Saudi Arabian Grid Code May 2024

In the event of any inconsistency between any other chapter of the Grid Code and the Data and Information Exchange Code, the provisions of that chapter of the Grid Code shall prevail. Objective The objective of this chapter is to formalize the procedure for exchange of data and information between the TSP and Users and to list the typical range of information and data that the Users are required to submit to the TSP and the TSP is required to provide to the User(s) during the course of Grid operation. Chapter 6 - Data and Information Exchange Code The Saudi Arabian Grid Code Updated Version: May 2024 Data and Information Categories and Registration 6.3.1 The following types of data and information shall be required to be registered by the User: (i) Standard Planning Data: Each User shall provide to the TSP the standard data of the Equipment connected to the Transmission System for planning purposes. The detail of the required data is provided in Appendix A3.1 of Chapter 3: Planning Code. (ii) Detailed Planning Data: Each User shall provide to the TSP the detailed data for the Equipment connected to the Transmission System for planning purposes. The detail of the data is provided in Appendix A3.2 of Chapter 3: Planning Code. (iii) Operational Data: Each User shall provide to the TSP the operational parameters of the Equipment connected to the Transmission System for the safe and reliable operation of the system. The detail of the required data is provided in Chapter 4: Operating Code. Procedure and Obligations 6.4.1 In accordance with the provisions of the various sections of the Grid Code, each User shall submit data and information as listed in Schedules 1 to 12 in Appendix A6.1. 6.4.2 The TSP shall be responsible for data and information storage and archiving. 6.4.3 All the data and information systems must be auditable by the Regulator or an independent agency designated by the Regulator. The systems must provide for clear and accessible audit trails on all relevant operational transactions. All requests that require an audit on a system shall be undertaken with reasonable notice to the Users. 6.4.4 The TSP shall keep all paper-based information for a period of at least five (5) years commencing from the date the information was created. 6.4.5 Participants shall ensure reasonable security against unauthorized access, use, and loss of information (i.e. have a backup strategy) for the systems that contain the information. 6.4.6 Participants shall store planning information that is kept electronically for at least five (5) years. 6.4.7 The TSP shall archive operational information, in a historical repository sized for five (5) years’ data. These data shall include the following: Chapter 6 - Data and Information Exchange Code The Saudi Arabian Grid Code Updated Version: May 2024 (i) status information, change of state alarms, and Event messages. (ii) hourly Scheduling and Energy accounting information. (iii) operator entered data and actions. 6.4.8 An audit trail of all changes made to the archived data shall be maintained. This audit trail shall identify every change made, and the time and date of the change. The audit trail shall include both before and after values of all content and structure changes. Data and Information Submissions 6.5.1 The data must be submitted to the TSP’s relevant contact as specified in (1.12) and (1.13) of Chapter 1. The name of the person who is submitting each Schedule of data must be included. 6.5.2 The data may be submitted via electronic means (if such a data link exists between the User and the TSP after obtaining prior written consent from the TSP), or through a computer-readable medium. 6.5.3 The Users must notify the TSP of any changes to data which are already submitted and registered in accordance with the various provisions of the Grid Code.