Saudi Arabian Grid Code May 2024

A Participant shall not be considered to be in Default with respect to that Participant’s obligation(s) under the Grid Code, other than the obligation to pay money when due, if that Participant is prevented from fulfilling its obligation(s) by Force Majeure. The defaulting Participant shall give notice and the full particulars of such Force Majeure to the other concerned party (or parties) in writing or by telephone as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure. Telephone notices given shall be confirmed in writing as soon as reasonably possible and shall specifically state full particulars of the Force Majeure, the time and date when the Force Majeure occurred, and when the Force Majeure is reasonably expected to cease. The Participant affected shall, however, exercise due diligence and all necessary efforts to remove such disability and fulfill its obligations under the Grid Code. 1.9.2 Mere economic hardship shall not be considered Force Majeure. Acts of negligence or wrongdoings shall also be excluded from Force Majeure. The Grid Code Supervisory Committee (GCSC) 1.10.1 The TSP shall constitute and host the Grid Code Supervisory Committee (GCSC) in accordance with the guidelines of the Regulator. The GCSC shall be a standing body carrying out the functions referred to in (1.10.2) below. 1.10.2 The GCSC shall: (i) keep the Grid Code and its working under review; Chapter 1 - General Conditions The Saudi Arabian Grid Code Updated Version: May 2024 (ii) review all suggestions for amendments to the Grid Code which the Regulator or any Participant may submit to the GCSC for consideration from time to time or the GCSC initiates at its own; (iii) make recommendations to the Regulator for amendments to the Grid Code which the GCSC feels are necessary or desirable and record the reasons for the recommendations; (iv) issue guidance in relation to the Grid Code and its implementation, performance, and interpretation upon the reasonable request of any Participant; (v) consider what changes are necessary to the Grid Code arising out of any unforeseen circumstances referred to it by the TSP under (1.6); and (vi) review and make recommendation to the Regulator for final decision on any request that a Grid Participant submits to the GCSC to seek Derogation from any provision(s) of the Grid Code. 1.10.3 The GCSC shall be a stakeholder representative committee and shall consist of the following members: (i) a Chairman and three (3) persons appointed by the TSP; (ii) a person appointed by the Regulator; (iii) two (2) persons representing Generators each having Generating Station with a total Registered Capacity exceeding 500 MW; (iv) one person representing Generators each having Generating Station with a total Registered Capacity 500 MW or less; (v) one person representing each Distribution Entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in total four (4); (vi) one person to represent Directly-connected Customers; (vii) one person to represent King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE); and (viii) one person to represent Principal Buyer. 1.10.4 The GCSC shall establish and comply at all times with its own rules and procedures relating to the conduct of its business, which shall be approved by the Regulator and published by the GCSC within three (3) months of the formation of the GCSC.