Seawater Desalination Code

Seawater Desalination CodeDecember 20117561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22

Table of ContentsIntroductionGeneral ConditionsIN-1GC-1GC.1 Introduction GC-1GC.2 Objective GC-1GC.3 Scope GC-1GC.4 Duty of Good Faith GC-1GC.5 Unforeseen Circumstances GC-1GC.6 Suspension of the SWDC provisions GC-2GC.7 Data and Notices GC-2GC.8 Confidentiality GC-2GC.9 Communication GC-3GC.10 Disputes GC-4GC.11 The Review Panel GC-4GC.12 Illegality and Partial Invalidity GC-5GC.13 SWDC Amendment GC-5GC.14 Derogation Process GC-6GC.15 Code Interpretation GC-7GC.16 Transitional Provisions GC-8Planning CodePC-1PC.1 Introduction PC-1PC.2 Objective PC-1PC.3 Scope PC-2PC.4 Planning Data PC-2PC.5 Total Forecast PC-3PC.6 System Studies PC-4PC.7 Ten Year Statement PC-5PC.8 Forecast data change PC-5PC.9 Planning criteria and standards PC-5PC.10 Validation and verification of planning data PC-6PC.11 Data Confidentiality PC-6PC-Appendix 1 Flowchart for Planning procedures and time table for mainplanning actionsPC-7Connection CodeCC-8CC.1 Introduction CC-8CC.2 Objective CC-8CC.3 Scope CC-8CC.4 Connection Point CC-8CC.5 Connection Procedure CC-10CC.6 Connection Activities CC-147561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22i

CC.7 Safety rules CC-14CC.8 Environmental issues CC-14CC.9 Connection of PCC CC-15CC-Appendix 1 Types of data CC-16CC-Appendix 2 Flowchart for Connection Procedure CC-18CC-Appendix 3 Equipment Configuration for the Connection Point betweeneach Water Producer’s Facility and the DWTSCC-19CC-Appendix 4 Equipment Configuration for the Connection Point betweeneach WDSO’s Facility and the DWTSCC-19CC-Appendix 5 Technical Requirements for the Water Metering System CC-20CC-Appendix 6 Technical Requirements for the Online Monitoring Systemand Sample PointCC-25Operation Code 1: Operational PlanningOC-1OC1.1 Introduction OC-1OC1.2 Objective OC-1OC1.3 Scope OC-1OC1.4 One (1) Year Operating Plan OC-1OC1.5 Three (3) Year Operating Plan OC-4Operation Code 2: Safety Co-ordination ProcedureOC-8OC2.1 Introduction OC-8OC2.2 Objective OC-8OC2.3 Scope OC-8OC2.4 Safety Co-ordination Procedure OC-8Operation Code 3: Incident and Incident ReportingOC-11OC3.1 Introduction OC-11OC3.2 Objective OC-11OC3.3 Scope OC-11OC3.4 Incidents OC-12OC3.5 Significant Incident OC-17OC3-Appendix 1 Incidents Reporting OC-20Operation Code 4: Water QualityOC-21OC4.1 Introduction OC-21OC4.2 Objective OC-21OC4.3 Scope OC-21OC4.4 Transmitted Water Quality OC-21OC4.5 Procedures for Monitoring OC-22OC4.6 Procedures for Sampling OC-22OC4.7 Data Storage and Reports OC-22OC4.8 Water Quality Failure OC-23OC4-Appendix 1 Transmitted Water Quality OC-25OC4-Appendix 2 Online Monitoring System and Sampling OC-257561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22ii

Operation Code 5: Transmission System DisruptionOC-27OC5.1 Introduction OC-27OC5.2 Objective OC-27OC5.3 Scope OC-27OC5.4 TSD Procedure OC-27OC5.5 Emergency Plan and Manual of Emergency Operating Procedures OC-28OC5.6 Transmitted Water Demand OC-29Operation Code 6: Start-up and Shutdown ProceduresOC-31OC6.1 Introduction OC-31OC6.2 Objective OC-31OC6.3 Scope OC-31OC6.4 Start - up and Shutdown Procedures OC-31OC6.5 Operating and Maintenance Manual OC-32OC6.6 Following Operations OC-32Water Metering CodeWM-1WM.1 Introduction WM-1WM.2 Objective WM-1WM.3 Scope WM-1WM.4 Other metering requirements WM-1WM.5 Water meter data WM-2WM.6 Technical requirements of the water meters and the water meteringsystemWM-2WM.7 Water metering system WM-2WM.8 Commissioning of the water metering system WM-3WM.9 Periodic Calibration and Testing of water meters WM-3WM.10 Suspected metering errors WM-3WM.11 Adjustment, repair, replacement or recalibration of Water MeteringSystemWM-4WM.12 Adjustments to Water Metering System WM-4WM.13 Water Meter Data security and registration WM-5WM.14 Water Meter Data exchange WM-6WM.15 Water Meter Data Storage WM-7Scheduling and Dispatch CodeSDC-1SDC.1 Introduction SDC-1SDC.2 Objective SDC-1SDC.3 Scope SDC-1SDC.4 Load Dispatch centre (LDC) SDC-1SDC.5 Information To Be Used SDC-2SDC.6 Availability Declaration SDC-2SDC.7 Demand Notice SDC-4SDC.8 Scheduling SDC-47561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22iii

SDC.9 Dispatch SDC-5SDC-Appendix 1 Operating characteristics SDC-7Glossary and DefinitionsSDC-1GD-Appendix 1 List of Abbreviation SDC-14GD-Appendix 2 Overview Incident Criteria SDC-167561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22iv

I N T R O D U C T I O N1. This Seawater Desalination Code of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (SWDC)has been prepared pursuant to:(a)(b)Electricity Law of 22 November 2005, the Charter of the Electricityand Cogeneration Regulatory Authority under Council of MinistersResolution No 154 of 21 May 2007; andthe Licence held by the Desalinated Water Transmission SystemOperator (DWTSO).2. This SWDC sets out the planning, connection and operating procedures andprinciples governing the DWTSO’s relationship with each User of theDesalinated Water Transmission System (DWTS), and specifies the dayto-dayprocedures for planning, connection and operational purposes, andcovers both normal and exceptional circumstances.3. This SWDC has been designed so as:(a)(b)to permit the development, operation and maintenance of an efficient,co-ordinated and economical DWTS; andto facilitate and encourage competition between Desalinated WaterProducers (DWP) in the Seawater Desalination Industry.4. This SWDC covers the transmission of:(a)(b)Desalinated Water from each Seawater Desalination Plant; andWater from each Non-Seawater Plant (NSP),through the DWTS, and up to and including each Connection Point betweenthe DWTS and each Water Distribution System (WDS).5. This SWDC also covers the distribution of Desalinated Water from eachSeawater Desalination Plant up to and including each Connection Pointbetween each Seawater Desalination Plant and the Plant ConnectedCustomer (PCC).6. This SWDC:(a)establishes the rules and procedures necessary to govern thedevelopment and operation of the Seawater Desalination Industry,including, rules and procedures for the:(i)(ii)planning of development in relation to the DWTS;operation of each Seawater Desalination Plant and the DWTS;(iii) setting up and maintenance of each Connection Point;(iv) production of Desalinated Water by the process of seawaterdesalination;(v)transmission of Transmitted Water to each WDS;(vi) delivery of Water from each NSP to the DWTS;(vii) delivery of Desalinated Water to each PCCs; and7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22IN-1

(b)(c)(d)(e)(viii) scheduling and dispatch of Desalinated Water from eachSeawater Desalination Plant;specifies the roles, obligations and responsibilities of the DWTSO andeach User;facilitates the continued development of a secure, reliable and safeSeawater Desalination Industry;is prepared on a non-discriminatory basis in order to protect theinterests of the DWTSO, each User and consumers of TransmittedWater; andis designed to encourage local and foreign investment andparticipation in the Seawater Desalination Industry and promotecompetition therein.7. This SWDC is divided into the following sections:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)the General Conditions, which contain provisions that are of ageneral application to all provisions of this SWDC;the Planning Code, which provides for the supply of certaininformation needed for the planning and development of the DWTS;the Connection Code, which specify the minimum technical, designand operational criteria for all connections to the DWTS and for theDWTS at those Connection Points;the Operating Code, which is split into a number of codes, and whichsets out the procedures required for effective cooperation between theDWTSO and each User. In particular, it deals with:(i)(ii)operational planning;safety co-ordination procedure;(iii) incident reporting;(iv) water quality;(v)transmission system disruption; and(vi) start-up and shut down procedures;the Water Metering Code; andthe Scheduling and Dispatch Code, which sets out the proceduresrequired to balance Transmitted Water production with demand, andto schedule each production plants’ output for transmission anddispatch.8. This introduction is provided to each existing User as well as to eachprospective User for information purposes only, and does not form part ofthis SWDC.9. The term ‘DWTS’ includes every part of the DWTS, whether or not suchpart is connected to another part of the DWTS.10. The term ‘DWTSO’ refers to the Person carrying on the functions of DWTSoperation, whether carried out through a single entity or through a number ofoffices and/or locations. The DWTSO shall be responsible for setting up and7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22IN-2

managing its internal organization to ensure compliance with its obligationsunder the SWDC.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22IN-3

G E N E R A L C O N D I T I O N SGC.1GC.1.1GC.1.2GC.2GC.2.1GC.3GC.3.1GC.4GC.4.1GC.5GC.5.1GC.5.2GC.5.3INTRODUCTIONThese General Conditions contain provisions which are of a generalapplication to all sections of this SWDC.The objective of these General Conditions is to ensure, to the maximumextent possible, that the various sections of this SWDC work together andwork in practice for the benefit of the DWTSO and each User.OBJECTIVEThe objective of these General Conditions is to:(a)(b)(c)(d)SCOPEprovide principles to enable unforeseen circumstances to be managed;define general rules regarding the communications between theDWTSO and each User and the exchange of data and informationbetween them;specify the purpose, functions and composition of the Review Panel;andspecify the general rules for interpreting the provisions of this SWDC.These General Conditions apply to the DWTSO and to each User.DUTY OF GOOD FAITHThe DWTSO and each User shall at all times in its dealings with each otheract in good faith and in accordance with Good Industry Practice, relevantrules and regulations and the provisions of this SWDC.UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCESIf certain circumstances arise which have not been foreseen by the provisionsof this SWDC, the DWTSO shall, to the extent reasonably practicable in thecircumstances:(a)(b)consult each affected User in an effort to obtain a consensus on theaction required; andsubmit any necessary proposals to each affected User forconsideration.If agreement between the DWTSO and each affected User cannot be reachedin the time available, the DWTSO shall in consultation with ECRA,determine the best course of action.Each User shall comply with all instructions given to it by the DWTSO orECRA, as the case may be, following such a determination, provided that the7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GC-1

GC.5.4GC.6GC.6.1.1GC.7GC.7.1GC.7.2GC.7.3GC.7.4GC.8GC.8.1GC.8.2GC.8.3instructions are consistent with the then current technical parameters of therelevant User’s Facility registered under the SWDC.The DWTSO shall, as soon as reasonably practicable following theoccurrence of an unforeseen circumstance, notify all relevant details thereofto the Review Panel for consideration, and shall include in the notificationany relevant proposed re-drafting to deal with the unforeseen circumstances.SUSPENSION OF THE SWDC PROVISIONSThe provisions of this SWDC, either in part or in whole, of this SWDC maybe suspended should any abnormal conditions or emergency situations arise,pursuant to any directions given by ECRA or by the Government or theMOWE.DATA AND NOTICESAll data and notices required under this SWDC, other than data which is thesubject of a specific requirement of the SWDC as to the manner of itsdelivery, shall be submitted electronically or through any other means agreedupon by the relevant parties.Written notices under this SWDC shall be served either by hand delivery,registered first-class pre-paid mail, courier service or facsimile to theDWTSO or each relevant User, as the case may be.Data and notices to be provided by each User to the DWTSO shall bedelivered to the specified address or addresses of the DWTSO, as notified bythe DWTSO to each User upon each User first being bound by this SWDC,or to such other address or addresses as the DWTSO may notify each Userfrom time to time.Data and notices to be provided by the DWTSO to each User shall bedelivered by the DWTSO to the specified address or addresses as notified byeach User to the DWTSO, or failing which, to the registered or principaloffice of each relevant User.CONFIDENTIALITYAll data and other information provided by each User to the DWTSO, inaccordance with the provisions of this SWDC, prior to connection, shall betreated by the DWTSO as confidential in accordance with the terms of thisSWDC.All data and other information provided by each User to the DWTSO inaccordance with the DWTSO’s application process, before the DWTSOmakes an Offer of Connection, shall be treated by the DWTSO asconfidential in accordance with the terms of this SWDC.Any data or other information made available by the DWTSO to each Useror each prospective User, prior to connection or the Offer of Connectionbeing accepted, shall be used only by the relevant User for the purposespecified by the DWTSO, and shall be treated by the relevant User asconfidential in accordance with the terms of this SWDC.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GC-2

GC.8.4GC.8.5GC.9GC.9.1Unless in relation to a particular type of data where this SWDC provides anexpress confidentiality obligation, in which case in relation to that data thatconfidentiality obligation shall apply, the requirement to treat as confidentialcertain data and other information as provided for in this Section ‎GC.8.4, isas follows:(a)(b)the DWTSO and each User, as the case may be, shall not; andthe DWTSO and each User, as the case may be, shall ensure that itsemployees, officers, shareholders, board members or directors(together Permitted Persons) shall not,at any time, whether prior to, during or after becoming bound by this SWDC,without the prior written consent of the DWTSO or the affected User, as thecase may be, divulge to any person, other than to any Permitted Person:(c)(d)who requires such information to enable them to properly carry outtheir duties under this SWDC; andprovided that such Permitted Person is bound by provisionsimposing confidentiality obligations equivalent to this provision,any data or information covered by this Section ‎GC.8.The restrictions imposed by Section ‎GC.8.4 shall not apply to the disclosureof any data or information:(a)(b)(c)(d)which is or comes into the public domain, otherwise than as a result ofa breach of an undertaking of confidentiality or which is lawfullyobtainable with no more than reasonable diligence from sources otherthan the relevant party;which is required to be disclosed:(i)(ii)under any relevant law;by any competent authority; or(iii) pursuant to this SWDC or any licence issued under any relevantelectricity law;which is required to be disclosed by the regulations of any recognisedstock exchange upon which the share capital of the relevant party is oris proposed to be from time to time listed or dealt with; orwhich is required to be disclosed in the course of administrative orjudicial proceedings,provided, however, that in relation to Sections ‎GC.8.5‎(b) to ‎GC.8.5‎(d) (otherthan Section ‎GC.8.5(b) (ii)), as soon as a disclosing party learns of thedisclosure requirement, and prior to making such disclosure, to the extentpermitted by law or any court order, it shall notify the party whose data it is,of the requirement and the terms thereof.COMMUNICATIONUnless otherwise specified in the SWDC, all instructions given by theDWTSO and communications (other than those relating to the submission ofdata and notices) between the DWTSO and each User shall take place7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GC-3

GC.9.2GC.10between identified persons agreed between the DWTSO and each User priorto connection, or such other persons as the DWTSO or each User, as the casemay be, may, from time to time, notify to the other person for such purposes.Unless otherwise specified in the SWDC, all instructions given by theDWTSO and communications (other than those relating to the submission ofdata and notices) between the DWTSO and each User shall be by telephone,fax, email or any other acceptable electronic means, with a facility to recordmessages. Such recording must be retained for at least one (1) year and shallbe accepted by DWTSO and each User as evidence of those instructions orcommunications.DISPUTESGC.10.1GC.10.2In case of a dispute between the DWTSO and each affected User about anyprovision of the SWDC or any issue relating to that provision, the DWTSOand each affected User shall first endeavor to resolve such dispute throughgood faith negotiations.Each party to a dispute shall designate an executive, manager and/or othersenior representative to conduct such negotiation.GC.10.3 Any dispute or claim not resolved by such negotiation within twenty (20)Business Days of the dispute or claim arising may be referred by either partyto the dispute resolution process set out in Chapter Seven of the ImplementingRegulations to the Electricity Law approved by the Board of ECRA on15/04/1427 corresponding to13/05/2006 or any modifications to it thereafter.GC.10.4While a dispute is continuing, the relevant parties shall continue to performtheir respective obligations under the SWDC until such dispute has beenfully and finally resolved.GC.11GC.11.1GC.11.2THE REVIEW PANELPursuant to its licence obligations, the DWTSO is obliged to keep theSWDC and its working under review. In order to achieve this, the DWTSOshall establish and maintain the Review Panel, which shall be a standingbody carrying out the functions referred to in Section ‎GC.11.2.The Review Panel shall:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)keep the SWDC and its working under review;take appropriate action to ensure that the SWDC does not conflictwith the Transmission Code;review all suggestions for amendments to the SWDC which ECRA orany User may wish to submit to the DWTSO for consideration by theReview Panel from time to time;suggest recommendations as to amendments to the SWDC that theDWTSO or the Review Panel feels are necessary or desirable, andthe reasons for the recommendations;issue guidance in relation to the SWDC and its implementation,performance and interpretation when asked to do so by any User; and7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GC-4

GC.11.3GC.11.4GC.11.5GC.11.6GC.12GC.12.1GC.13GC.13.1GC.13.2GC.13.3GC.13.4(f)consider what changes are necessary to the SWDC arising out of anyunforeseen circumstances referred to it by the DWTSO under Section‎GC.5.The Review Panel shall consist of:(a)(b)(c)a chairman, who shall be a member appointed by the DWTSO, and upto 2 members appointed by the DWTSO;a member appointed by ECRA; andthe following members:(i)(ii)2 members appointed by the DWPs;1 member appointed by the NSPOs;(iii) 1 member appointed by the Traders; and(iv) 1 member appointed by the WDSOs,each of whom shall be appointed pursuant to the rules issued pursuant toSection ‎GC.11.4.The DWTSO shall prepare the rules in relation to the Review Panel, suchrules to be approved by ECRA. The Review Panel shall comply at all timeswith these rules.The DWTSO shall consult in writing each User who may be materiallyaffected in relation to all proposed amendments to the SWDC as required byits Licence and shall submit all proposed amendments to the SWDC to theReview Panel for discussion prior to such consultation.Each proposed amendment to the SWDC shall include an evaluation ofwhether the amendment would better facilitate the achievement of theSWDC objectives, as provided in the Licence issued to the DWTSO.ILLEGALITY AND PARTIAL INVALIDITYIf any provision of the SWDC should become or be declared unlawful orpartially invalid for any reason, the validity of all remaining provisions of theSWDC shall not be affected.SWDC AMENDMENTThe Licence issued to the DWTSO contains provisions for the approval ofthe initial SWDC and subsequent review and revision, subject to approval byECRA.ECRA approves the first SWDC, and the DWTSO is required to keep theSWDC under review and to consult on amendments as provided for in theLicence issued to the DWTSO, with any revisions to be approved by ECRAwhen submitted to it by the DWTSO.The role of the Review Panel in relation to SWDC revisions is set out inSection ‎GC.11.Each User, the DWTSO or ECRA may propose amendments to the SWDC.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GC-5

GC.14GC.14.1GC.14.2GC.14.3GC.14.4GC.14.5GC.14.6GC.14.7GC.14.8DEROGATION PROCESSECRA is the body which may grant a Derogation from the provisions of theSWDC. In deciding whether to grant a Derogation, ECRA may consultwith the DWTSO and/or each affected User, as is considered necessary.The DWTSO or each affected User may seek a Derogation from complyingwith one or more provisions of the SWDC. The Derogation may be grantedby ECRA to ease temporary constraints that prevent compliance andnecessitate exemption.In addition, Section ‎GC.16.4 contains transitional provisions relating toDerogations to be provided to existing plant and/or equipment that has notbeen designed in accordance with the provisions of this SWDC, and/or tofacilitate a smooth transition to the SWDC from the existing conditions.A User seeking a Derogation shall submit a written application to theDWTSO and shall be required to justify its request in terms of both thespecific circumstances and expected duration of the requested Derogation.As a minimum, the application must include the following information:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)detail of the applicant;relevant provision(s) of the SWDC and the required performance;description of the relevant plant and/or equipment and the nature andextent of non-compliance;description of the proposal for restoring compliance (whereapplicable) including details of actions to mitigate risks and restorecompliance, including a proposed timetable;description of the reasonable alternative actions that have beenconsidered; anda statement of expected duration of the non-compliance.On receipt of any request for a Derogation, the DWTSO shall promptlyconsider such request, by seeking expert advice/opinion on the request, if itconsiders it necessary, and submit the request together with itsrecommendations, to ECRA for a final decision.The DWTSO may itself request a Derogation and in that case will set outthe equivalent information to that in Section ‎GC.14.4 above, and shall submitthe application to ECRA for a final decision. It shall include in suchsubmission any expert advice/opinion as it considers necessary.ECRA shall consider the submission made by the DWTSO and shall decidewhether a Derogation should be granted and, if so, the terms of theDerogation. In deciding on the submission, ECRA may consult with theDWTSO and/or any affected User, as it considers appropriate, to seekclarification or views on the requested Derogation.ECRA shall communicate its final decision to the DWTSO, who shall in thecase of a derogation requested by a User, inform the relevant User and/ortake further action, as appropriate.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GC-6

GC.14.9GC.14.10GC.14.11GC.14.12GC.14.13GC.15GC.15.1GC.15.2GC.15.3GC.15.4GC.15.5If a Derogation is granted, then the relevant User or the DWTSO, as thecase may be will not be obliged to comply with the applicable provision ofthe SWDC (to the extent and for the period of the Derogation) and theDWTSO or the User, as the case may be, shall comply with any alternativeprovision as set forth in the Derogation.A Derogation from the SWDC will normally have an expiry date in order toreview its continued need and to assist in monitoring performance towardscompliance.Every Derogation will be entered on a register maintained by ECRA for thispurpose.A Derogation granted to the DWTSO and/or User shall be non-transferable.Therefore, if a non-compliant plant and/or equipment has its ownershiptransferred, the new owner will need to seek a new Derogation.Where a material change in circumstances has occurred, a review of anyexisting Derogation, and any Derogation applied for or under consideration,may be initiated by ECRA or following a request by the DWTSO or anyUser.CODE INTERPRETATIONHierarchyIn the event of any conflict between the provisions of the SWDC and:(a)(b)any contract or agreement between the DWTSO and a User, theprovisions of the SWDC shall prevail to the extent of such conflict,unless the SWDC expressly provides otherwise; andany Electricity Law, the Charter, the Implementing Regulations orthe Licence of the DWTSO, the provisions of such Electricity Law,the Charter, the Implementing Regulations or the Licence of theDWTSO shall prevail to the extent of such conflict,and the provisions of the SWDC shall be interpreted accordingly.Glossary and definitionsWhere a word or phrase that is defined in the Glossary and Definitions ismore particularly defined in another section, or sub-section of the SWDC,the definition in that section, or sub-section shall prevail if there is anydiscrepancy. Such discrepancies, when noticed by a User or ECRA, shall bebrought to the notice of the DWTSO and will be reviewed during the nextreview of the SWDC.Introduction, Table of Contents, Chapters and TitlesThe Introduction, tables of contents, and the use of sections and titles are forease of reference only, and shall be ignored in construing the SWDC.Singular and pluralUnless the context otherwise requires, the singular shall include the pluraland vice versa. References to any one gender shall include the other gender.References7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GC-7

GC.15.6GC.15.7GC.15.8GC.16GC.16.1GC.16.2(a)(b)(c)Unless otherwise required, all references to a particular paragraph,sup-paragraph, appendix or schedule shall be a reference to thatparagraph, sub-paragraph, appendix or schedule in or to that part ofthe SWDC in which the reference is made.A cross-reference to another document or part of the SWDC shall notimpose any additional, further or co-existent obligation or confer anyadditional, further or co-existent right in the part of the text wheresuch cross-reference is contained.Unless otherwise provided for, all references to laws, legislation,implementing regulations, directives and to standards shall be deemedto be to the then latest version.Statutory and Licence obligationsNothing in the SWDC is intended to or shall derogate from the DWTSO’s ora User’s statutory or licence obligations.The term ‘DWTS’ includes every part of the DWTS, whether or not suchpart is connected to another part of the DWTS.The term ‘DWTSO’ refers to the Person carrying on the functions of DWTSoperation, whether carried out through a single entity or through a numberoffices and/or locations. The DWTSO shall be responsible for setting up andmanaging its internal organization to ensure compliance with its obligationsunder the SWDC.TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONSNotwithstanding the provisions of any other part of these GeneralConditions, the following provisions shall apply in their place in respect of:(a)(b)(c)(d)the first establishment of the Review Panel;the appointment of Review Panel Members in respect of a class ofUser which does not have any persons within it at the time of theappointment;derogations to be granted in relation to the DWTS and/or plant andequipment connected to the DWTS at the time of the first approval ofthe SWDC; andthe treatment of and population of data in the first year of operation ofthe SWDC.Review Panel EstablishmentThe first Review Panel Members will be appointed by ECRA. ECRA will,at its sole discretion, decide on the first Review Panel Members. It may doso without discussing possible members with the DWTSO and/or Users or itmay discuss possible members with any or all of the DWTSO and each User.The DWTSO and each User must, if asked by ECRA, make suggestions asto the identity of possible members for the Review Panel, and respond to anyother question raised by ECRA. Upon deciding who the first Review PanelMembers will be, ECRA will notify the DWTSO and each User affected bythe appointments.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GC-8

GC.16.3GC.16.4GC.16.5Review Panel Member where no UserWhere there are no persons who are Users within a category of User underthe SWDC, ECRA may nominate a person to be a Review Panel Memberto represent the views of that category of User. The person may be fromECRA or it may be another person nominated by ECRA. As part of thenomination, that person will have its role and responsibilities set out byECRA. That person shall owe no duty or responsibility to the DWTSO,Users and other Review Panel Members of the Review Panel arising fromits role as Review Panel Member, other than to comply with the rules andprocedures referred to in Section ‎GC.11.4.Initial DerogationsWhen the SWDC is first approved, it may be that certain plant and/orequipment of the DWTSO and/or Users are not initially capable of meetingall of the requirements of the SWDC. Where the DWTSO or a Userbelieves that its plant and/ or equipment may not meet the requirements ofthe SWDC, it may approach ECRA and ECRA will in its discretion, afterhaving consulted any User of the DWTSO, as the case may be, if it decidesthat is necessary, and in accordance with any further procedure which ECRAmay by direction publish, grant a Derogation from the SWDC requirementsto the extent and for the period set out in the Derogation. It is likely that allsuch Derogations will be for a temporary duration.First Year DataIn the first year of operation of the SWDC, the submission of data in relationto periods within that first year will be dealt with pursuant to a direction ordirections issued by ECRA, notwithstanding what the provisions of theSWDC state. The DWTSO and each User will comply with said directions.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GC-9

P L A N N I N G C O D EINTRODUCTIONThis Planning Code is designed to ensure that each User provides the DWTSO withrelevant, up-to-date and accurate planning data forecast and other planningdata information to enable the DWTSO to prepare and submit to ECRA theTen Year Statement.This Planning Code sets out the roles and responsibilities of the DWTSO and eachUser in relation to the procedures to be followed by the DWTSO and eachUser in connection with the data exchange required for the DWTSO toprepare the Ten Year Statement.It is envisaged that the Ten Year Statement will identify any reinforcements,improvements and/or extension programs that are required in relation to:(a)(b)(c)Seawater Desalination Plants;DWTS; andConnection Points.The planning processes relating to the development of the Seawater DesalinationIndustry shall be carried out by the DWTSO annually, and cover thesucceeding ten (10) Years, and should provide sufficient lead times tofacilitate:(a)(b)OBJECTIVEany necessary planning, permitting or consenting activities; andany necessary engineering, design, development, procurement andrelated works.The objectives of this Planning Code include:(a)(b)(c)to provide a long term prognosis for the supply of TransmittedWater in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by facilitating the provision ofplanning data from each User to the DWTSO;to ensure that the demand, production and delivery forecast andassociated planning data in connection with the Transmitted Wateris provided by the each User to the DWTSO, in order for theDWTSO:(i)(ii)to undertake the planning and development of the DWTS inaccordance with the relevant standards; andto maintain existing Connection Points and to facilitate newConnection Points; andto enable the DWTSO to provide to ECRA the Ten Year Statementto ensure that the long term Transmitted Water production andtransmission capacity needs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can beidentified, planned and procured.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22PC-1

SCOPEThis Planning Code applies to the DWTSO and to the following Users:(a)(b)(c)PLANNING DATADWPs;NSPOs; andWDSOs.Forecast and other planning dataThe data required by the DWTSO to prepare the Ten Year Statement shall beprovided by each User to the DWTSO. Such data shall comprise:(a) the forecast data listed in Section ‎0;(b) the forecast data listed in Section ‎0;(c)(d)the forecasts data listed in Section ‎0; andany additional information required by the DWTSO to carry out theSystem Studies; andThe DWTSO shall use the most up-to-date planning data available to the DWTSOrelating to any future Connection Point of either the Preliminary WaterPlanning Data or the Committed Water Planning Data as described in theConnection Code.WDSO demand forecasts dataBy June 30 of each Year, each WDSO shall provide to the DWTSO in relation to eachof its Connection Points, its best estimate of the information listed below,for each calendar month of the succeeding ten (10) Years:(a)(b)(c)the daily average volume flow of Transmitted Water to bewithdrawn by that WDSO from the DWTS;the peak hourly volume flow of Transmitted Water to be withdrawnby that WDSO from the DWTS; andthe required water quality.The forecast data shall be prepared by each WDSO in a standard format, such standardformat to be provided by the DWTSO, having been approved by ECRA.The demand forecast data shall be submitted to the DWTSO in hard paper copy, withan electronic copy to be provided also.The demand forecast data shall not consider any demand reduction due to any plannedor unplanned outages that may affect the DWTS.DWP forecast dataBy June 30 of each Year, each DWP shall provide to the DWTSO in relation to each ofits Connection Points, its best estimate of the information listed below, foreach calendar month of the succeeding ten (10) Years:(a)the daily average volume flow of Desalinated Water to be producedby that DWP and delivered to the DWTS;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22PC-2

(b)(c)the peak hourly volume flow of Desalinated Water to be produced bythat DWP and delivered to the DWTS; andthe water quality to be provided at the Connection Point.The forecast data shall be prepared by each DWP in a standard format, such standardformat to be provided by DWTSO, having been approved by ECRA.The forecast data shall be submitted to the DWTSO in hard paper copy, with anelectronic copy to be provided also.The forecast data shall not consider any production or delivery reduction due to plannedor unplanned outages that may affect the DWTS.NSPO forecast dataBy June 30 of each Year, each NSPO shall provide to the DWTSO in relation to eachof its Connection Points, its best estimate of the information listed below,for each calendar month of the succeeding ten (10) Years:(a)(b)(c)the daily average volume flow of Water to be delivered by that NSPOto the DWTS;the peak hourly volume flow of Water to be delivered by that NSPOto the DWTS; andthe required water quality at the Connection Point.The forecast data shall be prepared by each NSPO in a standard format, such standardformat to be provided by the DWTSO, having been approved by ECRA.The forecast shall be submitted to the DWTSO in hard paper copy, with an electroniccopy to be provided also.The forecast data shall not consider any production or delivery reduction due to plannedor unplanned outages that may affect the DWTS.TOTAL FORECASTBy August 31 of each Year, the DWTSO shall prepare a Total Forecast for theDWTS.The Total Forecast shall consolidate:(a) the forecast data submitted by each User under Sections ‎0, ‎0 and ‎0;and(b)the most up-to-date data set relating to any future Connection Pointof either the Preliminary Water Planning Data or the CommittedWater Planning Data.The Total Forecast shall provide the following data for each calendar month of thesucceeding ten (10) Years:(a)(b)the daily average volume flow and peak hourly volume flow ofTransmitted Water to be withdrawn at each relevant ConnectionPoint by the WDSOs from the DTWS;the daily average volume flow of and peak hourly volume flow ofDesalinated Water to be produced by the DWPs and delivered to theDWTS, at each relevant Connection Point;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22PC-3

(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)the daily average volume flow and peak hourly volume flow of Waterto be delivered by the NSPOs to the DWTS, at each relevantConnection Point;the expected water quality at each Connection Point between theSeawater Desalination Plants and the DWTS and the NSPs and theDWTS, as the case may be;the expected water quality at each Connection Point between theDWTS and the WDSs;the total average daily volume flow of Transmitted Water to bewithdrawn from the DWTS by all WDSOs; andthe total average daily volume flow of Transmitted Water to bedelivered into the DWTS by all Water Producers.The Total Forecast shall be prepared by the DWTSO in a standard format, suchstandard format to be provided by the DWTSO, having been approved byECRA.The Total Forecast shall be submitted by the DWTSO to ECRA in three (3) hardpaper copies, with an electronic copy to be provided also.SYSTEM STUDIESThe DWTSO shall prepare and maintain an electronic network model of the DWTS.The electronic network model shall be based on technical data of thefollowing installations:(a)(b)(c)(d)the DWTS and the storage facilities connected to the DWTS;each Seawater Desalination Plant;each NSP; andeach Connection Point.Should the DWTSO require any further data from any User in relation to preparing andmaintaining the electronic network model, the DWTSO shall request suchdata from the relevant User, and the requested User shall provide therequired data to the DWTSO within the reasonable time period provided bythe DWTSO.By September 30 of each Year, the DWTSO shall carry out the System Studiescovering the next ten (10) Years based on the electronic network model ofthe DWTS prepared under Section ‎0 and considering the demand, productionand delivery forecasts described in Sections ‎0, ‎0 and ‎0.The System Studies shall identify:(a)(b)in relation to each Connection Point of the DWTS with each WDS,those periods where the insufficient capacity of the DWTS or theinsufficient production or delivery of Desalinated Water by theDWPs or the insufficient delivery of Water by the NSPOs, as thecase may be, is expected to cause a Transmitted Water deficit;in relation to each Connection Point of the DWTS with each DWP,those periods where insufficient capacity of the DWTS or the7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22PC-4

(c)(d)insufficient demand of the WDSO is expected to cause a DesalinatedWater surplus;the capacity margins within the different sections of the DWTS; andthe expected water quality at each Connection Point between theDWTS and the WDSOs.The System Studies will identify any reinforcements, improvements and/or extensionsprograms that are required in relation to:(a)(b)(c)each Seawater Desalination Plant;the DWTS; andeach Connection Point.The primary focus of the System Studies shall be on hydraulics, water quality andeconomics in connection with the DWTS.TEN YEAR STATEMENTBy December 31 of each Year, the DWTSO shall prepare and issue the Ten YearStatement to ECRA.The Ten Year Statement shall cover the ten (10) year period beginning January of thefollowing year. The Ten Year Statement shall present the Total Forecastcombined with the results of the System Studies.FORECAST DATA CHANGEIf a DWP, NSPO or WDSO submits significant changes to its forecast data in aconsecutive reporting year for the same operational year, explanation of thesechanges shall be given in writing by that DWP, NSPO or WDSO, as the casemay be, to the DWTSO with the submission of the revised forecast data.For the purposes of Section ‎0, a significant change is considered to be a change of morethan ten (10) % in comparison to the data submitted in the previous year.PLANNING CRITERIA AND STANDARDSThe DWTSO shall apply the DWTS planning criteria and standards for the planningand development of the DWTS and the Seawater Desalination Industry.The planning processes in connection with the planning criteria and standards, shall becarried out annually by the DWTSO, and should provide sufficient leadtimes to facilitate:(a)(b)any necessary planning, permitting or consenting activities; andany necessary engineering, design, development, procurement andrelated works.In accordance with the annual planning processes under Section ‎0, the planning criteriaand standards shall be prepared by the DWTSO as and when required, andany amendments to the planning criteria and standards shall be approved byECRA.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22PC-5

VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION OF PLANNING DATAWithout limiting Section ‎0, the DWTSO shall review and verify the planning datasubmitted to the DWTSO by each DWP, NSPO and WDSO.Such review and verification shall be done by comparison of the planning datasubmitted by each DWP, NSPO and WDSO, with the results of the SystemStudies.The electronic network model shall be used to process plausibility checks of thesubmitted planning data as against the results of the hydraulic calculations.The DWTSO may request each DWP, NSPO or WDSO, as the case may be, to submitadditional information to support the provided planning data.The DWTSO may request each DWP, NSPO or WDSO, as the case may be, to carryout specific tests to verify that the planning data is in conformity with theapplicable criteria and standards prepared by the DWTSO.Each DWP, NSPO or WDSO, as the case may be, shall provide:(a)the additional information requested under Section ‎0; and(b) the results of the tests requested under Section ‎0,within a period of thirty (30) Days from such request.The costs of providing the additional information requested under Section ‎0 and of thetests requested under Section ‎0 shall be borne by such DWP, NSPO orWDSO (as the case may be).The verification of any information, data or drawings by the DWTSO shall notconstitute an endorsement of such information, data or drawings. Theresponsibility for the supplied information, data and drawings shall remainwith the DWP, NSPO or WDSO (as the case may be).DATA CONFIDENTIALITYWithout limiting Section ‎GC.8 of the General Conditions, the DWTSO may publishany planning data provided by each User to the DWTSO, unless the relevantUser requests the DWTSO to keep certain specified planning dataconfidential, and the DWTSO confirms ECRA’s agreement to this.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22PC-6

PC-APPENDIX 1 FLOWCHART FOR PLANNING PROCEDURES AND TIME TABLE FOR MAIN PLANNING ACTIONSMain Actions:Timetable:End of JuneWDSO submit demandforecastsDesalinated WaterProducers submitproduction forecastsNSPO submit deliveryforecastsEnd of August,each YearDWTSO prepares Total ForecastEnd of September,each YearDWTSO carries out System StudiesDWTSO prepares Ten Year StatementEnd of December,each YearDWTSO issues and submits Ten Year Statement toECRA7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22PC-7

C O N N E C T I O N C O D ECC.1CC.1.1CC.2CC.2.1CC.3CC.3.1CC.4CC.4.1CC.4.1.1CC.4.2CC.4.2.1CC.4.2.2INTRODUCTIONThese Connection Code set out:(a)(b)the minimum technical, design and operational requirements that eachUser shall comply with where a Facility is connected to, or is to beconnected to, the DWTS or the equipment of a PCC; andthe procedural and formal requirements to be adhered to by each Userseeking to have its Facility connected to the DWTS.OBJECTIVEThe objective of the Connection Code is to:(a)(b)SCOPEspecify the minimum technical, design and operational criteria andrequirements for any equipment connected to, or intended to beconnected to, the DWTS or the equipment of a PCC; andassist each User in the connection process by specifying theconnection procedure for connecting its Facility to the DWTS at anyConnection Point.The Connection Code apply to the DWTSO and the following Users:(a)(b)(c)WDSOs;DWPs; andNSPOs,and a reference to User shall include an Applicant User.CONNECTION POINTGeneralA Connection Point is a point of connection established between:(a)(b)(c)each Water Producer’s Facility and the DWTS;each DWP’s Facility and the equipment of a PCC; andeach WDSO’s Facility and the DWTS.Interface PointsThe Interface Points are defined as follows:(a)(b)Interface Point I is the interface point between the Facility and theDWTS, prior to the date of issue of the Connection Certificate; andInterface Point II is the interface point between the Facility and theDWTS, on and after the date of issue of the Connection Certificate.A Connection Point comprises of two Interface Points as follows:(a)(b)Interface Point I; andInterface Point II.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-8

CC.4.2.3 The locations of Interface Point I and II are as set out in ‎CC-Appendix 3and ‎CC-Appendix 4.CC.4.3CC.4.3.1Connection Point EquipmentThe Connection Point Equipment shall be procured, installed,commissioned and tested by each User applying for connection, except forthe shut-off valve which connects the Connection Point to the DWTS,which shall be procured, installed, commissioned and tested by the DWTSO.CC.4.3.2 The standard Connection Point configurations are shown in ‎CC-Appendix 3and ‎CC-Appendix 4.CC.4.4CC.4.4.1CC.4.4.2CC.4.5CC.4.5.1CC.4.5.2CC.4.5.3CC.4.6CC.4.6.1CC.4.6.2CC.4.6.3CC.4.7CC.4.7.1CC.4.8CC.4.8.1Equipment numbering system for the Connection PointsEach User’s Connection Point Equipment must be labeled by such User inaccordance with the equipment numbering system guidelines stipulated bythe DWTSO.The DWTSO shall be responsible for establishing the equipment numberingsystem guidelines, and notifying each User of such guidelines.Operational DiagramAn Operational Diagram will at all times be maintained by each User,covering the Connection Point Equipment, and any part of the Facilityadjacent to the Connection Point which may directly affect the ability of theDWTSO or each User to operate or maintain or otherwise have access to theConnection Point.The DWTSO shall provide to each User, information relating to the DWTSrequired by each User to prepare the Operational Diagram, prior to eachUser applying to connect its Facility to the DWTS.Each User shall then provide the Operational Diagram of its proposed newConnection Point to the DWTSO for review and approval by the DWTSO.Water Metering SystemThe Water Metering System shall be designed and installed by each User inaccordance with the requirements set out in ‎CC-Appendix 5.Each User and the DWTSO shall take all reasonable steps to ensure thateach Water Metering System is located as close as reasonably practicable tothe Connection Point.Each Water Meter included within the Water Metering System at eachConnection Point shall be independently operated by the DWTSO and eachUser, as the case may be.Online Monitoring SystemThe Online Monitoring System shall be designed and installed by eachUser in accordance with the requirements set out in ‎CC-Appendix 6.Shut-off ValveThe shut-off valve connected to the DWTS and each Facility, as the casemay be, shall be of a flanged type and must be in compliance with allrelevant standards of:(a)(b)the Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation;ASME;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-9

CC.4.9CC.4.9.1CC.4.9.2CC.4.9.3CC.4.9.4CC.4.9.5CC.4.9.6CC.4.10CC.4.10.1CC.5CC.5.1CC.5.2CC.5.2.1CC.5.2.2(c)(d)the International Organization for Standardization; andany equivalent bodies whose standards are ordinarily applied in theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.Data communication systemThe SCADA system of each User or the DWTSO, as the case may be, shallbe connected at a point within the DWTS which is located adjacent to therelevant Connection Point.Each User shall be responsible for the procurement and installation of a dataexchange cubicle at the Interface Point in accordance with Section ‎CC.4.9.1.The location of the data exchange cubicle shall be set out in the relevantConnection Agreement.Each User shall be responsible for the design, procurement, installation,operation and maintenance of the data exchange cable connecting eachUser’s SCADA system and the data exchange cubicle.Each Water Meter included within the Water Metering System and theOnline Monitoring System at each Connection Point, shall be connected tothe SCADA system of the DWTSO or each User, as the case may be.The following information shall be exchanged periodically between eachUser and the DWTSO through the data communication system:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)the Water Meter Data;all data measured by the Online Monitoring System;the level of the next water storage tank either downstream or upstreamof the relevant Connection Point, as well as the stored volume ofTransmitted Water in such tank;the position of the inlet and outlet valves of the water storage tanks;andthe level of alarm signals of the water storage tanks connected to theDWTS and each Facility.The communication protocol required for the exchange of information asdescribed in ‎CC.4.9.5 shall be specified by the DWTSO.Other equipment and accessoriesAll other equipment and accessories used by each User at its ConnectionPoint, as determined by the System Studies, shall be in compliance with theSaudi Arabian Standards Organisation’s standards, or such equivalentinternationally recognized standards.CONNECTION PROCEDUREEach Applicant User and the DWTSO shall follow the connectionprocedure specified below and detailed in ‎CC-Appendix 2.Application FormThe Application Form shall be in a standard format prepared by theDWTSO and approved by ECRA.Each Applicant User shall obtain the Application Form from the DWTSO,and complete and submit the Application Form to the DWTSO.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-10

CC.5.2.3CC.5.2.4CC.5.2.5CC.5.2.6CC.5.2.7CC.5.2.8CC.5.3CC.5.3.1CC.5.4CC.5.4.1CC.5.4.2CC.5.4.3CC.5.4.4CC.5.4.5CC.5.5Other than as expressly contemplated by this SWDC, each Applicant Usershall not modify any Application Form previously submitted to theDWTSO.The Application Form shall require each Applicant User to provide thePreliminary Water Planning Data as detailed in Section ‎CC-App.1.1.The Application Form shall require each Applicant User to comply withthe SWDC to the extent necessary for the application procedure.No later than thirty (30) Days after an Applicant User has submitted theApplication Form to the DWTSO, the DWTSO shall review the submittedApplication Form and notify that Applicant User whether it is satisfied thatthe submitted Application Form meets the requirements of the SWDC.Subject to any extension of time under Section ‎CC.5.5, the date of issue ofsuch notification is the Application Acceptance Date.Where the DWTSO has notified the Applicant User that it is not satisfiedwith the submitted Application Form in accordance with Section ‎CC.5.2.6,the Applicant User may submit either a revised or new Application Form inaccordance with Section ‎CC.5.2.2.DisputeAny dispute between the DWTSO and the Applicant User that may ariseunder these Connection Code will be dealt with in accordance with theprocedures set out in Section ‎GC.10 of the General Conditions.System StudiesAfter the DWTSO has reviewed a submitted Application Form inaccordance with Section ‎CC.5.2.6, the DWTSO shall carry out the SystemStudy.The cost of such System Studies shall be borne by the Applicant User thathas submitted the relevant Application Form. However, prior to thecommencement of such System Studies, the DWTSO shall notify theApplicant User of such estimated cost.The System Studies shall utilise the electronic network model described inSection ‎0 of the Planning Code.The System Studies shall determine:(a)(b)(c)the impact of the proposed new connection on the DWTS;the necessary equipment required at the relevant Connection Point;andany further measures required to extend and/or modify other parts ofthe DWTS as a result of the proposed new connection on the DWTS.Upon providing the results of the System Studies to the Applicant User, theDWTSO shall invoice the Applicant User for the preparation of the SystemStudies. The Applicant User shall pay the invoiced amount to the DWTSOprior to the Offer of Connection being provided to that Applicant User inaccordance with Section ‎CC.5.6.Modifications to the Preliminary Water Planning Data in the ApplicationForm (prior to the Offer of Connection) as may be required7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-11

CC.5.5.1CC.5.5.2CC.5.5.3CC.5.6CC.5.6.1If the DWTSO has accepted the Application Form of an Applicant User,but prior to the Offer of Connection being provided by the DWTSO to thatApplicant User, that Applicant User then considers that modifications arerequired to the Preliminary Water Planning Data provided in theApplication Form, that Applicant User shall immediately notify theDWTSO of such modifications.The DWTSO shall decide whether the significance of such modificationsrequires its acceptance of the completed Application Form to be withdrawn,and shall notify that Applicant User of its decision within thirty (30) Daysafter having been notified of such modifications.Where the DWTSO decides not to withdraw its acceptance of the completedApplication Form, the following shall apply:(a)(b)the date that the DWTSO issues the notification in accordance withSection ‎CC.5.2.7 shall be the Application Acceptance Date; andif the DWTSO shall decide that a System Study is required, then theDWTSO shall prepare such System Study in accordance withSections ‎CC.5.4.2 to ‎CC.5.4.5.Offer of ConnectionNot later than ninety (90) Days after the Application Acceptance Date, theDWTSO shall:(a)(b)where the DWTSO is satisfied that the results of the System Studyallow the DWTSO to prepare an Offer of Connection, prepare andsubmit to that Applicant User an Offer of Connection; orwhere as a result of that System Study, the DWTSO is not satisfiedthat the results of that System Study allow the DWTSO to prepare anOffer of Connection, notify that Applicant User of such refusal.CC.5.6.2CC.5.6.3CC.5.6.4CC.5.6.5CC.5.7CC.5.7.1CC.5.7.2The Offer of Connection shall be prepared by the DWTSO, and submitted,subject to the payment in full by the Applicant User to the DWTSO of theinvoiced amount pursuant to Section ‎CC.5.4.5, to that Applicant User in astandard format prepared by the DWTSO and approved by ECRA.The Offer of Connection shall specify the equipment required at theConnection Point, as well as the modifications required to the DWTS, ifany, according to the results of the System Studies.The Offer of Connection shall include a draft Connection Agreement basedon the standard format in accordance with Section ‎CC.5.8.1.The Offer of Connection shall have a validity of 180 Days.Modifications required to the Preliminary Water Planning Data in theApplication Form (after the Offer of Connection) as may be requiredIf an Applicant User considers that modifications are required to thePreliminary Water Planning Data after having received an Offer ofConnection (but prior to the execution of the Connection Agreement), thatApplicant User shall immediately notify the DWTSO of such modifications.The DWTSO shall decide whether the significance of such modificationsrequires the Offer of Connection to be withdrawn, and shall notify eachApplicant User within a thirty (30) Day period of having been notified about7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-12

CC.5.8CC.5.8.1CC.5.8.2CC.5.8.3CC.5.8.4CC.5.8.5CC.5.9CC.5.9.1CC.5.9.2CC.5.9.3CC.5.10CC.5.10.1such modification. Where the DWTSO decides that the original Offer ofConnection must be suspended, the following shall apply:(a)(b)(c)(d)the date that the DWTSO issues the suspension notification inaccordance with Section ‎CC.5.7.2 shall be the ApplicationAcceptance Date;the DWTSO shall decide whether a System Study is required, and insuch case, the DWTSO shall prepare such System Study inaccordance with Sections ‎CC.5.4.2 to ‎CC.5.4.5;the DWTSO shall either issue a new Offer of Connection or notifythat Applicant User of its refusal in accordance with Section‎CC.5.6.1; andif that Applicant User withdraws its notification in regards to themodifications to the Preliminary Water Planning Data, thesuspended Offer of Connection shall be extended to the same validitydate as any new Offer of Connection in accordance with Section‎CC.5.7.2.Connection AgreementThe Connection Agreement shall be in a standard format prepared by theDWTSO and approved by ECRA.After the Offer of Connection has been accepted by that Applicant User,the draft Connection Agreement shall be finalised and agreed upon by thatApplicant User and the DWTSO.The Connection Agreement shall be executed by the DWTSO and thatApplicant User.The Connection Agreement shall include the Committed Water PlanningData.The Connection Agreement shall:(a)(b)require that Applicant User to comply with this SWDC, to the extentnecessary; andset out the responsibilities of the DWTSO and that Applicant User inrelation to the design, purchase, installation, testing, commissioning,operation and maintenance of the equipment to be installed at theConnection Point.Readiness to Connect StatementEach Applicant User shall prepare a Readiness to Connect Statement andsubmit this to the DWTSO after the completion of the Connection Activitiesin accordance with Section ‎CC.6.2.The Readiness to Connect Statement shall be in a standard format preparedby the DWTSO and approved by ECRA.The Readiness to Connect Statement shall include the Connected WaterData and the relevant test reports prepared as part of the ConnectionActivities.Connection CertificateThe DWTSO shall review and approve the Readiness to ConnectStatement.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-13

CC.5.10.2CC.5.10.3CC.5.10.4CC.6CC.6.1CC.6.2CC.7CC.7.1CC.7.2CC.8The DWTSO shall prepare a Connection Certificate after approval of theReadiness to Connect Statement and issue it to that Applicant User.The Connection Certificate shall be in a standard format prepared by theDWTSO and approved by ECRA.Upon issuance of the Connection Certificate:(a)(b)that Applicant User will become a User; andthe relevant Connection Point will become ready to commenceoperation.CONNECTION ACTIVITIESEach Applicant User connecting its Facility to the DWTS shall coordinatewith the DWTSO to perform the Connection Activities in accordance withthe following provisions under Section ‎CC.6.2.The following Connection Activities must be carried out by each ApplicantUser:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)commissioning of each Applicant User’s Facility in conjunction withthe commissioning of the DWTSO’s Connection Point Equipment;coordination of any required preparation of the DWTS at theConnection Point;installation of any additional equipment at the Connection Pointrequired as a result of the System Studies;installation of the required Water Metering System and OnlineMonitoring System at the Connection Point in accordance with theConnection Agreement;initial calibration of the Water Metering System in accordance with‎CC-App.5.3.1;initial calibration of the Online Monitoring System in accordancewith ‎CC-App.6.3.1;inspection and commission testing of each User’s Connection Pointequipment witnessed and approved by the DWTSO;preparation of a test report describing the tests carried out andsummarizing the test results; andcleaning of the site at the Connection Point and removing all unusedequipment, material and waste as well as removal of all of its owntemporary installations.SAFETY RULESEach User working at each Connection Point shall comply with the safetyrules to be established by the DWTSO.The design of each Connection Point shall focus on the safe operations ofthe Connection Point Equipment at all times, including SystemEmergencies, to avoid any risk to the health or safety of the operating staff.ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-14

CC.8.1CC.8.2CC.9CC.9.1CC.9.2CC.9.3CC.9.4CC.9.5Each User in respect of its Connection Point Equipment and the DWTSOin respect of its equipment at the Connection Point shall comply with theenvironmental regulations and standards applicable to that ConnectionPoint.The design of the Connection Points shall minimize any adverseenvironmental impact resulting from both normal operation and abnormaloperating conditions.CONNECTION OF PCCEach DWP may supply Desalinated Water to a PCC.Each DWP may follow its own procedures for connecting its Facility to theequipment of a PCC.Each DWP is responsible for the Interface Point between its Facility andany PCC`s equipment being in compliance with the requirements set out inregards to a Connection Point in Section ‎CC.4.A copy of any connection agreement between a DWP and a PCC where theSeawater Desalination Plant of such DWP is connected in addition to theDWTS, shall be provided by such DWP to the DWTSO.Upon request by the DWTSO, each DWP shall provide to the DWTSO anyfurther information which the DWTSO requires to fulfil its obligations underthe SWDC.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-15

CC-APPENDIX 1TYPES OF DATACC-App.1.1CC-App.1.1.1CC-App.1.2CC-App.1.2.1CC-App.1.2.2CC-App.1.2.3Preliminary Water PlanningThe Preliminary Water Planning Data submitted to the DWTSO by eachApplicant User as part of its Application Form, shall include:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)the name, address and contact details of that Applicant User;the name of the Seawater Desalination Plant or WDS, as the casemay be, to which that data refers;the location of the proposed Connection Point, including map andcoordinates;the capacity of the Connection Point as detailed in ‎Sections ‎0 and‎0 of the Planning Code, as the case may be; andthe timeline to achieve operation of the Connection Point,including determined milestones by considering the connectionprocedure and physical implementation of the Connection Point.Committed Water Planning DataThe Preliminary Water Planning Data shall be developed further intothe Committed Water Planning Data by each Applicant User on thebasis of the results of System Studies and the information provided bythe DWTSO through the Offer of Connection.Such Committed Water Planning Data shall be included in theConnection Agreement and shall be the basis for the execution of theConnection Agreement.The Committed Water Planning Data shall comprise the followingdata:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)(k)(l)the name, address and contact details of that Applicant User at theConnection Point;the name of the Seawater Desalination Plant or WDS, as the casemay be, to which that data refers;the location of the Connection Point, including map andcoordinates;the licence to operate;the capacity of the Connection Point;the hydraulic calculation under all operating conditions, includingthe minimum and maximum pressure at the Connection Point;the minimum tank storage capacity for each Water Producerupstream of the Connection Point and for each WDSOdownstream of the Connection Point;the layout plan of the installed equipment;the pipe drawings and pipe supports;the aeration and deaeration;the drainage and cleaning;the earthing and cathodic protection;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-16

CC-App.1.3CC-App.1.3.1CC-App.1.3.2CC-App.1.3.3(m) the technical specifications of the Water Metering System and theOnline Monitoring System;(n)(o)the hardware specifications for data communication; andthe time schedule.Connected Water DataThe Connected Water Data shall reflect the as-built status of theConnection Point.The Connected Water Data shall be prepared by each Applicant Userby updating the Committed Water Planning Data with as-builtinformation of the Connection Point, and shall additionally include:(a)(b)(c)(d)the test certificates of the installed Water Metering System;the test certificates of the installed Online Monitoring System;the test certificates for the communication interface; andthe test certificates of all other installed equipment.Each Applicant User shall submit with the Readiness to ConnectStatement the Connected Water Data.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-17

CC-APPENDIX 2FLOWCHART FOR CONNECTION PROCEDURE7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-18

CC-APPENDIX 3EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION FOR THE CONNECTIONPOINT BETWEEN EACH WATER PRODUCER’S FACILITYAND THE DWTS SeawaterDesalination PlantNSPDWTS Shut off Valve Back-up Water Meter Online Monitoring System Water Sample Point Pressure Indicator Main Water Meter Shut off ValveInterfacePoint IIInterfacePoint ICC-APPENDIX 4EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION FOR THE CONNECTIONPOINT BETWEEN EACH WDSO’S FACILITY AND THEDWTS DWTSWDSInterfacePoint IInterfacePoint II Shut off Valve Back-up Water Meter Online Monitoring System Water Sample Point Pressure Indicator Main Water Meter Shut off Valve7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-19

CC-APPENDIX 5TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WATERMETERING SYSTEMCC-App.5.1CC-App.5.1.1CC-App.5.1.2CC-App.5.1.3CC-App.5.1.4CC-App.5.1.5CC-App.5.1.6CC-App.5.1.7CC-App.5.1.8CC-App.5.2CC-App.5.2.1CC-App.5.3CC-App.5.3.1CC-App.5.3.2GeneralThe Water Metering System shall be an electronic metering system inaccordance with the relevant SASO, ISO, IEC, OIML or equivalentinternationally recognized standards.The Water Metering System shall include the Water Meters withsensors and calculator units and required data transmission units.The Water Metering System shall either be a main Water MeteringSystem or a backup Water Metering System installed in series at theConnection Point.The main Water Metering System and the backup Water MeteringSystem shall not affect the operation of the other. The Water Meters ofboth Water Metering Systems shall feature the same levels of accuracyand functionality.The instrumentation systems of the Water Metering System shall bedesigned such that failure of the system shall not result in damage to theDWTS or Facility, as the case may be, or result in the development of ahazardous situation.The Water Metering System shall meter the volume flow and thequantity on a continuous basis and the information shall be displayed ona non-volatile register. The registers shall not pass through to zero morethan once within the expected lifetime of the Water Meter, havingregard to the total water volume flow in such period.In relation to the Water Meters used in accordance with the SWDC,certificates of conformity with the tariff meter standards shall beprovided by each User to DWTSO.The Water Meters shall include a pulsed output providing instantaneousand integrated flow readings and shall be equipped with battery backuppower supplies for 72 hour operation.AccuracyThe Water Meter accuracy for the upper flow zone shall be equal orbetter than ±0.50% of the full-scale reading and shall have a temperatureeffect not greater than +0.5% per 50°C of the full-scale. The upper flowzone is characterized by as the range between the transitional flow rateand the overload flow rate in accordance with OIML R49.InstallationPrior to installation, each Water Meter shall undergo initial calibration,to be done in a recognized test facility, including any metermanufacturer’s works. Such tests shall be performed in line with theOIML standards under consideration of the relevant IEC standards. Auniquely identifiable calibration record shall be provided by therecognized test facility before the meter enters service.The Applicant User will apply a certification seal following initialcalibration.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-20

CC-App.5.3.3CC-App.5.4CC-App.5.4.1CC-App.5.4.2CC-App.5.5CC-App.5.5.1CC-App.5.5.2CC-App.5.5.3CC-App.5.6CC-App.5.6.1CC-App.5.6.2CC-App.5.6.3CC-App.5.6.4CC-App.5.6.5CC-App.5.6.6The Water Metering System and associated communications equipmentshall be located in a secure metering cabinet located in an area that isreadily accessible, free from obstructions and well lit by artificial light.The cabinets shall include effective protection from moisture and dustingress and from physical damage, including vibration. Appropriatetemperature controls shall be provided. The cabinets must be lockableand capable of being sealed to prevent unauthorized access.DurabilityThe Water Metering System must be resistant to corrosion for thelifetime of the works. Materials which are exposed to DesalinatedWater must not corrode.In all cases materials shall be chosen that are compatible such that nochemical or electrochemical actions are present other than thoseintended. Support systems and housings for instrumentation devicesmounted close to the water pipes shall be non-metallic.EnclosuresThe Water Metering System cabinet and any associated WaterMetering Systems shall be rated IP 55 indoors and IP 65 outdoors as aminimum (IP code according IEC 60529). Where an instrumentationdevice is located below the flood level it shall be rated to IP 68(submersible). Cable connections to Water Metering Systems shall notreduce the IP rating of the device.All Water Metering Systems shall function within the limits of theirnormal performance specification over the temperature range 0°C to52°C at a relative humidity of between 10% and 90%.The Water Metering System shall be protected with shades againstdirect solar radiation.Flow sensor requirementsEach flow Water Metering System shall comply with ISO 6817 andcomprise a flow sensor mounted in the pipeline, a measurementtransducer and a separate signal calculator.Where electromagnetic flow sensors meters are used, they shall be of thepulsed dc type with automatic zero error averaging and low powerconsumption.Flow sensors shall comprise of a Water Meter tube assembly containingall necessary electrodes, housing and terminations. The Water Metertubes shall be made from a non-magnetic material lined with an inertsubstance suitable for the medium and flanged.The lining material shall extend from the bore of the tube to fully coverthe raised face of the tube flanges. There shall be no protruding parts torestrict the flow.Where the Water Meter is designed to measure the reverse flow, thevolume flown through the Water Meter during reverse flow conditionsshall be recorded separately.The Water Meter tubes installed in areas susceptible to flooding shall beenvironmentally protected to IP 68 and shall be suitable for continualsubmergence at the likely depth of any flood water. Where potting7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-21

CC-App.5.6.7CC-App.5.6.8CC-App.5.7CC-App.5.7.1CC-App.5.7.2CC-App.5.7.3CC-App.5.7.4CC-App.5.7.5CC-App.5.7.6compounds are used to achieve this performance it shall not preventdisconnection of the sensor cabling.The flow transducer shall provide the following facilities:(a)(b)(c)(d)adjustment of flow range according to the size of the flow sensor;independent 4 to 20 mA output proportional to flow rate and a 24 Vdc pulse output suitable for an integration counter drive;manual adjustment of pulsed and current output response time; andfailure of the flow sensor shall cause the output to be driven downscale.The flow calculator shall provide the following characteristics:(a)(b)(c)(d)it shall receive output signals from the transducer(s) and fromassociated measuring instruments;it shall transform, calculate and store the results in memory;indicating device and correction devices shall be connected; andmeans of testing the calculator electronics shall be an integral partof the design.Data communications systemAll data communication equipment required for the purposes of thisSWDC and forming part of or associated with any Water Meter orWater Metering System shall comply with:(a)(b)the relevant National and International Telecommunications Unionstandards and recommendations for data transmission viatelecommunication systems; andother relevant equivalent and internationally recognized standards.Any Water Meter communications system shall be independent of theoperational SCADA data systems to avoid potential conflicts ofinterfacing and protocols.Any Water Metering System owned by a User shall be connected tosuch User’s automatic meter reading equipment at its Facility.The Water Metering Systems owned by the DWTSO shall be providedeither with an integral or a separate Outstation. Any remote Outstationmust be capable of being connected to and interrogated by an Instationat a central location of the DWTS. The Instation will download theWater Meter Data at the specified time and frequency.The time stamp used for the reading of Water Meter Data and for thedata exchange shall be generated by a centralized master clock operatedby the DWTSO and synchronized with all Water Metering Systems ofthe DWTS.Interrogation of the Outstations shall be possible using any of thefollowing media, as specified by the DWTSO:(a)(b)(c)public telephone networks;radio data networks;private networks;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-22

CC-App.5.7.7CC-App.5.8CC-App.5.8.1CC-App.5.8.2CC-App.5.8.3CC-App.5.9CC-App.5.9.1CC-App.5.9.2CC-App.5.9.3CC-App.5.9.4CC-App.5.9.5CC-App.5.9.6CC-App.5.9.7CC-App.5.9.8CC-App.5.107561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22(d)(e)(f)mains signalling/power line carrier channels/fibre optic channels;low power radios; andany other media specified by the DWTSO.Error checking facilities shall be included in all communication facilitiesbetween Outstations and Instations.InstationsInstations shall be fitted with separate ports for local and remoteinterrogations. The local interrogation port would be capable of use forcommissioning, maintenance and fault finding and time setting. A seriesof security levels and coding facilities shall be provided to limit access todata and other features to authorized Persons only.Instations shall be capable of collecting all Water Meter Data by dailyinterrogation or other time interval to be specified. It should however, bepossible to repeat collections of Water Meter Data at any timethroughout the Outstation data storage period.One pair of Instations shall be located at the Load Dispatch Centre(LDC) to communicate directly with all Outstations. Such Instations atthe LDC shall interface with the DWTSO computers to enable requiredcalculations to be carried out and data to be presented within DWTSO.Data transmission units and OutstationsOutstations shall be fitted with separate ports for local and remoteinterrogations. The local interrogation port would be capable of use forcommissioning, maintenance and fault finding and time setting. A seriesof security levels and coding facilities shall be provided to limit access todata and other features to authorized Persons only.Each Water Meter shall provide two outputs per measured quantity andshall enable Water Meter Data to be interrogated locally and remotelyover communications channels.The data transmission units and Outstations shall provide two outputs;one dedicated to the DWTSO and the other one dedicated to the relevantUser.The Water Meter and Outstations shall provide, by means of the localinterrogation port, facilities for configuring the instrumentation system. Itshall provide a local LCD display of the measured parameter,programming facilities and fault annunciation.Outstations may perform some processing of data. The Outstation datashall conform to the format and protocol specified by the DWTSO.Each Outstation shall be connected to an uninterruptable power supplysystem with separate fusing to enable a secure power supply to theOutstation.The Outstations shall provide an alarm output signal at a permanentlymanned control room in the event of a supply failure.The Water Meter Data together with alarm indications, and Outstationtime and date shall be capable of being transferred on request during theWater Meter Data interrogation process.Data display and storageCC-23

CC-App.5.10.1 The Water Metering Systems shall measure the quantities on acontinuous way and the data shall be displayed on a non-volatile WaterMeter register. The language of displays shall be English.CC-App.5.10.2 Where Water Meters provide Water Meter Data to Outstationsexternal to the Water Meter, the Outstations shall provide two outputsper measured quantity.CC-App.5.10.3 Where a separate Outstation is used, cumulative register values shall beprovided in the Outstation that can be set to match and increment withthe Water Meter registers.CC-App.5.10.4 Any Outstations shall have the capability to store all Water Meter Datacollected by the respective Water Meters including alarms and otherfunctions for relevant parties for two (2) complete calendar months.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-24

CC-APPENDIX 6TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ONLINEMONITORING SYSTEM AND SAMPLE POINTCC-App.6.1CC-App.6.1.1CC-App.6.1.2CC-App.6.1.3CC-App.6.1.4CC-App.6.1.5CC-App.6.1.6CC-App.6.1.7CC-App.6.1.8GeneralThe Online Monitoring System and the Sample Point shall be designedin accordance with any, or a combination of, the SASO, ISO, NEMA orIEEE standards or equivalent internationally recognized standards.The Sample Point shall be in compliance with the requirements forwater quality sampling in accordance with the SASO standards orequivalent internationally recognized.The Online Monitoring System at the Connection Point between eachSeawater Desalination Plant or the NSP, as the case may be, and theDWTS or the PCC, as the case may be, shall contain equipment capableof:(a)(b)(c)measuring continuously:(i)(ii)the temperature;the pH value;(iii) the conductivity;(iv) the turbidity;(v)the residual chlorine;measuring quasi-continuously alkalinity; andcalculating from the above measured parameters the:(i)(ii)total dissolved solids; andLangelier Saturation Index.The Online Monitoring System at the Connection Point between theDWTS and the WDS shall contain equipment capable of measuring:(i)(ii)the temperature;the pH value;(iii) the conductivity;(iv) the alkalinity (quasi-continuously); and(v)the residual chlorine.The Online Monitoring System shall contain an Outstation. TheOutstations may integrate the converter and calculator units.The Online Monitoring Systems shall include equipment in series witha means of removing such equipment without affecting the operation ofthe other equipment.The Outstations shall provide two outputs per measured parameter andshall enable the parameter to be interrogated locally and at a later date forparameter to be provided remotely over the communications channels.The converter units/Outstations shall provide, by means of the localinterrogation port, facilities for configuring the instrumentation system. It7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-25

CC-App.6.1.9shall provide a local LCD display of the measured parameter,programming facilities and fault annunciation.Instrumentation systems shall be designed such that failure of the systemshall not result in damage to plant or result in the development of ahazardous situation.CC-App.6.1.10 Further requirements of the Online Monitoring System, Sample Pointor parameters shall be determined and/or updated from time to time bythe DWTSO.CC-App.6.2CC-App.6.2.1CC-App.6.3CC-App.6.3.1CC-App.6.3.2CC-App.6.3.3CC-App.6.4CC-App.6.4.1CC-App.6.4.2CC-App.6.5CC-App.6.5.1CC-App.6.5.2CC-App.6.5.3CC-App.6.6CC-App.6.6.1AccuracyThe accuracy of all equipment of the Online Monitoring System overthe normal operating range shall be equal or better than ±0.50% of fullscalereading.InstallationEach item of equipment of the Online Monitoring System shall beinitially calibrated according to the manufacturer’s requirements prior toits installation.The Online Monitoring System and associated communicationsequipment shall be located in a secure metering cabinet located in an areathat is readily accessible, free from obstructions and well lit by artificiallight.The cabinets shall include effective protection from moisture and dustingress and from physical damage, including vibration. Appropriatetemperature controls shall be provided. The cabinets must be lockableand capable of being sealed to prevent unauthorized access.DurabilityThe Online Monitoring System shall be resistant to corrosion for thelifetime of the works. Materials which are exposed to the DesalinatedWater must be chosen so as not to corrode.In all cases materials shall be chosen that are compatible such that nochemical or electrochemical actions are present other than thoseintended. Support systems and housings for instrumentation devicesmounted close to water pipes shall be non-metallic.EnclosuresThe Online Monitoring System and its associated cabinet shall be ratedIP 55 indoors and IP 65 outdoors as a minimum. Where aninstrumentation device is located below the flood level it shall be rated toIP 68 (submersible). Cable connections to Online Monitoring Systemshall not reduce the IP rating of the device.All Online Monitoring Systems shall function within the limits of theirnormal performance specification over the temperature range 20°C to52°C at a relative humidity of between 10% and 90%.The Online Monitoring System shall be protected with shades againstdirect solar radiation.Data communications systemAll data communication equipment required for the purposes of theSWDC shall comply with:7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-26

CC-App.6.6.2CC-App.6.6.3CC-App.6.6.4CC-App.6.6.5CC-App.6.6.6CC-App.6.7CC-App.6.7.1CC-App.6.7.2CC-App.6.8CC-App.6.8.1CC-App.6.8.2(a)(b)the relevant National and International Telecommunications Unionstandards and recommendations for data transmission viatelecommunication systems; andother relevant equivalent and internationally recognized standards.All Online Monitoring System communications systems shall beindependent of the operational SCADA data systems to avoid potentialconflicts of interfacing and protocols.Any Online Monitoring System owned by the User or the DWTSO, asthe case may be, shall be provided either with an integral or a separateOutstation. Any remote Outstation must be capable of being connectedto and interrogated by an Instation at a central location of the DWTS.The Instation will download the Online Monitoring System at thespecified time and frequency.A centralized master clock operated by the DWTSO shall generate thetime stamp used for the reading of Online Monitoring System and forthe data exchange.Interrogation of the Outstations shall be possible using any of thefollowing media, as specified by the DWTSO:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)public telephone networks;radio data networks;private networks;mains signalling/power line carrier channels/fibre optic channels;low power radios; andany other media specified by the DWTSO.Error checking facilities shall be included in all communication facilitiesbetween Outstations and Instations.InstationsInstations shall be fitted with separate ports for local and remoteinterrogations. The local interrogation port would be capable of use forcommissioning, maintenance and fault finding and time setting. A seriesof security levels and coding facilities shall be provided to limit access todata and other features to authorized Persons only.Instations shall be capable of collecting all data from the OnlineMonitoring System by daily interrogation or other time interval to bespecified. It should however, be possible to repeat collections of data atany time throughout the Outstation data storage period.Data transmission units and OutstationsOutstations shall be fitted with separate ports for local and remoteinterrogations. The local interrogation port shall be capable of use forcommissioning, maintenance and fault finding and time setting. A seriesof security levels and coding facilities shall be provided to limit access todata and other features to authorized Persons only.Each analyzer shall provide two outputs per measured parameter. Thedesign of the Online Monitoring System shall ensure that measured and7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-27

CC-App.6.8.3CC-App.6.8.4CC-App.6.8.5CC-App.6.8.6CC-App.6.8.7CC-App.6.9CC-App.6.9.1CC-App.6.9.2calculated data can be interrogated locally and remotely overcommunications channels.The data transmission units and Outstations shall provide two outputs;one dedicated to the DWTSO and the other one dedicated to the relevantUser.The analyzer and Outstations shall provide, by means of the localinterrogation port, facilities for configuring the instrumentation system. Itshall provide a local LCD display of the measured parameter,programming facilities and fault annunciation.Outstations may perform some processing of data. The Outstation datashall conform to the format and protocol specified by the DWTSO.Each Outstation shall be connected to an uninterruptable power supplysystem with separate fusing to enable a secure power supply to theOutstation.The Outstations shall provide an alarm output signal at a permanentlymanned control room in the event of a supply failure.Data display and storageThe Online Monitoring System shall measure the qualities on acontinuous way and the data shall be displayed. The language of displaysshall be English.Any Outstations shall have the capability to store all data of the analyzercollected by the respective Online Monitoring System including alarmsand other functions for relevant parties for two (2) complete calendarmonths.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22CC-28

OPERATION CODE 1:O P E R A T I O N A L P L A N N I N GOC1.1OC1.1.1OC1.1.2INTRODUCTIONThis Operation Code 1 - Operational Planning addresses the preparationby the DWTSO of the One (1) Year Operating Plan (OYOP) and theThree (3) Year Operating Plan (TYOP).In order for the DWTSO to prepare the OYOP and the TYOP, each Usershall provide the forecast data and maintenance scheduling information asfollows:(a)(b)(c)each WDSO shall provide to the DWTSO its Transmitted Waterdemand forecast data;each Water Producer shall provide to the DWTSO its DesalinatedWater or Water, as the case may, production forecast data; andeach Water Producer and each WDSO shall provide to the DWTSOits maintenance schedule in relation to its Facility.OC1.2OC1.2.1OBJECTIVEThe objectives of this Operation Code 1 - Operational Planning is toprovide for the:(a)(b)(c)preparation by the DWTSO of the OYOP and the TYOP;distribution by the DWTSO of the OYOP and the TYOP to eachUser; andnotification by the DWTSO to ECRA and MOWE of any issues ofconcern raised in the OYOP or the TYOP.OC1.3OC1.3.1SCOPEThis Operation Code 1 - Operational Planning applies to the DWTSO andto the following Users:(a)(b)Water Producers; andWDSOs.OC1.4OC1.4.1OC1.4.2OC1.4.2.1ONE (1) YEAR OPERATING PLANThe OYOP shall be prepared annually by the DWTSO.WDSO demand forecast dataBy the end of March each Year, each WDSO shall provide to the DWTSO,in relation to each of its Connection Points, its best estimate of theinformation listed below, for each Day of the following Year:7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-1

OC1.4.2.2OC1.4.2.3OC1.4.2.4OC1.4.3OC1.4.3.1OC1.4.3.2(a)(b)the daily average volume flow of Transmitted Water to bewithdrawn by that WDSO from the DWTS, taking into considerationany unplanned outage risks; andthe daily peak hourly volume flow of Transmitted Water to bewithdrawn by that WDSO from the DWTS.In preparing the WDSO demand forecast data, each WDSO shall take intoaccount the following information:(a)(b)(c)(d)any relevant historical trends;the relevant demand patterns over daily and weekly periods;the projected demand growth; andthe then current TYOP.Together with the demand forecast data as described in Section ‎OC1.4.2.1,each WDSO shall provide at the same time to the DWTSO, in relation toeach of its Connection Points, its best estimate of the information listedbelow, for each Planned Outage scheduled to take place in the followingYear:(a)(b)(c)the scheduled start dates and ends dates of all Planned Outages;any reduction or increase to the daily average volume flow ofTransmitted Water to be withdrawn by that WDSO; andany reduction or increase to the daily peak hourly volume flow ofTransmitted Water to be withdrawn by that WDSO.By the end of March each Year, each WDSO shall provide to the DWTSOdetails, including any relevant explanation, of any deviation in the WDSOdemand forecast data (provided in the previous Year under Section‎OC1.4.2.1) from the actual demand of Transmitted Water withdrawn bythat WDSO in the Year.Water Producer forecast dataBy the end of March each Year, each Water Producer shall provide to theDWTSO, in relation to each of its Connection Points, its best estimate ofthe information listed below, for each Day of the following Year:(a)(b)the daily average volume flow of Desalinated Water or Water, as thecase may be, to be produced by that Water Producer and delivered tothe DWTS, taking into consideration any unplanned outage risks; andthe daily peak hourly volume flow of Desalinated Water or Water,as the case may be, to be produced by that Water Producer anddelivered to the DWTS.In preparing the Water Producer production forecast data, each WaterProducer shall take into its account the following:(a)(b)(c)any relevant historical trends;the relevant production patterns over daily and weekly periods;the projected demand growth; and7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-2

OC1.4.3.3OC1.4.3.4OC1.4.3.5OC1.4.4OC1.4.4.1OC1.4.5OC1.4.5.1OC1.4.5.2OC1.4.5.3(d)the then current TYOP.Together with the production forecast data as described in Section‎OC1.4.3.1, each Water Producer shall provide at the same time to theDWTSO, in relation to each of its Seawater Desalination Plants or NSPs,as the case may be, its best estimate of the information listed below, foreach Planned Outage scheduled to take place in the following Year:(a)(b)(c)the scheduled start dates and end dates of all Planned Outages;any reduction to the daily average volume flow of Desalinated Wateror Water, as the case may be, to be produced by that WaterProducer and delivered into the DWTS; andany reduction to the daily peak hourly volume flow of DesalinatedWater or Water, as the case may be, to be produced by that WaterProducer and delivered to the DWTS.Each DWP shall clearly state which amounts of Desalinated Water will bedelivered into the DWTS, net of any amount which shall be delivered to anyPCC connected to its Facility.By the end of March each Year, each Water Producer shall provide to theDWTSO details, including any relevant explanation, of any deviation in theWater Producer production forecasts data (provided in the previous Yearunder Section ‎OC1.4.3.1) from the actual Desalinated Water or Water, asthe case may be, produced by each Water Producer in the Year.Maintenance schedules for the DWTSBy the end of March each Year, the DWTSO shall prepare, in relation toeach of its Connection Points, its best estimate of the maintenance schedulefor each Planned Outage of the DWTS or parts thereof scheduled to takeplace in the following Year.Preparation of the OYOPThe DWTSO shall use the demand and production data forecasts includingeach Planned Outage schedule information (provided under Sections‎OC1.4.2 and ‎OC1.4.3) and the maintenance schedule information (providedunder Section ‎OC1.4.4) to produce the OYOP.The DWTSO shall work with each Water Producer and each WDSO toseek to minimise any disruption to:(a)(b)the production and delivery of the Desalinated Water or the Water,as the case may be, to the DWTS; andthe withdrawal of the Transmitted Water by the WDSOs,in the event of any scheduled maintenance (provided for under Section‎OC1.4.4) and any Planned Outage (provided for under Sections ‎OC1.4.4).In preparing the OYOP, the DWTSO shall consider:(a)(b)the condition of the network hydraulics of the DWTS; andany other network losses in relation to the DWTS.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-3

OC1.4.6OC1.4.6.1OC1.5OC1.5.1OC1.5.2OC1.5.2.1OC1.5.2.2OC1.5.2.3Distribution of the OYOPBy the end of September each Year, the DWTSO shall:(a)(b)distribute the OYOP to each User and to ECRA and MOWE; andhighlight and explain to ECRA and MOWE any issues of concernraised in the OYOP which, in the reasonable opinion of the DWTSO,should be managed by ECRA or MOWE, as the case may be.THREE (3) YEAR OPERATING PLANThe TYOP shall be prepared annually by the DWTSO.WDSO demand forecast dataBy the end of June each Year, each WDSO shall provide to the DWTSO,in relation to each of its Connection Points, its best estimate of theinformation listed below, for each calendar week of the term of the TYOP:(a)(b)the weekly average volume flow of Transmitted Water to bewithdrawn by that WDSO from the DWTS, taking into considerationany unplanned outage risks; andthe weekly peak hourly volume flow of Transmitted Water to bewithdrawn by that WDSO from the DWTS.In preparing the WDSO demand forecast data, each WDSO shall take intoits account the following:(a)(b)(c)any relevant historical trends;the relevant demand patterns over weekly and yearly periods; andthe projected demand growth.Together with its demand forecasts data as described in Section ‎OC1.5.2.1,each WDSO shall provide at the same time to the DWTSO, in relation toeach of its Connection Points, its best estimate of the information listedbelow, for each Planned Outage scheduled to take place during the term ofthe TYOP:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)the type or purpose of the Planned Outage;the duration of the Planned Outage;the earliest date to start the Planned Outage;the preferred date to start the Planned Outage;the latest date to end the Planned Outage;any reduction or increase to the daily average volume flow ofTransmitted Water to be withdrawn by that WDSO; andany reduction or increase to the daily peak hourly volume flow ofTransmitted Water to be withdrawn by that WDSO.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-4

OC1.5.2.4OC1.5.3OC1.5.3.1OC1.5.3.2OC1.5.3.3OC1.5.3.4By the end of June each Year, each WDSO shall provide to the DWTSOdetails, including any relevant explanation, of any deviation in the WDSOdemand forecasts data (provided in the previous Year under Section‎OC1.5.2.1) from the actual demand of Transmitted Water withdrawn bythat WDSO in the relevant Years.Water Producer forecast dataBy the end of June each Year, each Water Producer shall provide to theDWTSO, in relation to each of its Connection Points, its best estimate ofthe information listed below, for each calendar week of the term of theTYOP:(a)(b)the weekly average volume flow of Desalinated Water or Water, asthe case may be, to be produced by that Water Producer anddelivered to the DWTS, taking into consideration any unplannedoutage risks; andthe weekly peak hourly volume flow of Desalinated Water or Water,as the case may be, to be produced by that Water Producer anddelivered to the DWTS.In preparing the Water Producer production forecasts data, each WaterProducer shall take into its account the following:(a)(b)(c)any relevant historical trends;the relevant production patterns over daily and weekly periods; andthe projected demand growth.Together with its production forecasts data as described in Section‎OC1.5.3.1, each Water Producer shall provide at the same time to theDWTSO, in relation to each of its Seawater Desalination Plant or NSPs,as the case may be, its best estimate of the information listed below, foreach Planned Outage scheduled to take place during the term of theTYOP:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)the type or purpose of the Planned Outage;the duration of the Planned Outage;the earliest date to start the Planned Outage;the preferred date to start the Planned Outage;the latest date to end the Planned Outage;any reduction to the daily average volume flow of Desalinated Wateror Water, as the case may be, to be produced by that WaterProducer and delivered into the DWTS; andany reduction to the daily peak hourly volume flow of DesalinatedWater or Water, as the case may be, to be produced by that WaterProducer and delivered to the DWTS.Each Water Producer shall clearly state which amounts of DesalinatedWater or Water, as the case may be, will be delivered into the DWTS, netof any amount which shall be delivered to the PCCs, if any.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-5

OC1.5.3.5OC1.5.4OC1.5.4.1OC1.5.5OC1.5.5.1OC1.5.5.2By the end of June each Year, each Water Producer shall provide to theDWTSO details, including any relevant explanation, of any deviation in theWater Producer production forecasts data (provided in the previous Yearunder Section ‎OC1.5.3.1) from the actual Desalinated Water or Water, asthe case may be, produced by each Water Producer in the relevant Years.Maintenance schedule for the DWTSBy the end of June each Year, the DWTSO shall prepare, in relation toeach of its Connection Points, its best estimate of the maintenance schedulefor each Planned Outage of the DWTS or parts thereof, scheduled to takeplace during the term of the TYOP.Preparation of the TYOPThe DWTSO shall use the demand and production data forecasts includingthe Planned Outage schedules (provided in Sections ‎OC1.5.2 and ‎OC1.5.3)and the maintenance schedule information (provided in Section ‎OC1.5.4) toproduce the TYOP.The DWTSO shall work with each Water Producer and each WDSO toseek to minimise any disruption to:(a)(b)the production and delivery of the Desalinated Water or the Water,as the case may be, to the DWTS; andthe withdrawal of the Transmitted Water by the WDSOs,OC1.5.5.3in the event of any Planned Outage (provided for under Sections ‎OC1.5.2.3and ‎OC1.5.3.3) and any scheduled maintenance (provided for under Section‎OC1.5.4).In preparing the TYOP, the DWTSO shall consider:(a)(b)the condition of the network hydraulics of the DWTS; andany other network losses in relation to the DWTS.OC1.5.5.4The initial preparationOC1.5.5.4.1 In producing the TYOP, the DWTSO shall initially assume that allPlanned Outages will start on the preferred dates (as provided in Sections‎OC1.5.4.1 and Error! Reference source not found.), and shall identifywhether the Reserve Desalination Capacity can be met at all times.OC1.5.5.5The final preparationOC1.5.5.5.1 If the DWTSO determines that the initial approach yields no OperationalPlan that can achieve Reserve Desalination Capacity at all times, theDWTSO:(a)(b)shall shift the outage periods of each Seawater Desalination Plantand the WDS within the timeframe set by the corresponding earliestdates and latest dates;shall coordinate with each DWP and each WDSO on any possibleshifting of maintenance periods to maximize Transmitted Watersupply to each WDSO;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-6

(c)(d)shall identify the operational plan which provides the highest securityof supply considering each Connection Point to the WDS; andshall determine the operating plan version with the highest security ofsupply to be the TYOP.OC1.5.5.5.2 If the DWTSO determines that the final preparation yields no TYOP thatachieves Reserve Desalination Capacity at all times, the DWTSO shallhighlight and explain this issue to ECRA and MOWE in accordance withSection ‎OC1.5.6.1(b).OC1.5.5.5.3 Any disputes that may arise as a result of the above process shall beresolved in accordance with the procedures set out in Section ‎GC.10 of theGeneral Conditions.OC1.5.6Distribution of the TYOPOC1.5.6.1By the end of September each Year, the DWTSO shall:(a)(b)distribute the TYOP to each User and to ECRA and MOWE; andhighlight and explain to ECRA and MOWE any issues of concernraised in the TYOP, which, in the reasonable opinion of the DWTSO,should be managed by ECRA or MOWE, as the case may be.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-7

OPERATION CODE 2:S A F E T Y C O - O R D I N A T I O NP R O C E D U R EOC2.1OC2.1.1INTRODUCTIONThis Operation Code 2 - Safety Co-ordination Procedure sets out:(a)(b)(c)the operational and safety co-ordination procedures to be followed bythe DWTSO and each User in relation to works (as set out in Section‎OC2.4.1.2) to be performed on a Connection Point;the appointment of the Safety Co-ordinators of the DWTSO and theUsers; andthe documentation to be retained by the DWTSO and the Users inrelation to the Operational and Safety Co-ordination Procedures.OC2.2OC2.2.1OC2.3OC2.3.1OBJECTIVEThe objective of this Operation Code 2 - Safety Co-ordination Procedureis to seek to ensure that works can be undertaken at the Connection Pointbetween the DWTSO and each User in a safe and co-ordinated manner.SCOPEThis Operation Code 2 - Safety Co-ordination Procedure applies to theDWTSO and to the following Users:(a)(b)(c)DWPs;WDSOs; andNSPOs.OC2.4OC2.4.1OC2.4.1.1OC2.4.1.2SAFETY CO-ORDINATION PROCEDUREThe Operational and Safety Co-ordination ProceduresThe DWTSO and each User in respect of each Connection Point shallmutually exchange copies of their most up-to-date Operational and SafetyCo-ordination Procedures at each Connection Point.Operational and Safety Co-ordination Procedures are those operationsand safety co-ordination procedures that relate to the following:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)the start of any operations at the Facility or the DWTS;the shutdown of any operations at the Facility or the DWTS;the isolation of the Facilities from the DWTS;the physical work that may be undertaken at the Connection Point;andthe re-connection or re-engagement of the Facility to the DWTS.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-8

OC2.4.1.3OC2.4.2OC2.4.2.1OC2.4.2.2OC2.4.2.3OC2.4.2.4OC2.4.3OC2.4.3.1OC2.4.3.2OC2.4.3.3OC2.4.3.4If an Operational and Safety Co-ordination Procedure is amended by theDWTSO or a User, as the case may be, after it has been provided to theDWTSO or a User, as the case may be, that party amending theOperational and Safety Co-ordination Procedure must notify the otherparty of such amendment, prior to the implementation of the amendment.Safety Co-ordinatorThe DWTSO and each User shall, at all times, have a nominated SafetyCo-ordinator, who shall be responsible for the identification andimplementation of the Operational and Safety Co-ordination Proceduresof the relevant party.Each User shall notify the DWTSO of the identity and contact details of itsSafety Co-ordinator immediately prior to the establishment of anyConnection Point.The DWTSO shall notify each User of the identity and contact details of itsSafety Co-ordinator immediately prior to the establishment of anyConnection Point.If either the DWTSO or the User changes its Safety Co-ordinator, theparty changing its Safety Co-ordinator must notify the other party of suchchange.WorkIf work is to be carried out at the Connection Point by either the DWTSOor a User, as the case may be, which requires the Operational and SafetyCo-ordination Procedures to be complied with, the Safety Co-ordinatorof the party to perform the work shall contact the Safety Co-ordinator ofthe party responsible for the connected Facility or the DWTS, as the casemay be, and both Safety Co-ordinators shall agree on the Operational andSafety Co-ordination Procedures to be implemented for such works.If the Safety Coordinators are not able to agree on the Operational andSafety Co-ordination Procedures to be implemented in accordance withSection ‎OC2.4.3.1, either Safety Co-ordinator may report the disagreementto ECRA. ECRA will then, at its discretion, decide on the matter.The implementation of the agreed Operational and Safety Co-ordinationProcedures shall be confirmed in writing by both Safety Co-ordinatorsbefore work at the Connection Point can begin.Where the Operational and Safety Co-ordination Procedure agreed to beimplemented under Section ‎OC2.4.3.3 is required by either Safety Coordinatorto be changed, the Safety Co-ordinator who has requested thechange shall immediately notify the other Safety Co-ordinator, of suchchange, and agreement must be reached on the change prior to the workbeginning. If the relevant parties are not able to agree on the change to theOperational and Safety Co-ordination Procedures, either party mayreport the disagreement to ECRA. ECRA will then, at its discretion, decideon the disagreement.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-9

OC2.4.4OC2.4.4.1DocumentationBoth, the DWTSO and each User whose Facility is connected to theDWTS at the relevant Connection Point shall retain the followingdocumentation for a period of not less than one (1) year:(a)(b)(c)the records of any request for Operational and Safety Co-ordinationProcedures;the records of any implementation of any Operational and SafetyCo-ordination Procedures; andthe chronological record of all communications relating toOperational and Safety Co-ordination Procedures sent or receivedin accordance with this SWDC.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-10

OPERATION CODE 3:INC I D E N T A N D I N C I D E N TR E P O R T I N GOC3.1OC3.1.1OC3.1.2OC3.1.3OC3.2OC3.2.1INTRODUCTIONThis Operation Code 3 - Incident and Incident Reporting is designed toensure that where an Incident occurs at a Facility or on the DWTS, theUser or the DWTSO, as the case may be, shall provide the other withtimely and accurate data and other information in relation to the Incident.The data and other information provided by the User to the DWTSO inrelation to an Incident, and the data and information provided to theaffected Users by the DWTSO, shall allow the DWTSO to:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)assess the Incident;notify the affected Users of the Incident;perform, coordinate and supervise the remedial measures to be carriedout to remedy the Incident;identify any need to amend the SWDC; andclassify the event as either an Incident or Significant Incident.The rules and regulations outlined in this Operation Code 3 - IncidentReporting are separate and independent to any other requirements ofECRA in relation to the reporting of events.OBJECTIVEThe objective of this Operation Code 3 - Incident and Incident Reportingis to provide for the timely and precise notification and exchange of dataand information in relation to an Incident, between each User and theDWTSO, to enable:(a)(b)each User to manage its Facilities in the event of an Incident; andthe DWTSO to manage the DWTS in the event of an Incident.OC3.3OC3.3.1SCOPEThis Operation Code 3 - Incident and Incident Reporting applies to theDWTSO and to the following Users:(a)(b)(c)DWPs;NSPOs; andWDSOs.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-11

OC3.4OC3.4.1OC3.4.2OC3.4.3OC3.4.4OC3.4.4.1INCIDENTSIncident means any unscheduled or unplanned event in relation to theFacility or the DWTS, as the case may be, which results in thatunscheduled or unplanned event causing an operational effect in relation tothe DWTS or the Facility, as the case may be, and comprises an AdverseEnvironmental Incident , a Health and Safety Incident or an OperationIncident in relation to the DWTS or the Facility, as the case may be. AnIncident may subject to Section ‎OC5.1.1, be classified as a SignificantIncident.An Incident, without limiting Section ‎OC3.4.1, may be caused by thefollowing examples:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)the improper operation of the Facility by the User;the improper operation of the DWTS by the DWTSO;an unplanned act of the User in relation to the Facility, including anUnplanned Outage;an unplanned act of the DWTSO in relation to the DWTS, includingan Unplanned Outage;a breakdown or malfunctioning of equipment in relation to theFacility or the DWTS, as the case may be;adverse weather conditions or an act of nature affecting the Facility orthe DWTS, as the case may be;an accident in relation to the Facility or the DWTS, as the case maybe;a workers strike or other industrial action affecting a User or theDWTSO, as the case may be; oran act of sabotage in relation to the Facility or the DWTS, as the casemay be.An Incident does not include a Water Quality Failure, which is dealt within Section ‎OC4.8Initial notification of an Incident by the User to the DWTSOIf a User becomes aware of an Incident on its Facility, regardless ofwhether the Incident is caused by that User, that User shall immediatelynotify the DWTSO of the Incident, so that the DWTSO can:(a)(b)(c)implement remedial measures to protect the DWTS and the Facilities;supervise any remedial measures relating to other Users or the DWTS,as the case may be, put in place to mitigate the resulting effects of theIncident; andamend the terms of the Dispatch Instructions.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-12

OC3.4.4.2OC3.4.5OC3.4.5.1OC3.4.5.2OC3.4.6OC3.4.7A notification provided under Section ‎OC3.4.4.1 shall contain the followinginformation:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)the name of the User notifying the DWTSO of the Incident,including, the name and contact details of the individual (representingthe User) making the notification;the time and location of the Incident;the nature of the Incident. The User need not state the cause of theIncident, but must describe the Incident in sufficient detail to enablethe DWTSO to reasonably consider and assess the implications andrisks arising from the Incident;the expected or observed extent of any effects of the Incident;the assumed effects on the Facility and the DWTS, as the case maybe, of the Incident;the remedial measures that have been carried out, or are planned to becarried out, by the User in relation to the Incident; andthe other Users that could be affected by the Incident.Initial notification of an Incident by the DWTSO to the affected UsersIf the DWTSO becomes aware of an Incident on the DWTS, regardless ofwhether the Incident is caused by the DWTSO, the DWTSO shallimmediately notify the affected Users of the Incident.A notification provided under Section ‎OC3.4.5.1 shall contain the followinginformation:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)the time and location of the Incident;the nature of the Incident. The DWTSO need not state the cause ofthe Incident, but must describe the Incident in sufficient detail toenable the affected Users to reasonably consider and assess theimplications and risks arising from the Incident;the expected or observed extent of any effects of the Incident;the assumed effects on the Facility and the DWTS, as the case maybe, of the Incident;the remedial measures that have been carried out, or are planned to becarried out, in relation to the Incident; andthe other Users that could be affected by the Incident.If the notification provided under Sections ‎OC3.4.4.1 or ‎OC3.4.5.1 is givenby telephone, by the User to the DWTSO or by the DWTSO to the affectedUsers, as the case may be, such notification shall be recorded as received bythe recipient, and confirmed in writing by the notice provider, at the earliestpossible time.No later than one (1) hour after having received a notification under Section‎OC3.4.4.1, the DWTSO shall inform the notice provider by electronic7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-13

means or facsimile of whether the DWTS has been affected by theIncident.OC3.4.8OC3.4.9OC3.4.9.1OC3.4.9.2OC3.4.10OC3.4.10.1OC3.4.10.2No later than one (1) hour after having received a notification under Section‎OC3.4.5.1, each User shall inform the DWTSO by electronic means orfacsimile of whether its Facility has been affected by the Incident.Assessment of the Incident by the DWTSOUpon the DWTSO becoming aware of an Incident (by virtue of Sections‎OC3.4.4.1 or ‎OC3.4.5.1), the DWTSO shall immediately assess theIncident. The assessment of the Incident shall be documented by theDWTSO, and shall address the following issues:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)the type and nature of the Incident;the User or Users that caused the Incident;whether the DWTSO caused the Incident;the affected Users as a result of the Incident;the impact on the DWTS and the Facilities;the resulting risks of the Incident;the remedial measures carried out, or to be carried out, in relation tothe Incident; andwhether the Incident can be classified as a Significant Incident inaccordance with Section ‎OC3.5.Notification to affected Users of assessment(a)(b)After having assessed an Incident under Section ‎OC3.4.9.1, theDWTSO shall notify each affected User of the results of theassessment under Section ‎OC3.4.9.1.This notification shall be provided by the DWTSO to the affectedUsers by electronic means or by facsimile at the earliest possible timebut not later than one (1) Day after the assessment results are availableto the DWTSO, to prevent any further impact on the Facilities of theaffected Users.Remedying the IncidentsEach User or the DWTSO, as the case may be, is responsible to carry outall remedial measures (as identified under Section ‎OC3.4.9.1) to remedy theeffects of the Incident as follows:(a)(b)each User shall be responsible for the remedial measures required inrelation to its Facilities; andthe DWTSO shall be responsible for the remedial measures requiredin relation to the DWTS.The DWTSO shall be responsible for the coordination and control of theremedial measures required to be performed in accordance with Section‎OC3.4.10.1.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-14

OC3.4.11OC3.4.11.1OC3.4.11.2OC3.4.12OC3.4.12.1Second notification to be provided by the relevant User or the DWTSO inrelation to the IncidentWhere:(a)(b)a Facility has been affected, the relevant User shall provide to theDWTSO a second notification (in response to the notificationprovided under Section ‎OC3.4.4.1); andthe DWTS has been affected, the DWTSO shall provide to theaffected Users, a second notification (in response to the notificationprovided under Section ‎OC3.4.5.1),as the case may be, providing a progress update on the notification providedunder Sections ‎OC3.4.4.1 or ‎OC3.4.5.1, as the case may be, including anupdate on the extent of compliance of the relevant User or the DWTSO, asthe case may be, with any findings made by the DWTSO in the assessmentconducted under Section ‎OC3.4.9.1, and also including:(c) the expected or observed extent of any effects of the Incident;(d)(e)(f)(g)the assumed effects on the Facility or the DWTS, as the case may be,of the Incident;the remedial measures that have been carried out, or are planned to becarried out, in relation to the Incident;the steps taken by the relevant User or the DWTSO, as the case maybe since being notified of the Incident;the time estimated to restore the Facilities or the DWTS, as the casemay be, to normal operation.The second notification provided under Section ‎OC3.4.11.1 shall beprovided, as the case may be, by:(a)(b)the relevant User to the DWTSO, no later than one (1) Day after suchUser has been provided with the notification under Section ‎OC3.4.9.2.the DWTSO to the affected Users, no later than (1) Day after thecompletion of the assessment under Section ‎OC3.4.9.1.Review by the DWTSO of second notificationThe DWTSO shall:(a)(b)review the notification provided by the relevant User under Section‎OC3.4.11.1(a); orre-consider the notification provided by it under Section‎OC3.4.11.1(b),to assess, within a period of three (3) Days after either the receipt of thenotification from the relevant User under Section ‎OC3.4.11.1(a) or theprovision of the notification by the DWTSO under Section ‎OC3.4.11.1(b),as the case may be, whether the information provided, and in particular thesteps taken and remedial measures planned, are appropriate to ensure thatthe normal operation of the Facilities and the DWTS, as the case may be, isrestored as soon as possible.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-15

OC3.4.12.2OC3.4.12.3OC3.4.12.4OC3.4.13OC3.4.13.1OC3.4.13.2OC3.4.13.3If, as a result of the assessment under Section ‎OC3.4.12.1, the DWTSOdetermines that the relevant User has not taken appropriate steps orremedial measures to restore normal operation of the Facilities, theDWTSO shall instruct, no later than three (3) Days after the completion ofthe assessment under Section ‎OC3.4.11.1, further steps or measures for therelevant User to implement. Such further steps or measures shall be carriedout by the relevant User in accordance with the DWTSO’s instructions.If, as a result of the assessment under Section ‎OC3.4.12.1, the DWTSOdetermines that the steps or remedial measures taken by the DWTSO havetranspired to not be appropriate to restore normal operation of the DWTS,the DWTSO shall take such further steps or measures that are reasonablynecessary to restore normal operation of the DWTS.The DWTSO shall review and coordinate the remedial measures until thenormal operation of the Facilities or the DWTS, as the case may be, hasbeen restored.Notification of normal operationThe User that has caused the Incident shall notify the DWTSO as soon aspossible after normal operation of the Facility has been restored. Thenotification shall be provided in writing within two (2) Days of therestoration of normal operation of the Facility, and shall comprise thefollowing information:(a)(b)(c)(d)a brief description of the Incident (which may simply be a referenceto the relevant notices provided);the time at which normal operation has been restored;the remedial measures that proved to be effective; andthe preventive measures planned to be implemented to prevent similaror identical Incidents in the future.Each affected User (as notified under Section ‎OC3.4.9.1) shall notify theDWTSO as soon as normal operation has been restored at its Facility. Afinal notification shall be submitted to the DWTSO within two Days ofnormal restoration being restored, and shall comprise the followinginformation:(a)(b)the time at which the normal operation had been restored; andthe remedial measures that proved to be effective.The DWTSO shall:(a)(b)(c)notify all affected Users (as notified under Section ‎OC3.4.9.1) as soonas it is notified by all affected Users under Section ‎OC3.4.13.2;notify all affected Users as soon as normal operation of the DWTS isrestored;review the notifications provided under Sections ‎OC3.4.13.1 and‎OC3.4.13.2, and determine whether any modifications are required tothe SWDC; and7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-16

(d)if required under any applicable law or regulation, notify ECRA andMOWE of the Incident.OC3.5SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTOC3.5.1 If the DWTSO determines that the Incident can be classified as a:(a)(b)(c)Water Contamination Incident;Water Production Incident; orWater Transmission Incident,OC3.5.2OC3.5.2.1the DWTSO shall declare the Incident to be a Significant Incident, andshall notify that affected User of this determination as soon as possible.Significant Incident ReportEither the User or the DWTSO, as the case may be, which caused theSignificant Incident, shall prepare a Significant Incident Report. TheSignificant Incident Report shall include the following:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)who caused the Significant Incident;the time and location of the Significant Incident;the Facility or the DWTS directly involved (not merely affected bythe event), including the tag numbers and description of the particularequipment;the description of the Significant Incident, including the probablecauses and any injuries to individuals or damage to the Facilities andthe DWTS;the operational logs to support the description of the SignificantIncident;the remedial measures that proved to be effective;the time at which normal operation had been restored;the preventive measures planned to be implemented to prevent similaror identical Incidents in the future;the amount of water lost; andany other relevant information.OC3.5.2.2OC3.5.2.3OC3.5.3OC3.5.3.1Where the Significant Incident has been caused by a User, the DWTSOshall review the Significant Incident Report, confirm that it complies withthe SWDC requirements and submit it to ECRA.Where the Significant Incident has been caused by the DWTSO, theDWTSO will prepare the Significant Incident Report and submit it toECRA.Evaluation of Significant IncidentsThe DWTSO shall maintain an indexed record of all Significant IncidentReports and shall review each report to determine whether the DWTSOand the Users have complied with the SWDC.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-17

OC3.5.3.2OC3.5.3.3Every Year, or any other period to be agreed upon with ECRA, theDWTSO shall produce a report listing and commenting on the SignificantIncidents occurred in the last period. The summary shall draw specificattention to any lack of compliance with the SWDC and to any areas wherethere may be a need to modify the SWDC.The DWTSO shall subsequently make its recommendations, includingproposed modifications to the SWDC arising from its review of SignificantIncident Reports.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-18

OC3-APPENDIX 1INCIDENTS REPORTINGA01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-20

OPERATION CODE 4:W A T E R Q U A L I T YOC4.1OC4.1.1INTRODUCTIONThis Operation Code 4 – Water Quality addresses:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)Transmitted Water Quality;the Online Monitoring System;sampling of Water, Transmitted Water and Desalinated Water;the storage of monitoring and sampling results, and the reporting inrelation to these results; andthe procedure in the event of a Water Quality Failure.OC4.2OC4.2.1OBJECTIVEThis Operation Code 4 – Water Quality is intended to ensure that(a)(b)the Desalinated Water produced by each DWP and delivered to theDWTS or to each facility of a PCC, as the case may be, andthe Water delivered by each NSPO to the DWTS,is of Transmitted Water Quality so as to ensure that any water supplied tothe WDSO or the PCC, as the case may be, is of suitable quality and toavoid any risk to health should such water be consumed.OC4.3OC4.3.1SCOPEThis Operation Code 4 - Water Quality applies to the DWTSO and to thefollowing Users:(a)(b)(c)DWP;NSPO; andWDSO.OC4.4OC4.4.1OC4.4.2OC4.4.3TRANSMITTED WATER QUALITYEach Water Producer must ensure that the water produced and delivered tothe DWTS and to each facility of a PCC, as the case may be, is ofTransmitted Water Quality.The DWTSO must ensure that the water received by the DWTSO fromeach Water Producer is of Transmitted Water Quality.The water produced and delivered by each Water Producer to the DWTSthat is downstream of each Connection Point, will be deemed to be ofTransmitted Water Quality, unless each WDSO or the DWTSO, as thecase may be, can demonstrate that such water is not of Transmitted WaterQuality.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-21

OC4.5OC4.5.1OC4.5.2OC4.5.3PROCEDURES FOR MONITORINGEach Water Producer shall, in accordance with Appendix ‎OC4-App.2.1.1,continuously monitor the quality of the Desalinated Water or Water, asthe case may be, it produces and delivers to the DWTS or the facility of anyPCC, as the case may be, by using the Online Monitoring Systemimmediately upstream of the relevant Connection Point.The DWTSO shall, in accordance with Appendix ‎OC4-App.2.1.2,continuously monitor the quality of the Transmitted Water it delivers tothe WDS, by using the Online Monitoring System immediately upstreamof the relevant Connection Point.Without limiting Section ‎OC4.7:(a)(b)each Water Producer shall provide to the DWTSO; andthe DWTSO shall provide to each WDSO,in real time, the data from its Online Monitoring System at the relevantConnection Point.OC4.6OC4.6.1OC4.6.2PROCEDURES FOR SAMPLINGEach WDSO and the DWTSO shall monitor the quality of water it receivesfrom each Water Producer by taking samples of such water in accordancewith OC4-App.2.1.2.Without limiting Section ‎OC4.7:(a)(b)each WDSO shall provide to the DWTSO; andthe DWTSO shall provide to each Water Producer,the results of the sample analysis conducted in accordance with Section‎OC4.6.1, within two (2) Days of the results of the analysis being preparedby each WDSO or the DWTSO, as the case may be.OC4.7OC4.7.1OC4.7.2OC4.7.3DATA STORAGE AND REPORTSThe data results of any monitoring of water under Section ‎OC4.5 and thesample result of any sampling of water under Section ‎OC4.6, shall be storedand archived at the premises of each Water Producer, WDSO or theDWTSO, as the case may be, for a period of not less than five (5) Yearsfrom the relevant date of creation of the monitoring or sampling results.Each User shall, prior to the end of March each Year, prepare and submit tothe DWTSO, a report summarizing any monitoring and sampling resultsthat it has obtained, in relation to the preceding Year.The DWTSO shall submit to ECRA:7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-22

(a)(b)the reports it receives under Section ‎OC4.7.2; andits own annual report on water quality, which shall includeinformation on the Water Quality Failure provided by the Userunder Section ‎OC4.8.5, prior to the end of April each Year.OC4.8OC4.8.1OC4.8.2OC4.8.3OC4.8.4OC4.8.5WATER QUALITY FAILUREShould a User determine a Water Quality Failure, it shall immediatelynotify the DWTSO of such occurrence.The notification under Section ‎OC4.8.1 must contain the following details toenable the DWTSO to indentify the origin of the Water Quality Failure,and to assess the implications, risks and required remedial actions:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)the name of the User, including the name and contact details of theindividual making the notification;the time and location of the Water Quality Failure;the nature of the Water Quality Failure. The User need not state thecause of the Water Quality Failure, but must describe the WaterQuality Failure in sufficient detail to enable the DWTSO toreasonably consider and assess the implications and risks arising fromthe Water Quality Failure;the expected or observed extent of any effects of the Water QualityFailure; andthe prompt remedial measures that have been carried out.The DWTSO shall assess any Water Quality Failure as soon as it:(a)(b)receives a notification under Section ‎OC4.8.1; ordetermines itself a Water Quality Failure.The DWTSO shall:(a)(b)inform all affected Users about such Water Quality Failure as soonas the DWTSO identifies that such Users are affected; andinvestigate the Water Quality Failure and identify the User thatcaused the Water Quality Failure.Once the DWTSO has determined the identity of the User that caused theWater Quality Failure, and notified such affected Users in accordancewith Section ‎OC4.8.4, within one (1) Day of receipt of such notice, the Userwhich caused the Water Quality Failure (as identified in the notice underSection ‎OC4.8.4) shall submit a comprehensive report to the DWTSO,covering the following information:(a)(b)(c)the time and location of the Water Quality Failure;the nature of the Water Quality Failure;the reason for the Water Quality Failure;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-23

(d)(e)(f)(g)the prompt remedial and additional mitigation measures taken and/orproposed in relation to the Water Quality Failure;the extent of possible impact on the Transmitted Water downstreamof where the Water Quality Failure occurred;the measures to be applied to avoid a repetition of the Water QualityFailure; andthe time estimated for restoration of normal operation.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-24

OC4-APPENDIX 1TRANSMITTED WATER QUALITYOC4-App.1.1OC4-App.1.1.1 Specifications:For water produced and delivered to the DWTS by a Water Producer tobe classified as being of Transmitted Water Quality, such water shallsatisfy both, the specifications and standards as provided for in theSections ‎OC4-App.1.1.1 and ‎OC4-App.1.1.2:Parameter Symbol Unit Allowed Range*Temperature T ˚C 20 ~ 40pH - - 8.1 ~ 8.6Calcium Hardness CaH mg/L as CaCO3 40 ~ 50Total Alkalinity TA mg/L as CaCO3 40 ~ 50Sulfate SO4 mg/L Max. 2Iron Fe mg/L Max. 0.05Copper Cu mg/L Max. 0.05Residual Chlorine RCl mg/L 0.2 ~ 0.5Turbidity - NTU Max. 1Total Dissolved Solids TDS mg/L Max. 130Langelier Saturation Index LSI - 0.1 ~ 0.3OC4-App.1.1.2 Standards:The Saudi Arabian Standards Organization standards and the US EPAstandards relating to water quality.OC4-App.1.1.3 Should any of the specifications and standards in OC4-App.1.1 conflict,the most stringent requirements shall prevail to the extent of anyinconsistency.OC4-APPENDIX 2ONLINE MONITORING SYSTEM AND SAMPLINGOC4-App.2.1Online Monitoring SystemOC4-App.2.1.1 Each Water Producer shall continuously operate its Online MonitoringSystem, and shall collect and compute the following parameters of thewater that it produces, at its Seawater Desalination Plant or NSPs, asthe case may be:the temperature;the pH-value;the conductivity;the alkalinity;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-25

the turbidity;the residual chlorine;the total dissolved solids; andthe Langelier Saturation Index.OC4-App.2.1.2 The DTWSO shall continuously operate its Online Monitoring System,and shall collect and compute the following parameters of the waterreceived by the DTWS from the Water Producers:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)the temperature;the pH-value;the conductivity;the alkalinity; andthe residual chlorine.OC4-App.2.1.3 The Online Monitoring System shall be appropriately operated andmaintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.OC4-App.2.1.4 The Users and the DWTSO shall make all effort to acquire the mostaccurate data.OC4-App.2.1.5 Each item of equipment of the Online Monitoring System shall becalibrated regularly and frequently according to the manufacturer’srequirements.OC4-App.2.2SamplingOC4-App.2.2.1 Each WDSO that receives water from the DWTSO at the ConnectionPoint shall take samples at the sampling point downstream of therelevant Connection Point in accordance with the relevant SASO,APHA, AWWA, WEF and the US EPA standards.OC4-App.2.2.2 The DWTSO receiving water from each Water Producer at theConnection Point shall take samples at the sampling point downstreamof the relevant Connection Point in accordance with the SASO, APHA,AWWA, WEF and US EPA standards.OC4-App.2.2.3 The number of samples to be taken by each WDSO and the DWTSO, asthe case may be, shall be determined for each Connection Point inaccordance with the SASO and US EPA standards.OC4-App.2.2.4 The DWTSO may take any additional number of samples at theConnection Points between the NSPs and the DWTS, should theDWTSO determine that such water may not be in compliance with theTransmitted Water Quality.OC4-App.2.2.5 The analysis of the water samples by each WDSO and the DWTSO shallbe carried out according to the Standard Methods for Examination ofWater and Wastewater immediately after the samples have been takenby a laboratory certified according to ISO 9000 standards.OC4-App.2.2.6 Additional procedures covering more serious and widespread watercontamination are included in Operation Code 5 - Transmission SystemDisruption.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-26

OPERATION CODE 5:T R A N S M I S S I O N S Y S T E MD I S R U P T I O NOC5.1OC5.1.1OC5.1.2INTRODUCTIONA Significant Incident may occur that causes a TSD to the DWTS andresults in a disruption to the supply of Transmitted Water to any WDSO.This Operation Code 5 - Transmission System Disruption provides theprocedure for the DWTSO and each User in the event of a TSD, including:(a)(b)(c)the responsibilities of the DWTSO and each User in the event of aTSD;the development of an emergency plan and manual of operatingprocedures by the DWTSO, and the access of each User to this planand procedures; andthe procedure to be implemented should the demand by any WDSOfor Transmitted Water, not be able to be met as a result of a TSD.OC5.2OC5.2.1OBJECTIVEThe objective of this Operation Code 5 - Transmission System Disruptionis to set forth the requirements for the DWTSO to develop procedures andplans to apply in the event of a TSD and to ensure that each User complieswith such procedures and plans:(a)(b)so that normal operation of the DWTS is restored in the shortestpossible time after a TSD has occurred; andto minimise any disruption of supply of Transmitted Water to eachWDSO or PCC, as the case may be.OC5.3OC5.3.1SCOPEThis Operation Code Part 5 - Transmission System Disruption applies tothe DWTSO and to the following Users:(a)(b)(c)DWPs;NSPOs; andWDSOs.OC5.4OC5.4.1OC5.4.2TSD PROCEDUREThe DWTSO shall be responsible for co-ordinating all actions, responses,operations and procedures in the event of a TSD.Each User shall abide by the instructions issued by the DWTSO underSection ‎OC5.4.1 in relation to a TSD.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-27

OC5.4.3OC5.4.4OC5.4.5OC5.4.6OC5.4.7OC5.5OC5.5.1OC5.5.2Following a TSD, any scheduling and dispatch of Desalinated Water inaccordance with the Scheduling and Dispatch Code may be suspendeduntil the DWTSO determines that normal scheduling and dispatchprocedures can be restored.The complexities of any restoration of normal operation to the DWTS in theevent of a TSD will require a flexible approach from the DWTSO, andtherefore, it is not possible for the DWTSO to set out a detailed specific orrigid procedure or operational sequence in the event of a TSD.If it is determined by the DWTSO that it must isolate certain parts of theDWTS whilst restoration work is carried out in relation to the DWTS, theDWTSO shall use its best endeavours to:(a)(b)(c)isolate as little as possible of the DWTS;ensure that maximum integration of the DWTS is achieved despite theisolation of certain parts of the DWTS; andcause the least possible disruption to the DWTS.If a User is unable to comply with the instructions issued by the DWTSOunder Section ‎OC5.4.1 , that User shall notify the DWTSO so that theDWTSO may:(a)(b)consider issuing revised instructions to that User; orprovide conditions within the DWTS that may enable that User tocomply with the instructions issued by the DWTSO.The DWTSO shall notify each User when normal operation of the DWTShas been resumed following a TSD.EMERGENCY PLAN AND MANUAL OF EMERGENCYOPERATING PROCEDURESBased on the System Studies as described in Section ‎0 of the PlanningCode, the DWTSO shall prepare an emergency plan. This emergency planshall be provided to each User, and shall be updated by the DWTSO fromtime to time to provide for any developments to the DWTS or the Facilities,to the extent that it is informed of the developments to the Facilities.The emergency plan shall include the following:(a)(b)(c)(d)a summary sheet – general information on the contingency plan;a decision flow chart – which shall identify the process by which acontingency plan is selected for use depending on the TSD;an action plan – including a step by step summary of actions to betaken to resolve issues and re-instate supply;procedures – providing specific details of activities identified in theaction plan;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-28

OC5.5.3OC5.5.4OC5.5.5OC5.5.6OC5.5.7OC5.6OC5.6.1OC5.6.2(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)plan - specific information offering essential information for thosemanaging the event, for example consumers affected, volumes notsupplied, location and availability of materials;pumping station and valves arrangements – including details andtimings of operations to be performed;contact details – listing details of all personnel to be contacted whilstimplementing the contingency plan;time line – complete with program of work to be undertaken and theexpected duration until re-instatement; andnetwork schematic – depicting location plan(s) of the area withrelevant valves, pumping stations and pipelines identified.In addition to the above, the emergency plan shall state:(a)(b)(c)the date at which the plan was originally produced;the date it was revised and the version number; andthe scenario description and location, where appropriate, shall beincluded.A manual of emergency operating procedures shall also be developed by theDWTSO in consultation with each User. This manual of emergencyoperating procedures shall be provided to each User, and shall be updatedby the DWTSO from time to time to provide for any developments to theDWTS or the Facilities.If an event occurs which is not provided for in the emergency plan ormanual of emergency operating procedures, the procedures to be applied bythe DWTSO and each User shall be determined by the DWTSO at thattime.As part of the manual of emergency operating procedures, the DWTSOshall maintain a complete set of essential technical and operationaldocuments for the DWTS and each Seawater Desalination Plant.Subject to any procedures agreed between the DWTSO and each User toensure adequate security, copies of the emergency plan and the manual ofemergency operating procedures shall be maintained by the DWTSO at alocation to be notified by the DWTSO to each User.TRANSMITTED WATER DEMANDWhere the demand of each WDSO for Transmitted Water, cannot be metin whole, or in a part, as a result of an event of TSD, the DWTSO shallcontrol the delivery of the Transmitted Water to each WDSO inaccordance with a schedule to be prepared by the DWTSO and approved inadvance by ECRA, applying, for example, pre-planned time water rationingor pre-planned time disconnection.The schedule to be prepared by the DWTSO as per Section ‎OC5.6.1 shallcontain sequential steps of water rationing in the DWTS or arts thereof and7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-29

sequential steps in disconnection User from the DWTS to maintain thesupply of Transmitted Water to the User with highest priority as long aspossible in the event of a TSD.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-30

OPERATION CODE 6:S T A R T - U P A N D S H U T D O W NP R O C E D U R E SOC6.1OC6.1.1OC6.1.2OC6.1.3INTRODUCTIONA Facility may be disconnected from the DWTS at a Connection Pointand may later be re-connected to the DWTS.Such a process requires the safe operation of equipment by the DWTSOand each User at the DWTS and the Facility during the shut downoperations and later start-up operations.Each User and the DWTSO must ensure that the water is of TransmittedWater Quality prior to:(a)(b)re-engaging or connecting its relevant Facility to the DWTS; andwater being supplied from either a Seawater Desalination Plant or aNSP, as the case may be, to the DWTS or from the DWTS to a WDS,as the case may be.OC6.2OC6.2.1OC6.3OC6.3.1OBJECTIVEThe objective of this Operation Code 6 - Start-Up and ShutdownProcedures is to provide operation procedures for pumps, valves andassociated systems to be followed by the DWTSO and each User at theDWTS and the Facilities, as the case may be, in order to ensure safetyduring the shutdown and start-up operations.SCOPEThis Operation Code 6 - Start Up and Shutdown Procedures applies tothe DWTSO and to the following Users:(a)(b)(c)(d)DWPs;PCC;NSPOs; andWDSOs.OC6.4OC6.4.1START - UP AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURESThe DWTSO shall design a routine start-up and shut-down procedure ofpumps, valves and associated systems for the DWTS, so as to prevent:(a)(b)damage to the DWTS; andunstable operations in connection with the DWTS.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-31

OC6.4.2OC6.4.3OC6.4.4OC6.5OC6.5.1OC6.5.2OC6.5.3OC6.6OC6.6.1OC6.6.2Each User shall design a routine start-up and shut-down procedure ofpumps, valves and associated systems for its Facility, so as to prevent:(a)(b)damage to its Facility; andunstable operation conditions in connection with its Facility.It shall be ensured by the DWTSO and each User, as the case may be, thatany positive or negative pressure transients generated as a result of pumpand valve start-up or shut-down operations are maintained within the ratedworking pressures of the connected DWTS or Facility, as the case may be.The DWTSO and each User, as the case may be, shall verify the suitabilityof its design of its routine pump and valve start-up and shut-downprocedures, by conducting a hydraulic study, to be carried out in accordancewith Good Industry Practice.OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALThe DWTSO and each User shall specify its routine pump and valve startupand shut-down procedure in its Operating and Maintenance Manual.Should a situation arise where it is necessary for the DWTSO or a User, asthe case may be, to operate a pump or a valve in a manner other than as setout in the Operating and Maintenance Manual, then, as the case may be:(a)(b)the DWTSO shall advise each affected User in advance of such anoperation, and shall request that each affected User confirms that itagrees to such operations; oreach User shall advise the DWTSO in advance of such an operation,and shall request that the DWTSO confirm that it agrees to suchoperation.Any agreement to be provided by the DWTSO or an affected User underSection ‎OC6.5.2, must not be unreasonably denied.FOLLOWING OPERATIONSFollowing any operations performed in relation to the DWTS or a Facility,as the case may be, the equipment used by the DWTSO or the User, as thecase may be, shall be flushed and disinfected by the DWTSO or such User,as the case may be, prior to commencing any new operations, in particular,if any personnel of the DWTSO or the User, as the case may be, hasaccessed interior parts of the DWTS or the Facility.Each User and the DWTSO must ensure that the water is of TransmittedWater Quality prior to:(a)re-engaging the connection of a Facility to the DWTS; and7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-32

OC6.6.3OC6.6.4(b)water being supplied from either a Seawater Desalination Plant or aNSP, as the case may be, to the DWTS or from the DWTS to a WDS,as the case may be.Any stagnant water remaining in any part of the DWTS or a Facility, as thecase may be, shall be tested in relation to bacterial contamination by eitherthe DWTSO or the relevant User.Contaminated water shall be removed from the DWTS or a Facility, as thecase may be, by the relevant User or DWTSO, prior to commencing anynew operations of the Facilities or the DWTS.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22OC-33

W A T E R M E T E R I N G C O D EWM.1WM.1.1WM.2WM.2.1WM.3WM.3.1WM.4WM.4.1INTRODUCTIONAll Transmitted Water transferred at a Connection Point must be metered andrecorded using the Water Metering System. This Water Metering Code setsout:(a)(b)(c)the installation, operation, technical requirements, commissioning andtesting and adjustment, repair, recalibration or replacement of theWater Metering Systems, and the exchange of Water Meter Data;OBJECTIVEthe calibration and testing of the Water Meters; andthe security and registration of the Water Meter Data.The objective of this Water Metering Code is to establish:(a)(b)(c)SCOPEthe requirements for the metering of water at the Connection Point;the standards and specifications to be met by each User and theDWTSO for the operation and maintenance of the Water MeteringSystems; andeach User and the DWTSO’s responsibilities in relation to theoperation, maintenance and management of the Water MeteringSystems and Water Meters, as well as the use, communication andexchange of Water Meter Data between each User and the DWTSO.This Water Metering Code applies to the DWTSO and to the followingUsers:(a)(b)(c)DWPs;NSPOs; andWDSOs.OTHER METERING REQUIREMENTSAny water metering requirements set out in separate agreements between:(a)(b)respective Users; orthe DWTSO and a User,shall apply in addition to this SWDC, provided that such other watermetering requirements do not conflict with this SWDC. In the event of anyinconsistency, the terms of this SWDC shall prevail to the extent of anyinconsistency.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22WM-1

WM.5WM.5.1WM.5.2WM.5.3WM.6WM.6.1WM.7WM.7.1WM.7.2WM.7.3WM.7.4WM.7.5WM.7.6WATER METER DATAAt each Connection Point, main and backup Water Metering Systems,including Water Meters, shall be installed by the relevant Water MeteringSystem Owner in accordance with the requirements set out in theConnection Code.Each Water Metering System shall be operated and maintained by therelevant Water Metering System Owner, who shall read the Water Meter,and check, validate and record the Water Meter Data.The Water Meter Data shall be exchanged between the DWTSO and eachUser, as the case may be, and shall be prepared in a way to enable thearchiving of the Water Meter Data in a comprehensive and accuratemanner.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WATER METERS AND THEWATER METERING SYSTEMAll Water Meters and/or Water Metering Systems must comply with thetechnical requirements specified in ‎CC-Appendix 5 to the Connection Code.WATER METERING SYSTEMAt each Connection Point the main Water Metering System and thebackup Water Metering System shall be operated simultaneously by therelevant Water Metering System Owner.The main Water Metering System shall be used primarily for themeasurement of the Transmitted Water volume passing the relevantConnection Point.The backup Water Metering System shall be used for verification of thereadings of the main Water Metering System.The backup Water Metering System shall also be used for measuring theTransmitted Water volume passing the Connection Point in periods wherethe main Water Metering System is(a)(b)out of service; ornot reading accurate data.The Water Metering System shall be operated and maintained by each Useror the DWTSO, as the case may be, in accordance with its relevantmanufacturer’s operating and maintenance guidelines or as otherwisenecessary for the Water Meter System Owner to comply with itsobligations under this SWDC.Prior to commencing maintenance works on the Water Metering System ora Water Meter, the Water Metering System Owner shall inform therelevant User or the DWTSO about such works.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22WM-2

WM.8WM.8.1WM.8.2WM.9WM.9.1WM.9.2WM.9.3WM.9.4WM.9.5WM.9.6WM.9.7WM.10WM.10.1WM.10.2COMMISSIONING OF THE WATER METERING SYSTEMCommissioning tests shall be carried out by the relevant Water MeteringSystem Owner on its maintained, repaired or new Water Metering Systemto ensure that accurate Water Meter Data can be provided before the WaterMetering System is put in service after maintenance, repair or replacement.Following commissioning, the Water Metering System Owner shallprovide such evidence that the relevant parties may require, confirming thatthe Water Metering System meets the requirements of this SWDC.PERIODIC CALIBRATION AND TESTING OF WATER METERSIn accordance with the guidelines of the Water Meter manufacturer,periodic calibration tests of all Water Meters shall be undertaken by theWater Metering System Owner of such Water Meter.The tests shall be performed in accordance with the relevant manufacturer’sguidelines and any relevant IEC or ISO standards and shall confirm thatmeter accuracy is within the limits stated in Section ‎CC-App.5.2.The calibration records shall be uniquely identifiable, kept in a safe place andrecording the key details, including:(a)(b)(c)the identification number and the date;the names and status of the authorized testing persons; andthe calibration results.The Water Meters shall be tested in accordance with Good IndustryPractice at intervals not exceeding 2 years.Water Meters shall also be tested if the main Water Metering System andbackup Water Metering System at a Connection Point diverge by morethan 1.5 times the limit of error associated with the accuracy given in Section‎CC-App.5.2.Complete and accurate records of tests, work carried out and pertinent data toconfirm successful testing and calibration in accordance with therequirements of this SWDC shall be kept by the Water Metering SystemOwner and promptly registered.All Water Meters shall be regularly re-calibrated at intervals not exceeding2 years.SUSPECTED METERING ERRORSIf any item of a Water Metering System is suspected of performingincorrectly, each affected User or the DWTSO, as the case may be, mayrequest the Water Metering System Owner to carry out accuracy tests toconfirm the correct operation and accuracy of the Water Metering System.The Water Metering System Owner shall carry out any accuracy testrequested in accordance with Section ‎WM.10.1.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22WM-3

WM.10.3WM.10.4WM.10.5WM.10.6WM.10.7WM.10.8WM.11WM.11.1WM.11.2WM.11.3The relevant User or the DWTSO, as the case may be, that requested theaccuracy test in accordance with Section ‎WM.10.1 shall bear the costs of suchtesting if the Water Meter is found to be operating within the prescribedaccuracy, otherwise the cost of the test shall be borne by the WaterMetering System Owner.Each affected User or the DWTSO, as the case may be, shall be given24 hours notice of such tests and be invited to witness the tests. Accuracy testresults shall be made available promptly and in writing to each affected Useror the DWTSO, as the case may be.Certified testing equipment and reference standards must be traceable torecognized national or international standards, and shall be used in such testsand if, by agreement, it is deemed necessary, an ISO certified independentlaboratory may be employed to certify such tests.Where an accuracy test indicates that an error exceeds the limit of errorsassociated with the accuracy given in this SWDC, then such error shall berecorded prior to adjusting, repairing or renewing the Water MeteringSystem, or part thereof, or replacing defective components.The Water Metering System shall be restored to service and proved to beoperating within the prescribed limits of accuracy as soon as is reasonablypracticable.Upon the completion, examination, maintenance, repair, recalibration orreplacement of any component in the Water Metering System, the WaterMetering System shall be sealed jointly by the DWTSO and the relevantUser.ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR RECALIBRATIONOF WATER METERING SYSTEMIf the DWTSO or any User discovers upon performing a calibration test thatany part of the Water Metering System is outside the accuracy limits set outin Section ‎CC-App.5.2 or is otherwise not functioning properly, the WaterMetering System Owner of the faulty Water Metering System must, at itsown expense, adjust, repair, recalibrate or replace such part within 1 monthof such calibration test.Prior to such adjustment, repair, recalibration or replacement, the DWTSOand each affected User shall agree on the use of the backup Water MeteringSystem for the period where the main Water Metering System is out ofservice.Upon the completion of any adjustment, repair, recalibration or replacementof any part in of the Water Metering System, such Water MeteringSystem must be resealed jointly by the DWTSO and the relevant User.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22WM-4

WM.12WM.12.1WM.12.2WM.13ADJUSTMENTS TO WATER METERING SYSTEMThe DWTSO or affected User, as the case may be, shall make reasonableadjustments in accordance with Section ‎WM.12.2 to the measured WaterMeter Data during the periods, where:(a)(b)(c)(d)the DWTSO or affected User discovers that any seal at a WaterMetering System is broken;any part of the Water Metering System fails to register;the results of a calibration test show that the measurement made by therelevant Water Metering System is outside the tolerance limits; orthe comparison of the Water Metering Data with the measured dataof the back-up metering system at the relevant Connection Pointindicates that the Water Metering System is operating out of itstolerance limit.The adjustments to the Water Metering Data in relation to each period asper Section ‎WM.12.1 shall be done by:(a)(b)such value as the DWTSO and each affected User may agree; orsuch value as is calculated:(i)(ii)by correcting the error, if the percentage of error is ascertainableby calibration, tests or mathematical calculation which may bebased on compared measurements of the backup WaterMetering System; orif the percentage of error is not ascertainable, by estimating onthe basis of deliveries under similar conditions during the periodsince the last calibration test was performed on the WaterMetering System.WATER METER DATA SECURITY AND REGISTRATIONWM.13.1SealingWM.13.1.1 The DWTSO and each affected User shall jointly seal the Water MeteringSystem at the relevant Connection Point including data collection andexchange equipment.WM.13.1.2 Only the Water Metering System Owner’s personnel may break such seals.WM.13.1.3 Each other affected User shall be given at least forty-eight (48) hours'advance notice of the breaking of seals on any part of the Water MeteringSystem. No such notice will be necessary when the breaking of a seal isnecessitated by an emergency.WM.13.1.4 Neither a User nor the DWTSO shall tamper or otherwise interfere with anypart of the Water Metering System in any way. Where it is established thatthe Water Metering System has been tampered or interfered with, then untilsuch tampering or interference has been rectified, the following should takeplace:7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22WM-5

(a)(b)the quantity measured or recorded shall be that measured or recordedby any other relevant installed Water Metering System; orif there is no other relevant Water Metering System or it isestablished to have been tampered or interfered with, the quantityshall be agreed by the affected User and the DWTSO or, in theabsence of such agreement, the affected User or the DWTSO shall beentitled to refer the matter to ECRA for determination.WM.13.1.5 If the Water Metering System Owner is not the Person who owns orcontrols the land on which the Water Meter or Water Metering System issituated, that Person (if bound by this SWDC) shall grant the WaterMetering System Owner and all other Persons who require the same for thepurposes of this SWDC sufficient rights of access for Water MeteringSystem purposes and for the purposes of testing calibration, operation andmaintenance and replacement of the Water Meter and Water MeteringSystem.WM.13.1.6 Where the DWTSO or any affected User requires a right of access or to dealin some other way with a Water Meter or Water Metering System for thepurposes of this SWDC, all such necessary rights shall be granted by theaffected User or the DWTSO with the power to grant them.WM.13.1.7 All such rights shall be set down in the relevant Connection Agreementwhere this is practicable. The DWTSO and each affected User shall ensurethat all reasonable arrangements and provisions are made and/or revised fromtime to time as and when necessary or desirable in accordance with GoodIndustry Practice to facilitate the safe exercise of any right of access.WM.13.1.8 Local interrogation units may be used by authorized Users to interrogate theOutstations for the purposes of commissioning, maintenance/fault findingand when necessary the retrieval of stored Water Meter Data.WM.13.2RecordsWM.13.2.1 Each Water Metering System Owner shall ensure that complete andaccurate records of the operation and calibration of its Water MeteringSystem are properly maintained.WM.13.2.2 These records shall include, but not be limited to, the dates and results of anytests, readings, adjustments or inspection carried out and the dates on whichany seal was applied or broken.WM.13.2.3 The reasons for any seal being broken and the Persons, and their affiliations,attending any tests, readings, inspections or sealing shall be recorded.WM.14WM.14.1WM.14.2WATER METER DATA EXCHANGEWhere this SWDC requires Water Meter Data to be exchanged betweeneach affected User and the DWTSO, the Water Metering System Ownersshall undertake Water Meter reading at the times required by this SWDC.If no time is specified for Water Meter reading to take place, the WaterMeter reading shall take place as closely in time as possible to the timerequired in relation to the relevant Water Meter Data flow specified in thisSWDC.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22WM-6

WM.14.3WM.14.4WM.14.5WM.15All Water Meter Data shall include the synchronized times at which WaterMeter reading took place.Where Water Meter Data is required for the purpose of this SWDC orrelevant contracts referred to in this SWDC, the Water Meter Data shall beprovided by making accurate readings of the relevant Water Meter,accurately recording the Water Meter Data arising from those readings andsupplying that Water Meter Data to the DWTSO or each affected User, asthe case may be, in accordance with the requirements of this SWDC.In the event of a data transmission unit or an Outstation failure, the WaterMeter Data shall be marked accordingly, in order to indicate the possibilitythey are incorrect.WATER METER DATA STORAGEWM.15.1All Water Metering System Owners responsible for providing WaterMeter Data in accordance with this SWDC shall retain a copy and a back upcopy of the data in electronic format in accordance with the following TableData Storage Requirements. The format of data to be stored shall be set outby the DWTSO and shall include the following parameters:(a)(b)(c)the time period;the Water Meter identification number; andthe Water Meter Data.Table: Data storage requirements7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22WM-7

DataFrequency of backupPlace of storageRetainedforCommentCurrent Day’sworking dataEnd of each Daywith WaterMetering SystemOwnerOnecompleteweekEach Day’sback up storedseparatelyCurrent week’sworking dataEach Thursday atthe end of DayOne copy withUser and one copywith DWTSOOnecompletemonthEach week’sback up storedseparatelyCurrentmonth’sworking dataEach month at theend of the lastBusiness DayOne copy withUser and one copywith DWTSOOnecompleteyearEach month offinalised dataFirst Business Dayof following monthOne copy withUser and one copywith DWTSOFiveYearsFinalizedmeans allsettlementsagreedOne Year’s setof finaliseddataOne copy withUser and one copywith DWTSOTen YearsWM.15.2The DWTSO shall maintain a log in the form of electronic storage of digitaldata of all Water Meter Data for at least ten (10) complete Years.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22WM-8

S C H E D U L I N G A N D D I S P A T C H C O D ESDC.1SDC.1.1SDC.1.2SDC.2SDC.2.1SDC.3SDC.3.1SDC.4SDC.4.1INTRODUCTIONIn order to:(a)(b)manage the demand for Desalinated Water of each WDS andavoid any overproduction of Desalinated Water,each Seawater Desalination Plant and its Seawater Desalination Unit mustbe scheduled and dispatched in an appropriate manner.This Scheduling and Dispatch Code sets out:(a)(b)(c)the responsibilities and obligations of the DWTSO and each Userwith respect to the scheduling and dispatch of each SeawaterDesalination Units;the requirements for setting up the DWTSO’s LDC function; andthe procedures for the provision of timely and accurate data by eachUser to the DWTSO, the preparation of the day-to-day productionand delivery schedule and the Dispatch Instructions.OBJECTIVEThis Scheduling and Dispatch Code:(a)(b)(c)SCOPEsets out the provisions and procedures required to balance production,transmission and demand for Desalinated Water;ensures that the DWTSO receives sufficient information from eachDWP and each WDSO to compile an optimized Desalinated Waterdispatch program for day-to-day operations; andin addition to the normal day-to-day operations, it defines theprocedures on how to communicate, process and integrateunscheduled events in the dispatch regime during the Schedule Day.This Scheduling and Dispatch Code applies to the DWTSO and to thefollowing Users:(a)(b)DWPs; andWDSOs.LOAD DISPATCH CENTRE (LDC)The DWTSO shall be responsible for:(a)(b)performing the LDC function; andcoordination of communication between each User and the DWTSOin relation to the dispatch of Desalinated Water from the DWTS toeach User, during each period of the Schedule Day and the DispatchDay.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22SDC-1

SDC.4.2SDC.4.3SDC.4.4SDC.5SDC.5.1SDC.6SDC.6.1SDC.6.2The DWTSO shall establish and maintain appropriate dispatch tools andcommunication devices which support its obligations in fulfilling the LDCfunction under this SWDC.The DWTSO shall specify as part of its LDC function any special contactdetails, addresses and communication links to be used for the purpose ofscheduling and dispatch as described in this SWDC and shall distribute suchinformation to each User.The DWTSO shall specify, as part of its LDC function, the format andcommunication protocols for the following data to be exchanged between theDWTSO and each User:(a)(b)(c)(d)the Availability Declaration;the Demand Notice;the production and delivery schedule required under Section ‎SDC.8.1;andthe Dispatch Instructions.INFORMATION TO BE USEDThe DWTSO shall compile day-to-day schedule data and DispatchInstructions based on the available information from each DWP andWDSO, taking into account the following information:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)the Availability of each Seawater Desalination Plant and itsSeawater Desalination Unit;the Operating Characteristics of each Seawater DesalinationPlant;each WDSO demand forecast;the cost of production of Desalinated Water and transmission of suchDesalinated Water to each WDS;any environmental restrictions;any restrictions due to Cogeneration and any other electricity supplyrestrictions notified to it;any fuel supply restrictions;the constraints and capabilities of the DWTS in relation to pumps andstorage facilities; andthe constraints and capabilities of each WDS.AVAILABILITY DECLARATIONBy 7:00 am each Day, each DWP shall submit to the DWTSO at least thedata and information requested in Sections ‎SDC.6.2, ‎SDC.6.3, ‎SDC.6.4 and‎SDC.6.5.For each Seawater Desalination Unit of a Seawater Desalination Plant, anindividual Availability Declaration in respect of each period of 1 hour forthe whole of the Scheduled Day, in case any of the listed below parameters7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22SDC-2

SDC.6.3SDC.6.4SDC.6.5SDC.6.6SDC.6.7SDC.6.8has to be declared different from the previous Availability Declaration forthe current Schedule Day:(a)(b)the Availability status of the Seawater Desalination Unit; andthe condition where the Seawater Desalination Unit is not dispatched(one of the following):(i)(ii)cold (thermal process) or depressurized (membrane process);warm (thermal process);(iii) hot and evacuated (thermal process) or pressurized (membraneprocess); or(iv) in operation (for internal purposes, without being dispatched).For each Seawater Desalination Unit of a Seawater Desalination Plantwhich has been declared as Available, any value of the OperatingCharacteristic of such Seawater Desalination Unit as set forth in‎SDC-Appendix 1 that is different from the previous notified OperatingCharacteristic:(a)(b)(c)(d)identifying the Operating Characteristic;stating the new value of the Operating Characteristic;specifying the time on the Schedule Day from when the new valuewill apply; andspecifying the time on the Schedule Day for which the value isexpected to be valid.Any restrictions on operation which may arise from:(a)(b)(c)(d)environmental considerations;thermal energy supply restrictions;any fuel supply restrictions; orCogeneration or any other electricity supply restrictions notified to it.Any additional data or information that the DWTSO may request inindividual cases to further optimize the scheduling and dispatch process.Availability Declarations shall be made with respect to the capacitiesallocated to the DWTS only, any supply to any PCC shall not be included inthe Availability Declaration.Any data submitted with the Availability Declaration shall replace thepreviously submitted data. The currently registered Availability data may berequested from the DWTSO by each DWP.Where no data or only some of the required data is submitted by each DWPto the DWTSO for a specific Seawater Desalination Plant or its SeawaterDesalination Units, the DWTSO will assume that the last-submitted data orpart thereof that has not been replaced in the submitted AvailabilityDeclaration is valid also for the following Schedule Day.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22SDC-3

SDC.6.9SDC.6.10SDC.6.11SDC.7In accordance with Section ‎SDC.4.4, the Availability Declaration shall beprovided by the DWP to the DWTSO electronically in a format as specifiedby the DWTSO.In the event of the failure of the electronic system for submitting data to theDWTSO, such data submissions may be made by facsimile.The DWTSO shall confirm receipt of each Availability Declaration within30 minutes by electronic means. If the receipt confirmation is not received byeach DWP that issued the Availability Declaration, that party shall resubmitthe data to the DWTSO and actively seek confirmation of receiptwithout delay.DEMAND NOTICESDC.7.1SDC.7.2SDC.7.3SDC.7.4SDC.7.5SDC.7.6By 7:00 am each Day, each WDSO shall provide to the DWTSO in relationto each Connection Point for each hour during the following Schedule Day,a Demand Notice containing the following information:(a)(b)the hourly average volume flow of Desalinated Water to bewithdrawn by that WDSO at the Connection Point from the DWTS;andthe hourly peak volume flow of Desalinated Water to be withdrawnby that WDSO at the Connection Point from the DWTS.In individual cases, the DWTSO may request additional data to furtheroptimize the scheduling of Transmitted Water supply during the nextSchedule Day.Any data submitted with the Demand Notice shall replace the previouslysubmitted data. The currently registered data submitted with the latestDemand Notices may be requested from the DWTSO by each WDSO.Where no data, or only some of the required data is submitted by eachWDSO to the DWTSO for a specific Connection Point, the DWTSO maytake the demand forecast data provided by the relevant WDSO under Section‎OC1.4.2.1 OYOP for the relevant Schedule Day.In accordance with Section ‎SDC.4.4, the Demand Notice shall be providedby each WDSO to the DWTSO electronically in a format as specified by theDWTSO.In the event of a failure of the electronic systems for submitting data to theDWTSO, data submissions may be made by facsimile.SDC.7.7 The DWTSO shall confirm receipt of each Demand Notice within 30minutes by electronic means. If the receipt confirmation is not received byeach WDSO that issued the Demand Notice, that party shall re-submit thedata to the DWTSO and actively seek confirmation of receipt without delay.SDC.8SDC.8.1SCHEDULINGThe DWTSO shall compile by 9:00 am each Day, a production and deliveryschedule for the following Schedule Day. This schedule shall be valid for thefollowing Schedule Day and be based on:7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22SDC-4

SDC.8.2SDC.9SDC.9.1SDC.9.1.1SDC.9.1.2SDC.9.1.3SDC.9.2SDC.9.2.1SDC.9.2.2SDC.9.2.3SDC.9.2.4(a)(b)(c)(d)the OYOP;the schedule of the current Dispatch Day;the Demand Notices provided by each WDSO; andthe Availability Declarations provided by each DWP.In accordance with Section ‎SDC.4.4, this schedule for the followingSchedule Day shall be distributed by the DWTSO to each User at 9:00 ameach Day by electronic means in a format specified by the DWTSO.DISPATCHGeneralBased on the available information from each DWP and WDSO, and thecompiled production and delivery schedule under Section ‎SDC.8.1, theDWTSO shall for each Day generate hourly dispatch instructions for thefollowing Dispatch Day for each Seawater Desalination Unit connected tothe DWTS.Each Dispatch Day covers 24 hours and is immediately followed by thesuccessive Schedule Day starting at 6:00 am each Day.To limit the transmitted data volume, an incremental database isimplemented, i.e. operational data must be submitted only if it deviates fromthe previously submitted data.Dispatch InstructionsThe DWTSO will issue the Dispatch Instructions electronically for eachSeawater Desalination Unit to each DWP by 9:00 am each Day for thefollowing Dispatch Day.The Dispatch Instructions comprise the following:(a)(b)the hourly requested production volume of each SeawaterDesalination Unit of the DWP; andstart time, end time and production capacity for the distinct productionperiod.Receipt of the Dispatch Instructions must be formally acknowledgedimmediately by each receiving DWP, indicating acceptance or nonacceptanceof the Dispatch Instructions. In the case of non-acceptance, eachrelevant DWP must clearly indicate each non-accepted instruction andclearly state the reason for non-acceptance by not later than 10:00 am on theDay it receives the relevant Dispatch Instructions.Dispatch Instructions may be non-accepted for the following reasons only:(a)(b)(c)to prevent harm to personnel or Facility;to mitigate an environmental impact; orif the instruction requires operation outside of a declared OperationCharacteristic and the instruction is not issued under the conditionsof a System Emergency: or7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22SDC-5

SDC.9.2.5SDC.9.2.6SDC.9.3SDC.9.3.1SDC.9.3.2SDC.9.3.3SDC.9.3.4SDC.9.3.5SDC.9.3.6SDC.9.3.7(d)in the case of electrical power supply or fuel supply restrictions notcaused by the DWP.Where the Dispatch Instructions are deemed incomplete by the receivingUser, that User shall actively seek clarification from the DWTSO.Each DWP which operates a combined power and desalination plant isrequired to forward its Dispatch Instructions to the dispatcher of theelectrical grid for information by not later than 10:00 am each Day.Unforeseen EventsIf a DWP experiences unforeseen difficulties in carrying out a DispatchInstruction or an unforeseen situation occurs or is likely to occur thatqualifies as a reason for rejection of the Dispatch Instructions under Section‎SDC.9.2.4, that DWP shall inform the DWTSO without delay.If any changes of the Operational Characteristics occur after thesubmission of the Availability Declaration the DWP shall inform theDWTSO of such changes without delay, stating the reason for the change.If each WDSO experiences unforeseen difficulties in taking the volume ofTransmitted Water as stated in its Demand Notice or an unforeseensituation occurs or is likely to occur that impacts the take off of TransmittedWater from the DWTS, it shall inform the DWTSO without delay.If the DWTSO experiences unforeseen interruption of electricity supply tothe DWTS which affects the delivery of Transmitted Water to the WDSO,the DWTSO shall notify the relevant WDSO without delay.In case of any unforeseen interruption of electricity supply to the DWTS thataffects the operation of the DWTS and as a result, risks the delivery ofDesalinated Water into the DWTS, the DWTSO may issue revisedDispatch Instructions to the relevant DWP during the current DispatchDay.To meet emergency and other unforeseen circumstances, the DWTSO mayissue revised Dispatch Instructions to each DWP before or during thecurrent Dispatch Day, stating the reasons for the change.Each DWP shall carry out such Dispatch Instructions in order to safeguardthe installations of the DWTS from any possible damages and to ensuresupply to each WDS to the extent possible.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22SDC-6

SDC-APPENDIX 1OPERATING CHARACTERISTICSSDC-App.1.1SDC-App.1.1.1SDC-App.1.2SDC-App.1.2.1SDC-App.1.2.2SDC-App.1.2.3SDC-App.1.2.4SDC-App.1.2.5SDC-App.1.3SDC-App.1.3.1SDC-App.1.3.2General DefinitionsNormal Ambient Conditions are defined for the purpose of thisSWDC as follows:(a) seawater temperature: between 15°C and 35°C(b) seawater salinity: between 40 g/l and 45 g/lCapacitiesNet Rated Water Output (General)The achievable maximum continuous net water output and capacity(m³/h) of the Seawater Desalination Unit at Normal AmbientConditions.Minimum Net Water OutputThe minimum continuous net water output and capacity (m³/h) whichthe Seawater Desalination Unit can safely maintain at NormalAmbient Conditions for a declared time period.Maximum Net Water OutputThe maximum continuous net water output and capacity (m³/h) whichthe Seawater Desalination Unit can safely maintain at NormalAmbient Conditions for a declared time period.Capacities at different ambient conditionsThe Net Rated Water Output, Minimum Net Water Output andMaximum Net Water Output at outside the Normal AmbientConditions.Capacity Change RatesTime required to increase or decrease capacity in m³/h per minute,separately for increasing capacity and decreasing capacity and forseparate load ranges as applicable.Time constantsDefinition of Seawater Desalination Unit condition in hours aftershut-down for:(a) cold condition (thermal process) or depressurized condition(membrane process);(b)(c)warm condition (thermal process); andhot condition (thermal process) or pressurized condition(membrane process).Start-up times in minutes from(a) cold condition (thermal process) or depressurized condition(membrane process);(b)(c)warm condition (thermal process); andhot condition (thermal process) or pressurized condition(membrane process).7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22SDC-7

G L O S S A R Y A N D D E F I N I T I O N SIn this SWDC, the following words and expressions shall, unless the subject matter orcontext otherwise require or is inconsistent therewith, bear the following meanings. TheAbbreviations used in this SWDC are listed in ‎GD-Appendix 1 to this Glossary andDefinitions Section.AdverseEnvironmentalIncidentAPHAAWWAApplicant UserApplicationAcceptance DateApplication FormAvailabilityAvailabilityDeclarationASMEBusiness DayCharterCogenerationAn unplanned incident, or a combination ofunplanned incidents, that results in the release ofsubstances into the environment which may:a) negatively affect the physical, chemical orbiological quality of any eco-system ornatural resource; andb) has a negative impact on public health andwelfare.The American Public Health AssociationThe American Water Works AssociationA User seeking to connect its Facility to theDWTS in accordance with the Connection Code.The date specified in Sections ‎CC.5.2.7 orSection ‎CC.5.7.2, as the case may be.An application form to be prepared by theDWTSO and completed and submitted by eachApplicant User in accordance withSection ‎CC.5.2.The state and level of which a SeawaterDesalination Unit, together with the relevantparts of its associated auxiliary system within therelevant Seawater Desalination Plant, iscapable of providing water production.A notice declaring the Availability of aSeawater Desalination Unit, as described inSections ‎SDC.6.1 to ‎SDC.6.11.The American Society Mechanical EngineersStandards.Any day on which banks are open for business inthe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Has the meaning provided in the ImplementingRegulations.Has the meaning provided in the ImplementingRegulations.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-1

Committed WaterPlanning DataA set of water planning data as specified in‎CC-App.1.2.Competent AuthorityConnected WaterDataThe Government, or any ministry, department orpolitical subdivision thereof, any court ortribunal or any other governmental entity,instrumentality, agency, authority, committee orcommission, under direct or indirect control ofthe Government.A set of water planning data as specified in‎CC-App.1.3.Connection ActivitiesConnectionAgreementConnectionCertificateConnection CodeConnection PointConnection PointEquipmentThe connection activities required to beperformed by each Applicant User in connectingits Facility to the DWTS, as described inSection ‎CC.6A connection agreement between the DWTSOand each User, for the purpose of the connectionof each User’s Facilities to the DWTS, asdescribed in Section ‎CC.5.8.A certificate to be issued by the DWTSO asdescribed in Section ‎CC.5.10.The provisions set out in Sections ‎CC.1 to‎CC.9.5 including ‎CC-Appendix 1 ‎CC-Appendix6.The physical interface between the DWTS andeach User’s Facility, as described Section ‎CC.4.The equipment used to connect a Facility to theDWTS, and which an Applicant User shalldesign, procure, install and commission. Thisequipment comprises:a) the connecting pipelineb) the Water Metering System to betransferred to the DWTSO;c) the sampling point to be transferred to theDWTSO;d) the Online Monitoring System;e) the User’s Water Metering System;f) the User’s shut-off valve;g) pressure indicators and sensors;and all other components and equipmentrequired for a complete connection of aFacility to the DWTS.DangerousAn unplanned incident or a combination of7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-2

OccurrenceDayunplanned incidents that results in:a) fire or explosion and may include anaccidental explosion of gas, dust orexplosive material, a fire in a confinedspace including underground, or a seriousfire requiring the attention of a trainedfire fighting team;b) an event involving a high probability ofelectric shock and includes, but is notlimited to an electrical short circuit orearth fault, applying earthing on liveequipment, or contact with an uninsulatedoverhead electric line; orc) any uncontrolled escape of high pressuregas, oil, steam or water.The 24-hour period beginning at 00:00 andending at 00:00 midnight in the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia.Demand NoticeDerogationDesalinated WaterDesalinated WaterProducer (DWP)Desalinated WaterTransmission System(DWTS)Desalinated WaterTransmission SystemOperator (DWTSO)Dispatch DayA notice in relation to each WDSO’s demandrequirements for Desalinated Water , asdescribed in Sections ‎SDC.7.1 to ‎SDC.7.7.A permission granted by ECRA to a User inrelation to non-compliance or non conformity, asthe case may be, with any provision of theSWDC, p as set out in Section ‎GC.14.Transmitted Water produced by a SeawaterDesalination Plant through the seawaterdesalination process.A Person registered with and licensed by ECRAas being the owner or, as the case may be, theoperator of a Seawater Desalination Plant.The System of pipes owned by the DWTSO andcomprising pipes, pumps, plant and meters usedfor conveying Desalinated Water, TransmittedWater and/or Water from a Water DesalinationPlant or a NSP to a Water DistributionSystem, and any other pipes, pumps, plant and/ormetes which ECRA may specify as forming partof the Desalinated Water TransmissionSystem.The operator of the DWTS.The 24 hour period starting at 06:00 am on each7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-3

Day for which the Dispatch Process is applied.Dispatch InstructionThe dispatch instructions issued by the DWTSOto each DWP, defining the time specificproduction and delivery of Desalinated Wateras described in Sections ‎SDC.9.2.1 to ‎SDC.9.2.6.Dispatch ProcessThe dispatch process during which the DWTSOoptimizes the matching each:a) Demand Notice provided by each WDSO;andb) Availability Declarations submitted byeach DWPs.ECRAElectricity LawFacilityFatalityGeneral ConditionsGlossary andDefinitionsThe Electricity & Cogeneration RegulatoryAuthority.The Electricity Law of 22 November 2005 of theKingdom of Saudi ArabiaEach User’s equipment up to and including theConnection Point.An unplanned incident or a combination ofunplanned incidents that results in a single ormultiple death(s) to employees of the DWTSO,each User, a contractor or a member of thepublic.The general conditions set out in Sections ‎GC.1to ‎GC.16.5The definitions set out in this Section of theSWDC.Good IndustryPracticeGovernmentHealth and SafetyIncidentThe exercise of that degree of skill, diligence,prudence and foresight which would reasonablyand ordinarily be expected from a skilled andexperienced operator engaged in the same type ofundertaking under the same or similarcircumstances.The government of the Kingdom of SaudiArabia.Either one individual or a combination of thefollowing occurrences:a) a Fatality;7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-4

) a Major Injury;c) an Ill Health Incident; ord) a Dangerous Occurrence.IECThe International Electrotechnical CommissionIEEEIll Health IncidentImplementingRegulationsIncidentIntroductionInstationInterface PointThe Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineersAn unplanned incident, or a combination ofunplanned incidents, that causes an accidentalrelease or escape of any substance in a quantitysufficient to cause death, hospitalisation or illhealthof any person.The Electricity Law’s ImplementingRegulations Related to the Duties of theAuthority, in relation to the Kingdom of SaudiArabia.Has the meaning provided in Section ‎OC3.4.1.Please refer also to ‎GD-Appendix 2.The introductory Sections ‎1. to Error! Referencesource not found.. at the beginning of thisSWDC.Computer based systems located within thepremises of the DWTSO, that collect or receiveand store Water Meter Data from Outstations.Has the meaning provided in Section ‎CC.4.2.ISOLoad Dispatch Centre(LDC)LicenceMajor InjuryThe International Organization forStandardizationThe load dispatch centre used by the DWTSO toschedule and dispatch each SeawaterDesalination Unit connected to the DWTS,which may be undertaken from one or morelocations.A licence granted by ECRA in relation to theSeawater Desalination Industry.An unplanned incident or combination ofunplanned incidents, that results in an employeeof the DWTSO, a User, a contractor or amember of the public being admitted to hospital.Maximum Net WaterThe maximum net water production capacity of aFacility as defined in Section ‎SDC-App.1.2.3.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-5

OutputMinimum Net WaterOutputThe minimum net water production capacity of aFacility as defined in Section ‎SDC-App.1.2.2.MOWENEMANet Rated WaterOutputThe Ministry of Water and Electricity of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.The National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation.The net design water production capacity of aFacility as defined in Section ‎SDC-App.1.2.1.Non-Seawater Plant(NSP)Non Seawater PlantOperator (NSPO)A plant connected to the DWTS that processeswater (brackish water, ground water or surfacewater), other than seawater, into Water.A Person being the owner or the operator of aNSP.Normal AmbientConditionsHas the meaning set out in Section ‎SDC-App.1.1.1.NWCThe National Water Company.Offer of ConnectionOIMLThe offer prepared by the DWTSO for theconnection of a Facility to the DWTS, asdescribed in Section ‎CC.5.6.Organisation Internationale de Métrologie LégaleOne (1) YearOperating Plan(OYOP)Online MonitoringSystemOperatingCharacteristicsEach one (1) – year operating plan in respect ofthe period:(a) beginning 1 January; and(b) ending 31 December,in the year immediately following the year inwhich the planning data to which that year relatesis provided.Sensors and equipment installed in a waterpipeline and connected to the SCADA systemcapable of measuring and calculating waterquality parameter as listed in Section ‎CC.4.6.Design characteristics and technical limitsapplicable to each Seawater Desalination Plantand its Units as described in ‎SDC-Appendix 17561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-6

Operating CodeThe provisions set out in Sections OC1 to OC6Operation andMaintenance ManualOperation IncidentOperational andSafety Co-ordinationProceduresA manual that provides advice, instructions,guidelines and routines for the safe operation andmaintenance of each Facility or the DWTS, asthe case may be.Either one individual or a combination of thefollowing occurrences:a) Water Contamination;b) an unplanned incident or combination ofunplanned incidents, which results in amajor component of the DWTS such asthe pumping station comprising one ormore groups of pumps, the trunk-main orthe storage tank, failing to deliver 25% ormore of its rated capacity for a period ofmore than 6 hours; orc) an unplanned incident or combination ofunplanned incidents which results in aSeawater Desalination Plant or a NSP,as the case may be, failing to deliver 25%or more of its rated capacity for a periodof more than 6 hours.Any operational and safety co-ordinationprocedure that relates to the activities listed inSection ‎OC2.4.1.2.Operational DiagramA diagram that is a schematic representation of apart of a Facility and the DWTS at the relevantConnection Point, incorporating numbering andnomenclature.Operational EffectOperational PlanOutstationHas the meaning provided in Section Error!Reference source not found..Either the TYOP or OYOP as the case may be,further described in Sections ‎OC1.4 and ‎OC1.5.On-site equipment which receive data from localequipment and may perform some processing ofdata prior to transmitting the data to an Instationor SCADA system or downloading to a localinterrogation unit on request. When used with theWater Metering System, the Outstation willstore data from a Water Meter and may performsome processing of data. These functions may befacilitated in one or more separate units or maybe integrated with the Water Meter.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-7

PersonAny natural or corporate person.Planned OutagePlanning CodeAny outage which is the result of maintenanceplanned well in advance in accordance with theprocess in Section ‎Operation Code 1:, in relationto the:a) Seawater Desalination Plant;b) Seawater Desalination Unit;c) the DWTS;d) the WDS; ore) NSP.The provisions set out in Sections ‎0 to ‎0including ‎PC-Appendix 1.Plant ConnectedConsumer (PCC)Each Desalinated Water consumer which hasequipment connected to any SeawaterDesalination Plant.The supply of water to each PCC is notcontrolled by the DWTSO.Preliminary WaterPlanning DataA set of preliminary water planning data, asspecified in ‎CC-Appendix 1.Readiness to ConnectStatementReserve DesalinationCapacityReview PanelReview PanelMemberSafety Co-ordinatorSample PointA statement to be prepared by the ApplicantUser upon completion of the ConnectionActivities, as described in detail inSection ‎CC.5.9.The capacity in respect of an Operational Planrequired to compensate the Unplanned Outageof the Seawater Desalination Plant taking intoaccount the storage capacity.The review panel established underSection ‎GC.11.A member of the Review Panel as described inSection ‎GC.11.3.A person being nominated by each User and bythe DWTSO to be responsible for the coordinationof safety precautions at eachConnection Point when work (including testing)is to be carried out on the DWTS or theconnected Facility.Equipment installed in a water pipeline inaccordance with the requirements set out in the7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-8

Connection Code for the purpose of takingwater samples.SASOSCADASchedule DayScheduling andDispatch CodeThe Saudi Arabian Standards Organizationstandards.Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.The 24 hour period immediately following anyDispatch Day, that is, commencing at 06:00 amon the expiry of the period of the Dispatch Day.The provisions set out in Sections ‎SDC.1 to‎SDC.9.3.7 including ‎SDC-Appendix 1.Seawater DesalinationIndustryThe part of the water sector of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia responsible for the production ofdesalinated seawater and its transmission todistributors and consumers, encompassing eachDesalinated Water Plant and the DWTS.Seawater DesalinationPlantSeawater DesalinationUnita) A seawater desalination plant thatprocesses seawater into DesalinatedWater; orb) the desalination plant as part of aCogeneration plant that processesseawater into Desalinated Water.A thermal distiller or reverse osmosis system aspart of a Seawater Desalination Plant includingassociated auxiliary systems, which can beoperated independently from other SeawaterDesalination Units within that plant, and which iscapable of producing Desalinated Water.Significant IncidentAn Incident which, in the DWTSO’s reasonableopinion, is a Water Contamination, a WaterProduction Incident, a Water TransmissionIncident or a combination of these.Significant IncidentReportA report describing a Significant Incident asstated in Section ‎OC3.5.Standard Methods forExamination of Waterand WastewaterThe standard prepared and published jointly byAPHA, AWWA and WEF.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-9

SWDCSystem EmergencySystem StudiesTen Year StatementThree (3)YearOperating Plan(TYOP)Total ForecastTransmission CodeTransmission SystemDisruption (TSD)Transmitted WaterTransmitted WaterQualityThis Seawater Desalination Code in relation tothe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.A situation where the integrity, safety or stabilityof all or part of the DWTS or such connectedFacilities is threatened.The studies performed by the DWTSO tocalculate the hydraulics, capacity, performanceand stability of the DWTS and to verify datasubmitted by each User to the DWTSO asdescribed in Sections ‎0, ‎0 and ‎CC.5.4.A statement providing a ten years forecast of thedevelopment of the Seawater DesalinationIndustry.The three (3) – year operating plan that coversany period:(a) beginning in the year commencing 1January in the year following the year inwhich the planning data to which thatyear relates is provided; and(b) ending 31 December in the third yearfollowing the year in which the planningdata to which that year relates isprovided.Consolidated forecast statement as described inSection ‎0.Has the meaning provided in the ImplementingRegulations.A disruption of the operation of the DWTS, orparts thereof, which results in the DWTS failingto transmit and supply Transmitted Water tothe WDS within 50% or more of its dailyplanned transmission capacity during any periodof not less than 24 hours. Such transmissionsystem disruption might be caused by:a) physical damage to the DWTS or aFacility; orb) the occurrence of contaminated water inthe DWTS, a Seawater DesalinationPlant or a NSP.Water that meets the Transmitted WaterQuality.The quality of potable water defined by referenceto the acceptable standards relating tomicrobiological quality, chemical composition,corrosive effects, physical characteristics and7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-10

taste, as specified in ‎OC4-Appendix 1.Transmitted WaterQuality FailureThe occurrence of water not meeting theTransmitted Water Quality.Unplanned OutageAny outage that is not a Planned Outage.UserUS EPAIn respect of each section of the SWDC, thoseUsers identified in the scope of each section ofthe SWDC, which may include:a) DWPs;b) NSPOs; orc) WDSO.The United States of America EnvironmentalProtection Agency standards.WaterThe water produced and delivered by a NSP intothe DWTS which meets the Transmitted WaterQuality.Water ContaminationA Water Quality Failure which, by reason of itseffect or likely effect, gives rise, or is likely togive rise to a significant risk to the health ofconsumers.Water DistributionSystem (WDS)The system of pipes owned by a Personoperating a Water Distribution System,including MOWE and NWC, and comprisingpipes, pumps, plant and/or meters, used forconveying Desalinated Water, TransmittedWater and/or Water from the DesalinatedWater Transmission System to customers or toanother Water Distribution System, and anyother pipes, pumps, plant and/or meters whichECRA may specify as forming part of a WaterDistribution System.Water DistributionSystem Operator(WDSO)Each operator of a WDS.WEFThe Water Environment Federation.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-11

Water MeterA device for continuously measuring andrecording water volume flow and waterquantities.Water Meter Data:Water meter data produced as a result of theoperation and reading of any Water MeteringSystem.Water MeteringThe provisions set out in Sections ‎WM.1 to‎WM.15.2.Water MeteringSystemThe group of control and instrumentationequipment, including Water Meters, datastorage and data communication equipment,installed and operated to cover all water meteringissues related to a Connection Point.Water MeteringSystem OwnerThe DWTSO or User, as the case may be,owning the relevant Water Metering System aspart of their Facility or the DWTS andresponsible for operation and maintenance ofsuch Water Metering System.Water ProducerWater ProductionIncidentEither a DWP or a Non Seawater PlantOperator, as the case may be.An unplanned incident or combination ofunplanned incidents which results in a SeawaterDesalination Plant or a NSP, as the case maybe, failing to deliver within any period of not lessthan 24 hours from the occurrence of the event,the lesser ofa) 50% or more of its daily plannedproduction capacity; orb) more than 100,000 cubic meter of its dailyplanned production capacity.Water Quality Failure The occurrence of water within the SeawaterDesalination Plants or the DWTS not meetingthe Transmitted Water Quality.Water TransmissionIncidentAn unplanned incident or combination ofunplanned incidents which results in the DWTSfailing to transmit within any period of not lessthan 24 hours from the occurrence of the event,50% or more of its daily planned transmission7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-12

capacity.YearA Gregorian calendar year commencing1 January and ending on 31 December.7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-13

GD-APPENDIX 1 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONAPHAAWWADWPDWTSDWTSOECRAIECIEEEISOLDCAmerican Public Health AssociationAmerican Water Works AssociationDesalinated Water ProducerDesalinated Water Transmission SystemDesalinated Water Transmission System OperatorThe Electricity & Cogeneration RegulatoryAuthorityThe International Electrotechnical CommissionThe Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineersThe International Organization forStandardizationLoad Dispatch CentreMOWENEMANSPNSPONWCOYOPPCCThe Ministry of Water and Electricity of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.The National Electrical ManufacturersAssociationNon-Seawater PlantNon Seawater Plant OperatorThe National Water CompanyOne (1) Year Operating PlanPlant Connected ConsumerSASOSCADASWDCTSDSaudi Arabian Standards OrganizationSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition.Seawater Desalination CodeTransmission System Disruption7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-14

TYOPUS EPAWDSWDSOWEFThree (3)Year Operating PlanThe United States of America EnvironmentalProtection Agency standardsWater Distribution SystemWater Distribution System OperatorThe Water Environment Federation7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-15

GD-APPENDIX 2 OVERVIEW INCIDENT CRITERIAIncident(OC3.4.1)Adverse Environmental IncidentHealth and Safety IncidentOperation IncidentFacility:loss > 25% / 6 hoursDTWS:loss > 25% / 6 hoursSignificant Incident(OC3.5.1)Water ContaminationIncidentWater ProductionIncidentwhere loss is>50% for 24 hoursWater TransmissionIncidentwhere loss is>50% for 24 hoursTransmissionSystem Disruption(OC5.1)7561A01/FICHT-7235220-v22GD-16