2 SH 01/2012 Construction of JBB Ali-2 2x20 MVA primary substation 2024 Execution stage
Bu Ali grid and Jalan Bani Bu Ali primary substations
Jalan Bani Relieve the load from existing Jalan Bani Bu Ali
3 SSH 02/2019 Construction of Jawabi Grid 33 kV busbar and 33 kV switchgear 2025 Designing Stage
Bu Ali Grid Station
Construction of Al Ashkhara-2 2x 20 MVA substation with two 33 Jalan Bani Relieve the load from existing Ashkhara
4 SSH 03/2016 2025 Designing Stage
kV incomers from BB Hassan Grid Station Bu Ali primary substations
Modification of Sur Filayj 1x6 + 1x6 MVA substation to 2x6 MVA
5 TS-SSH 2/2022 Sur 2025 Designing Stage To comply with DSSS
with additional 33 kV Tapping from feeder 15L5 Sur Grid Station

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No. PIAD No. Project Name Wilayat Completio Project Status Project Purpose
n Year
JBB.
6 - constructing one 33KV circuit from JBB. Hassan to Tahaim area 2025 Designing Stage Power Supply to Tahaim area
Hassan
Constructing of 33KV and 11KV to overcome non-compliance of
7 - Masirah 2025 Planning Stage To comply with DSSS
Nahddah and Ras Helf PSS

Interconnection of the Masirah distribution system with MIS by Shutdown the Masirah Power Plant and
8 - Masirah 2026 Designing Stage
interlinked Switching Station to the Masirah Grid. reduce the OPEX cost

Interconnection of the Khuwaima distribution system with MIS by Shutdown the Khuwaima Power Plant and
9 - Khuwaima 2026 Designing Stage
constructing 2x20MVA reduce the OPEX cost
Al Wusta

Interlink of Rural Area Electricity (33 KV) Network in Wilayat Shutdown the Hijj Power Plant and reduce the
1 Tanweer 38/2021 Duqum 2023 Execution stage
Mahout with (400 KV) main Transmission Network OPEX cost

MIS Interconnection Project at Duqm – Construction Of 33kv

Shutdown the Duqm Power Plant and reduce
2 Tanweer 39/2021 Cabling with Duqm Grid Station At Wilayat Al Duqm In Al Wusta Mahout 2023 Execution stage
the OPEX cost
Governorate

Construction of a New 2x6MVA step-down transformer at Hijj

3 Tanweer 10/2022 Mahout 2024 Execution stage To feed Hijj area from the Mahout Grid
PSS and construct new 33KV line at Hijj

Construction of 2X3 MVA 33/11KV Primary Outdoor Substation

Shutdown the Dafrat Power Plant and reduce
4 Tanweer 12/2022 Associate with 33KV OHL Interlink with Al Dhafrat Network to MIS Mahout 2024 Execution stage
the OPEX cost
at Al Wusta Governorate

Construction of 2x 6 MVA PSS and 33 & 11KV Feeders

Shutdown the Najdha Power Plant and reduce
5 Tanweer 13/2022 (Interlinking Najdha Network to MIS) at Wilayat Mahout in Al Mahout 2024 Execution stage
the OPEX cost
Wusta Governorate

Design, Supply & Installation for Upgrading the SCADA System Duqm.Maho
6 Tanweer 19/2021 2024 Execution stage To integration of Duqm System to SCADA
at Wilayat Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate ut, Masirah

Interconnection of the Khaloof distribution system with MIS by

Shutdown the Khloof Power Plant and reduce
7 - constructing one 33KV circuit from the Mahout network and 2x3 Mahout 2025 Designing Stage
the OPEX cost
MVA PSS in the Khaloof area.

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No. PIAD No. Project Name Wilayat Completio Project Status Project Purpose
n Year

Interconnection of the Sarab distribution system with MIS by

Shutdown the Sarab Power Plant and reduce
8 - constructing one 33KV circuit from the Duqm network and 2x6 Mahout 2025 Designing Stage
the OPEX cost
MVA PSS in the Sarab area.

9 - Upgrade the Dhare PSS Duqm 2025 Planning Stage To comply with DSSS

10 - Extension of 33KV feeder to Um Qurshreb Village. Mahout 2026 Planning Stage Power Supply to Um Qurshreb Village.

AL Dhahirah
Reconstruction of 33 kV Portion of Ibri Old Grid Station- 33kV Replacing old assets and managing load
1 2017-01 IBRI 2024 Execution stage
Feeders Interlinks between grid stations

Construct New Hilat Al Nahdha PSS 3X20 with 33kV feeder from Cover the new loads and to relieve loads from
2 2021-2 IBRI 2024 Execution stage
Ibri Grid Mazra Bani Khater Primary Substation

Upgrading Baat PSS from 2X6 MVA to 2X20 MVA with 33kV
3 2021-5 Dreez 2024 Execution stage Cover the new loads
feeder from Dreez Grid

Rearrangement of 33kV network between Dreez & AL Hail Grid To manage Grid Stations loading and provide
4 2021-6 Stations (transfer Hugermat & Kahant to AL Hail Grid & Provide IBRI 2024 Execution stage second 33kV feeding source to AL Mahual and
second feeding source to AL Mahual & Kahanat PSS) Kahanat PSSs

Interconnection of the Hamra Al Doroa distribution system with To meet the demand and to rid of generation
5 - Ibri 2025 Designing Stage
MIS by constructing two 33KV circuits to distribution system. rental

6 2022-1 Construction of Ibri Industrial 2x6 MVA Primary Substation IBRI 2025 Execution stage Providing secure supply to new Industrial Area

To relieve load from Hugermat, Maqnyat and

7 Construction of Al Hwmaniah 2x20 MVA Primary Substation Dreez 2025 Planning Stage
Al Nujayd Substations

Upgrade AL Akhdar PSS from 2x10 to 2x20 and Shift from Ibri
8 2021-2 IBRI 2026 Designing Stage Cover the new loads
TX1 & TX2 Grid Station to IBRI Old Tx3 & Tx4

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No. PIAD No. Project Name Wilayat Completio Project Status Project Purpose
n Year
North Batinah

Construction of New Tharmad 3x20 MVA Substations and three

To relieve load from Tharmad, Tharmad New
1 SB-04/2013 33 kV feeders tap with Suwaiq-1, Suwaiq-2 and Marble Factory Suwaiq 2024 Execution stage
and Navel Temp. Substations
Feeders from MIS Grid.

Upgrading AL Wajajah PSS from 2X3 MVA to 2X6 MVA with

2 2021-4 Shinas 2025 Designing Stage Cover the new loads
connect new 33kV feeder from MD Shinas Grid

Transferring and Converting Falaj AL Qbail 1 PSS 33kV feeders

3 - Sohar 2025 Planning Stage Load Managing between Grid Stations
from Suhar Industrial Port Grid to SFZ Grid

Upgrade Sana Bani Gafer PSS From (2 x 6 MVA) to (2 x 20 MVA) Al

4 2021-1 2025 Execution stage Cover the new loads
with 33KV feeder interlinks to S.B.G PSS and AL Lehban PSS Khabourah

33kV feeder interlinks to provide second feeding source for Wadi Providing second feeding source to comply
5 - Sohar 2025 Designing Stage
Ahin, Hail Al Asskareen , wadi Al Hilti and Hay Al Rafaa PSSs. with DSSS

Providing secure supply to Sohar Industrial

6 - Construct New SIET-6 (Phase 7) PSS 3X20 MVA Sohar 2026 Planning Stage
Estate phase 7
Construction of Murtfaat Al Hambar 3x20 MVA Primary To relieve load from Al Muwailh 2 and Palm
7 - Sohar 2026 Planning Stage
Substation Garden Substations
Musandam

Upgrading Siwi PSS from 2X6 MVA to 2X20 MVA with installing
1 2019-4 Khasab 2023 Execution stage Cover the new loads
new 33kV feeder from Khasab Grid Station

Securing the power supply to Sibi Sea Areas in

2 - Adding Backup Transformer to secure the SIB Khasab 2024 Execution stage
Khasab

3 - New Khasab Port PSS (2X20 MVA) with Two 33kV Feeders Khasab 2025 Planning Stage Securing Khasab loads

4 - Modfication to secure Musandam Network Khasab 2025 Planning Stage Securing Khasab loads

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APPENDIX D: SPONSORED PEOJECTS

Expected
No. Reference No. Project Name Wilayat Completion Project Status Purpose
Year

Muscat
The connection will be made by tapping on the existing
33kV cables passing near the AFH which are fed from
Improve Reliability at MOD MAM-B PS By Adding One
1 - Seeb 2024 Tendering Stage Rusail Industry Grid(G13) and feeding Rusail B PSS
New 33kV Feeder
and adding circa 1km of new 33kV sections form the
tapping points.
Al Batinah South
Construct 2x6 MVA substation to supply the sponsor
1 CC/10/2016 Nakhal 2023 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
project of STF Wadi Al Mawel complex.
Construction of two 11 kV feeders from Saqsuq
2 CC/6/2017 Substations to South Batinah Pumping Station Oman Barka 2023 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
Logistic
Construction of Al Hazam Water Pump 2x6 MVA
3 CC/5/2017 Musanah 2024 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
substation with 33 kV feeders from Muladah Grid
4 CC/2/2018 Construction of Hay Al Sharq 2x20 MVA substation Barka 2024 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
construction new 11 kV feeder from Khazaen temp
5 MZ22IC00910 PSS Tx 2 & tapping from DSSS:2378 as backup Nakhal 2024 Designing Stage To meet Customer load required
feeder to Khazaen fruit & vegetable
6 MZ23IC04116 Al Nakheel Integrated Tourism Complex Barka 2026 Designing Stage To meet Customer load required
Al Dhakilyah
Construction of 3x20 MVA ROP College primary
1 CC/20/2018 Nizwa 2024 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
substation
CC/10/2018 Construction of 2x10 MVA Al Ain Water Pump primary
2 Samail 2024 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
(CC/26/2017) substation
CC/11/2018 Construction of 2x10 MVA Hub 2 Water Pump primary
3 Samail 2024 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
(CC/27/2017) substation
CC/9/2018 Construction of 2x20 MVA Hameem Water Pump
4 Samail 2024 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
(CC/25/2017) primary substation
Construction of 2x33 kV feeder from Samail Industrial
MZ23IC03209-
5 132/33 kV grid station 2x125 MVA for Al Thail Metal Samail 2024 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
ND/D/1081/2023
Recycling LLC
MZ23IC03842- Construction of Two 11 kV feeder for Oman Data Park
6 Nizwa 2024 Execution stage To meet Customer load required
ND/M/1282/2023 S.A.O.C

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No. Reference No. Project Name Wilayat Completion Project Status Purpose
Year
North Sharqiyah
Construction of Al Hadeetha 2x20 MVA with two 33 To supply the requested load of Al Wadi Endam Mine
1 MZ191C03217 Mudhaibi 2024 Execution stage
kV feeders project

Construction 11 kV feeder from Liwariyah PSS 2x6 Wadi Bani To supply the requested load of Wadi Bani Khalid water
2 CC/17/2018 2024 Execution stage
MVA to Wadi Bani Khalid water pump ststion Khalid pump station

Construction 11 kV feeder from Mudhairib PSS 2x20

3 CC/18/2018 Al Qabil 2024 Execution stage To supply the requested load of Al Qabil Water pump
MVA to Al Qabil water pump ststion
South Sharqiyah

Construction of one 11kV feeder from JBB Hassan 2 Jalan Bani

To supply water transmission system project in North &
1 CC/16/2018 substation for water transmission system project in Bu 2024 Execution stage
South Sharqiah- Jalan Bani Bu Hassan
North & South Sharqiah- Jalan Bani Bu Hassan Hassan

Construction of one 11kV feeder from Al Ashkharah

Jalan Bani To supply water transmission system project in North &
2 CC/15/2019 substation for water transmission system project in 2024 Execution stage
Bu Ali South Sharqiah- Al Ashkharah
North & South Sharqiah- Al Ashkharah

Construction of 11 kV feeders from Sur Ind substation To supply Al Ghaith Chemical Industries LLC factory in
3 MZ22IC03732 Sur 2024 Execution stage
to supply Al Ghaith Chemical Industries LLC factory Sur Ind Area

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