Fault
Current Limiter System Installation Project Completed

Muscat,
2 Jun (ONA) —— Oman Electricity Transmission Company has completed all
construction and operational works for the project to install a Fault Current Limiter
System on the 132 kV network in Muscat Governorate, at a total cost exceeding
RO 4 million.

The
fault current limiters are being installed to reduce fault current to a safe
level without disconnecting the network, thereby protecting transformers,
circuit breakers, cables, and other infrastructure from excessive thermal and
mechanical stress. They also help avoid costly equipment upgrades when current
levels exceed design limits due to system expansion or the integration of new
networks, ensuring the stability, safety, and reliability of the electricity
grid while maintaining continuous power supply to the rest of the network.

This
project is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance the sustainability
and resilience of the national electricity transmission network, aligning with
its strategic goals to improve efficiency, reduce system failures, and ensure
rapid response through the use of the latest smart technologies and global best
practices in the field.

Eng.
Masoud Salam Al Riyami, Head of Operations at Oman Electricity Transmission
Company, explained that the project represents a significant strategic step in
enhancing operational efficiency and power supply quality. It reflects the
company’s commitment to investing in smart infrastructure that ensures better
grid performance and supports national energy development objectives.

He
noted that the company’s five-year strategic plans for assessing the grid’s
condition and implementing future and current projects aim to build a smart
transmission network that complies with the highest international standards,
capable of keeping pace with growing demand and the energy sector’s
transformation. He emphasized the Company’s commitment to continuous
development, cost-effective investments, and the deployment of high-standard
systems to maintain the reliability and sustainability of the electricity
transmission network, stating that the Fault Current Limiter System is a key
step toward fulfilling this commitment.

It
is worth mentioning that Oman Electricity Transmission Company, part of Nama
Group, is responsible for transmitting and controlling electricity across
Oman’s transmission network. Electricity is transmitted from production
stations to load centers distributed across all governorates. The transmission
network operates at 132 kV and above, covering all governorates. The company
also manages the interconnection lines between Oman and the GCC Grid at 220 kV.

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Ends/AH