MUSCAT: Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) is participating in CIGRE Session 2022, taking place in Paris from August 28 to September 2 with participation of 400 papers from all over the globe. The conference witnesses the presence of a large number of senior officials from companies operating in the energy sector around the world in addition to a group of experts, engineers and those interested in the electrical energy field.
A delegation from OETC is taking part in CIGRE, which is held to discuss the latest trends in the energy sector, where the company participated with two technical papers. Eng Ayman al Namani, Planning Engineer, presented the first research paper entitled "Long-Term Demand Forecast for Oman Electricity Transmission System Master Plan (2020-2040)", which explains the forecasts of demand for electricity in the Sultanate of Oman, taking into account the factors affecting the demand. It also explains the company's methodology in analyzing the challenges facing the electric power sector in terms of tariff reform, demand price flexibility, energy efficiency programs, renewable energy sources and electric vehicles. The second research paper is about “Transmission Regulation: The Economic Regulation Applied for Oman Electricity Transmission Network” presented by Eng Zahra al Rawahi, Regulatory Affairs Section Head, with the participation of Eng Alaa al Kiyumi, Head of Revenue Assurance Department at Muscat Electricity Distribution Company. The paper highlights the electricity sector regulations and the role of the Authority of Public Services Regulation to observe, monitor and evaluate the electricity market to ensure fair competition and provide services at reasonable prices and high quality, which contributes to attracting new investors in the energy sector.
On the sidelines of the congress, Eng Omar al Wahaibi, Nama Group CEO, Eng Saleh al Rumhi, CEO of Oman Electricity Transmission Company, and Dr Rashid al Badwawi, Senior Manager Corporate Affairs in Oman Electricity Transmission Company participated in the CEOs Forum held under the theme “Business Development in the Electric Power Industry”. The forum took place on August 29 to discuss various topics related to the electric power industry and provide an opportunity for industry representatives to raise the challenges they face while introducing a range of solutions and innovations to address issues affecting the industry.
It is worth noting that the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE), which was established in 1921 in Paris, is a global non-profit organization concerned with the generation and transmission of electrical energy and aims to enhance cooperation and exchange of knowledge and expertise to develop electrical systems around the world. It includes more than 3,500 experts from all over the world working together in organized coordinated work programs, supervised by a technical council. CIGRE conference, which is held every two years in Paris, is considered a unique conference and the most important in the field of electricity networks. GCC CIGRE is a regional committee and a member of the International Council for Large Electric Systems (CIGRE).
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