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Introduction
1. 2. 3. The transmission network The distribution network Health and safety (H&S)

Introduction
Since 1998 the Abu Dhabi electricity sector has been divided into its three constituent services: production, transmission and distribution. The single buyer (ADWEC) purchases all electricity produced from the various power plants, and then supplies distribution companies at a cost determined by an annually reviewed bulk supply tariff (BST). The electrical system in the Emirate is operated by three network companies: a transmission company (the Abu Dhabi Transmission and Dispatch Company, TRANSCO); and two distribution companies (Al Ain Distribution Company, AADC; and Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, ADDC), both of which carry out supply-related activities. This report presents an overview of the performance of these companies and the quality of their services during 2011.

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1. The transmission network

The transmission network delivers large volumes of electricity from production companies to users, including the distribution companies. The sole transmission licensee in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is TRANSCO. TRANSCO generates revenue from users via connection fees and a Transmission Use of System (TUoS) tariff that is reviewed annually by the Bureau.

Measuring performance
The technical performance of the electricity transmission system in Abu Dhabi Emirate compares favourably with others worldwide. It is quantied using two primary performance measurements: system unavailability and energy lost.

System unavailability Transmission system unavailability represents the total time during which the transmission system is out of service, expressed as a percentage of the total circuit hours in the year.
System unavailability decreased in 2011, compared to 2010. Data analysis indicates that reduced construction outages were the main cause of improved system availability.

2.0% 1.8% 1.6% 1.4% 1.2% 1.0% 0.8% 0.6% 0.4% 0.2% 0.0% 2009 Maintenance 2010 Construction Users 2011 Faults

Figure 1: Transmission system unavailability

TRANSCO incidents and energy lost Nine transmission system incidents occurred in 2011, resulting in the loss of 427 MWh - an increase of approximately 390 MWh on the previous year (see Figure 2).
All nine incidents were investigated by the Bureau. The most severe of these occurred at the Shahama East (SHME) grid station, the Capital Garden (CPGR) substation and Shamkha mobile.

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A major incident occurred at the 220/33 kV Shahama East grid station on 22 August 2011. Transformer T202 tripped due to mal-operation of restricted earth fault protection, resulting in the loss of 146MWh. A second major incident occurred at the 132/11 kV Capital Garden substation on 21 September 2011. It was caused by an internal software error during a database update and resulted in the loss of 94 MWh. The third major incident occurred at the 220/33 kV Shamkha mobile transformer at Shamkha on 19 October 2011, and involved a trip of the 220 kV WathbaShahama 2 circuit. This incident resulted in a loss of 89 MWh. A further six minor incidents occurred at Shamkha mobile 220/33 kV, MOS1 132/11 kV, KhaznaWathba mobile 220/33 kV, Central 220/33 kV, and Mushrif 132/11 kV.
500 450 400 350 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

300 250 200 150 100 50 0

2009 Energy lost

2010

2011 Number of incidents

Figure 2: Transmission system incidents

The number of transmission system incidents was ve more than in the previous year, and the total energy lost as a result showed a signicant increase over 2010.

Distribution companies - anomalous incidents and energy lost An incident is considered anomalous when a fault on the distribution network results in an outage and loss of demand on the TRANSCO network. During 2011, seven anomalous incidents caused supply interruptions on TRANSCOs assets. These incidents, which are not included in the performance data shown in Figure 2, resulted in a total loss of 188 MWh.
Figures 3 and 4 show the trend in anomalous incidents for AADC and ADDC in which the distribution system failed to isolate the faults, causing the transmission assets to trip.

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Number of incidents

Energy lost MWh

10 9 8 7

Incidents

6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Year
ADDC AADC

Figure 3: Distribution companies - anomalous incidents

400 350 300

MWh

250 200 150 100 50 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Year
ADDC AADC

Figure 4: Energy lost through anomalous incidents

The Bureau and network companies are currently examining the issue of anomalous incidents with a view to improving performance.

Additional transmission developments

Major transmission system developments The following major transmission system expansion activities were carried out during 2011: Commissioning of 132/22 kV substations on Reem Island. Commissioning of 132/22 kV substations on Saadiyat Island. Commissioning of the Raha B 132/22 kV, and Green Head, Mushrif, Souq and Danat 132/11 kV substations. Commissioning of two 220/33 kV transformers at Bab. Commissioning of a 220/33 kV substation at ELXR. Commissioning of a 220/33 kV substation at ICAD. New 220 kV cable from AAPS to DHMG. New 400 kV cable from Saadiyat to ADST grid. Commissioning of Shuweihat 2 (S2) power plant.
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Emirates National Grid The Emirates National Grid, which allows power exchanges between Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai and the Northern Emirates, is undergoing further expansion. During 2011 a 400 kV doublecircuit overhead line between Shweihan and Fujairah grid was commissioned. This increased the cross-border transmission capability between Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates.

Ras al Khaimah

Electricity system expansion

Umm Al Quwain Ajman Sharjah DEWA Warsan Taweelah Reem Abu Dhabi DUBAI Samha Saadiyat Umm Al Nar Shahama Shweihan Dahma Wathba Al Ain Southwest Al Foah Hayer Interconnection to Oman (Wasit) Al Ain Power Station Dhaid Qidfa (Fujairah)

Shuweihat Sila ADNOC Ruwais Ghaythy Mirfa

Musaffah

Sanaiya Arad

Bab Bu Hasa Madinat Zayed

AL AIN REGION
Wagen

WESTERN REGION
Liwa Asab

Umm El Oush

220 kV Lines 400 kV Lines Under construction Power Stations

Figure 5: Transmission system

Commissioning of the GCC interconnection Commissioning of the 400 kV double-circuit overhead line from Sila to the Shuweihat grid station was completed, and the UAE transmission system was synchronised with that of the GCCIA.
The 220 kV double-circuit transmission line from the Al Oha 220 kV substation in Al Ain to the Mahada 220 kV substation in Oman was completed, allowing the UAE and Oman systems to be synchronised. The GCC interconnection will improve system security, provide support during emergencies, reduce generation reserve requirements, and support the development of a common GCC electricity market.

TRANSCO seven-year planning statement review The Bureau reviewed and provided feedback on TRANSCOs seven-year planning statement, released in 2011. Following discussions with the Bureau, TRANSCO incorporated an enhanced strategic plan that provides a long-term view of the system to 2030. The plan will be updated annually in conjunction with the sevenyear planning statement.
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2. The distribution network

The distribution system comprises the nal stage in the delivery of electricity to end-users. As of 31 December 2011, the total number of customers connected to the two networks was 281,966 (ADDC)1 and 123,318 (AADC)2. Peak demand load in 2011 was 4,260 MW for ADDC3 and 1,940 MW for AADC4. ADDC recorded a growth in peak demand of 9.5% in 2011 over 2010, while AADC experienced a 7.8% rise over the same period (see Figures 6 and 7).

4,500 4,000
3,693 3,339 3,099 2,794 3,889

4,260

MW

3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Figure 6: ADDC maximum demand5

2,000
1,683 1,521 1,562

1,940 1,799

1,500

1,400

MW
1,000 500 0

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010
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2011

Figure 7: AADC maximum demand

1 ADDC, Technical Assessment of the Price Control Return Relating to 2011 Financial Year, Final Report, April 2012. 2 AADC, Technical Assessment of the Price Control Return Relating to 2011 Financial Year, Final Report, April 2012. 3 ADDC, 5 Year Electricity Planning Statement 20132017, June 2012. 4 AADC, 5 Year Electricity Planning Statement 20132017, June 2012. 5 ADDC 5 Year Electricity Planning Statement , op. cit. 6 AADC 5 Year Electricity Planning Statement , op. cit.

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Distribution network assets data7

ADDC diSTRiBuTiOn SySTem 132/22 kV primary SS 132/11 kV primary SS 33/11 kV primary SS 22/0.4 kV distribution SS 11/0.4 kV distribution SS No. of units 12 33 231 122 13,779 Capacity (MVA) 3,840 5,080 6,610 376 17,287 ADDC caBLe / OveRHead Line SySTem 33 kV 22 kV 11 kV 0.4 kV Length (km) 5,747 274 13,020 11,546

AADC diSTRiBuTiOn SySTem 33/11 kV primary SS 11/0.4 kV distribution SS

No. of units 150 14,583

Capacity (MVA) 5,120 8,025

AADC caBLe / OveRHead Line SySTem 33 kV 11 kV 0.4 kV

Length (km) 3,529 9,259 9,945

Quality of supply
Ensuring quality of supply for end-users requires high performance in all three elements of the network: generation, transmission and distribution. However, distribution is by far the most signicant of these in determining quality of supply. Since the introduction of performance indicators in 2006, the Bureau has closely monitored the network performance of AADC and ADDC. The Bureau requires that an independent audit of annual performance data be carried out by a technical assessor each year. After reviewing the ndings of the 2011 audit, the Bureau noted some improvements in ADDCs monitoring performance. AADCs data quality has improved, but many of the recommendations made in the 2010 technical assessment audit have not yet been implemented. The Bureau utilises two key performance indicators (KPIs) to determine the performance and reliability of the ADDC and AADC distribution systems: The System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI), calculated from the total number of customer minutes lost (CML) in any one year, divided by the total number of connected customers (at year-end). The System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), calculated from the total number of customer Interruptions (CI) in any one year, divided by the total number of connected customers (at year-end). The distribution companies record customer interruptions and calculate KPIs according to specic procedures developed by the Bureau.
7 Ibid.; and ADDC 5 Year Electricity Planning Statement , op. cit.
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ADDC performance ADDCs SAIDI and SAIFI KPIs are shown in Figures 8 and 9.

240 220 200 180

184.6 157.6 173.7 185.9 205.3

SAIDI

160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2006

107.0

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Figure 8: AADC System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI)8

2.5

SAIFI

2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0

1.77 1.58

1.65

1.74

1.99 1.71

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Figure 9: ADDC System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI)9

Note: An adjustment was made to the 2006-2008 SAIDI/SAIFI gures to facilitate comparison with the 2009 gures, owing to a change in ADDCs customer interruption reporting methodology in 2009.

The improvement in ADDCs SAIDI/SAIFI values between 2010 and 2011 was mainly a result of less planned outages being required during the upgrading and replacement of the 11 kV distribution switchgears in the central region. The cancellation of the substation AMR works also contributed to this reduction. Furthermore, the Eastern and Western Regions experienced fewer cable and overhead line faults, and a signicant increase in their numbers of customers.

8 ADDC, Technical Assessment , op. cit. 9 Ibid.

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AADC performance Figures 10 and 11 show AADCs SAIDI and SAIFI KPIs.
300 280 260 240 220 200 180
220.7 186.86 165 134.65 265.8 261.34

SAIDI

160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Figure 10: AADC System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI)10

4.0
3.6

3.5 3.0 2.5

2.63 2.76 2.78

SAIFI

2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 2006 2007 2008 2009

1.92 1.45

2010

2011

Figure 11: AADC System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI)11

The improvement in AADCs SAIDI/SAIFI values in 2011 was mainly due to the installation of overhead line auto-reclosers and sectionalisers in 20082009, new primary 33/11 kV substations being added in the City Region, and the undergrounding of a number of overhead lines. Both companies are introducing the capability to control their systems remotely and restore power during severe weather events, and the Bureau has recommended targeted investment programmes for regions that have suffered consistently poor performance.

Related events
10 AADC Technical Assessment op. cit. 11 Ibid.

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Related events
Electricity wiring regulations training Two nominated companies continue to provide regular training courses on electricity wiring regulations for private contractors. The ve-day course, based on a programme developed by the Bureau, includes both theoretical and practical elements, as well as a nal examination.
The Bureau maintains a list of registered engineers who have successfully completed the course (169 passed in 2011), which is available on its website. The aim of this training initiative is to improve the skill levels of electrical contractors in Abu Dhabi, as well as to streamline procedures for the approval and testing of wiring in new buildings.

Asset risk management review The rapid development and associated demand growth within Abu Dhabi Emirate in recent years has led the network companies to invest heavily in network assets. In order to maximise the benets of this activity, and to avoid future acute operation and maintenance issues, it is vital that assets and associated risks are managed effectively.
An important aspect of this is the process of determining and assessing the network companies current asset risk management performance against international best practice in order to identify any areas for improvement. Towards the end of 2011, the Bureau appointed an external consultant to review the companies and assess their asset risk management performance. The review will be complete by Q3 2012 and a programme developed to implement the resulting recommendations.

AADC and ADDC ve-year planning statement reviews Each year the Bureau reviews and comments on the ve-year planning statements produced by each of the distribution companies. The parties then discuss the observations of the Bureau in order to improve the quality and format of their statements. Connection process improvements During Q3 of 2011, the Bureau collaborated with ADDC to review the companys existing electricity connection process, with the aim of reducing the overall time required for connection.
KPIs were selected at various stages of the process, and their results monitored by both parties. Wherever a KPI highlighted a signicant delay, ADDC and the Bureau worked together to understand the cause and develop appropriate action plans.

Emergency load reduction plans During 2011, the Bureau set up a working group and carried out a review of TRANSCO, AADC and ADDC emergency planning.

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The review led to signicant developments in the AADC and ADDC emergency load reduction plans, which will improve the management of emergencies in which load shedding is a requirement. As a result, measures are now in place to determine demand prioritisation and minimise the effects of load reduction on consumers, whilst maintaining the security of the power system.

Reem Island mega development At the request of the Government, the Bureau cooperated with Bunya and ADDC to facilitate the asset transfer of electricity and water network infrastructure to Reem Island.
Reem Island is considered a mega development, in which the developer builds the infrastructure to the Distribution Companys standards and specications, and the assets are transferred upon completion.

3. Health and safety (H&S)

H&S performance: electricity and water The table below summarises the health and safety performance of the electricity and water networks operated by TRANSCO, AADC and ADDC during 2011.
LICENSEE AADC ADDC TRANSCO Total Total man hours worked 22,397,728 13,278,754 17,497,060 53,173,542 Fatalities 0 0 0 0 Lost time injuries (LTI) 2 4 4 10 Minor injuries 0 6 156 162

Figure 12: Health and safety performance, 2011

During Q3 of 2011, a review of AADC and ADDC H&S management and operational systems and processes was completed. The review was conducted by an external consultant at the request of the Bureau, and follows the successful completion of a similar appraisal of TRANSCO in 2010. The Bureau will use the data from these reviews to achieve signicant improvements in H&S performance, working with network companies to implement action plans for this purpose. The Bureau also organised best practice workshops for the beginning of 2012 to share the lessons learnt from the process with the rest of the sector. Following on from the work carried out in 2010 to establish the Bureaus internal Environment, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS), the AD EHSMS Centre completed its review of the system and gave its approval during Q1 of 2011; the Bureau began to implement the system thereafter. During the latter part of 2011, the Bureau was appointed Sector Regulatory Authority (SRA) for the Wastewater Sector, and began working closely with the AD EHSMS Centre and other entities to develop codes of practice for the sector.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms:

AADC ADDC ADWEC BST CML EHSMS FAPCO GCC GCCIA H&S KPI Al Ain Distribution Company Abu Dhabi Distribution Company Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company bulk supply tariff customer minutes lost Environment, Health & Safety Management System Fujairah Asia Power Company Gulf Cooperation Council GCC Interconnection Authority health and safety key performance indicator

CI customer interruption

HV high voltage kV kilovolt MVA megavolt ampere MWh megawatt hour SAIDI SAIFI TRANSCO System Average Interruption Duration Index System Average Interruption Frequency Index Transmission and Despatch Company

TUoS transmission use-of-system

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