Saudi Arabian Grid Code May 2024

Operational Test Program 4.8.5.1 Within two (2) months after the first meeting and at least one (1) month prior to the date of the proposed Operational Test, the Test Group shall submit to the TSP, the Test Proponent, and the Affected Users a proposed Test Program which shall contain the following: (i) a plan for carrying out the test; (ii) the procedure to be followed for the test, including the manner in which the test is to be monitored; (iii) list of responsible persons, including those responsible for coordinating on Safety, when necessary, and who will be involved in carrying out the test; (iv) allocation of all testing costs among the Affected Users; and (v) such other matters as the Test Group may deem appropriate and necessary and are approved by the management of the Affected Users. 4.8.5.2 If the proposed Test Program is acceptable to the TSP and the Affected Users, the final Test Program shall be prepared and the test shall proceed accordingly. Otherwise, the Test Group shall revise the Test Program to make it acceptable. 4.8.5.3 If the Test Group is unable to develop a Test Program or reach a consensus in implementing the Test Program, the TSP shall determine whether it is necessary to proceed with the test to ensure the Security of the Transmission System. 4.8.5.4 The Test Coordinator shall be notified in writing, as soon as possible, of any proposed revision or amendment to the Test Program prior to the day of the proposed test. If the Test Coordinator decides that the proposed revision or amendment is meritorious, he shall notify the TSP, the Test Proponent, and the Affected Users to act accordingly for the inclusion thereof. The Test Program shall then be carried out with the revisions or amendments if the Test Coordinator receives no objections. 4.8.5.5 If conditions are abnormal on the scheduled day for the test, the Test Coordinator may recommend a postponement or rescheduling of the test. Chapter 4 - Operating Code The Saudi Arabian Grid Code Updated Version: May 2024 4.8.6 Operational Test Report 4.8.6.1 Within one (1) month or a shorter period as the Test Group may agree after the conclusion of the test, the Test Proponent shall prepare and submit a Test Report to the TSP, the Affected Users, and the members of the Test Group. 4.8.6.2 After the submission of the Test Report, the Test Group shall stand dissolved. Testing to Monitor, Investigate, and Verify Performance 4.9.1 Introduction 4.9.1.1 In order to discharge its responsibilities for safe, secure, and economic operation of the Transmission System, the TSP will need to carry out certain testing to monitor, investigate, and verify the performance of Users’ Plant. 4.9.1.2 The TSP shall treat all information and data collected from User pursuant to the provisions of this section as confidential. 4.9.2 Objective The primary objective is to establish a procedure for verifying that the Users are operating within their design, operating and other contractual requirements, as specified in the relevant Connection Agreement between the User and the TSP.