PIAD-SH 06-2013 Bediah Area 33 KV Work

PROJECT
NUMBER
SH-06/2013
PRE - INVESTMENT PROJECT APPRAISAL
Electricity Distribution Network

Modifications for the Bediah Area
33 kV network for the period 2015 -
2020
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Mazoon Electricity Company SAOC

Pre-investment Project Appraisal Project Number: SH-06/2013
Revision Record
Version Date Revision Details Author
1.0 7 November 2013 First Issue Ahmed Ibrahim Al Abri
1.1 1 December 2013 Review Abdullah Al Ismaili
1.2 2 December 2013 Update and amend Ahmed Ibrahim Al Abri
2.0 10 December 2013 Final Review Abdullah Al Ismaili
Date of Issue: 10 December 2013 Page: 2 of 64

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Foreword
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the data provided in this statement, Mazoon
Electricity Company SOAC (MZEC) does not accept any liability for the accuracy of the information
contained herein, and in particular neither MZEC nor its directors or its employees shall be under any
liability for any misstatement or opinion on which the recipient of this statement relies or seeks to rely.
Except to the extent that it is related to the work of the Authority for Electricity Regulation, Oman in the
matter of the MZEC Investment Period 2015 2020, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system, transmitted or further distributed in any form or means electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise for any purpose other than with the written permission of MZEC.
Executive Summary
Purpose
The purpose of this pre-investment appraisal document (PIAD) is to find a suitable solution to ensure the
33 kV network supplying the Bediah area:
Removes and avoids overloaded situations and can accommodate expected future load growth.
Rectifies unacceptable customer voltages and maintains them within prescribed limits.
Meets required security of supply standards.
The present network does not comply with MZEC Distribution System Standards of Security (DSSS) both
in terms of substation firm capacity and circuit connectivity, is subject to complaints of low voltage in
some areas, and has insufficient capacity for predicted load increases, mainly in a large development area.
Moreover, MZEC will pay penalty of 2200 OMR/MW for each substation of non secure capacity.
PIAD SH-05/2013 is currently being prepared to ensure sufficient 132/33 kV substation capacity is
available for increasing loads in the area. It recommends establishment of a new Bediyah 132/33 kV
substation and indicates how new 33 kV circuits proposed below should be connected. Options for 33 kV
reinforcement presented below are based on this, but noting that 132 kV reinforcement is unlikely to be
completed before 2018.
Proposals are considered separately for the various issues to be resolved as follows:
Increase substation firm capacities at or near Al Wasil and Mintrib substations and avoid overload of
33 kV circuits
This is needed as existing substations are loaded above their firm capacity, and a large increase in capacity
is needed for a development area.
The following Options were considered:
Option 1
Reinforce Mintrib substation.
Establish new Al Shariq substation, supplied from the new Bediyah 132/33 kV substation proposed
in PIAD SH-05/2013, and reinforce it later.
Option 2
Establish new Al Shariq substation supplied from the existing Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation.
Reinforce Mintrib substation later.
Capital costs and net present value (NPV) analysis are summarised below.
Total Sche me NPV Capitalised NPV Capitalised Total NPV
MZEC Capital Total NPV
Option NPV Capital Cost Losses Losse s (inclusive 35 years
cost (to 2020)
(2014-2020) (up to 2020) (up to 2050) losses)
Option 1 OMR 4,460,500 OMR 3,591,237 OMR 1,628,873 OMR 6,935,847 OMR 5,220,110 OMR 10,527,084
Option 1 has much lower capital cost and losses and therefore a much lower present value. It is the
recommended scheme as PIAD SH-05/2013.
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Increase firm capacities at Lawrangh and Hiyal substations

These substations are each supplied by a single 33 kV circuit and each has a single 6 MVA transformer.
Second circuits and transformers are needed to provide compliance with DSSS. Option 3 proposes looping
the existing short teed circuits into the sites and adding second 6 MVA transformers with related 11 kV and
33 kV switchgear. The estimated cost is OMR 727,100.
Other alternative reinforcements were considered to be over-investment for the levels of predicted future
loading.
Increase transformer firm capacity at W Bani Khalid substation
Option 4
Add third 6 MVA transformer at W Bani Khalid substation.
Option 5
Reinforce W Bani Khalid substation to 2 x 20 MVA.
Capital costs and NPV analysis are summarised below.
Total Scheme NPV Capitalised NPV Capitalise d Total NPV
Option NPV Capital Cost Losse s Losses (inclusive 35 years
cost (to 2020)
(2014-2020) (up to 2020) (up to 2050) losses)
Option 4 OMR 634,150 OMR 556,687 OMR 0 OMR 0 OMR 556,687 OMR 556,687
Option 5 OMR 1,359,600 OMR 1,193,521 OMR 0 OMR 0 OMR 1,193,521 OMR 1,193,521
Both schemes would provide more than sufficient capacity for the investment period.
Option 5 provides higher capacity, facilitates connection of additional 11 kV feeders, and provides better
voltage control and higher security of supply compared to Option 4. However, Option 4 is recommended
as it provides more than sufficient firm transformer capacity and increases security of supply to comply
with DSSS at much lower cost and present value compared to Option 5.
Improve voltage regulation at, and increase firm circuit capacity to, W Bani Khalid substation, and
increase network security of supply
Option 6
Second 33 kV circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from the Hiyal tee feeder.
Option 7
Second 33 kV circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from Bediyah 132/33 kV substation.
Option 6 was rejected as it did not ensure satisfactory network voltages.
Option 7 adds a third feeder into an existing two-feeder ring network and adds telecontrol facilities at some
sites. It thereby reduces load supplied by each feeder with corresponding improvement in system voltage
and ensures compliance with DSSS. A temporary connection arrangement is included so that benefits can
be obtained in advance of full completion when the new circuit is connected to the new Bediyah 132/33 kV
substation in 2018.
Option 7 is therefore recommended. The estimated cost is OMR 1,591,829.
Overall recommendation
The recommended scheme is a combination of Options 1, 3, 4 and 7 as above.
A technical verification was undertaken, to confirm that the proposed reinforcement results in a system that
is practical to install, operate and maintain and ensure long term compliance with security standards.
Mazoon Electricity Company SAOC recommends that the recommended Options be authorised at a total
cost to the MZEC of OMR 7,413,579 and be carried out from 2014 to 2020 to achieve the outcomes and
benefits detailed in this Pre-Investment Appraisal Document.

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Risks
The main risks with this project are:
The programme for design and delivery of the scheme is delayed.
The project must be driven to minimise delays to ensure early compliance with security standards
and provision of sufficient network capacity for new loads.
That the new 132/33 kV substation being proposed on PIAD SH-05-2013 is delayed.
Most of the recommended proposals below do not rely on this being available, but it is needed for
connection of the proposed new Al Shariq 33/11 kV substation. Therefore early engagement with
OETC is necessary.

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Contents
REVISION RECORD ................................................................................................. 2
FOREWORD 3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................... 3
CONTENTS 6
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 8
1.1 Definition of project need ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Current and planned situation............................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Load forecast and related issues ...........................................................................................................10
1.3.1 Basis ............................................................................................................................. 10
1.3.2 Substation loadings..................................................................................................... 10
The colour coding: ...................................................................................................................... 12
1.3.3 33 kV feeder loadings ................................................................................................. 13
1.3.4 Other 33 kV feeder issues .......................................................................................... 14
1.4 Base year .................................................................................................................................................15
1.5 Losses ......................................................................................................................................................15
1.5.1 Peak MW value before reinforcement ...................................................................... 15
1.5.2 Estimation of cost ....................................................................................................... 15
1.5.3 Estimation of net present value (NPV) ..................................................................... 16
2 PROPOSALS ..................................................................................................... 17
2.1 Proposed 132/33 kV substation reinforcement ....................................................................................17
2.2 To increase substation firm capacities at or near Al Wasil and Mintrib substations and to avoid
overload of Mintrib 2 and 3 33 kV circuits .......................................................................................................17
2.2.1 Requirement and list of options ................................................................................ 17
2.2.2 Option 1 - Reinforce Mintrib substation. Establish Al Shariq substation and reinforce
it later 19
2.2.3 Option 2 - Establish Al Shariq substation. Reinforce Mintrib substation later .. 23
2.2.4 Comparison of options ............................................................................................... 27
2.2.5 Recommended reinforcement.................................................................................... 27
2.3 To increase firm capacities at Lawrangh and Hiyal substations .......................................................28
2.3.1 Requirement and options ........................................................................................... 28
2.3.2 Option 3 - Uprate Lawrangh and Hiyal substations to 2 x 6 MVA ....................... 28
2.4 To increase transformer firm capacity at W Bani Khalid substation ...............................................31
2.4.2 Option 4 - Add third 6 MVA transformer at W Bani Khalid substation. ............. 32
2.4.3 Option 5 - Reinforce W Bani Khalid substation to 2 x 20 MVA ............................ 35
2.4.4 Comparison of options ............................................................................................... 38
2.5 To improve voltage regulation at, and increase firm circuit capacity to, W Bani Khalid substation, and
increase network security of supply ..................................................................................................................39
2.5.2 Option 6 - Second circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from the Hiyal tee feeder39
2.5.3 Option 7 - Second circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from Bediyah 132/33 kV
substation .................................................................................................................................... 41

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3 RECOMMENDED SOLUTION.......................................................................... 45
3.1 Combination of options .........................................................................................................................45
3.2 Technical verification ............................................................................................................................46
3.2.1 Fault level .................................................................................................................... 46
3.2.2 Load flow analysis ...................................................................................................... 47
3.2.3 Compliance to DSSS requirements ........................................................................... 48
3.3 Indicative investment programme ........................................................................................................49
4 RECOMMENDATION....................................................................................... 50
5 AUTHORISATION ............................................................................................ 51
APPENDIX A COST ESTIMATES ....................................................................... 52
APPENDIX B NET PRESENT VALUE CALCULATIONS ................................... 56
APPENDIX C RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST ............................................... 62
APPENDIX D INDICATIVE PROJECT PLAN ..................................................... 63

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1 Introduction
1.1 Definition of project need
The drivers for the proposed reinforcement covered by this Pre-Investment Appraisal Document (PIAD)
are to:
Ensure the 33 kV networks supplying Mintrib, Al Wasil, Tawi Salim, Lawrange, Fashaga, W Bani
Khalid, Hiyal and Dhubaha 33/11 kV substations have sufficient capacity for expected future
loadings.
Overcome existing unacceptable low voltage and avoid it in the future.
Remedy the existing non-compliances with security of supply standards, and ensure compliance
into the future. Condition 31: Section 4(a) of the MZEC License states that the Licensee shall
plan and develop its distribution system in accordance with the approved Distribution System
Security Standards (DSSS). The security standards are shown in Table 1.
Table 1: MZEC Distribution System Standards of Security
Initial System Conditions

DEMAND CLASS First Outage Second Outage**
(Forced Outage) (Planned Outage + Forced Outage)
A Less than 2 MW Repair time No requirement
B 2 to 6 MW 3 Hours* No requirement
C 6 to 20 MW Within 15 minutes Restoration time of planned outage
D 20 to 100 MW Immediately Restoration time of planned outage
E Greater than 100 MW Immediately Immediately, 2/3rds of demand**
* For 11 kV 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.
** Planned outages are assumed to be restricted to the maintenance period when due to lower
ambient temperatures demand is reduced and equipment ratings enhanced.
It needs to be read in conjunction with PIAD SH-05/2013 which is being prepared alongside this PIAD. It
addresses the need for 132/33 kV substation reinforcement, and its recommendations are influenced by the
33 kV network issues addressed below.
1.2 Current and planned situation

At present, four 33 kV circuits from Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation provide supply to Mintrib, Al Wasil,
Tawi Salim, Lawrange, Fashaga, W Bani Khalid, Hiyal, Dhubaha and Sooqah 33/11 kV substations.
There are two reinforcements in the area:
Tawi Salim substation is currently being uprated from 1 x 6 MVA to 2 x 6 MVA transformers.
A new 33 kV circuit from a new Wadi Tayeen 132/33 kV substation in 2017 being proposed on
PIAD SH-04/2013. This will provide the normal supply to Sooqah 33/11 kV substation, with the
existing 33 kV circuit retained as its alternative supply.
This is shown in Figure 1 which also indicates circuit lengths and substation loadings:
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New circuit being proposed W Bani Khalid

2013
on PIAD SH-04/2013 2 x 6 MVA 4.5
2020
2013 7.2
Sooqah 4.2
12 km
2 x 6 MVA 2020
5.9
7 km
New open point 2013
0 km being proposed on 0 km 0.4

2013
2020
0.8
PIAD SH-04/2013 0.5
Dhubaha 2020
1.1 Fashagah
1 x 3 MVA 4 km 1 x 1 MVA
7 km
20 km 3 km
2013
2013
1.7 1 km 1.9
2020 0 km 2020
2.7 3.7
7 km
Hiyal Lawrangh
1 x 6 MVA 1 x 6 MVA
7 km
3 13 km
32 km
2013
13 km 11 km 1.5
2020
Mudhairib Grid 1 2.9

Al Wasil
132/33 kV Tawi Salim
2 x 6 MVA
2 x 125 MVA 1 x 6 MVA
2013
6.0 5 km Being reinforced to
2 2020
10.3 2 x 6 MVA 2014
12 km
11 km 1 km
Mintrib
2 x 20 MVA
2013
22.4
Notes: 2020
59.6
All circuits are shown overhead, but there are
some short cable sections.
Street lighting 33 kV / LV transformers are not shown.
Lengths are rounded to nearest km.
Blue indicates proposal being considered separately.
Green indicates approved separate proposal.
2013
3.7 Indicates actual 2013 load / estimated 2020 load.
2020
6.2
Figure 1 33 kV network after completion of existing proposals
Substation locations, existing circuit routes and main development areas are shown in Figure 2.
Some other 33/11 kV substations presently supplied by Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation will be transferred
to:
A new Ibra 132/33 kV substation 23 km north west of Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation (shown in
Figure 2) which should be commissioned in 2015.
A new Wadi Tayeen 132/33 kV substation in 2017. This is 50 km north of Mudhairib 132/33 kV
substation and is being proposed on PIAD SH-04/2013.

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Green indicates
33 kV circuits
Black indicates
132 kV circuits
Yellow
indicates main
development
area
Figure 2 Substation locations and existing circuit routes
1.3 Load forecast and related issues

1.3.1 Basis
The 33/11 kV substation load forecast below was completed on the basis of historic load data, known
expansion plans and operational experience from the District Engineer. Similarly, the 33 kV feeders from
which they are supplied were recorded. This enabled an overview of the situation regarding substation and
feeder firm and installed capacities, and therefore compliance with DSSS.
1.3.2 Substation loadings

Table 2 shows the present substation load estimate for all 33/11 kV substations which will remain supplied
by Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation after other 33/11 kV substations are transferred to the planned Ibra and
proposed Wadi Tayeen 132/33 kV substations as noted above. Loadings shown for Mudhairib 132/33 kV
substation before 2017 are therefore irrelevant. Issues with those substations shown shaded will be subject
to another PIAD, and they are included only to provide a future load estimate for Mudhairib 132/33 kV
substation after loads are transferred.

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Table 2 Present 132/33 and 33/11 kV substation load forecast
Existing Capacity
Ne w Capacity (MVA) Ye ar
(MVA)
Substation
Capacity Firm Capacity Firm Year of 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Growth Comme nt
Transformer
Addition
Ye ar Fe ede r Ye ar Fe ede r
Conne cte d Dis connected
Is sue 1
Subs tations be ing transfe rre d to Ibra and Wadi
Mudhairib 2 x 125 125 63 70 77 86 96 107 119 133 Taye e n 132/33 kV substations by 2017 are not
include d.
Diversity Factor 1.00
Mintrib 2 x 20 20 22.4 25.8 29.6 34.1 39.2 45.1 51.8 59.6 15% Issue 2
Mintrib-2 2013
Mintrib-3 2013
Al Was il 2 x 6 6 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.5 10.3 8% Issue 3
Mintrib-1 2013
Tawi Salim 1 x 6 0 2 x 6 6 2014 1.5 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.7 2.9 10%
Mintrib-3 2013
Lawrangh 1 x 6 0 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 10% Issue 4
Mintrib-3 2013
Fashagah 1 x 1 0 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 3% Issue 5
Sooqah 2013
W Bani Khalid 2 x 6 6 4.5 4.8 5.2 5.5 5.9 6.3 6.8 7.2 7% Issue 6
Sooqah 2013
Hiyal 1 x 6 0 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 7% Issue 7
Sooqah 2013
Dhubaha 1 x 3 0 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 5% Issue 8
Sooqah 2013
Mudhairib Grid 2 x 20 20 13.8 15.5 17.3 19.4 21.7 24.3 27.2 30.5 12%
Not subject
to this PIAD
Shanah 1 x 3 0 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.9 8%
Ibra Hos pital 2 x 10 10 2.9 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.1 5%
Ibra MOD 1 x 6 0 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 1%
Mas roon 1 x 6 0 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.3 4.5 4.8 5.1 6%
Magasare 2 x 3 3 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 7%
The colour coding for substation loads throughout this report is as follows:
The substation is within firm capacity based on the transformers installed. The total load can be
Green
supplied when one of the transformers is out of service. (DSSS compliant)
The substation is outside its firm capacity, but still within the thermal rating of all the installed
transformers (DSSS non-compliant). When one transformer is out of service, the load needs to
Yellow be reduced. This can be achieved by transferring some load to neighbouring substations (via
the 11 kV system), or load shedding. The extent of the load reduction will depend on when the
outage occurs. This analysis considers only the maximum loads, as the worst-case.
Red The maximum installed capacity of the substation is exceeded at times of maximum demand.
The following substation issues are highlighted (related circuit issues are considered below):
Issue 1 Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation firm capacity
After transfers to planned and proposed 132/33 kV substations, load at Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation is
predicted to increase to 133 MVA in 2020 which exceeds firm capacity.

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Issue 2 Mintrib 33/11kV substation firm capacity

Load at Mintrib 33/11 kV substation exceeds firm capacity, and will exceed total installed transformer
capacity in 2018. This results from high predicted load growth in a large development area.
Issue 3 Al Wasil 33/11kV substation firm capacity
Load at Al Wasil 33/11 kV substation will exceed firm capacity in 2014. This results from high predicted
load growth in a large development area.
Issue 4 Lawrangh 33/11kV substation firm capacity
Load at Lawrangh 33/11 kV substation exceeds firm capacity throughout the development period. This is
because the site has just a single transformer with firm capacity zero. This becomes an issue in 2014 when
load moves into DSSS Class B (2 6 MW) which requires restoration in 3 hours which is not possible.
Issue 5 Fashagah 33/11kV substation firm capacity (does not require resolution)
Load at 33/11 kV substation exceeds firm capacity throughout the development period. This is because the
site has just a single transformer with firm capacity zero. This is acceptable because load is in DSSS
Class A (0 2 MW) which requires restoration in repair time which is possible.
Issue 6 W Bani Khalid 33/11kV substation firm capacity
Load at W Bani Khalid 33/11 kV substation exceeds firm capacity from 2018 when load exceeds the
present transformer firm capacity of 6 MVA. Load will then be in DSSS Class C (6 20 MW) which
requires restoration in 15 minutes which is not possible.
Issue 7 Hiyal 33/11kV substation firm capacity
Load at Hiyal 33/11 kV substation exceeds firm capacity throughout the development period. This is
because the site has just a single transformer with firm capacity zero. This becomes an issue in 2016 when
load moves into DSSS Class B (2 6 MW) which requires restoration in 3 hours which is not possible.
Issue 8 Dhubaha 33/11kV substation firm capacity (does not require resolution)
Load at Dhubaha 33/11 kV substation exceeds firm capacity throughout the development period. This is
because the site has just a single transformer with firm capacity zero. This is acceptable because load is in
DSSS Class A (0 2 MW) which requires restoration in repair time which is possible.
Moreover, according to load growth in Bediah area some substation will be out of firm capacity, therefore
MZEC will pay 2200 OR/MW for non secure capacity if the derogation submitted to AER is not approved
and no investment to solve this problem. Table below will show penalty per year, for example MZEC will
pay 113,357 OMR in 2020 for non secure capacity.
Table 3: Penalty / Year (OMR)
Year
Substation
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Mintrib 5280 12672 21173 30949 42191 55120 69988 87086
Al Wasil No 1056 2196 3428 4758 6195 7747 9422
Tawi Salim No No No No No No No No
Lawrangh No 4598 5058 5564 6120 6732 7405 8146
Fashagah No No No No No No No No
W Bani Khalid No No No No No 685 1657 2697
Hiyal No No No 4582 4902 5246 5613 6006
Dhubaha No No No No No No No No
Total Penalty 5280 18326 28427 44522 57972 73978 92409 113357
The colour coding:

Green No Penalty
Red Penalty in OMR

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1.3.3 33 kV feeder loadings

Table 4 shows the present load estimate for the four 33 kV feeders into the group being considered.
Table 4 Present 33 kV feeder load forecast
Load
Original Upgraded Year of

Feeders Capacity Capacity Upgrade 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Mintrib-1 22.2 22.2 2013 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.5 10.3
Mintrib-2 22.2 22.2 2013 11.2 12.9 14.8 17.0 19.6 22.5 25.9 29.8
Mintrib-3 22.2 22.2 2013 14.6 16.6 18.9 21.6 24.6 28.0 31.9 36.4
Sooqah 22.2 22.2 2013 7.4 7.9 8.4 9.0 9.5 10.2 10.9 11.6
Issue 9
Issue 10
The colour coding for substation loads throughout this report is as follows:
Green The load on the feeder is less than 50% of the circuit rating.
The feeder load is greater than 50% of the circuit rating, but it does not exceed the
Yellow
thermal rating of the circuit.
Red The feeder load exceeds the thermal rating of the circuit.
The following issues are highlighted:

Issue 9 Mintrib 2 and 3 33 kV circuit capacities
Mintrib 2 and 3 33 kV circuits provide supply to Mintrib, Tawi Salim and Lawrangh substations. They are
more than 50 % loaded at present and for the first half of the investment period which implies overload of
one circuit during an outage of the other. This situation is mitigated at present by running Mintrib
33/11 kV substation with the 11 kV bus-section breaker open. Consequently, about half of the Mintrib
substation load is disconnected during outage of either 33 kV feeder or 33/11 kV transformer, and 11 kV
interconnection is insufficient to allow full restoration after switching (which in any case would take longer
than the 15 minutes prescribed in DSSS).
The two 33 kV circuits are more than 100 % loaded for the second half of the investment period even
during normal running. This cannot be permitted as damage or unsafe overhead line clearances could
result.
Issue 10 Sooqah 33 kV circuit capacity (does not require resolution)
Load on the Sooqah 33 kV feeder exceeds 50 % of its rating in 2020. This is not an issue as there is no
similar parallel feeder. During n-1 situations, in addition to its normal load, this circuit needs to be able to
supply:
Tawi Salim and Lawrangh 33/11 kV substations with an aggregate load of 6.6 MW in 2020
resulting in a circuit loading of 18.2 MW which is acceptable.
Sooqah 33/11 kV substation with a load of 5.9 MW in 2020 resulting in a circuit loading of
17.5 MW which is acceptable. Proposals on PIAD SH-04/2103 will ensure load at Sooqah does
not exceed its firm capacity of 6 MVA into the future.

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1.3.4 Other 33 kV feeder issues

Issue 11- Excessive 33 kV volt-drop
The aggregate 33 kV feeder length between Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation and W Bani Khalid 33/11 kV
substation is 75 km. This is excessive, and results in high losses and volt-drop. The voltage situation is
compounded because tapchangers at W Bani Khalid 33/11 kV substation have only off-load manual control
(but with capacitors switched to provide some level of voltage control). Customers complain about low
voltage.
Table 5 indicates voltage profiles in 2013 (with Sooqah substation load included) and in 2020 (with the
Sooqah substation load transferred away as PIAD SH-04/2013) from network studies.
Table 5 Voltage profiles
Voltage
Loads Sooqah load Mudhairib 33 kV W Bani Khalid 33 kV W Bani Khalid 11 kV
2013 Included 28.3 kV (0.86 pu) 11.0 kV (1.00 pu)
33.8 kV (1.02 pu)
2020 Disconnected 27.4 kV (0.83 pu) 10.6 kV (0.96 pu)
This shows the most optimistic situation with 33 kV voltage at Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation set to
+ 2 % and with 33/11 kV transformers at W Bani Khalid 33/11 kV substation manually tapped to 10 %
tap to give maximum boost. In 2020, even with Sooqah substation load disconnected, 33 kV volt-drop is
19 %, and 11 kV busbar voltage 8 % lower than the required 11.5 kV. High volt-drop in 11 kV circuits
adds to this situation. Even lower voltages will occur in the abnormal situations that Sooqah substation is
supplied from this circuit or during an outage of the 33 kV feeder to Tawi Salim substation.
Issue 12 Second 33 kV circuit to Hiyal substation
Hiyal substation is supplied on a single 33 kV circuit. Load will exceed 2 MW and will therefore require a
second circuit to ensure restoration of supply following circuit outages within the 3 hours specified by
DSSS.
Issue 13 Second 33 kV circuit to Lawrangh substation
Lawrangh substation is supplied on a single 33 kV circuit. Load will exceed 2 MW and will therefore
require a second circuit to ensure restoration of supply following circuit outages within the 3 hours
specified by DSSS.
Issue 14 Second 33 kV circuit to W Bani Khalid substation
W Bani Khalid substation is supplied on a single 33 kV circuit. Load exceeds 2 MW and therefore a
second circuit is required to ensure restoration of supply following circuit outages within the 3 hours or 15
minutes specified by DSSS.
Issue 15 Insufficient firm 33 kV circuit capacity
Outage of the Sooqah 33 kV feeder from Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation causes loss of supply to an
aggregate demand of 7.4 MW in 2013 (excluding the Sooqah substation load which will be transferred) and
11.5 MW in 2020. This load is in Class C (6 20 MW) of DSSS which requires restoration in 15 minutes
which is not possible.
Similarly, outage of the Mintrib 3 33 kV feeder from Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation causes loss of supply
to an aggregate demand of 3.4 MW in 2013 and 6.6 MW in 2020. This assumes no loss of supply at
Mintrib substation for this outage as transformers there should normally operate in parallel; at present they
do not as explained above. Once load lost exceeds 6 MW, DSSS requires restoration within 15 minutes
which is not possible.

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1.4 Base year

The base year for the developments and reinforcements described in this document is 2016. This year is
selected because from the date of preparation of this PIAD it will take time to authorise, design, award
contracts and construct any of the schemes proposed.
Throughout, the years stated should be interpreted as being the completion date and available for
connection prior to the summer system peak demand for that year.
The existing distribution system for the area, including reinforcements in progress, or sanctioned to be
completed by the summer peak of 2014, has been modelled in ETAP software, as the base case.
1.5 Losses
1.5.1 Peak MW value before reinforcement
Network studies using and network configuration as above (i.e. after completion of existing planned
reinforcement) indicate total losses in the 33 kV network shown in Figure 1 of 3.7 MW at 2014 loadings at
the time of network peak loading.
1.5.2 Estimation of cost

Costs of network losses are estimated below from:
MW power loss in the 33 kV network shown in Figure 1 (modified for proposed work) at network
peak loading from appropriate network study.
The yearly MWh energy loss estimated as MW power loss at network peak loading multiplied by
the Loss Load Factor and the total number of hours in the year (8,760).
The values of Load Factor and Loss Load Factor used are the following typical values for the MZEC
system:
Load Factor (LF) = 0.46
Loss Load Factor (LLF) = 0.16 LF + 0.84 LF2 = 0.25
Yearly cost is the sum of power and energy losses, using the agreed rates:
Cost of Power = OMR 2,200 / MW
Cost of Energy = OMR 26 / MWh
The value of the cost of power reflects the incremental cost of providing the next MW of capacity on the
electrical system. It includes components of generation, transmission and distribution cost. It is customary
to use the Long Run Marginal Cost (LRMC) for this purpose. The LRMC is calculated by power
economists who consider the likely cost of building infrastructure into the future. Therefore, the LRMC of
power is a relatively constant value over long periods of time. At the time of writing this document, no
accurate value for LRMC was available and the cost of power was estimated at the same order of
magnitude as the cost of failing to meet firm capacity. This is a compromise figure and it is recommended
that a representative value for the LRMC of power is obtained.
The value of the cost of energy reflects the additional cost required to generate one MWh of energy. This
too should be a Long Run Marginal Cost which considers the most probable fuel mix and generation
dispatch for the foreseeable future. In the absence of any official LRMC for energy, an estimated value of
OMR 26 / MWh was used to evaluate and capitalise the losses on the network. Again, this value should be
revised when a representative value for the LRMC of energy becomes available.
With the currently selected values of cost of power and cost of energy, the analysis gives much more
weight to the impact of energy losses. This emphasis may change in the future as more accurate LRMC
values become available and it is therefore recommended that the methodology of evaluating both peak
power loss and annual energy loss is maintained.

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1.5.3 Estimation of net present value (NPV)

Present value comparisons between options below include for the capital cost of the reinforcement and also
for costs of 33 and 11 kV network losses (calculated as above and excluding those unaffected by proposals)
and use the agreed 6 % test discount rate. The expenditures are assumed to take place at the end of each
year.
Two NPV values are calculated:
One considering the cost of losses up to the end of the investment period (2020).
The other considering that the level of losses would remain roughly constant once the substation
load reaches its firm capacity. The cost of losses for up to 35 years are expressed as an NPV, being
representative of the losses likely to be incurred over the lifetime of the equipment installed within
the investment period. This is not an absolute measure, but is serves to compare the cost of losses
between viable options.
The purpose of assigning a value to the cost of losses is so that alternative options can be compared with
each other, so that the most economic scheme is identified.

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2 Proposals
2.1 Proposed 132/33 kV substation reinforcement
Issue 1 is resolved separately in PIAD SH-05/2013 which considers the impact of 132/33 kV substation
reinforcement on 33 kV reinforcements proposed below as they influence the decision of whether to
reinforce the existing 132/33 kV substation or establish another. It recommends:
Establishment of a new Bediyah 132/33 kV substation to be used to supply the new Al Shariq
33/11 kV substation and a new 33 kV circuit to W Bani Khalid substation proposed below.
The new 33 kV Mintrib feeder proposed below should be connected to Mudhairib 132/33 kV
substation.
This is the basis for options for 33 kV reinforcement presented below, but noting that 132 kV
reinforcement is unlikely to be completed before 2018.
2.2 To increase substation firm capacities at or near Al Wasil and Mintrib

substations and to avoid overload of Mintrib 2 and 3 33 kV circuits
2.2.1 Requirement and list of options
Proposals here address Issues 2, 3 and 9 detailed above, i.e. insufficient firm capacities at Al Wasil and
Mintrib substations and insufficient firm circuit capacity in the Mintrib 2 and 3 33 kV circuits.
Discussion and inspection has confirmed that:
It is impractical to develop Al Wasil substation as the site is fully occupied and there is no available
land for expansion.
There is space available for additional plant at Mintrib substation within the existing substation
site.
Land is available for a new Al Shariq 33/11 kV substation between Al Wasil and Mintrib
substations, in the development area at the location shown in Figure 3.

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Green indicates
33 kV circuits
Black indicates
132 kV circuits
Yellow
indicates main
development
area
Figure 3 Location of spare 33/11 kV substation site
This also shows the assumed location of the new Bediyah 132/33 kV substation being proposed on PIAD
SH-05/2013.
Table 6 summarises loads and firm capacities at Al Wasil and Mintrin 33/11 kV substations.
Table 6 Al Wasil and Mintrib substation loads and firm capacities
Year Al Wasil Mintrib Al Wasil + Shortfall in

Mintrib firm capacity
2013 6.0 MW 22.4 MW 28.4 MW 2.4 MVA
2014 6.5 MW 25.8 MW 32.3 MW 6.3 MVA
2015 7.0 MW 29.6 MW 36.6 MW 10.6 MVA
2016 7.6 MW 34.1 MW 41.7 MW 15.7 MVA
Loads
2017 8.2 MW 39.2 MW 47.4 MW 21.4 MVA
2018 8.8 MW 45.1 MW 53.9 MW 27.9 MVA
2019 9.5 MW 51.8 MW 61.3 MW 35.3 MVA
2020 10.3 MW 59.6 MW 69.9 MW 43.9 MVA
Firm capacity 6 MVA 20 MVA 26 MVA
This indicates an additional 40 MVA of firm capacity would be sufficient until after summer 2019 when
additional capacity would be needed, assuming predicted load increases materialise.
The following options to provide an additional 40 MVA of firm substation capacity and an additional
20 MVA later should be considered and these are described below:

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Option 1
Reinforce Mintrib substation.
Establish Al Shariq substation and reinforce it later.
Option 2
Establish Al Shariq substation.
Reinforce Mintrib substation later.
2.2.2 Option 1 - Reinforce Mintrib substation. Establish Al Shariq substation and

reinforce it later
Description
This scheme as shown in Figure 4:
By 2016:
o Adds a third 20 MVA 33/11 kV transformer and associated additional 33 and 11 kV switchgear
at Mintrib substation, supplied by a new 33 kV circuit from Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation.
By 2018 (when the new Bediyah 132/33 kV substation is commissioned):
o Establishes a new 2 x 20 MVA Al Shariq substation, laid out for a future third transformer,
using the spare available land, supplied by two new 33 kV circuits from the new Bediyah
132/33 kV substation.
o Transfers load from Al Wasil and the existing transformers at Mintrib substations.
o Transfers the Tawi Salim 33 kV feeder to the new Bediyah 132/33 kV substation.
By around 2020 (subject to load growth):
o Adds a third 20 MVA transformer at Al Shariq substation supplied by a new 33 kV circuit from
the new Bediyah 132/33 kV substation.
o Transfers load from Mintrib substation.
Work proposed by 2020 can be deferred if load grows slower than predicted. Alternatively, it could be
completed by 2018, with synergy savings with other work at Al Shariq substation, if load grows faster than
estimated.
Mintrib and Al Shariq substations will both operate with two transformers in parallel and a third separately
once all three transformers are installed. This is to avoid fault level exceeding plant and circuit ratings. An
auto-close scheme will be included at each site to close the normally open 11 kV bus-section on loss of any
incoming transformer. This is to restore supply to the single transformer bar if the single transformer trips,
or avoid overload of a paired transformer if a paired transformer trips.

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Figure 4 Additional 20 MVA transformer at Mintrib substation, new 2 x 20 MVA Al Shariq substation (with 3rd
transformer later), transfer of Tawi Salim feeder as Option1
11 kV work to facilitate load transfers needed to keep substations within firm capacity will be minimised
by strategic connection of new loads, and nominal amounts are included in the cost estimate.
New Infrastructure Requirement
Table 7 summarises the main equipment needed.

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Table 7 - Equipment needed for Option 1
No. / km No. / km No. / km

Equipment
by 2016 by 2018 by 2020
3 km 4 km 1 km 33 kV cable.
21 km 9 km 3 km 33 kV overhead.
1 km 1 km 11 kV cable.
5 km 6 km 11 kV overhead.
1 Civil work for 3 x 20 MVA substation.
1 Civil work for upgrading 2 x 20 to 3 x 20 MVA substation.
1 2 1 33 kV circuit breakers with isolators.
1 11 kV switchboard at Mintrib substation comprising 1 incoming,
2 for cable bus-section, 1 capacitor and 8 feeder breakers.
1 11 kV switchboard at Al Shariq substation comprising 3
incoming, 2 bus-section, 2 auxiliary transformer, 3 capacitor and
15 feeder breakers.
1 2 1 20 MVA 33/11 kV transformers.
2 Auxiliary transformers.
1 2 1 7 MVAr capacitor banks.
Assessment
This proposal provides an additional 20 MVA of firm substation capacity by 2016, another 20 MVA in
2018 and another 20 MVA in 2020. This is sufficient to overcome existing n-1 substation overload
situations and provide for planned load increases as shown in Table 8. This also indicates the required load
transfers between 33/11 kV substations; in reality, as most of the new load will be for new development,
most transfers will be avoided by managed allocation of new 11 kV feeders between Mintrib and Al Shariq
substations.
Al Wasil substation remains loaded above firm capacity until 2018. This could be avoided by connecting
Al Shariq substation initially to Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation. PIAD SH-05/2013 indicates this would
be at much higher cost and losses, so proposes connection to Bediyah 132/33 kV substation. Potential
overloads can be managed by 11 kV load transfers.
Table 8 - Option 1 - Substation loading after reinforcement
Existing Capacity
(MVA)
Substation
Transformer
Addition
Mintrib 2 x 20 20 3 x 20 40 2016 22.4 25.8 29.6 34.1 39.2 32.1 36.9 34.4 15% 13 MW to Al Shariq 2018
Mintrib-2 2013 8 MW to Al Shariq 2020
Mintrib-3 2013
Mintrib New 2016
Al Was il 2 x 6 6 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.6 8.2 4.8 5.2 5.6 8% 4 MW to Al Shariq 2018
Mintrib-1 2013
Al Shariq 2 x 20 20 3 x 20 40 2020 17.0 19.4 30.2 14% 13 MW from Mintrib 2018

Al Shariq 1 2018 4 MW from Al Wasil 2018
Al Shariq 2 2018 8 MW from Mintrib 2020
Al Shariq 3 2020
Table 9 indicates feeder loading after reinforcement. Values > 50 % of rating (shown yellow) after 2016
are acceptable because:

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The Sooqah feeder is a single radial feeder as explained in Paragraph 1.3.3.

Mintrib 2 and 3 and Mintrib New feeders share the load at Mintrib substation, and any two feeders
have sufficient capacity for this load. Transfer of Tawi Salim and Lawrangh substations to the new
Bediyah 132/33 kV substation means all three feeders to Mintrib substation will supply just the
transformers at Mintrib with no circuit limitation caused by teed load.
Table 9 - Option 1 33 kV feeder loading after reinforcement
Load

Mintrib-1 22.2 22.2 2013 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.6 8.2 4.8 5.2 5.6
Mintrib-2 22.2 22.2 2013 11.2 12.9 14.8 11.4 13.1 10.7 12.3 11.5
Mintrib-3 22.2 22.2 2013 14.6 16.6 18.9 15.9 18.0 10.7 12.3 11.4
Sooqah 22.2 22.2 2013 7.4 7.9 8.4 9.0 9.5 10.2 10.9 11.6
Mintrib New 22.2 22.2 2020 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.4 13.1 10.7 12.3 11.5
An incidental benefit of this proposal is that it creates an interconnector between Mudhairib and Bediyah
132/33 kV substations. This will provide some increase in security of supply with opportunities for
restoration of load during double outages at these substations.
Capital cost
The estimated cost is OMR 4,460,500 as detailed in Appendix A. Appendix B and Table 10 show the
spend profile.
Table 10 Capital investment stream for Option 1
Capital Cost (OMR) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Comments on inve stment
0
0
1,519,000 151,900 911,400 379,750 75,950 Transformer at Mintrib
1,941,000 194,100 1,164,600 485,250 97,050 Two transformers at Al Shariq + transfer Tawi Salam
595,000 59,500 357,000 178,500 3rd transformer at Al Shariq
405,500 15,190 91,140 57,385 124,055 54,475 45,405 17,850 Contingency (10%) on MZEC costs
4,460,500 167,090 1,002,540 631,235 1,364,605 599,225 499,455 196,350

NPV-Capital Investment 3,591,237 Omani Rial
4,460,500 Omani Rial = Capital cost to Mazoon
System losses
Table 11 shows peak losses.
Table 11 Peak system losses with reinforcement as Option 1
Peak network losses

Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
5.6 MW 7.1 MW 5.7 MW 7.3 MW 9.2 MW
Table 12 and Appendix B show the cost and NPV of these losses.

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Table 12 Cost and NPV of system losses with reinforcement as Option 1
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
System Peak Loss

5.6 7.1 5.7 7.3 9.2
(MW)
Annual Energy Loss
- 12,330 15,633 12,550 16,073 20,256
(MWh)
Cost of Power Losses
- 12,320 15,620 12,540 16,060 20,240
(OMR)
Cost of Energy Losses
- 320,578 406,447 326,303 417,897 526,664
(OMR)
Total Cost of Losses
- 332,898 422,067 338,843 433,957 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904
(OMR)
NPV-Capitalised Losses 1,628,873 Omani Rial For investment period to 2020 only
NPV-Capitalised Losses 6,935,847 Omani Rial Including 30 years of losses, capped at 2020 value Continues to 2050
Overall NPV
Appendix B and Table 13 show the overall NPV analysis.
Table 13 NPV with reinforcement as Option 1
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 167,090 1,002,540 631,235 1,364,605 599,225 499,455 196,350
Cost of Losses - - 332,898 422,067 338,843 433,957 546,904
Total Cost stream 167,090 1,002,540 964,133 1,786,672 938,068 933,412 743,254
Net Present Value : 5,220,110 Omani Rial For investment period to 2020 only
Net Present Value : 10,527,084 Omani Rial Including 30 years of losses, capped at 2020 value
2.2.3 Option 2 - Establish Al Shariq substation. Reinforce Mintrib substation later

Description
This scheme as shown in Figure 5:
By 2016:
o Establishes a new 3 x 20 MVA Al Shariq substation, using the spare available land, supplied
by three new 33 kV circuit from Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation.
o Transfers load from Al Wasil and the existing transformers at Mintrib substations.
By around 2020 (subject to load growth):
o Adds a third 20 MVA 33/11 kV transformer and associated additional 33 and 11 kV switchgear
at Mintrib substation, supplied by a new 33 kV circuit from Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation.
Work proposed by 2020 can be deferred if load grows slower than predicted.
Mintrib and Al Shariq substations will both operate with two transformers in parallel and a third separately
once all three transformers are installed. This is to avoid fault level exceeding plant and circuit ratings. An
auto-close scheme will be included at each site to close the normally open bus-section on loss of any
incoming transformer. This is to restore supply to the single transformer bar if the single transformer trips,
or avoid overload of a paired transformer if a paired transformer trips.

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Figure 5 New 3 x 20 MVA Al Shariq substation (and additional 20 MVA transformer at Mintrib substation later) as
Option 2
11 kV work to facilitate load transfers needed to keep substations within firm capacity will be minimised
by strategic connection of new loads, and nominal amounts are included in the cost estimate.

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No. / km No. / km
Equipment
2016 2020
1 Civil work for 3 x 20 MVA substation.
1 Civil work for upgrading 2 x 20 to 3 x 20 MVA substation.
3 1 33 kV circuit breakers.
1 11 kV switchboard at Al Shariq comprising 3 incoming, 2
bus-section, 2 auxiliary transformer, 3 capacitor and 15
feeder breakers.
11 kV switchboard at Mintrib comprising 1 incoming, 2 for
1
cable bus-section, 1 capacitor and 8 feeder breakers.
3 1 20 MVA 33/11 kV transformers.
2 Auxiliary transformers.
3 1 7 MVAr capacitor banks.
Additionally, four 33 kV feeder circuit breakers will be required at Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation. These
are excluded above and in the cost estimate because existing breakers will be released when Ibra 132/33 kV
substation is commissioned in 2015.
Assessment
This proposal provides an additional 40 MVA of firm substation capacity by 2016 and an additional
20 MVA in 2020. This is sufficient to overcome existing n-1 substation overload situations and provide for
planned load increases as shown in Table 15. This also indicates the required load transfers between
33/11 kV substations; in reality, as most of the new load will be for new development, most transfers will
be avoided by managed allocation of new 11 kV feeders between Mintrib and Al Shariq substations.
Existing Capacity
(MVA)
Substation
Transformer
Addition
Mintrib 2 x 20 20 3 x 20 40 2020 22.4 25.8 29.6 13.1 15.0 17.3 19.9 30.9 15% 21 MW to Bidiyah 2016
Mintrib-2 2013 8 MW from Bidiyah 2020
Mintrib-3 2013
Mintrib New 2020
Al Was il 2 x 6 6 6.0 6.5 7.0 4.4 4.7 5.1 5.5 5.9 8% 3.2 MW to Bidiyah 2016
Mintrib-1 2013
Bidiyah 3 x 20 40 24.2 27.6 31.5 36.0 33.1 14% 21 MW from Mintrib 2016
Bidiyah 1 2016 3.2 MW from Al Wasil 2016
Bidiyah 2 2016 8 MW to Mintrib 2020
Bidiyah 3 2016
Table 16 indicates feeder loading after reinforcement. Values > 50 % of rating (shown yellow) after 2016
are mostly acceptable because:
The Sooqah feeder is a single radial feeder as explained in Paragraph 1.3.3.

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Mintrib 2 and 3 and Mintrib New feeders share the load at Mintrib, Tawi Salim and Lawrangh
substations, and any two feeders have sufficient capacity for this load. However, the Tawi Salim
and Lawrangh substation loads supplied from the Mintrib 3 feeder will ultimately limit capacity at
Mintrib substation.
Al Shariq 1, 2 and 3 feeders share the load at Al Shariq substation, and any two feeders have
sufficient capacity for this load.
Table 16 - Option 2 33 kV feeder loading after reinforcement
Load

Mintrib-1 22.2 22.2 2013 6.0 6.5 7.0 4.4 4.7 5.1 5.5 5.9
Mintrib-2 22.2 22.2 2013 11.2 12.9 14.8 6.5 7.5 8.6 9.9 10.3
Mintrib-3 22.2 22.2 2013 14.6 16.6 18.9 11.1 12.5 14.1 16.0 16.9
Sooqah 22.2 22.2 2013 7.4 7.9 8.4 9.0 9.5 10.2 10.9 11.6
Mintrib New 22.2 22.2 2020 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.3
Al Shariq 1 22.2 22.2 2016 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.1 9.2 10.5 12.0 11.0
Al Shariq 2 22.2 22.2 2016 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.1 9.2 10.5 12.0 11.0
Al Shariq 3 22.2 22.2 2016 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.1 9.2 10.5 12.0 11.0
Capital cost
spend profile.
Capital Cost (OMR) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Comments on investment
-
-
3,726,000 372,600 2,235,600 931,500 186,300 Establishment of Al Shariq substation
1,476,000 147,600 885,600 369,000 73,800 Reinforcement of Mintrib substation
5,722,200 409,860 2,459,160 1,024,650 367,290 974,160 405,900 81,180

System losses
Table 18 shows peak losses.
Table 18 Peak system losses with reinforcement as Option 2
Peak network losses

Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
5.3 MW 6.5 MW 8.6 MW 10.9 MW 11.8 MW
Table 19 and Appendix B show the cost and NPV of these losses.

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Table 19 Cost and NPV of system losses with reinforcement as Option 2
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
System Peak Loss

5.3 6.5 8.6 10.9 11.8
(MW)
Annual Energy Loss
- 11,669 14,312 18,935 23,999 25,981
(MWh)
- 11,660 14,300 18,920 23,980 25,960
(OMR)
- 303,404 372,100 492,317 623,983 675,504
(OMR)
- 315,064 386,400 511,237 647,963 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464
(OMR)
Overall NPV
Appendix B and Table 20 show the overall NPV analysis.
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 409,860 2,459,160 1,024,650 367,290 974,160 405,900 81,180
Cost of Losses - - 315,064 386,400 511,237 647,963 701,464
Total Cost stream 409,860 2,459,160 1,339,714 753,690 1,485,397 1,053,863 782,644
2.2.4 Comparison of options

Increase in capacity
Both schemes ultimately provide the same increases in firm capacity.
132/33 kV substation loading
Option 2 does not transfer load off Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation as required by PIAD SH-05/2013.
Capital cost and NPV
Capital costs as Appendix A and NPV analysis as Appendix B are summarised in Table 21. All costs are
attributable to Distribution; there are no Transmission costs.
Table 21 - Comparison of capital costs and NPVs
Total Sche me NPV Capitalised NPV Capitalised Total NPV
Option NPV Capital Cost Losses Losse s (inclusive 35 years
cost (to 2020)
(2014-2020) (up to 2020) (up to 2050) losses)
Option 1 has much lower capital cost and losses and therefore a much lower present value.
2.2.5 Recommended reinforcement

PIAD SH-05/2013 considers the following determine the optimum overall strategy:
Capital costs included in the above alternatives and in the circuit reinforcement proposed below.
Network losses for each alternative.

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Costs of alternative grid substation reinforcement options.

It recommends a new Bediyah 132/33 kV substation and for this to supply the proposed Al Shariq
substation as Option 1 and this is therefore the recommended scheme.
2.3 To increase firm capacities at Lawrangh and Hiyal substations

2.3.1 Requirement and options
Proposals here address Issues 4, 7 12 and 13, i.e. insufficient firm substation capacities at Lawrangh and
Hiyal substations. They also form part of the resolution to Issue 15, i.e. inadequate 33 kV circuit security.
The two substations are considered together because both substations are similar and have the same
limitation. This is that each has a single 6 MVA transformer supplied by a single circuit which are
sufficient for the predicted load growth, but load will increase above the 2 MW DSSS Class B threshold
which requires restoration in 3 hours which is not possible without an additional circuit and transformer.
Only a single option for reinforcement for each site is proposed addition of a second 33 kV circuit and
6 MVA transformer with related 11 kV and 33 kV switchgear and this is described in Option 3 below.
The alternative of using 20 MVA transformers would comprise over-investment for the levels of future
loadings (3.7 MW and 2.7 MW in 2020). Load transfers to other substations are unviable because of the
distances involved.
2.3.2 Option 3 - Uprate Lawrangh and Hiyal substations to 2 x 6 MVA

Description
This scheme as shown in Figure 6 adds a second 33 kV circuit, second 6 MVA 33/11 kV transformer and
associated additional 33 and 11 kV switchgear at Lawrangh and Hiyal substations. 33 kV isolators as
normal practice are sufficient at Hiyal substation, but motorised incoming and bus-section isolators with
telecontrol are included at Lawrangh substation.

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Figure 6 Reinforcement of Lawrangh and Hiyal substations to 2 x 6 MVA as Option 3

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No. / km No. / km
Equipment
Hiyal Lawrangh
3 Outdoor 33 kV isolators.
3 Outdoor 33 kV motorized isolators.
1 set 1 set 33 kV transformer fuses.
1 1 6 MVA, 33/11 kV transformers.
2 2 11 kV outdoor air break switches.
1 1 3 MVAr capacitor bank.
1 1 Extend substation earthing.
1 Auxiliary building for SCADA & DC system.
1 Telecoms and SCADA equipment.
Assessment
This proposal provides 6 MVA of firm substation capacity at each site as shown in Table 23. This is more
than sufficient for the investment period.
Existing Capacity
(MVA)
Substation
Transformer
Addition
Lawrangh 1 x 6 0 2 x 6 6 2016 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 10%
Mintrib-3 2013
Hiyal 1 x 6 0 2 x 6 6 2016 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 7%
Sooqah 2013
Motorised incoming and bus-section isolators with telecontrol at Lawrangh substation will increase overall
33 kV security of supply. Remote operation of these isolators will be a requirement when the aggregate
related feeder load exceeds 6 MW and DSSS requires restoration in 15 minutes.
Capital cost
The estimated cost is OMR 727,100 as detailed in Appendix A. Appendix B and Table 24 show the spend
profile.

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661,000 66,100 396,600 165,250 33,050 Substation reinforcements
66,100 6,610 39,660 16,525 3,305 Contingency (10%) on MZEC costs
- - - -
727,100 72,710 436,260 181,775 36,355 - - -

NPV-Capital Investment 638,283 Omani Rial
727,100 Omani Rial = Capital cost to Mazoon
NPV
Appendix B and Table 25 show the overall NPV analysis. The cost of losses is not included as this is only
needed to facilitate comparison of options and only one option is proposed.
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 72,710 436,260 181,775 36,355 - - -
Cost of Losses - - - - - - -
Total Cost stream 72,710 436,260 181,775 36,355 - - -

Net Present Value : 638,283 Omani Rial For investment period to 2020 only
Net Present Value : 638,283 Omani Rial Including 30 years of losses, capped at 2020 value

As indicated above, Option 3 is considered the only sensible proposal to address the stated limitations.
2.4 To increase transformer firm capacity at W Bani Khalid substation

Proposals here address Issue 6 detailed above, i.e. insufficient firm substation capacity at W Bani Khalid
substation. Load is within the existing 6 MVA transformer firm capacity at present, but above it from
2018.
There is sufficient spare space at W Bani Khalid substation for a variety of reinforcements. Discussion has
indicated that the following options should be considered:
Option 4
Add third 6 MVA transformer at W Bani Khalid substation.
Option 5
Reinforce W Bani Khalid substation to 2 x 20 MVA.
The further option of establishing a second nearby 33/11 kV substation (and improving security of supply
at the existing substation) was considered unjustified.
Work is needed before 2018, but related circuit work detailed below is needed as soon as possible. Both
proposals should therefore be combined for completion in 2016.

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2.4.2 Option 4 - Add third 6 MVA transformer at W Bani Khalid substation.

Description
This scheme adds a third 6 MVA 33/11 kV transformer and associated additional 33 and 11 kV switchgear
at W Bani Khalid substation as shown in Figure 7 (which also shows the Option 3 proposal detailed above).
Motorised 33 kV incoming and bus-section isolators with telecontrol are included. The necessary second
33 kV circuit is not included here, but in a further proposal below.
An additional 11 kV circuit has been allowed in the cost estimate to integrate the increased capacity into
the network.

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Figure 7 Additional 6 MVA transformer at W Bani Khalid substation as Option 4 (Option 3 proposals also shown)

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No. / km Equipment
4 Outdoor 33 kV motorized isolators.
1 set 33 kV transformer fuses.
1 6 MVA, 33/11 kV transformer.
2 11 kV outdoor air break switches.
1 11 kV auto-recloser.
1 3 MVAr capacitor bank.
1 Auxiliary building for SCADA & DC system.
1 Extend substation earthing.
1 km 11 kV cable.
5 km 11 kV overhead.
Assessment
Addition of a third 6 MVA transformer (with associated alterations, switchgear, etc.) will increase firm
capacity to 12 MVA which is sufficient as shown in Table 27.
Existing Capacity
New Capacity (MVA) Year
(MVA)
Substation
Capacity Firm Capacity Firm Ye ar of 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Growth Comme nt
Transforme r
Addition
Year Fe eder Year Fe eder
Connected Disconne cte d
W Bani Khalid 2 x 6 6 3 x 6 12 2016 4.5 4.8 5.2 5.5 5.9 6.3 6.8 7.2 7%
Sooqah 2013
Motorised incoming and bus-section isolators with telecontrol will increase overall 33 kV security of
supply. Remote operation of these isolators is a requirement as DSSS requires restoration in 15 minutes.
Capital cost
The estimated cost is OMR 634,150 as detailed in Appendix A. Appendix B and Table 28 show the spend
profile.

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634,150 63,415 380,490 158,538 31,708 - - -

NPV
Appendix B and Table 29 show the overall NPV analysis. Costs for losses are not included as circuit losses
will be the same as those for Option 5, and transformer losses will be very similar for both Options 4 and 5.
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 72,710 436,260 181,775 36,355 - - -

2.4.3 Option 5 - Reinforce W Bani Khalid substation to 2 x 20 MVA

Description
This scheme upgrades the existing 2 x 6 MVA W Bani Khalid substation to 2 x 20 MVA including
associated 33 and 11 kV switchgear as shown in Figure 8 (which also shows the Option 3 proposal detailed
above). Remote control of 33 kV breakers is included. The necessary second 33 kV circuit is not included
here, but in a further proposal below.
An additional 11 kV circuit has been allowed in the cost estimate to integrate the increased capacity into
the network.

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W Bani Khalid
2 x 6 MVA
Reinforce to 2 x 20 MVA 2016
2013
New circuit being proposed 4.5
on PIAD SH-04/2013 2020
7.2
T
2013
Sooqah 4.2
12 km
2 x 6 MVA 2020
5.9
7 km New open point 2013
0 km 0 km 0.4
2013 being proposed on 2020
0.8 0.5
PIAD SH-04/2013
Dhubaha 2020
1.1 Fashagah
7 km Lawrangh
3 km
1 x 6 MVA
2013
1.7 1 km
Reinforce to
Hiyal
7 km
2020
2.7
2 x 6 MVA 2016
1 x 6 MVA
2013
Reinforce to 1.9
T
2 x 6 MVA 2016 2020
3.7
7 km
3 13 km
32 km
2013
13 km 11 km 1.5
2020

Al Wasil
2 x 6 MVA
2 x 125 MVA 1 x 6 MVA
2013
2 2020
10.3 2 x 6 MVA 2014
12 km
11 km 1 km
Notes: Mintrib
All circuits are shown overhead, but there are 2 x 20 MVA
some short cable sections. 2013
22.4
Street lighting 33 kV / LV transformers are not shown. 2020
Lengths are rounded to nearest km. 59.6

Blue indicates proposal being considered separately.
Red indicates proposal.
T indicates Telecontrol needed
2013
3.7
Indicates actual 2013 load / estimated 2020 load.
2020
6.2
Figure 8 Replace 2 x 6 MVA transformers at W Bani Khalid substation with 2 x 20 MVA as Option 5 (Option 3 proposals
also shown)

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No. / km Equipment
5 Outdoor 33 kV circuit breakers.
2 20 MVA, 33/11 kV transformers.
11 kV switchboard comprising 2 incoming, 1 bus-
1 section, 2 auxiliary transformer, 2 capacitor and 6
feeder breakers.
2 5 MVAr capacitor bank.
2 500 kVA auxiliary transformers.
1 DC system for CB tripping.
1 Substation earthing.
1 km 11 kV cable.
5 km 11 kV overhead.
Assessment
Replacement 2 x 20 MVA transformers will increase firm capacity to 20 MVA which is sufficient as
shown in Table 31.
Existing Capacity
New Capacity (MVA) Year
(MVA)
Substation
Capacity Firm Capacity Firm Ye ar of 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Growth Comme nt
Transforme r
Addition
Year Fe eder Year Fe eder
Connected Disconne cte d
W Bani Khalid 2 x 6 6 2 x 20 20 2016 4.5 4.8 5.2 5.5 5.9 6.3 6.8 7.2 7%
Sooqah 2013
Installed switchgear and protection will to allow transformers to operate in parallel, so transformer faults
will no longer result in loss of supply.
Additional 11 kV feeder breakers will be available for future connections.
Automatic voltage control will provide improved voltage control compared to the present off-load manual
control assisted by capacitor switching.
Telecontrol of 33 kV circuit breakers will increase overall 33 kV security of supply. Remote operation is a
requirement as DSSS requires restoration in 15 minutes.
Capital cost
spend profile.

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1,236,000 123,600 741,600 309,000 61,800 Substation reinforcements
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1,359,600 135,960 815,760 339,900 67,980 - - -

NPV
Appendix B and Table 33 show the overall NPV analysis. Costs for losses are not included as circuit losses
will be the same as those for Option 4, and transformer losses will be very similar for both Options 4 and 5.
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 135,960 815,760 339,900 67,980 - - -

2.4.4 Comparison of options

Increase in capacity
Both schemes provide more than sufficient capacity for the investment period. Option 5 provides higher
capacity and facilitates connection of additional 11 kV feeders.
Technical
Option 5 provides better control of 11 kV voltage as tapchangers are automatic. With Option 4, control is
by off-load manual control supplemented by capacitor switching.
Option 5 provides increased security of supply if transformers are operated in parallel. Option 4 does not
allow this.
Capital cost and NPV
Capital costs as Appendix A and NPV analysis as Appendix B are summarised in Table 34.

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Table 34 - Comparison of capital costs and NPVs

Total Scheme NPV Capitalised NPV Capitalise d Total NPV
Option NPV Capital Cost Losse s Losses (inclusive 35 years
cost (to 2020)
(2014-2020) (up to 2020) (up to 2050) losses)
Option 4 OMR 634,150 OMR 556,687 OMR 0 OMR 0 OMR 556,687 OMR 556,687
Option 5 OMR 1,359,600 OMR 1,193,521 OMR 0 OMR 0 OMR 1,193,521 OMR 1,193,521
Option 4 is at much lower cost and present value.

Option 5 is technically superior, but Option 4 is recommended as it provides more than sufficient firm
transformer capacity and increases security of supply to comply with DSSS at much lower cost and present
value compared to Option 5. Option 5 would provide superior voltage regulation, but poor regulation is
resolved with an additional 33 kV circuit proposed below.
2.5 To improve voltage regulation at, and increase firm circuit capacity to,
W Bani Khalid substation, and increase network security of supply
Proposals here address Issues 11, 14 and 15 detailed above, i.e.:
Unsatisfactory voltage at W Bani Khalid substation.
The need for a second 33 kV circuit to W Bani Khalid substation for DSSS compliance.
The need to improve security of supply in the 33 kV network supplying Dhubaha, Hiyal, W Bani
Khalid, Fashagah, Lawrangh and Tawi Salim substations, noting that reconnecting Tawi Salim
substation to the new Bediyah 132/33 kV substation as Option 1 has already provided some
improvement.
Options to deal with the above are:
Option 6
Second circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from the Hiyal tee feeder.
Option 7
Second circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from Bediyah 132/33 kV substation.
2.5.2 Option 6 - Second circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from the Hiyal tee feeder
Description
As shown in Figure 9 (which also shows the Option 1, 3 and 4 proposals detailed above) this scheme:
Provides the necessary second 33 kV circuit to W Bani Khalid substation by teeing to the Hiyal tee
circuit, a route length of about 19 km. This is the closest alternative to the existing supply.
Closes the existing normal open point near Lawrangh substation.
Introduces a new 33 kV normal open point.
Motorises 33 kV isolators and adds telecontrol at Hiyal and Tawi Salim substations (not shown on
Figure 9).

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W Bani Khalid
2 x 6 MVA
Reinforce to 3 x 6 MVA 2016
2013
New circuit being proposed New open point 4.5

T 2020
on PIAD SH-04/2013 7.2
2013
Sooqah 4.2
12 km
2 x 6 MVA 2020
5.9 19 km
0 km 0 km 0.4
0.8 0.5
PIAD SH-04/2013
Dhubaha 2020
1.1
4 km Fashagah
7 km Lawrangh
16 km 3 km
1 x 6 MVA
2013 New open point Reinforce to
Hiyal 1.7 1 km
7 km 1 x 6 MVA
2020
2.7
2 x 6 MVA 2016
Close open point
Reinforce to 2013
1.9
2 x 6 MVA 2016 T 2020
3.7
7 km
3 13 km
32 km
New open point 2013
13 km 11 km 1.5
2020

Al Wasil
2 x 6 MVA
2 x 125 MVA 1 x 6 MVA
2013
2 2020
5.6 2 x 6 MVA 2014
12 km
11 km 1 km
24 km Mintrib 5 km
Add third 20 MVA 2 x 20 MVA

2013
Notes: transformer 2016 22.4

2020
All circuits are shown overhead, but there are 34.4
Street lighting 33 kV / LV transformers are not shown.
2013
Lengths are rounded to nearest km. 0.0 4 km New Bediyah Grid
Blue indicates proposal being considered separately. 2020 132/33 kV
30.2
Green indicates approved separate proposal. 2 x 125 MVA
T indicates Telecontrol needed Establish Al Shariq substation with
2013
3.7 Indicates actual 2013 load / estimated 2020 load. 2 x 20 MVA transformers 2018,
2020
6.2 3 x 20 MVA transformers 2020
Figure 9 Second 33 kV feeder W Bani Khalid substation from Hiyal tee circuit as Option 6 (Option 1, 3 and 4 proposals
also shown)
Assessment
With this option, two connected feeders from 132/33 kV substations supply Dhubaha, Hiyal, W Bani
Khalid, Fashagah, Lawrangh and Tawi Salim substations. The aggregate load in 2020 is 18.1 MW which is
within the capacity of each circuit. There would therefore be no overloads even under worst single outage
conditions.
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All supplies could probably be restored by remote switching for any 33 kV circuit fault within the 15
minutes specified in DSSS (depending on the extent of switching needed). Exceptions are faults affecting
the teed circuits to Dhubaha and Fashagh substations; each is under 2 MW and it is assumed the less
onerous Class A standard of DSSS applies, requiring only restoration in repair time which is possible.
However, circuit lengths and corresponding volt-drops are high. Voltages under normal running conditions
are just acceptable, but they are not under outage conditions. E.G. in 2020 during outage of the incoming
circuit to Tawi Salim substation, 11 kV voltage at Tawi Salim substation reduces to 10.5 kV instead of the
required 11.5 kV.
As this situation is unacceptable the Option is rejected.
2.5.3 Option 7 - Second circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from Bediyah 132/33 kV
substation
Description
As shown in Figure 10 (which also shows the Option 1, 3 and 4 proposals detailed above) this scheme:
Provides the necessary second 33 kV circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from the new Bidiyah
132/33 kV substation. This is the closest alternative to the existing supply after the Hiyal tee
circuit considered in Option 6.
Includes a short normally open teed connection between the new circuit above and the Tawi Salim
Lawrangh 33 kV circuit.
Closes the existing normal open point near Lawrangh substation.
Introduces additional 33 kV normal open points.
It cannot be completed until 2018 when the new Bediyah 132/33 kV substation is commissioned.
Therefore a short additional 33 kV circuit connection is included to connect temporarily to the new Mintrib
feeder proposed in Option 1.
Part of the new circuit should be of tower construction in the mountainous section of the route.

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W Bani Khalid
2 x 6 MVA
Reinforce to 3 x 6 MVA and
new 33 kV circuit 2016
39 km
2013
New circuit being proposed 4.5 T
on PIAD SH-04/2013 2020
7.2 New open point
2013
Sooqah 4.2
12 km
2 x 6 MVA 2020
5.9
0 km 0 km 0.4
0.8 0.5
PIAD SH-04/2013
Dhubaha 2020 1.1 Fashagah
7 km
New open point Lawrangh
20 km 3 km
1 x 6 MVA
2013
Hiyal 1.7 Close open point 1 km Reinforce to

7 km 1 x 6 MVA
2020
2.7 2 x 6 MVA 2016
Reinforce to 2013
1.9
2 x 6 MVA 2016 New open points T 2020
3.7
7 km 0.1 km
3 13 km
32 km
2013
13 km 11 km 1.5
2020

Al Wasil Tawi Salim
132/33 kV 5 km 2016
2 x 6 MVA 1 x 6 MVA
2 x 125 MVA 2013
6.0 Being reinforced to
2 2020 2 x 6 MVA 2014
5.6
12 km
11 km 1 km
New open
24 km point 2018 Mintrib 5 km
Add third 20 MVA 2 x 20 MVA
2013
Notes: transformer 2016 22.4 2018

2020
All circuits are shown overhead, but there are 34.4
5 km
Street lighting 33 kV / LV transformers are not shown. New Bediyah Grid
2013
Lengths are rounded to nearest km. 0.0 4 km 132/33 kV
Blue indicates proposal being considered separately. 2020
30.2 2 x 125 MVA
T indicates Telecontrol needed Establish Al Shariq substation with
2013
3.7 Indicates actual 2013 load / estimated 2020 load. 2 x 20 MVA transformers 2018,
2020
6.2 3 x 20 MVA transformers 2020
Figure 10 Second 33 kV feeder to W Bani Khalid substation from Bediyah 132/33 kV substation as Option 7 (Option 1, 3
and 4 proposals also shown)

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Permanent Temporary Equipment

31 km 4 km 33 kV overhead line.
Assessment
With this option, ultimately and temporarily, three connected feeders from 132/33 kV substations (one
from Mudhairib and two from Bediyah) will supply Dhubaha, Hiyal, W Bani Khalid, Fashagah, Lawrangh
and Tawi Salim substations. The aggregate load in 2020 is 18.1 MW which is within the capacity of each
circuit. There would therefore be no overloads even under worst single outage conditions or even for some
double outage situations.
Volt-drops in the 33 kV feeders reduce as the load in and feeding length of each is reduced. The short
connection between the new circuit to W Bani Khalid substation and the Tawi Salim Lawrangh 33 kV
circuit provides additional network security and flexibility and an improvement in voltage at Tawi Salim
substation during single outage conditions which would otherwise reduce to 29.4 kV at 2020 loadings.
All supplies can be restored by remote switching for any 33 kV circuit fault within the 15 minutes specified
in DSSS. Exceptions are faults affecting the teed circuits to Dhubaha and Fashagh substations; each is
under 2 MW and it is assumed the less onerous Class A standard of DSSS applies, requiring only
restoration in repair time.
The temporary 33 kV connection to the new 33 kV circuit to Mintrib will provide some improvement in
voltage at W Bani Khalid minimising customer complaints until the full scheme is completed in 2018. It
cannot remain loaded as it reduces the circuit capacity available at Mintrib substation, and will therefore
run open after the final connection to Bediyah 132/33 kV substation is made. It will then provide another
interconnection between Mudhairib and Bediyah 132/33 kV substations. This will provide further increase
in security of supply with additional opportunities for restoration of load during double outages at these
substations.
Capital cost
spend profile.
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1,336,875 133,688 802,125 334,219 66,844 New 33 kV circuit with temporary connection
110,243 11,024 66,146 27,561 5,512 Final connection of new 33 kV circuit to Bediyah 132/33 kV substation
11,024 1,102 6,614 2,756 551 Contingency (10%) on MZEC costs
1,591,829 147,056 882,337 379,767 146,288 30,317 6,063 -

NPV
Appendix B and Table 37 show the overall NPV analysis. The cost of losses is not included as this is only
needed to facilitate comparison of options and only one option is proposed.

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Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 147,056 882,337 379,767 146,288 30,317 6,063 -
Total Cost stream 147,056 882,337 379,767 146,288 30,317 6,063 -


As above, Option 6 is rejected because it:
Does not maintain required levels of system voltage.
Provides little improvement in security of supply.
Does not increase spare circuit capacity.
Option 7 is therefore recommended.

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3 Recommended solution
3.1 Combination of options
The recommended solution to the issues detailed above is a combination of the recommended Options 1, 3,
4 and 7 as illustrated in Figure 11 below which is a simplification of Figure 10 above.
39 km
2013
New circuit being proposed 4.5 W Bani Khalid
T
on PIAD SH-04/2013 2020
7.2
3 x 6 MVA
2013
Sooqah 4.2
12 km
2 x 6 MVA 2020
5.9
0 km 0 km 0.4
0.8 0.5
PIAD SH-04/2013
Dhubaha 2020
1.1 Fashagah
7 km
20 km 3 km
2013
1.7
Lawrangh
1 km
Hiyal 2020 2 x 6 MVA
7 km 2.7
2 x 6 MVA 2013
1.9
T 2020
3.7
7 km 0.1 km
3 13 km
32 km
2013
13 km 11 km 1.5
2020

Al Wasil Tawi Salim
132/33 kV 5 km
2 x 6 MVA 1 x 6 MVA
2 x 125 MVA 2013
6.0 Being reinforced to
2 2020 2 x 6 MVA 2014
5.6
12 km
11 km 1 km
24 km Mintrib 5 km
Notes: 3 x 20 MVA 5 km
Blue indicates proposal being considered separately. 2013
22.4
Green indicates approved separate proposal. 2020
Red indicates proposal. 34.4

T indicates Telecontrol needed
Indicate open points 2013
New Bediyah Grid
2013
Indicates actual 2013 load / estimated 2020 load. 0.0 4 km 132/33 kV
3.7 2020
2020 30.2 2 x 125 MVA
6.2
Al Shariq
3 x 20 MVA
Figure 11 Summary of all proposals

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Table 38 summarises how the issues are resolved.

Table 38 Summary of recommended Options
Issue Resolved by
Issue 1 Mudhairib 132/33 kV substation firm capacity PIAD SH-05-2013
Issue 2 Mintrib 33/11kV substation firm capacity Option 1
Issue 3 Al Wasil 33/11kV substation firm capacity Option 1
Issue 4 Lawrangh 33/11kV substation firm capacity Option 3
Issue 5 Fashagah 33/11kV substation firm capacity Does not require resolution
Issue 6 W Bani Khalid 33/11kV substation firm capacity Option 4
Issue 7 Hiyal 33/11kV substation firm capacity Option 3
Issue 8 Dhubaha 33/11kV substation firm capacity Does not require resolution
Issue 9 Mintrib 2 and 3 33 kV circuit capacities Option 1
Issue 10 Sooqah 33 kV circuit capacity Does not require resolution
Issue 11- Excessive 33 kV volt-drop Option 7
Issue 12 Second 33 kV circuit to Hiyal substation Option 3
Issue 13 Second 33 kV circuit to Lawrangh substation Option 3
Issue 14 Second 33 kV circuit to W Bani Khalid substation Option 7
Issue 15 Insufficient firm 33 kV circuit capacity Options 7 and 1
3.2 Technical verification

3.2.1 Fault level
Operator (and public) safety is ensured by using equipment that is adequately rated for the duty required
from it. Fault level analysis was carried out to demonstrate that expected fault levels will be within the
capabilities of standard switchgear.
Mintrib and Al Shariq substations will both use 3 x 20 MVA transformers, but each will operate with an
open 11 kV bus-section in order to avoid excessive fault level as illustrated in Figure 12 and Figure 13.
These show the calculated fault level is acceptable as standard switchgear ratings are well in excess of the
14.1 kA and 7.8 kA values shown.

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Figure 12 - Fault level at new Al Shariq substation when fully developed
Figure 13 - Fault level at Mintrib substation after reinforcement
3.2.2 Load flow analysis

Load flow analysis was used to confirm adherence to statutory voltage limits. This is shown at W Bani
Khalid substation (an area with unsatisfactory voltage at present) in Figure 14 for normal running
conditions and in Figure 15 for n-1 conditions with loadings set to estimated 2020 values.

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Figure 14 W Bani Khalid substation voltage under normal running conditions and 2020 loads
Figure 15 W Bani Khalid substation voltage under n-1 running conditions and 2020 loads
3.2.3 Compliance to DSSS requirements

All options were designed to ensure DSSS compliance throughout and beyond the investment period.
Indeed, some were designed to resolve existing non-compliance. This is confirmed in the various
recommended proposals above.

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3.3 Indicative investment programme

Work proposed in this PIAD should be completed as soon as possible and before the summer peak demand
in 2016 except for:
Work to establish Al Shariq substation and final connection of the new W Bani Khalid 33 kV
circuit. These will be programmed for connection as soon as the new Bediyah 132/33 kV
substation is available which is expected to be in 2018.
The third transformer at Al Shariq substation which is indicated for completion in 2020, but may be
deferred if load grows more slowly than expected.
An indicative project programme is shown in Appendix D. It is also presented in Table 39, together with
tentative staged expenditure. This execution programme and spend profile will need to be confirmed once
the project receives approval and a project plan is drawn up.
Table 39 - Indicative project programme
Indicative capital
Project period Brief description of works expenditure
(OMR)
Nov 2013 Internal approvals. 0
Nov Dec 2013 Submission and regulatory approval. 0
Jan 2014 April 2014 Survey, planning approvals, tender document. 0
Tender Board review, reply, tendering, open bids, analysis
May - Dec 2014 845,148
and awarding + mobilisation.
Start of the work, ordering of major equipment items,
Jan 2015 Dec 2019 4,366,598
execution of the major works.
Jan 2016 Feb 2020 Commissioning & testing + handover. 1,831,154
Release of the retention money for work completed in
Feb 2016 157,595
2015.
Feb 2017 67,566
2016.
Feb 2018 78,948
2017.
Feb 2019 31,477
2018.
Feb 2020 35,093
2019.
Total expenditure by MZEC 7,413,579

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4 Recommendation
Mazoon Electricity Company SAOC recommends that the series of reinforcements described in paragraph
3.1 be authorised at a total cost to the MZEC of OMR 7,413,579 (made up as Option 1 OMR 4,460,500,
Option 3 OMR 727,100, Option 4 OMR 634,150 and Option 7 OMR 1,591,829) and be carried out
from 2014 to 2020 to achieve the outcomes and benefits detailed in this Pre-Investment Appraisal
Document.

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5 Authorisation
The following signatures are duly sought in line with company delegations of authority.
Prepared by Planning Engineer We confirm that we have completed and checked this
project appraisal and we are satisfied with its content.
Signature Date
Reviewed by Head of Planning I confirm that I have completed and checked this project
appraisal and I am satisfied with its content.
Signature Date
Final Revision Planning and Regulatory I confirm that I have reviewed this project appraisal and I
Affairs Manager am satisfied with its content.
Signature Date
Final Revision Sharqiyah Senior Operations I confirm that I have reviewed this project appraisal and I
Manager am satisfied with its content.
Signature Date
Final Revision Projects Manager I confirm that this investment can be delivered as per the
cost estimated and within the stipulated time frame.
Signature Date
Approved by MZEC Investment Committee CIC

We confirm that we are satisfied with all aspects of the content and preparation of this investment appraisal and
note the related 132/33 kV substation reinforcement proposed in PIAD SH-05/2013. We hereby authorize this
investment to:
Establish a new Al Shariq 33/11 kV substation supplied from the proposed Bediyah 132/33 kV substation.
Reinforce Mintrib substation with a third 33/11 kV transformer and feeder.
Complete transformer and switchgear reinforcement at Hiyal, Lawrangh and W Bani Khalid 33/11 kV
substations.
Transfer the normal supply to Tawi Salim substation to the proposed Bediyah 132/33 kV substation.
Install a new 33 kV circuit to W Bani Khalid substation from the proposed Bediyah 132/33 kV substation.
Hassan Abdawani Zahir Al Abri Majid Al Busaidi Hamed Al Jassasi Biju Joseph
CIC Chairman CIC Deputy Chairman CIC member CIC member CIC member
Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature
Date Date Date Date Date

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Appendix A Cost estimates

Unit costs for each of the items listed on the following schedules are average prices used throughout MZEC for budgetary costing. A number of these costs were
verified against the tender price of a recent project.
Appendix A1 Cost estimate for Option 1
Option 1 Option 1 Option 1
Asset 2016 2018 2020
Item Description Unit Cost Units Required Total Cost Units Required Total Cost Units Required Total Cost
Cables
33 kV Cables Cost per km Subtotal OMR 225,000 Subtotal OMR 300,000 Subtotal OMR 75,000
33kV cable 3c 300mm2 (Easy terrain) 64,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV cable 3c 300mm2 (Moderate terrain) 75,000 3 OMR 225,000 4 OMR 300,000 1 OMR 75,000
33kV cable 3c 300mm2 (Hard terrain) 83,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Cables Cost per km Subtotal OMR 53,000 Subtotal OMR 53,000 Subtotal OMR -
11kV cable 3c 240 mm2 (Easy terrain) 40,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV cable 3c 240mm2 (Moderate terrain) 53,000 1 OMR 53,000 1 OMR 53,000 OMR -
11kV cable 3c 185mm2 (Moderate terrain) 45,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
Overhead Lines
132 kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -
33 kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR 420,000 Subtotal OMR 153,000 Subtotal OMR 51,000
Upgrading 33kV Wolf to Panther 200mm2 8,500 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Easy terrain) 17,000 OMR - 9 OMR 153,000 3 OMR 51,000
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Moderate terrain) 20,000 21 OMR 420,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Hard terrain) 22,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Easy terrain) 16,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Moderate terrain) 19,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Hard terrain) 21,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
2
33kV Panther 200 mm ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Easy terrain) 25,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Moderate terrain) 29,412 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Hard terrain) 32,353 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Easy terrain) 35,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Moderate terrain) 41,176 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Hard terrain) 45,294 OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV double circuit on 132kV Tow ers 77,601 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33 kV Pole mounted Air Break Sw itch 4,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR 85,000 Subtotal OMR 102,000 Subtotal OMR 85,000
11kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR (Easy terrain) 15,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR (Moderate terrain) 17,000 5 OMR 85,000 6 OMR 102,000 5 OMR 85,000
11kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR (Hard terrain) 19,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Booster transformer 40,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Capacitors (Pole mounted) 600 kVar 3,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
Substations
Grid Substation Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -
Primary Substation Subtotal OMR 736,000 Subtotal OMR 1,333,000 Subtotal OMR 384,000
Civil Works / and general fit-out
Civil Works f or 1 x 6 MVA 62,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or upgrading to 3 x 6 MVA 100,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or a SCADA / LV / Control building 50,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or 1 x 20 MVA OMR - OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or 3 x 20 MVA 300,000 OMR - 1 OMR 300,000 OMR -
Civil Works f or upgrading to 3 x 20 MVA 200,000 1 OMR 200,000 OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
33 kV Sw itchgear
33kV TX CB Bays (indoor) 35,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Incoming Feeder CB (indoor) 32,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Outgoing Feeder (indoor) 30,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (indoor) 32,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV CB incl. 3-ph VT+ Control (outdoor) 30,000 1 OMR 30,000 2 OMR 60,000 1 OMR 30,000
33kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (outdoor AB sw itch) 3,500 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Air Break Sw itch including remote operation (outdoor) 8,000 1 OMR 8,000 2 OMR 16,000 1 OMR 8,000
OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
11 kV Sw itchgear
11kV TX incoming CB (indoor) 20,000 1 OMR 20,000 3 OMR 60,000 OMR -
11kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (indoor) 15,000 OMR - 2 OMR 30,000 OMR -
11kV Outgoing Feeder (indoor) 12,000 11 OMR 132,000 22 OMR 264,000 OMR -
11V TX incoming CB (indoor) - 31.5kA 23,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (indoor) - 31.5kA 17,250 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Outgoing Feeder (indoor) - 31.5kA 13,800 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Sectionaliser (outdoor AB sw itch) 3,500 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Auto-recloser (Outdoor) 15,500 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Ring Main Unit w ith remote control (outdoor) 15,500 OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
Transf ormers
20MVA 33/11kV 150,000 1 OMR 150,000 2 OMR 300,000 1 OMR 150,000
10MVA 33/11kV 100,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
6MVA 33/11kV 80,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
23MVA Booster Transf ormer 100,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
500kVA, 11/0.415 kV Auxiliary Transf ormer 5,500 OMR - 2 OMR 11,000 OMR -
3 MVA 11kV Booster Transformer 40,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
Capacitor Banks (11 kV)

7 MVAr capacitor (excl cb) 60,000 1 OMR 60,000 2 OMR 120,000 1 OMR 60,000
5 MVAr capacitor (excl cb) 45,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
1.5 Mvar capacitor (excl cb) OMR - OMR - OMR -
900 kVar 11kV pole mounted capacitor 4,000
Other, Miscellaneous items f or Primary Substations

Telecommunications & SCADA Equipment (incl. 30V dc) 50,000 0.5 OMR 25,000 1 OMR 50,000 0.5 OMR 25,000
Substation Control System (N/A f or Primary subs) OMR - OMR - OMR -
Substation Earthing 22,000 0.5 OMR 11,000 1 OMR 22,000 0.5 OMR 11,000
LVAC Auxiliary Supplies 45,000 1 OMR 45,000 1 OMR 45,000 1 OMR 45,000
DC System f or tripping, control & Protection 55,000 1 OMR 55,000 1 OMR 55,000 1 OMR 55,000
Miscellaneous Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -

TOTAL COST OF OPTION: OMR 1,519,000 OMR 1,941,000 OMR 595,000
Proportion of Cost to Transmission : Transmission OMR - Transmission OMR - Transmission OMR -

Proportion of Cost to Distribution : Distribution OMR 1,519,000 Distribution OMR 1,941,000 Distribution OMR 595,000
Contingency on Distribution costs: 10% Contingency OMR 151,900 Contingency OMR 194,100 Contingency OMR 59,500
OMR 1,670,900 OMR 2,135,100 OMR 654,500
TOTAL COST TO MZEC (incl. Contingency): Total OMR 1,670,900 Total OMR 2,135,100 Total OMR 654,500
OMR 4,460,500
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Asset 2016 2020
Item Description Unit Cost Units Required Total Cost Units Required Total Cost
Cables
33 kV Cables Cost per km Subtotal OMR 900,000 Subtotal OMR 225,000
33kV cable 3c 300mm2 (Easy terrain) 64,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV cable 3c 300mm2 (Moderate terrain) 75,000 12 OMR 900,000 3 OMR 225,000
33kV cable 3c 300mm2 (Hard terrain) 83,000 OMR - OMR -
11kV Cables Cost per km Subtotal OMR 53,000 Subtotal OMR 53,000
11kV cable 3c 240 mm2 (Easy terrain) 40,000 OMR - OMR -
11kV cable 3c 240mm2 (Moderate terrain) 53,000 1 OMR 53,000 1 OMR 53,000
11kV cable 3c 185mm2 (Easy terrain) 38,000 OMR - OMR -
11kV cable 3c 185mm2 (Moderate terrain) 45,000 OMR - OMR -
Overhead Lines
132 kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -
33 kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR 1,080,000 Subtotal OMR 420,000
Upgrading 33kV Wolf to Panther 200mm2 8,500 OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Easy terrain) 17,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Moderate terrain) 20,000 54 OMR 1,080,000 21 OMR 420,000
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Hard terrain) 22,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Easy terrain) 16,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Moderate terrain) 19,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Hard terrain) 21,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Easy terrain) 25,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Moderate terrain) 29,412 OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Hard terrain) 32,353 OMR - OMR -
2
33kV Panther 200 mm ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Easy terrain) 35,000 OMR - OMR -
2
33kV Panther 200 mm ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Moderate terrain) 41,176 OMR - OMR -
2
33kV Panther 200 mm ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Hard terrain) 45,294 OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR -
33kV double circuit on 132kV Tow ers 77,601 OMR - OMR -
33 kV Pole mounted Air Break Sw itch 4,000 OMR - OMR -
11kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR 136,000 Subtotal OMR 136,000
11kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR (Easy terrain) 15,000 OMR - OMR -
11kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR (Moderate terrain) 17,000 8 OMR 136,000 8 OMR 136,000
11kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR (Hard terrain) 19,000 OMR - OMR -
11kV Booster transf ormer 40,000 OMR - OMR -
11kV Capacitors (Pole mounted) 600 kVar 3,000 OMR - OMR -
11kV Capacitors (Pole mounted) 900 kVar 4,000 OMR - OMR -
Substations
Grid Substation Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -
Primary Substation Subtotal OMR 1,557,000 Subtotal OMR 442,000

Civil Works / and general fit-out
Civil Works f or 1 x 6 MVA 62,000 OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or upgrading to 3 x 6 MVA 100,000 OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or a SCADA / LV / Control building 50,000 OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or 1 x 20 MVA OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or 3 x 20 MVA 300,000 1 OMR 300,000 OMR -
Civil Works f or upgrading to 3 x 20 MVA 200,000 OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR -
33 kV Sw itchgear
33kV TX CB Bays (indoor) 35,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Incoming Feeder CB (indoor) 32,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Outgoing Feeder (indoor) 30,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (indoor) 32,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV CB incl. 3-ph VT+ Control (outdoor) 30,000 3 OMR 90,000 1 OMR 30,000
33kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (outdoor AB sw itch) 3,500 OMR - OMR -
33kV Air Break Sw itch including remote operation (outdoor) 8,000 3 OMR 24,000 1 OMR 8,000
OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR -
11 kV Sw itchgear
11kV TX incoming CB (indoor) 20,000 3 OMR 60,000 1 OMR 20,000
11kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (indoor) 15,000 2 OMR 30,000 2 OMR 30,000
11kV Outgoing Feeder (indoor) 12,000 20 OMR 240,000 9 OMR 108,000
11V TX incoming CB (indoor) - 31.5kA 23,000 OMR - OMR -
11kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (indoor) - 31.5kA 17,250 OMR - OMR -
11kV Outgoing Feeder (indoor) - 31.5kA 13,800 OMR - OMR -
11kV Sectionaliser (outdoor AB sw itch) 3,500 OMR - OMR -
11kV Auto-recloser (Outdoor) 15,500 OMR - OMR -
11kV Ring Main Unit w ith remote control (outdoor) 15,500 OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR -
Transformers
20MVA 33/11kV 150,000 3 OMR 450,000 1 OMR 150,000
10MVA 33/11kV 100,000 OMR - OMR -
6MVA 33/11kV 80,000 OMR - OMR -
23MVA Booster Transformer 100,000 OMR - OMR -
500kVA, 11/0.415 kV Auxiliary Transformer 5,500 2 OMR 11,000 OMR -
3 MVA 11kV Booster Transf ormer 40,000 OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR -

7 MVAr capacitor (excl cb) 60,000 3 OMR 180,000 1 OMR 60,000
5 MVAr capacitor (excl cb) 45,000 OMR - OMR -
3 MVAr capacitor (excl cb) 30,000 OMR - OMR -
1.5 Mvar capacitor (excl cb) OMR - OMR -

Telecommunications & SCADA Equipment (incl. 30V dc) 50,000 1 OMR 50,000 0.5 OMR 25,000
Substation Control System (N/A for Primary subs) OMR - OMR -
Substation Earthing 22,000 1 OMR 22,000 0.5 OMR 11,000
LVAC Auxiliary Supplies 45,000 1 OMR 45,000 OMR -
DC System f or tripping, control & Protection 55,000 1 OMR 55,000 OMR -
Miscellaneous Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -

TOTAL COST OF OPTION: OMR 3,726,000 OMR 1,276,000
Proportion of Cost to Transmission : Transmission OMR - Transmission OMR -

Proportion of Cost to Distribution : Distribution OMR 3,726,000 Distribution OMR 1,276,000
Contingency on Distribution costs: 10% Contingency OMR 372,600 Contingency OMR 127,600
OMR 4,098,600 OMR 1,403,600
TOTAL COST TO MZEC (incl. Contingency): Total OMR 4,098,600 Total OMR 1,403,600
## Option 2 total OMR 5,502,200
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Appendix A3 Cost estimate for Options 3, 4 & 5

Asset 3 x 6 MVA at Hiyal and Lawrangh Uprate WBK to 3 x 6 MVA Uprate WBK to 2 x 20 MVA
Item Description Unit Cost Units Required Total Cost Units Required Total Cost Units Required Total Cost
Cables
33 kV Cables Cost per km Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -
11kV Cables Cost per km Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR 53,000 Subtotal OMR 53,000
11kV cable 3c 240 mm2 (Easy terrain) 40,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV cable 3c 240mm2 (Moderate terrain) 53,000 OMR - 1 OMR 53,000 1 OMR 53,000
Overhead Lines
132 kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -
33 kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR 40,000 Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -
Upgrading 33kV Wolf to Panther 200mm2 8,500 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Easy terrain) 17,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Moderate terrain) 20,000 2 OMR 40,000 OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Hard terrain) 22,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Easy terrain) 16,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Moderate terrain) 19,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Hard terrain) 21,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Easy terrain) 25,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Moderate terrain) 29,412 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Hard terrain) 32,353 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Easy terrain) 35,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
2
33kV Panther 200 mm ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Moderate terrain) 41,176 OMR - OMR - OMR -
2
33kV Panther 200 mm ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Hard terrain) 45,294 OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV double circuit on 132kV Tow ers 77,601 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33 kV Pole mounted Air Break Sw itch 4,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR 85,000 Subtotal OMR 85,000
11kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR (Easy terrain) 15,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR (Moderate terrain) 17,000 OMR - 5 OMR 85,000 5 OMR 85,000
11kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR (Hard terrain) 19,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Booster transf ormer 40,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
Substations
Grid Substation Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -
Primary Substation Subtotal OMR 621,000 Subtotal OMR 438,500 Subtotal OMR 1,098,000
Civil Works / and general f it-out
Civil Works f or 1 x 6 MVA 62,000 2 OMR 124,000 OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or upgrading to 3 x 6 MVA 100,000 OMR - 1 OMR 100,000 OMR -
Civil Works f or a SCADA / LV / Control building 50,000 1 OMR 50,000 1 OMR 50,000 OMR -
Civil Works f or 1 x 20 MVA OMR - OMR - OMR -
Civil Works f or 2 x 20 MVA 200,000 OMR - OMR - 1 OMR 200,000
Civil Works f or upgrading to 3 x 20 MVA 200,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
33 kV Sw itchgear
33kV TX CB Bays (indoor) 35,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Incoming Feeder CB (indoor) 32,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Outgoing Feeder (indoor) 30,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (indoor) 32,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV CB incl. 3-ph VT+ Control (outdoor) 30,000 OMR - OMR - 5 OMR 150,000
33kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (outdoor AB sw itch) 3,500 OMR - OMR - OMR -
33kV Air Break Sw itch including remote operation (outdoor) 8,000 8 OMR 64,000 5 OMR 40,000 OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
11 kV Sw itchgear
11kV TX incoming CB (indoor) 20,000 OMR - OMR - 2 OMR 40,000
11kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (indoor) 15,000 OMR - OMR - 1 OMR 15,000
11kV Outgoing Feeder (indoor) 12,000 OMR - OMR - 10 OMR 120,000
11V TX incoming CB (indoor) - 31.5kA 23,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Bus Section/Bus Coupler CB Bays (indoor) - 31.5kA 17,250 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Outgoing Feeder (indoor) - 31.5kA 13,800 OMR - OMR - OMR -
11kV Sectionaliser (outdoor AB sw itch) 3,500 4 OMR 14,000 2 OMR 7,000 OMR -
11kV Auto-recloser (Outdoor) 15,500 OMR - 1 OMR 15,500 OMR -
11kV Ring Main Unit w ith remote control (outdoor) 15,500 OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -
Transformers
20MVA 33/11kV 150,000 OMR - OMR - 2 OMR 300,000
10MVA 33/11kV 100,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
6MVA 33/11kV 80,000 2 OMR 160,000 1 OMR 80,000 OMR -
23MVA Booster Transformer 100,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
500kVA, 11/0.415 kV Auxiliary Transformer 5,500 OMR - OMR - 2 OMR 11,000
3 MVA 11kV Booster Transf ormer 40,000 OMR - OMR - OMR -
OMR - OMR - OMR -

5 MVAr capacitor (excl cb) 45,000 OMR - OMR - 2 OMR 90,000
3 MVAr capacitor (excl cb) 30,000 2 OMR 60,000 1 OMR 30,000 OMR -
1.5 Mvar capacitor (excl cb) OMR - OMR - OMR -

Telecommunications & SCADA Equipment (incl. 30V dc) 50,000 1 OMR 50,000 1 OMR 50,000 1 OMR 50,000
Substation Control System (N/A for Primary subs) OMR - OMR - OMR -
Substation Earthing 22,000 2 OMR 44,000 0.5 OMR 11,000 1 OMR 22,000
LVAC Auxiliary Supplies 45,000 OMR - OMR - 1 OMR 45,000
DC System f or tripping, control & Protection 55,000 1 OMR 55,000 1 OMR 55,000 1 OMR 55,000
Miscellaneous Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR - Subtotal OMR -

TOTAL COST OF OPTION: OMR 661,000 OMR 576,500 OMR 1,236,000
Proportion of Cost to Transmission : Transmission OMR - Transmission OMR - Transmission OMR -

Proportion of Cost to Distribution : Distribution OMR 661,000 Distribution OMR 576,500 Distribution OMR 1,236,000
Contingency on Distribution costs: 10% Contingency OMR 66,100 Contingency OMR 57,650 Contingency OMR 123,600
OMR 727,100 OMR 634,150 OMR 1,359,600
TOTAL COST TO MZEC (incl. Contingency): Total OMR 727,100 Total OMR 634,150 Total OMR 1,359,600

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Asset
Item Description Unit Cost Units Required Total Cost
Cables
33 kV Cables Cost per km Subtotal OMR 688,000
33kV cable 3c 300mm2 (Easy terrain) 64,000 1 OMR 64,000
33kV cable 3c 300mm2 (Moderate terrain) 75,000 5 OMR 375,000
33kV cable 3c 300mm2 (Hard terrain) 83,000 3 OMR 249,000
11kV Cables Cost per km Subtotal OMR -
Overhead Lines
132 kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR -
132 kV line (double circuit) 77,601 OMR -
33 kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR 759,118
Upgrading 33kV Wolf to Panther 200mm2 8,500 OMR -
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Easy terrain) 17,000 5 OMR 85,000
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Moderate terrain) 20,000 24 OMR 480,000
33kV Panther 200mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Hard terrain) 22,000 OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Easy terrain) 16,000 OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Moderate terrain) 19,000 OMR -
33kV Wolf 150mm2 ACSR on w ood poles (Hard terrain) 21,000 OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Easy terrain) 25,000 OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Moderate terrain) 29,412 OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV S.C. Tow ers (Hard terrain) 32,353 6 OMR 194,118
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Easy terrain) 35,000 OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Moderate terrain) 41,176 OMR -
33kV Panther 200 mm2 ACSR on 33kV D.C. Tow ers (Hard terrain) 45,294 OMR -
OMR -
33kV double circuit on 132kV Tow ers 77,601 OMR -
33 kV Pole mounted Air Break Sw itch 4,000 OMR -
11kV Overhead Lines Cost per km Subtotal OMR -
Substations
Miscellaneous Subtotal OMR -
TOTAL COST OF OPTION: OMR 1,447,118
Proportion of Cost to Transmission : Transmission OMR -

Proportion of Cost to Distribution : Distribution OMR 1,447,118
Contingency on Distribution costs: 10% Contingency OMR 144,712
OMR 1,591,829
TOTAL COST TO MZEC (incl. Contingency): Total OMR 1,591,829
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Appendix B Net Present Value calculations
Appendix B1 Option 1
1. Capital Inve stme nt Stream
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0
1,519,000 151,900 911,400 379,750 75,950 Transformer at Mintrib
1,941,000 194,100 1,164,600 485,250 97,050 Two transformers at Al Shariq + transfer Tawi Salam
595,000 59,500 357,000 178,500 3rd transformer at Al Shariq
4,460,500 167,090 1,002,540 631,235 1,364,605 599,225 499,455 196,350

2. Capitalised Losses
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
System Peak Loss

5.60 7.10 5.70 7.30 9.20
(MW)
Annual Energy Loss
- 12,330 15,633 12,550 16,073 20,256
(MWh)
- 12,320 15,620 12,540 16,060 20,240
(OMR)
- 320,578 406,447 326,303 417,897 526,664
(OMR)
- 332,898 422,067 338,843 433,957 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904 546,904
(OMR)
NPV-Capitalise d Losse s 1,628,873 Omani Rial For investment period to 2020 only
NPV-Capitalise d Losse s 6,935,847 Omani Rial Including 30 years of losses, capped at 2020 value Continues to 2050
Load Factor = 0.46 Cost of Power = 2,200 OR / MW
Loss Load Factor: 0.25 Cost of Energy = 26 OR / MWh
= 0.16
= 0.84
3. Net Present Value Evaluation
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 167,090 1,002,540 631,235 1,364,605 599,225 499,455 196,350
Cost of Losses - - 332,898 422,067 338,843 433,957 546,904
Total Cost stream 167,090 1,002,540 964,133 1,786,672 938,068 933,412 743,254
Net Pre sent Value : 5,220,110 Omani Rial For investment period to 2020 only
Net Pre sent Value : 10,527,084 Omani Rial Including 30 years of losses, capped at 2020 value
Discount Rate = 6.0%

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3,726,000 372,600 2,235,600 931,500 186,300 Establishment of Al Shariq substation
1,476,000 147,600 885,600 369,000 73,800 Reinforcement of Mintrib substation
5,722,200 409,860 2,459,160 1,024,650 367,290 974,160 405,900 81,180

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
System Peak Loss

5 7 9 11 12
(MW)
Annual Energy Loss
- 11,669 14,312 18,935 23,999 25,981
(MWh)
- 11,660 14,300 18,920 23,980 25,960
(OMR)
- 303,404 372,100 492,317 623,983 675,504
(OMR)
- 315,064 386,400 511,237 647,963 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464 701,464
(OMR)
= 0.16
= 0.84
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 409,860 2,459,160 1,024,650 367,290 974,160 405,900 81,180
Cost of Losses - - 315,064 386,400 511,237 647,963 701,464
Total Cost stream 409,860 2,459,160 1,339,714 753,690 1,485,397 1,053,863 782,644

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727,100 72,710 436,260 181,775 36,355 - - -

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
33 kV System Peak Loss

(MW)
11kV System Peak Loss
(MW)
Annual Energy Loss
- - - - - -
(MWh)
- - - - - -
(OMR)
- - - - - -
(OMR)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
(OMR)
NPV-Capitalised Losses 0 Omani Rial For investment period to 2020 only
NPV-Capitalised Losses 0 Omani Rial Including 30 years of losses, capped at 2020 value Continues to 2050
= 0.16
= 0.84
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 72,710 436,260 181,775 36,355 - - -


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634,150 63,415 380,490 158,538 31,708 - - -

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

(MW)
(MW)
Annual Energy Loss
- - - - - -
(MWh)
- - - - - -
(OMR)
- - - - - -
(OMR)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
(OMR)
= 0.16
= 0.84
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 63,415 380,490 158,538 31,708 - - -


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1,236,000 123,600 741,600 309,000 61,800 Substation reinforcements
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1,359,600 135,960 815,760 339,900 67,980 - - -

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

(MW)
(MW)
Annual Energy Loss
- - - - - -
(MWh)
- - - - - -
(OMR)
- - - - - -
(OMR)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
(OMR)
= 0.16
= 0.84
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 135,960 815,760 339,900 67,980 - - -


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1,336,875 133,688 802,125 334,219 66,844 New 33 kV circuit with temporary connection
110,243 11,024 66,146 27,561 5,512 Final connection of new 33 kV circuit to Bediyah 132/33 kV substation
11,024 1,102 6,614 2,756 551 Contingency (10%) on MZEC costs
1,591,829 147,056 882,337 379,767 146,288 30,317 6,063 -

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

(MW)
(MW)
Annual Energy Loss
- - - - - -
(MWh)
- - - - - -
(OMR)
- - - - - -
(OMR)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
(OMR)
= 0.16
= 0.84
Cost in OMR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Capital Cost 147,056 882,337 379,767 146,288 30,317 6,063 -
Total Cost stream 147,056 882,337 379,767 146,288 30,317 6,063 -


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Appendix C Risk Assessment Checklist

1: New Asset
Substation, please specify: Grid Primary Secondary
Overhead Line, please specify: 220 kV 132 kV 33 kV
11 kV LT
Underground cable, please specify: 220 kV 132 kV 33 kV
11 kV LT
2: Location New 33/11 kV substation and associated 11 and 33 kV cables and overhead lines in the Al Shariq
area. Also, alterations to existing substations within existing sites.
Additional 33 kV circuits in surrounding areas.
3: Coordinates Al Shariq substation - 2228'6.13"N, 5847'12.80"E
4: Elevation of the asset Al Shariq substation - 307 m
5: Flood risk map Flood risk map exists for the area: does not exist
Flood risk map does not exist for location of the new asset and/or for an area of [2 km]
around the new asset: assessment of flood risk based on height above wadi bed
6: Flood risk mitigation No specific measures needed, but normal foundations should be used ensuring that all
measures equipment is slightly raised above surrounding land levels
7: Flood risk assessment Flood risk map is not available

according to flood risk
map
8: Wadi New asset is completely or partly located in a wadi

New asset is completely or partly located within [2 km] of a wadi
9: Wadi risk assessment The nearest Wadi bed is about 1.8 km from preferred substation location, but is at lower
elevation.
Cables crossing Wadis should be protected from erosion
10: Infrastructure that Development plans have been checked up to: (not Available)
may affect flood flows
New asset will be more than [2 km] from dams, culvert,
main roads, drainage system and/or other infrastructure / buildings that may affect flood
flows:
12: Conclusion Flood risk is not existent acceptable unacceptable

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Appendix D Indicative project plan
Appendix D1 Preparatory work for all proposals

ID Task Name Duration Start Finish
09 Jun '13 01 Sep ' 13 24 Nov '13 16 Feb '14 11 May ' 1403 Aug '14 26 Oct ' 14 18 Jan '15 12 Apr '15 05 Jul ' 15 27 Sep ' 15 20 Dec '15 13 Mar '16 05 Jun '16 28 Aug '16 20 Nov '16 12 Feb ' 17
T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M
1 Planning, Detailed Design & Tendering 222 days Mon 16/09/13 Tue 22/07/14
2 PIAD Preparation 44 day s Mon 16/09/13 Thu 14/11/13
3 PIAD Subm ission 1 da y Fri 15/11/13 Fri 15/11/13 15/11
4 MZEC Internal Approval & Requests to OETC 22 day s Mon 18/11/13 Tue 17/12/13 MZEC
5 AER Submission & Review 44 day s Wed 18/12/13 Mon 17/02/14 MZEC
6 AER Approval 1 da y Tue 18/02/14 Tue 18/02/14 18/02
7 Survey & Planning Approvals 44 day s Wed 19/02/14 Mon 21/04/14 MZEC
Appendix D2 2016 work

09 Jun '13 01 Sep ' 13 24 Nov '13 16 Feb '14 11 May ' 1403 Aug '14 26 Oct ' 14 18 Jan '15 12 Apr '15 05 Jul ' 15 27 Sep '15 20 Dec '15 13 Mar '16 05 Jun '16 28 Aug '16 20 Nov '16 12 Feb ' 17
8 Detailed Design & Tender Docume nts 110 day s Wed 19/02/14 Tue 22/07/14 MZEC
9 Tendering & Contracts 67 days Sun 24/08/14 Mon 24/11/14
10 Tender Board Review, Reply, Tendering, Open Bids 22 day s Sun 24/08/14 Mon 22/09/14 MZEC & Contractor
11 Tender Evaluation 22 day s Tue 23/09/14 Wed 22/10/14
12 Tender Award 1 day Thu 23/10/14 Thu 23/10/14 23/10
13 Tender Contracting & Mobilisation 22 day s Fri 24/10/14 Mon 24/11/14
14 Construction 296 days Tue 25/11/14 Tue 12/01/16
15 Ordering of Major Equipment Items 132 day s Tue 25/11/14 Wed 27/05/15 Contractor
16 Start & Execution of the Major Works 110 day s Tue 12/05/15 Mon 12/10/15 Contractor
17 Comm issioning & Testing + Handover 66 day s Tue 13/10/15 Tue 12/01/16 MZEC & Contractor
18 Retention - 1 Year 264 day s Wed 13/01/16 Mon 16/01/17 13/01

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20 Dec '15 13 Mar '16 05 Jun '16 28 Aug '16 20 Nov '16 12 Feb ' 17 07 May ' 1730 Jul ' 17 22 Oct '17 14 Ja n '18 08 Apr ' 18 01 Jul '18 23 Sep ' 18 16 De c '18 10 Mar '19 02 Jun '19 25 Aug '19
W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T
8 Detailed Design & Tender Docume nts 110 day s Fri 19/02/16 Thu 21/07/16 MZEC
9 Tendering & Contracts 67 days Wed 24/08/16 Thu 24/11/16
10 Tender Board Review, Reply, Tendering, Open Bids 22 day s Wed 24/08/16 Thu 22/09/16 MZEC & Contractor
11 Tender Evaluation 22 day s Fri 23/09/16 Mon 24/10/16
12 Tender Award 1 day Tue 25/10/16 Tue 25/10/16 25/10
13 Tender Contracting & Mobilisation 22 day s Wed 26/10/16 Thu 24/11/16
14 Construction 296 days Fri 25/11/16 Fri 12/01/18
15 Ordering of Major Equipment Items 132 day s Fri 25/11/16 Mon 29/05/17 Contractor
16 Start & Execution of the Major Works 110 day s Fri 12/05/17 Thu 12/10/17 Contractor
17 Comm issioning & Testing + Handover 66 day s Fri 13/10/17 Fri 12/01/18 MZEC & Contractor
18 Retention - 1 Year 264 day s Mon 15/01/18 Thu 17/01/19 15/01

ID Task Name Dura tion Start Finish
14 Jan '18 08 Apr ' 18 01 Jul ' 18 23 Sep ' 18 16 De c '18 10 Mar '19 02 Jun '19 25 Aug '19 17 Nov '19 09 Feb ' 20 03 May ' 20 26 Jul ' 20 18 Oc t '20 10 Jan '21 04 Apr '21 27 Jun '21
8 Detailed Design & Tender Documents 110 day s Mon 19/02/18 Fri 20/07/18 MZEC
9 Tendering & Contracts 67 days Fri 24/08/18 Mon 26/11/18
10 Tender Board Review, Reply, Tendering, Open Bids 22 day s Fri 24/08/18 Mon 24/09/18 MZEC & Contractor
11 Tender Evaluation 22 day s Tue 25/09/18 Wed 24/10/18
12 Tender Award 1 da y Thu 25/10/18 Thu 25/10/18 25/10
13 Tender Contracting & Mobilisation 22 day s Fri 26/10/18 Mon 26/11/18
14 Construction 296 days Tue 27/11/18 Tue 14/01/20
15 Ordering of Major Equipment Items 132 day s Tue 27/11/18 Wed 29/05/19 Contractor
16 Start & Execution of the Major Works 110 day s Tue 14/05/19 Mon 14/10/19 Contractor
17 Comm issioning & Testing + Handove r 66 day s Tue 15/10/19 Tue 14/01/20 MZEC & Contractor
18 Retention - 1 Year 264 day s Wed 15/01/20 Mon 18/01/21 15/01

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PROJECT

PRE - INVESTMENT PROJECT APPRAISAL

Electricity Distribution Network

Mazoon Electricity Company SAOC

1.1 1 December 2013 Review Abdullah Al Ismaili

1.2 2 December 2013 Update and amend Ahmed Ibrahim Al Abri

2.0 10 December 2013 Final Review Abdullah Al Ismaili

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Increase firm capacities at Lawrangh and Hiyal substations

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................... 3

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2.5.4 Recommended reinforcement.................................................................................... 44

APPENDIX A COST ESTIMATES ....................................................................... 52

APPENDIX B NET PRESENT VALUE CALCULATIONS ................................... 56

APPENDIX C RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST ............................................... 62

APPENDIX D INDICATIVE PROJECT PLAN ..................................................... 63

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Initial System Conditions

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

D 20 to 100 MW Immediately Restoration time of planned outage

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

1.2 Current and planned situation

New circuit being proposed W Bani Khalid

0 km being proposed on 0 km 0.4

Mudhairib Grid 1 2.9

Figure 1 33 kV network after completion of existing proposals

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Figure 2 Substation locations and existing circuit routes

1.3 Load forecast and related issues

1.3.2 Substation loadings

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Table 2 Present 132/33 and 33/11 kV substation load forecast

Shanah 1 x 3 0 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.9 8%

Magasare 2 x 3 3 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 7%

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Issue 2 Mintrib 33/11kV substation firm capacity

The colour coding:

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1.3.3 33 kV feeder loadings

Original Upgraded Year of

The following issues are highlighted:

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1.3.4 Other 33 kV feeder issues

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1.4 Base year

1.5.2 Estimation of cost

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1.5.3 Estimation of net present value (NPV)

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2.2 To increase substation firm capacities at or near Al Wasil and Mintrib

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Figure 3 Location of spare 33/11 kV substation site

Year Al Wasil Mintrib Al Wasil + Shortfall in

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2.2.2 Option 1 - Reinforce Mintrib substation. Establish Al Shariq substation and

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Table 7 - Equipment needed for Option 1

No. / km No. / km No. / km

Al Shariq 2 x 20 20 3 x 20 40 2020 17.0 19.4 30.2 14% 13 MW from Mintrib 2018

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