{ And We have made from water every living thing }
Issue (41) May - June 2009
Glorious Qur'an
Water conservation…
Life conservation
Issue (41) May - June 2009
Editorial
Electricity Development in Qatar
Electricity appeared in Qatar at the beginning of 1940s consistent with oil discovery. In
mid 1940s, electricity generators were operated in Doha, and increased till 1962 with the
establishment of the first power plant in Ras Abu Aboud.
Electricity, like any other services sector, witnessed a modest start. In the State of Qatar,
electricity services were provided in Doha and other small cities in 1940s and the beginning
of 1950s. They were delivered by small companies, commercial groups, cooperations, or
individuals.
The lack of potentials, systematic planning, and organization on one hand and the poor
networks components, on the other resulted in frequent interruptions.
Upon KAHRAMAA inception, electricity sector in Qatar witnessed noticeable boom
represented by the establishment of various stations and the development of transmission
and distribution networks covering consumption areas at Doha and other cities.
In fact, electricity sector witnessed great development since KAHRAMAA inception.
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Contents
Editor in chief
Nasser Al-Mohannadi
Secretary Editor
Abdulla Anbar
Editors
Abdul Fatah Ibrahim
Abdul Aziz Al-Mahmoud
Dalia El-Toukhy
Aseela Al-Rumaihi
Translation
Mostafa Al-Feqy
Noor Al-Sulaiti
Photography
Ali Adan
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Contents
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HSE
The Development and Upgrade of
Electricity Sector since
KAHRAMAA Inception
The Endless Journey…
Participation
PROFILE
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Arab Electricity
Ministers' Meetings
PETA Signing Ceremony
The 1st Session of Arab Water inisterial Council
The Agenda of the 27th Meeting
NEWS
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KAHRAMAA Reviews Performance,
Future Projects and Plans in
1Q 2009 Meeting
KAHRAMAA Participated in
Energy Conservation Expo
"Role of Advanced Technologies to
Diversify Water Supply Options" Seminar
Al Jazeera in KAHRAMAA
KAHRAMAA Participated in
"Singapore International Water Week"
Eng. Fahad Tolefat in Water Loss 2009 in
South Africa
A Session on Electromagnetic Wave
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KAHRAMAA
Tendered Customer
Database Updating
and Maintaining
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Continuous Cooperation with
State Corporations
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Eng. Al-Theyab Honoring
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Eng. Al-Mansoori Honoring
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Administrative Development
Teamwork Formation and Management
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Awareness
The Regulation of
Electricity Connection
Works Permit
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Interview
An Interview with
Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Khulaifi,
PR Acting Manager
KAHRAMAA
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Plans & Projects
KAHRAMAA Plans and Implements
Major Projects for Water Network
Development and Upgrade
Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA" endeavors to meet its
commitment of providing Qatar's need of electricity and water. For the realization of this
end, it implements giant projects to ensure the efficient and stable supplies of these
two strategic goods as per predetermined plans anticipating future. In this topic, we
tackle a number of the strategic projects including the development of water network,
SCADA, in addition to the launch of KAHRAMAA new web site which is one of the
digital technology projects.
Qatar General Electricity & Water
Corporation "KAHRAMAA" is committed to fulfill its mission of providing
customers with high quality electricity and water services, whilst creating value for shareholders. Water development projects occupy pride of
place among KAHRAMAA business.
Q.R. 9 bn. for water projects
Q.R. 9 bn. have been allocated for the
expansion and development projects
of water sector within the period
form 2009-2012. Water security
project is one of main KAHRAMAA
concerns. Water projects represent
the strategic projects included in this
year budget. Consultancy services
have been tendered to study best
engineering solutions and determine
reservoirs capacity.
The construction of new water
stations are now in progress. This
includes the water station in Wakra,
and the expansion of Shahaniyah
station. As for the main water
network, a project will be tendered
soon for the support of water main to
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Shamal city. Now, phase
III of the replacement of
dilapidated water pipelines
in Doha is in progress.
The
achievements
water projects:
of
Many projects have been completed
including the provision of Doha
international airport with water at
a total cost of Q.R. 41m. and the
replacement of water networks in
some Doha areas at a total cost
of Q.R. 91 m. On the other hand,
several projects have been awarded
including the head work construction
in Airport area, old Salwa, west Doha,
and Musaieed city, the replacement
of water network in all Doha city,
the accomplishment of water head
work construction in west bay,
Umm Salal, and Al-Khor. This
includes as well the installation of
water pipeline to Ras Abo Fontas
A1 and associated pipelines in
Musaimeer, the expansion of
Doha water network (Phase II),
and the construction of a new
water station and associated
Q.R. 9 bn. for
water projects
during the
period
2009-2012
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pipelines in south Doha.
Reservoirs and water distribution projects:
In line with the above mentioned
projects, KAHRAMAA constructs
new reservoirs in some existing
stations in addition to the
installation of more stations to
meet the increasing demand for
water. There are now 22 reservoirs
in all State areas at a total capacity
of 290 MIG. There is a strategic
project meant to increase the
storage capacity to meet Qatar's
need of
water
for seven
days.
W a t e r
emergency
... standby
Water
sector
in
KAHRAMAA is ready
to face any
water
shortage or contingency. It saves
no effort to meet the increasing
demand for water the State
currently witnesses due to the
urban and economic boom.
The development of main water
network goes in line with the
improvement of water distribution
services. At the beginning of 2008,
KAHRAMAA has started water
pumping around the clock.
At a Capital Cost of Q.R.
2.6 bn.: strategic projects
for water pumping and
network installation
Here, it is worth to mention the six
contracts Deputy Prime Minster,
Minister of Energy and Industry,
Chairman of Qatar General
Electricity & Water Corporation
"KAHARAMAA", H.E. Abdullah
Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah signed at a
total cost of Q.R. 2.626.313.438.
The projects are meant for the
expansion of water distribution
mains at various areas including
West Bay, upgrading pumping
stations,
and
enhancing
transmission networks in order
to meet the increasing demand
for water and satisfy customer
current and future needs.
The first contract includes
headworks construction at West
Bay, Umm Salal, and Al-Khor
water stations while the second
contract is for the construction
of Musaimer Reservoir and
Pumping Station (RPS) and
associated pipelines.
The Third contract goes for
transmission pipeline detailed
design, review of hydraulic
and surge analysis in addition
to materials supply, and
the installation, test, and
commissioning of Ras Abu
Fontas A (RAF A) transmission
mains and sub-pipelines. It
includes as well the optic
cables installed parallel to these
pipelines.
The fourth contract is for the
extension
of
distribution
network at Doha and Vicinity
(Phase II). The fifth contract is
for headworks construction at
old Airport, Salwa, Southwest
Doha, and Musaied. Finally, the
sixth contract goes for design,
supply, and construction of
The capital cost of
water projects is
Q.R. 2.626 bn.
Work site
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SCADA center
south Doha reservoirs and associated
pipelines.
SCADA project:
Supervisory Control And Data
Acquisition project (SCADA) is now
implemented in Airport area south
Doha. This strategic project should
improve water system performance
and allows better control of pumping
and storage systems.
At a total cost of Q.R. 212m.,
SCADA aims at increasing
the pumped water
KAHRAMAA, in cooperation with
a specialized spanish Company,
implements SCADA project which
is the most advanced in the region.
It aims at increasing the amount of
water pumped to customers and
monitor the water network in order to
control loss by detecting leakage.
Advanced water technology
and high quality specifications
SCADA
project
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follows
most
Water pumping process
advanced and recent technology as
per the setup plan. SCADA center
manages a number of technical
programs to conrol water transmission
and distribution network, prodution
stations, and storage level in stations
and reservoirs. The high technology
adopted in this project reflects the
efforts KAHRAMAA exerts for the
development of giant projects to
provide all vital areas with water
supplies. The peoject reflects as well
the development of KAHRAMAA
basic infrustructure peojects.
It is worth mentioning that
Supervisory Control And Data
Acquisition (SCADA) is a telcom
control system can be simply applied
if the appropriate equipenment and
Plans & Projects
KAHRAMAA Launches New Website
KAHRAMAA new website
programs are adopted. It can contol
the operating system in high quality
and low cost in a way upgrades
network performance.
KAHRAMAA
website
launches
new
In its trend towards the electronic
media, Qatar General Electricity &
Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA"
launched its new corporate web site.
The digital media techniques
outline the characteristics
of the State of Qatar and the
region as a whole.
The new site is KAHRAMAA
medium that copes with the global
development in the field of Digital
Technology. The site aims at providing
high quality services for KAHRAMAA
customers.
KAHRAMAA site strengthens the
interactive
communication
with
KAHRAMAA customers to become a
part of their daily life. Customers can
avail of the digital media techniques
and the communication revolt which
outline the characteristics of the State
and the region as a whole due to their
impact on the services, commercial,
and cultural aspects.
The site ensures the provision of
all electronic services KAHRAMAA
stakeholders require.
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Awareness site
The launching of the new site comes
within the serious and continuous
efforts exerted to ensure the provision
of all electronic services KAHRAMAA
stakeholders require. KAHRAMAA
new site is a leading experience in the
digital media at the level of service
corporations in Qatar amid the flow
of information the world witnesses. It
is a special and unique site in terms
of the interactive characteristics that
makes available for users various
packages of information, services,
and options.
The new site serves the greater part
of KAHRAMAA customers, investors
and those concerned in KAHRAMAA
services and business. The design
of the homepage allows easy
access to main sections namely,
Customers, Business, Corporate,
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and Awareness. The site introduces
many new advantages and services.
Through "Customers" site,
customers can pay online,
view bill history and compare bills
Through "Customers" site, customers
can register to pay online, view bill
history and compare bills. For the
first time, companies can, register,
through "Business" site to purchase
a tender.
KAHRAMAA new website introduces
career registration. It enables job
seekers to create their profile and
update personal data to apply for job
vacancies easily from their account.
In "Awareness" site, the "Calculate
your
Consumption"
provides
customers with their electricity and
water consumption rate to reduce
waste. The portal also provides the
advanced and common conservation
tools along with Health, Safety, and
Environment tips. The portal includes
Children site (under construction)
which presents both knowledge and
entertainment.
It is worth mentioning that
KAHRAMAA website www.km.com.
qa adopts an advanced operating
system facilitating data collection
and update in a dynamic way. It
contains alerts notifying users of
updates of their interest, beside other
interactive effects and animations.
All precautions have been made to
ensure the highest security level of
the site.
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The Development and Upgrade
of Electricity Sector since
KAHRAMAA Inception
KAHRAMAA inception in 2000 was a
milestone in the development of electricity as a vital sector in the State.
The attention paid to this vital sector
is significant as it is related to development process, industry, and trade.
The support of electricity sector relied
on the fact that the boom necessitates
the availability of basic infrastructure
for the development of this sector. The
economic, industrial, commercial, and
urban development can not be imagined without the firm base where electricity occupy pride of place.
Electricity is the main supporting component of development process. The
electricity sector made use of the limitless support it received since KAHRAMAA inception. It witnessed great development boom under the auspices
of the wise government of H.H. Sheikh
Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir
of Qatar. The government provides
services atop of which is electricity.
It channeled all potential support for
the development of electricity sector
to supply electricity in all state areas.
It constructed many electricity and
water substations and linked areas to
distribution network. In this context,
many contracts have been signed at a
cost of many billions for the development of electricity sector.
Electricity growth indicators (20002009)
In the nine years since KAHRAMAA
inception, the real start of the development of electricity sector, Qatar
electricity sector witnessed many
achievements at the local and regional
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A new substation
levels reflecting the attention the government paid to it. There are many
significant indicators electricity sector is proud to achieve. Transmission
and distribution networks reached
great size compared with the last
years. Almost, the electricity network
serves the whole State. Nine huge
projects have been implemented for
the expansion of main transmission
and distribution networks from generation plants to consumption areas
place of malls, hotels, clubs, and industrial areas.
Electricity expansion projects in
Qatar
Electricity network expansion projects passed through different phases
(including phase V to IX). The contracts are awarded to leading companies where the environmental standards are followed and the aesthetic
aspects are considered.
Electricity Transmission Network
Expansion, Phase V
The completion and operation of this
phase is one of the important achievements as it was one of the largest
expansion projects at that time. It
consisted of four critical components
awarded as follows:
1. Substations at a total cost of about
Q.R. 446 millions.
2. Cables, at a total cost of about
Q.R. 231 millions.
3. Distribution Control Center at a total cost of about Q.R. 89 millions.
4. The fourth component is the establishment of SCADA system, at a cost
of Q.R. 39 millions, to control and
monitor water network.
After work completion, KAHRAMAA
connected all phase V substations to
the network. Different pattern were
designed such as the commercial for
substations near the shopping malls
and residential of substations near
residential buildings.
KAHRAMAA, for the first time, made
use of XLPE 220 kV cables. They
enjoy safety and high quality as they
represented, at that time, the state of
the art technique used in the world.
The implementation of Phase V started in 2004 and took two years. Some
substations were completed in a record time, such as Ein Khalid, implemented in only 12 month, which is a
record time as indicated by the international companies.
Cables upgrade project represented
a major challenge due to the intensive appearance of cables found in
central Doha to Sadd, Gharafa, Ein
Khalid, Duhail. Al-Asiri, and Dafna areas. This necessitated coordination
among different authorities including
Traffic Department, Ashghal, Ministry
of Municipality, Urban Planning & Development Authority etc.
The main objective of this project was
the expansion of electricity networks
Phase V, for network reinforcement
and load upgrading in west Bay Area
in order to meet the growing demand
for electricity.
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Cable replacement
For the realization of this end, a substation, linked to the control center,
was established where state of the
art technologies of remote control
and safety was adopted. The project
serves Bin Omran, Duhail, Ein Khalid,
Abu Hamour, Muaither and the West
Bay areas.
Distribution Control Center (DCC)
adopted latest technology. National
Control Center (NCC) controls the
high voltage network. The old center
has been replaced by a modern one
to serve the distribution network in
the country due to impossibility of expanding the old center. It has a great
capacity as it serves more than 6000
substations.
The Center is equipped with additional options such as the call center,
which serves KAHRAMAA customers
and improves contingency services
to ensure stable and uninterrupted
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electricity supplies. It has the ability
to locate faults in distribution network
to coordinate with emergency centers
(9 centers) found all State wide to repair faults.
stations. It controls water pumping,
mains, and distribution networks to
improve the quality of services and
control water loss.
DCC serves the coming electricity
network expansion phases (VI, VII,
and VIII). It is located in Nuaija - Hilal area. It controls electricity distribution network through a fiber-optic
network interconnecting substations.
DCC includes (SCADA) center which
connects water and desalination
Electricity Transmission Network
Expansion, Phase VI
Objective: The Project aimed the development and upgrading of the network to meet the needs of the growing demand for electricity ensued
due to the increasing growth of giant
projects and the economic, industrial,
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and urban boom the State witnessed.
This necessitates network expansion
and the establishment of 37 substations to be commissioned by 2007.
The total cost of the projects was
Q.R. 2.7 billions according to contracts signed with Siemens Company
- Germany (total cost of Q.R. 1.8 billions riyals, and ABB – Germany (total
cost of Q.R. 900 millions.
The clear master urban plan is significant. It helps the setup of electricity expansion plans and projects for
KAHRAMAA to prepare electricity
plans meant to meet the requirements
of the urban development. Substation establishment takes about 18
months based on substation size (i.e.
66/11 KV substation (relatively small)
takes 12 months while larger 230,
240, and 400 KV substations take 18
to 20 months as per their capacity).
to connect the substations. XLPE cables need less maintenance.
Phase VI takes into account the aesthetic aspects especially for substations located on main streets. In this
concern KAHRAMAA coordinated
with the Planning Council to prepare
a study on the beautification of substations. In addition, KAHRAMAA follows the environmental standards in
coordination with the Ministry of environment.
90 new substations were established
in 2007 and 2008 to double the number of substations built up since 1960.
The new substations were meant to
meet the growing demand for electricity.
Electricity Transmission Network
Expansion, Phase VII
The project conElectricity Transmission Network Expansion, Phase V
sists of 9
contracts
Objective : Strengthening network and meeting the growing
w o r t h
demand for electricity
Q.R. 7313
m. It is
Duration
Form 2003 to Q3 of 2007
one
of
the main
Cost
Q.R. 804 millions
network
reinforcem e n t
Substations No. 8
projects,
and one
Special
Two control centers one for water
of
the
characteristics
and one for electricity
largest
electricity transmission
projects in the world offered in one
It is worth noting that Phase VI proj- tender. It applied state of the art techect was implemented to accommo- nologies with relation the specificadate the power produced by both tions of equipment and facilities.
Ras Abo Fontas B2 and Ras Laffan
The main objective of the project was
substations.
network development. This includes
XLPE modern ground cables were substations, overhead lines, cables,
used for the first time in this project. and the development of NCC to host
They are environment friendly. The and evacuate power produced in Metotal length of the 220 – 66 kV cables saieed "A" (planned capacity in 2010
amounted to 720 km. sizing 400- is 2000 MW).
2000 mm.dia. at a capacity averages
between 315 – 400 MW in 32 routes Among Phase VII objectives was the
renovation of many substations to
keep pace with the increase meant
to secure electricity supplies to all
customers especially bulk customers
including QF, and construction projects in Luseil, Al-Wakra, Ras Laffan,
Mesaieed, and Al-Khor.
Electricity Transmission Network Expansion, Phase VII consists of the
construction of 32 (66/132/220/400
kV) secondary substations, the
expansion and modification of 8
(66/132/220 kV) secondary substations in addition to the reinforcement
of other 34 (66/132/220 kV)substations.
The project includes the installation
of 66/132/220/400 kV ground cables
at a total length of 1189 km., and
66/132/220/400 kV overhead lines
for 300 km.
The total implementation period was
thirty months, while it was planned to
complete the first phase of the evacuating power produced at Mesaieed
"A" by April 2008.
Advisory services:
The advisory service contract worth
QR 117 m. was awarded to EFC, a
Serbian - Germany Company.
Substation construction and expansion:
The construction and expansion of
main and secondary substations divided into three parts to be implemented within time limit. This project
is one of the fast track projects and
was awarded to three contractors as
follows:
The project of Electricity Transmission Network Expansion - Phase VII
(substations) was awarded to ABB /
Germany at a total of Q.R. 1625 m.
The project of Electricity Transmission Network Expansion - Phase VII
(substations) was awarded to Siemens / Germany – India at a total cost
of Q.R. 3210 m.
The project of Electricity Transmission Network Expansion - Phase VII
(substations) was awarded to ABB /
Switzerland at a total cost of Q.R. 14
m.
This tender included the construction
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Excavation works
of 27 substations in addition to the
upgrade of other 25 existing substations. All stations included in this tender will be equipped with the latest
electric gas insulated switchgears.
It was the first time for KAHRAMAA to
construct 3 new 400 kV substations
in Abu Nakhla, Dukhan Road, and
Wajbah.
Overhead lines installation:
The project of Electricity Transmission Network Expansion - Phase VII
(overhead lines) worth Q.R. 313 m.
The project should install 200 / 400
kV overhead lines at a total length of
170 km. from the new power plant of
Mesaieed to Dukhan substation then
a 400 kV ground cable goes for 300
km to Wajbah substation.
Ground cables:
The installation of ground cables was
divided into four parts to be implemented within time limit. This project
is one of the fast track projects and
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was awarded to four contractors as
follows:
The project of Electricity Transmission Network Expansion - Phase VII
(ground cable) at a total cost of Q.R.
424 m.
The project of Electricity Transmission Network Expansion - Phase VII
(ground cable) at a total cost of Q.R.
479 m.
The project of Electricity Transmission Network Expansion - Phase VII
(ground cable) at a total cost of Q.R.
357 m.
The project of Electricity Transmission Network Expansion - Phase VII
(ground cable) was awarded to Saudi
Cables Company at a total cost of
Q.R. 774 m.
This tender included the installation
of 32 km ground cables of different
capacities. It is the first time, Qatar
witnessed the installation of 400 kV
ground cables.
The project included as well the development and expansion of con-
trol centers to optimally control the
electricity network after the massive
expansion it witnesses following the
implementation of phase VII.
Phase VII included as well the expansion of control center in order to be
ready for the operation and management of GCC interconnection grid
under the name of the New Doha
control Center. The project is planned
to construct another center for contingencies and upgrade the utilities of
distribution control center.
Mesaieed "A"
The construction of Electricity production facility in Mesaieed "A" is in
process now. The tender is awarded
to Marubeni Company – Japan. The
planned total capacity of Messaieed
"A" in 2010 is 2000 MW.
A first capacity of 1000 MW is expected to be sent out to KAHRAMAA
network by July 2009 (as per the latest corporate performance reports)
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the full capacity of 2000 MW is expected in 2010. Mesaieed "A" is the
largest power production facility in
the Middle East and Gulf region.
Electricity Transmission Network
Expansion, Phase VIII
It comes in line with Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation
"KAHRAMAA" endeavor to upgrade
main electricity transmission network
to meet the increasing demand for
electricity ensued due to the rapid
urban and economic boom the State
witnesses.
Phase VIII is complementary to Phase
VII.
Work was expected to begin at the
beginning of 2009 and is expected
to be completed by 2010 at a capital cost of Q.R. 10 b. It is meant to
meet the increasing demand at all
residential, commercial and industrial
sectors.
The project is divided into 28 packages forming four categories as follows:
10 packages for the construction of
secondary substations of different
sizes
13 packages for the expansion of
cables of different capacities
1 package for the expansion of overhead lines & consultancy services
Substations:
Phase VIII projects are scheduled to
construct 39 66/132/220 kv secondary substations and three 400 KV super substations to evacuate power
generated at Ras laffan C facility. All
substations should include most advanced equipments including high
advanced Gas Insulated Switchgears
(GIS) manufactured to match Gulf
conditions to secure high quality services of electricity transmission network. Network codes for electric and
magnetic fields will be updated as per
the outcomes of a relevant study.
Ground cables and overhead lines:
The installation of 220/132/33 kv cables at a total length of 423 km.
The installation of 400 / 220kv high
voltage overhead lines a total length
of 61 km.
Electricity network expansion, Phase
IX
Phase IX is the latest among electricity network expansion projects. In
2003, KAHRAMAA started the development of its electricity infrastructure
including main electricity and distribution networks. The 83 substations
of 2002 have been doubled to 184 in
2007 at an increase of 133%.
Phase IX contracts is the complementary of phase VIII project. It consists of 4 parts as follows:
• Construction of new secondary
substations of various capacities
• Cables in various capacities
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• Overhead lines
• Consultation services
37 (132, 220, 400, 66 kV) substations
are planned to be constructed. They
adopt state of the art technologies
and equipment including latest gas
switchgears manufactured to match
Gulf conditions to secure high quality services of electricity transmission
network.
This package includes as well the
renovation of 16 existing substations.
The project was planned to be tendered in the 1Q of 2009 for work to
take 4 years forward.
The project has been divided into sub
packages to attract as many companies as possible.
A media campaign was launched before the tender. The senior management bid visits to prominent contractors and manufacturers.
To reduce financial risks, KAHRAMAA
applied the following:
- Currency basket and price correction
rule as per Financial Times index.
- Price correction rule in V.O.
The project is divided as per the geographical areas. The main objectives
of the project are:
The upgrade and development of
electricity network
Closing the 400 kV transmission system to secure stable supplies
Completing GCC interconnection
grid
Supplying electricity to new urban
communities
Removing power towers near cities to
keep the aesthetic view
Replacing and removing substations
in Wajbah and Soweidi areas
Supporting industrial and existing areas
The construction of the first of kind
underground substation
It is worth noting that Phase IX is the
complementary of Phase VIII. It is
meant for the development and upgrading of electricity network in order
to meet the increasing demand for
power ensued due to the urban and
economic boom the State witnesses.
On its part, electricity and water infra-
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structure in KAHRAMAA, as a partner
in development, experience development to cope with the development
the State currently witnesses.
Huge projects of power transmission overhead lines
As a complementary projects of electricy transmission network expansion, KAHRAMAA was keen to plan
and carry out overhead lines projects
to cope with increasing demand for
electricity and propel the constant
development in the State.
As a result of the tremendous growth
of population, urban expansion, and
generation plants the State witnessed,
overhead lines projects which is an
integral part of the electric system
have seen an unprecedented expansion in different Phases to evacuate
this vast amount of power to the new
load centers and transmit power to all
customers to meet the increasing demand for electricity.
In addition, projects for dismantling
and replacing of Overhead Lines which
is in the vicinity of the high population
area have been executed .
First : completed projects
1) 220 KV Overhead Line between
Ras Laffan and Doha North Super
substations. The Project consists of
two Parts,
The First part of the project is the establishment of 220 KV double circuit
overhead line of approximately 85
Km length from existing Doha North
Super Substation to transmit the generated Power from as Laffan to Doha
North Super Substation .
The Second Part of the project is the
upgrading of about 30% in the existing double circuit link’s Firm of capacity of 220 KV Overhead Line Ras Abu
Fontas ( B) – Doha South Super with
a total length of 10.5 Km. to meet the
demand.
2) Project of boosting electric supply to Abu Samra area and the border regions by extending overhead
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transmission network to these areas with new 33 KV
double circuit Overhead Transmission Line with total
length of 60 Km .
3) 132 KV Double circuit overhead Line for feeding
the Industrial areas with the Power Supply with a total
length of 12 Km .
4) 132 KV double circuit overhead Line Ras Laffan / Al
Sulaimi/ Dukhan. The project involves the installation
of 132 KV High Voltage overhead line between Ras
Laffan & Al Sulaimi and Dukhan Substations with a
total length of 125 Km to feed Al Sulaimi area and to
enable Power Supply to Dukhan areas as well to meet
the increase in population in these areas.
5) KAHRAMAA has completed the relocation of 4 Extra High Voltage Lines crossing the Salwa International Highway which is under expansion by Public
Authority ( ASGHAL ) which are :a) 220 KV Overhead Line Doha South Super/ Doha
North Super .
b) 132 KV Overhead Line Doha South Super/ Saliya
c) 132 KV Overhead Line Doha South Super/ Abu Nakhla
d) 132 KV Overhead Line Saliyah /Al Wajbah
The completion of the relocation of the Overhead
Lines will assist Public Authority (ASGHAL) to complete the expansion of Salwa International Highway
which will enhance the infrastructure to propel the development in the Country.
Second: running projects
1) 220 KV double circuit overhead line Abu Nakhla
Super/ Dukhan Road Super with a total length of
28 Km.
2) 132KV double Circuit Overhead Line Wakrah 2 /
Messaied “A” with a total length of 25 Km .
3) 66 KV Double Circuit Overhead Line Al Jumaliah /
Merghab Al Remeth with a total length of 18 Km .
Third: dismantling of overhead lines inside Doha
Qatar is growing at a very rapid rate. Due to the urban
expansion and closeness to the electric basic infrastructure, studies have been made to examine the
impact on man health.
Inside 220 kV substation
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Profile
Mohammed Mansour Al-Dosari,
Overhead Line Project Manager
Eng. Hassan Ali Hassan
Overhead lines
As part of ongoing efforts by State
authorities to reduce or eliminate the
adverse impact of HV overhead Lines
on the environment in the vicinity of
inhabited areas, a one year study has
been carried out to determine the
techno-economic feasibility of relocating or modifying these Lines.
The study shows that there is no effect of HV overhead lines on the inhabitants in relation to the effect of
electro-magnetic fields, however
it’s recommended that some Overhead Lines inside the inhabited areas
should be relocated in terms of visual
Impact.
Based on that, KAHRAMAA started
the dismantling of some Overhead
Lines, meanwhile some Overhead
Lines still under dismantling.
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a) Completed projects:
1. Replacement of High Voltage,
132 KV Overhead Line at Gharafa
area with underground Cables of
the same capacity.
2. Dismantling of 132 KV Overhead
Line Saliyah / Umm Al Ghahab
with total length of 28 Km.
3. Dismantling of 66 KV Overhead
Line Saliyah / Al Wajbah with a
total length of 17 Km.
4. Dismantling of 66 KV Overhead
Line Umm Salal / Abu Thailah
with total length of 14 Km.
total length of 14 Km.
Dismantling of 132 KV Overhead Line
Doha South Super / Abu Hamour with
a total length of 4.5 Km.
Dismantling of 132 KV Overhead Line
Doha South Super / Bani Hajir with a
total length of 8 Km.
Dismantling of 132 KV Overhead Line
Ras Abu Fontas / Old Airport with a
total length of 8.5 Km .
Dismantling of 66 KV Overhead Line
Khore / Khore Junction with total
length of 14 Km.
Dismantling of 66 KV Overhead Line
Saliyah / Al Wajbah with total length
of 17 Km.
b) Running projects
Dismantling of 132 KV Overhead Line
Wakra / Messaied Industrial ‘A’ with
a total length of 26 Km .
Dismantling of 132 KV Overhead Line
Doha North Super / Umm Salal with a
Fourth : 400 KV overhead lines
400 KV overhead lines Projects have
been included and introduced under
Phase VII Projects to evacuate the
generated Power through this Voltage
level which is the first time to be used
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Fifth: Projects under tendering stage
Qatar Power Transmission System
Expansion Project “Phase IX” is under tendering stage.
The objective of the project is to meet
the increased power demand of the
general development works in the
State .
The project includes the construction
of 132 KV & 66KV and 33 KV overhead lines at a total length of 85 km.
and replacing overhead lines inside
Doha with ground cables.
a) New Overhead Lines
1. 132 KV double Circuit Overhead
Lines Al Sulaimi / Al Jiffara with a
total length of 20 Km .
2. 66 KV double Circuit Overhead
Line Al Sulaimi / Merghab AL
Remeth with a total length of 25
Km .
3. 66 KV double Circuit Overhead
Line Abu Thailah / Merghab Al
Remaet with a total length of 25
Km .
4. 33 KV Double Circuit Overhead
Line Umm Bab 2 / Al Kharsa,a
with a total length of 18 Km .
in the Qatari network.
Some of this Projects have been
completed which should strengthen
the service provided by KAHRAMAA
to all consumers. Some other Projects are under construction in Phase
VII & VIII Projects.
a) Completed projects
400 KV Overhead Line between Messaied Power Generation (A) to Abu
Nakhla Super Substation with a total
length of 65 Km.
b) It’s worth to mention that 400 KV
Overhead Line for the Interconnection between Gulf Countries (GCCIA)
has been energized for the portion
between Qatar and Saudi Arabia with
a total length of 100 Km which is part
of the First Phase of the Interconnection (Kuwait- Saudi Arabia- Bah-
rain- Qatar) which shall increase the
reliability of the electric system by
providing subsidy in emergency and
can reduce the investment in Power
Generation as a result of reducing the
reserve in power generation in each
state in addition to reducing the cost
of the operation and maintenance of
the units .
c) Running projects
400 KV Overhead Lines between Abu
Nakhla Super Substation and Dukhan
Road Super Substation with a total
length of 56 Km.
400 KV Overhead Line between Ras
Laffan Facility “C” to Dukhan Road
Super Substation with a total length
of 150 Km passing through Umm Birka & Umm Al Amad Substations
b) Overhead lines to be Dismantled
1. 66 KV double Circuit Overhead
Lines Al Sulaimi / Merghab Al
Remeth with a total length of 26
Km .
2. 66 KV double Circuit Overhead
Lines Abu Thalilah / Merghab Al
Remeth with a total length of 25
Km .
3. 66 KV double Circuit Overhead
Line Al Sulaimi / Al Jiffara with a
total length of 20 Km .
4. Replacing of the exiting conductor of the existing 132 KV
Overhead Line Abu Nakhla / Al
S,halah with ACCC Conductor (
Aluminum Composite Core Conductor ) which is heat resistant to
improve the current transmission
capacity by 100 % to transmit
260 MVA on each circuit without
any change in the existing material of the existing Line.
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Administrative Development
Teamwork Formation
and Management
Teamwork is one of the vital means
of success of the administrative process. It is one of the characteristic
of the successful management that
endeavors for achievements, respects specifications, and seeks the
participation of other people from different departments. Before explaining
the formation of teamwork, we have
to differentiate between teamwork
and work group.
What is the difference between team-
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work and work group?
Group:
A group of people gathered without a
defined goal they seek to achieve.
Teamwork:
A group of people gathered to accomplish one task where they cooperate towards the same goals.
What are the objectives of the teamwork?
For the success of the teamwork,
goals should be clear for all. Team
works are vital for the achievement of
various advantages including:
• Making use of the various talents
• Increasing communication
• Creating an environment of cooperation
• Relieving pressure by distributing
tasks
• Exchanging information
• Allowing all to participate in decision making and responsibility
Administrative Development
What are the stages of teamwork?
Teamwork passes through various
stages. in 1965, Bruce Tuckman divided teamwork formation into five
stages as follows:
Stage 1: Forming
The forming stage involves the introduction of team members. Every individual tries to know his role in the
team and maintains his personality.
When conflict arises, they expect the
leader to take a decision and do not
discuss solution at this stage.
The leader:
The role of the leader at this stage is
to clarify tasks and objectives, guide
members, introduce people to each
other, and explain why they were selected.
Stage 2: Storming
This stage is the most difficult but
basic stage for the formation of the
team. In this phase, team members
will have different opinions. It begins
when members understand what
they have to do. Recognizing the importance of role, members express
their point of view and thus storming
happens.
The leader:
The leader guides and encourages
the team by explaining that difference
is normal as it transfer conflict into a
unifying power. He urges all members
to express their opinions and clarifies
why adopting one opinion or another.
Stage 3: Norming
At this stage, confidence develops
among members where they listen
to each other and concentrate on
the achievement of the goal. They
are ready for understanding and accept their roles and that of the team.
At this stage, steps and solutions are
analyzed for the
achievement
of success.
The leader:
Interactive
leadership is
the key word
here. Leader
encourages,
shares, listen,
and let members take decisions.
Stage 4 Performing
Members start to achieve harmony.
Their roles are integrated where individual melt in the team, and thus production increases on the expenses
of conflict which is defeated by all
members.
The leader:
As stage 3
Stage 5 Adjourning
The team celebrates the end of the
project and the accomplishment of
the task.
The leader:
Rewards and supports team members, and promise with more successful missions.
How can the leader make work
group active teamwork?
High performance teamwork achieves
the success for corporations. The ideal teamwork incorporates individuals'
skills and talents in an integrated unit.
That is what we can call the emotional intelligence that should recognize
feelings and has the ability to healthy
and productively manage.
There are three elements for a firm
start aims the formation of the emotional intelligence of the teamwork.
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Administrative Development
1. Allow time for team members to
recognize the skills of each other
Understanding is vital for the development of confidence among team
members for the flow of ideas and
information. Members should understand the skills and character of each
others. At group formation an opening
meeting shall be held for members to
introduce themselves. They can get
acquainted with each other when
they start to set objectives to reach a
common vision for success.
2. Expressing anger and disappointment
It is important to set comfortable ways
for the group to express anger, stress,
and disappointment to channel these
emotions positively. Joking could be
an useful way in this regard.
3. Celebrate success
The formation of the emotional intelligence of the team necessitates expressing positive feelings like pride
of achievements. This promotes the
n
identity of the team and spot light on
s
its efficiency for more achievements
and excellence.
g
Finally, what is decision making
process and problem solving with-in the teamwork?
s
The common decision making has
various benefits as it increases prob-lem understanding and decision sup-port in a away leads to commitmentt
and sympathy to the decision. It de-velops the efficiency of team mem-bers as well. Here we will tackle the
conditions of effective problem solving.
Important condition for problem
solving:
1. Relying on scientific methods in
information collection.
2. Members ability and will to listen to each other
3. Denying the use of force for
problem solving
4. Accepting difference and considering it as positive and dy-
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namic for good decision making
5. The will to exchange experience
among members by taking about
There are vital steps the team should
follow in decision making:
Decision
m a k i n g
steps:
1. D e fi n i n g
the problem
2. A g r e e ing on the
decision
maker
3. A g r e e i n g
on discus-d
sion
and
decision
taking proocedures
he
4. Defining the
he
authority the
ys
team enjoys
5. Providing the required and completed information as possible
6. Getting members commitment
and satisfaction.
Awareness
The Regulation of
Electricity Connection
Works Permit
For the organization of electrical connections, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Industry issued resolution No. 9/2009 for the regulations organizing
electrical connection permits. It addresses contractors
permitted to carry out electrical connection works and
other concerned authorities.
Five categories of electrical contractors:
Article (3) of the regulation deals with electrical connection contractors, besides the number of technical staff including electrical engineers, foremen,
and technicians. Contractors are divided into five
categories as per the permitted electrical loads
as follows: the fist category: no more than 415
V, the second: no more than 1000 kW, the third:
no more than 500 kW, the fourth: no more than
250 kW, and the fifth: no more than 50 kW.
As per the article, technicians should have
a diploma certificate and not less than five
year experience, while contractors should
have seven year experience.
Applying for connection permit:
Article (5) makes it mandatory for the
concerned department in KAHRAMAA to examine permit applications and inform applicants of its
decision within 30 days. The permit is issued for one year to be
further renewed after paying the
charges and presenting all the
required documents for the
contractor, electrical engineer
and foreman. The Corporation may hold a test for the
technical staff under the
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Awareness
request of the contractor after
paying the charges.
The regulation makes it mandatory for the contractor to make
sure that the owner got the permit of the concerned authority for
the connection of the electric current. It stresses the contractor's
commitment to the technical approved specifications. It also bans
the contractor from transferring
the permit to others. The permit
renewal, when applicable, should
be done one month prior to the
expiry date.
When the permit is expired:
The permit is expired in the following cases:
The contractor liquidation or
change of business activity, the
issuance of a final legal decision
of his bankruptcy, contractor's
death or company termination, or
permit expiry without renewal.
Extra charges for renewal beyond time:
The regulation mentioned that
in case of changing the company name, the contractor should
change it in the permit and the
card issued for him and the technical staff after paying the charges. In case of not renewing the
permit on time, the contractor has
to pay extra charges.
Violations:
The regulation gives the corporation the right to cancel the permit
unless properly and legally issued. In addition, the corporation
has the right to take the required
measures in case the contractor
violates any of the provisions of
the regulation. These measures
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A technician at work site
Awareness
include giving a notice, suspending the permit for no more than 60
days of lowering its category or
even cancelling it.
It is forbidden to conduct any
connection works until getting the
permit as per the provisions of the
regulations.
Permit charges:
The regulation determines the
charges of issuing the permit as
per the five mentioned categories. It ranges between Q.R. 200
to 1500. It also states the charges
of issuing permit card, the extra
charges in case of renewal delay,
and the technical staff test.
Qatar General Electricity & Water
Corporation "KAHRAMAA" appeals for the cooperation of all
contractors in Qatar by sticking
to the provisions of the regulation
with regard to the electrical connection permits.
KAHRAMAA trains technicians on connection works
Contractors should refer to Customer Services Department
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Interview
An Interview with
Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Khulaifi,
PR Acting Manager
Mr. AbdulRahman Al-Khulaifi
In its commitment to disseminate the culture of electricity
and water conservation, Qatar
General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) launched
its annual summer campaign.
KAHRAMAA magazine run this
interview with Mr. AbdulRahman
Al-Khulaifi, Public Relations
Department Acting Manager to
shed light on this campaign.
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1.
Since 2008, KAHRAMAA has
organized summer campaigns,
what are the main objectives of
these campaigns?
The summer campaign is one of the
main components of Public Relations
Department plan. It is launched by
summer months that witness electricity overloads and water over consumption due to the high temperature.
The campaign aims at disseminating
the awareness of the significance of
electricity and water conservation
among all society classes.
2. What is the main theme of this
year campaign?
As I have mentioned, the campaign
targets all society classes. Hence,
the main theme of the campaign is
the dissemination of the significance
of preserving electricity and water
through conservation. This could be
achieved through the cooperation
and contribution of all society classes. The campaign makes use of environmental pictures indicating the role
of electricity and water in the urban
boom the State currently witnesses.
Interview
Conservation advertisements in malls
The pictures can not be completed
without the cooperation of all society
members who are the main components of the campaign through the
images. This indicates that customers play the main role in conservation.
In our message, we stress that customers are our partners and their role
is essential where the picture can not
be completed without. The advertisements of this campaign emphasize
that cooperation, contribution, and
participation are the optimum way to
conserve these non renewable but
vital resources. This fact was made
clear through the campaign catchy
phrases and slogan including "Together towards conservation.. Save
it to Last", "Be our partner.. Save it
to Last", "Partners in conservation…
partners in life.. Save it to Last", "We
expect your cooperation.. Save it to
Last", and "Be with us.. Save it to
Last"
3. Why do you use the same slogan of the last year campaign?
The campaign was launched under
the slogan of "Save it to Last" agreed
to be used from 2008 to 2010. It is
a clear catchy slogan links continuation to conservation. It invites all
to participate in the continuation of
these blesses though conservation.
4.
Is their any cooperation with
State corporations for the activation of campaign message?
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interview
The cooperation between KAHRAMAA and all State corporations is
essential for electricity and water
conservation. Electricity and water
are the bases of civilization. We have
already achieved cooperation with
Ministry of Awqaf for the dissemination of conservation from a religious
prospective through discourses and
lessons in mosques and Islamic
centers. Quoting Quranic verses
and prophetic traditions urging conservation are means of establishing
conservation. We are also cooperated by Qatar Radio & Television
Corporation.
5. What is the role of civil society
organizations in activating KAHRAMAA campaign?
KAHRAMAA endeavors to achieve
cooperation with all State corporations, organizations, and societies
for the establishment of the concept
of electricity and water conservation within all society classes. For
the realization of this end, it supported Qatar Scouts & Guides Association's program "rationalization
and rationals" with 1000 awareness
posters of five different designs and
other 1000 awareness brochures
in Arabic and English. KAHRAMAA
brochures are rich with awareness
information about electricity and water conservation, including the best
irrigation methods, types of modern
irrigation, and water sources in the
State. They include as well, detailed
information on water conservation in
public places and houses, thermal
insulation techniques, and how to
save electricity indoors.
6.
Does KAHRAMAA trend towards the digital media play a role
in this campaign?
In its trend towards the electronic
media, KAHRAMAA launched its
corporate new web site. It aims at
providing high quality services for
KAHRAMAA customers. KAHRAMAA site strengthens the interactive
communication with KAHRAMAA
customers to become a part of their
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daily life. Customers can avail of the
digital media techniques due to their
impact on the services, commercial, and cultural aspects. Through
its site, KAHRAMAA presents, for
services corporations in Qatar, a
pioneering experience in the field of
digital media. It is one of the ways
KAHRAMAA follows to disseminate
conservation among customers. The
site contains a portal for awareness
includes various information, tips,
and advanced conservation tools
for all society classes. Children site,
within KM site, presents both knowledge and entertainment through
"Qatoura & Kahroub" in an invitation
for conservation.
7. What is the role of mass media
in slogan and campaign activation?
Mass media and media representatives are integrated parts of the
campaign without which it can not
reach customers. KAHRAMAA held
a press conference on the first day
of the campaign where all local media representatives were invited. The
conference provided detailed information about campaign significance,
objectives, and mission where all inquiries were answered.
8. What are the printed and electronic media utilized?
We makes use of all mass media
and publication channels including
transit ads and mupis as
a way to achieve cooperation for the conservation of electricity ad water.
Mass media includes the
four local Arabic newspapers where conservation
press releases and awareness advertisements were
published, and TV where
KAHRAMAA awareness
flashes target children and
adults were broadcasted.
This includes as well Mall
and City Center cinemas
awareness flashes, and
advertisements in radio
Children in Qatar Scouts & Guides
Association
Children bearing KAHRAMAA posters
Civil defense cooperation with
KAHRAMAA campaign
A scout girl feels responsibility towards
KAHRAMAA conservation mission
interview
programs. KAHRAMAA cooperated
with other authorities including scout
society and Ministry of Awqaf. It run
interviews with concerned officials
published in newspapers, magazines, radio, and TV. The campaign
includes transit advertisements on
Karwa taxis, rooftops, and fixed
advertisements inside and outside
malls.
9. Why did you place advertisements in malls and shopping centers?
Shopping malls are heavily visited
places especially during summer as
they are air-conditioned and provide
good environment for the public at
all age groups. Advertisements are
placed in some malls in an attractive
way. Advertisements last the campaign long (three months).
10. Does the campaign contribute
to the awareness of rationalization
and connection laws?
Yes it does through the production of
awareness flyers to be distributed for
people in customer services centers
and via mail. In addition, engineers
and specialists will be guests in TV
and radio programs to clarify and ex-
plain the laws for people to comply
with.
11.
How the campaign will be
evaluated and benefited of its outcomes?
We will measure people's public opinion and interaction with the
campaign through questionnaire
meant to investigate the awareness
of certain classes of conservation
steps and law before and after the
campaign. This will show campaign
impact. The ideas proposed in this
summer will be made use of in 2010
summer campaign.
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HSE
The Endless Journey…
It is a story
t
off a single
i l water
t molecule
l
l
travels on its endless journey.. which
it could return to the same place it
came from as follows :
The single water molecule is available on the surface of the sea.
As water is evaporated by the power
of the sun light, the molecule rises
up several thousand of meters above
the earth level.
Now, it joins other water molecules
to form a tiny droplet of water. The
droplet travels away with the wind
for hundred, or thousands of meters
until it joins a big and heavy raindrop
enough to fall to the ground.
The raindrop falls down with billions
of others to form a stream.
If an animal drinks from the stream,
he takes in the water molecule.
Hours later the animal might urinates,
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and
d th
the water
t molecule
l
l passes iinto
t
the ground where picked up by the
roots of a tree.
From there, the molecule travels up
the tree and eventually evaporates
from a leaf into the air.
As before, it drifts upward to help
for another tiny droplet. The droplet
moves with wind until it joins a dark,
heavy rain cloud.
The molecule falls yet again with the
rain to reach the sea and the ocean
water.
There, it may spend thousands of
years before it reaches the surface,
evaporates once again.
The cycle never ends so this journey
is in fact endless. Water evaporates
form the seas, travels over land, falls
as rain over the seas. In doing so,
water sustains all life on earth.
Pollution
P
ll ti
Add to the problems of water shortages and the increasing demands as
a result of growing population, a third
related problem is: pollution. According to one estimate, the amount
of waste water (domestic and industrial) into the sea is about 176,000 m3
every year resulting of sea water pollution. In the word's developing nations, row sewage pollutes nearly every major river. A survey of 200 major
Russian rivers showed that most of
them had dangerously high levels of
bacterial and viral agents. The rivers
and water tables of highly developed
countries, while not flooded with
sewage, are often poisoned by toxic
chemicals, including agriculture fertilizers.
Most of the world seaside countries
HSE
Dr. Khalid Yahya Abid
Health, Safety & Environment Department
pump row sewage into shallow waters off their
coasts, seriously contaminating beaches. Thus,
water pollution is a global problem.
Bad water means bad health
The lack of clan, fresh water does kill. According
to WHO, a child dies of a water related diseases
every eight seconds! In the developing world, according to: World Watch Magazine, 80 percent of
all known diseases is spread by the consumption
of unsafe water. Water borne pathogens and pollution kills 25 million people every year.
The water related killer diseases including diarrhea disease, cholera, and typhoid claim most of
their victims in the Tropics. Yet, water borne diseases are not limited to the developing world.
During 1993, in the United States, 400,000 people fell ill after drinking tap water containing a microbe that was resistant to chlorine disinfectant .
In the same year, dangerous microbes found their
way into the water systems of some American
cities forcing the people to boil the tap water.
Proposed solutions
Building desalination plants
The desalination plant removes all the salts from
sea water. Usually this is done by pumping the
water into low-pressure chambers, where it is
heated until it boils. The water evaporates and
condenses to pure water, leaving behind the
salt crystals. The GCC Arabian Gulf countries is
practicing that over a long period of time.
Melting down icebergs
Some scientists believe that massive ice bergs,
which contain pure, fresh water, could be withdrawn from Antarctic and melted down to provide water for arid countries. But these could be
melted in the sea to half in its way.
Tapping aquifers
Aquifers might be deep in the earth. Water can
be pumped, even in the driest deserts. This
could be costly and it lowers the level of the water table.
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Participation
KAHRAMAA continues the series of its activities and events through the effective participation in different meetings and gatherings. This trend comes in its commitment to observe experience and information exchange for more development with the main objective of reaching a
benchmarking as per the international standards applied by leading companies. In this issue, we
shed light on several meetings effectively participated by KAHRAMAA where it discussed recent
developments.
Arab Electricity
Ministers' Meetings
Qatar delegation
tion participated in the
8th session meetings of Arab Ministers in Charge of Electricity Affairs
Council held in Arab League headquarters in Cairo as follows:
- The 30th meeting of the experts of
the Arab countries, members of the
Executive Bureau of Arab Ministers in
charge of Electricity Affairs Council.
- The 24th meeting of the Executive
Bureau of Arab Ministers in charge of
Electricity Affairs.
- The 8th session of the Arab Ministers Council.
Arab Ministers in charge of Electricity
Affairs discussed a number of vital issues which have been touched upon
in the Arab Economic and Develop-
The meetings of Arab Electricity Ministers at Arab League headquarter – Cairo
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ment Summit, the State of Kuwait
hosted in January 2009. It was meant
to promote Arab cooperation in the
fields of energy efficiency and conservation for the achievement of sustainable development that ensures
better living conditions for Arabs. It
also discussed the completion of
Arab power interconnection projects.
Participation
Third Qatar Economic Forum
KAHRAMAA
AHRAMAA participated, as a silver
sponsor
ponsor (at a cost of $ 30.000), in the
Third Qatar Economic Forum held in
Sheraton Hotel – Doha. KAHRMAA
had a booth where it presented a
document film on its progress and
projects. In addition, it distributed its
Statistics Report 2007 reviewing projects, achievements, and plans from an
economic prospective. It also tackled
different phases of network expansion (Phases V, VI, VII, VIII, IX) and the
construction of substations.
A budget of Q.R. 9 bn. has been allocated for water projects, atop of which
comes water security project. Water
network has been extended to Doha
international airport at a total cost of
Q.R. 41 m. KAHRAMAA has completed the replacement of water network
in Doha areas. In addition, a number
of water projects have been awarded
included head works in Airport, old
Salwa, Doha south west, Musaieed,
areas besides the construction of new
water station and associated pipelines
in south Doha.
Water production in Qatar is expected
to increase to 325 MIGD compared
with the 216 MIGD of the 2Q 2008.
It is worth mentioning that more than
20 companies have participated in
the forum. The economic vision of the
government for the coming period, investment potential in Qatar, the experience of Qatar and other countries in
dealing with the economic crisis have
been reviewed.
PETA Signing Ceremony
The delegation
ation of the State of Qatar
participated
d in the signing ceremony of Power Exchange and Trading
Agreement (PETA) held in Al-Khobar
city, Saudi Arabia.
The signing of PETA manifests the
wise policy outlined by GCC leaders
whose implementation is supervised
by GCC electricity concerned ministers. It comes within GCC power
interconnection agreements. Authorities responsible for local grids in five
countries namely (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain) signed
Power Exchange and Trading Agreement (PETA) in the last few weeks
after completing its final touches by
Agreement and Studies Committee,
affiliated to GCCIA Board of Direc-
tors, in coordination with the legal
consultancy company, and the team
leaders of the participating countries.
Therefore it becomes effective.
PETA sets out the regulations and
procedures of electricity exchange
and trading, during usual times and
emergency cases, through the interconnection grid. It defines the commitments of GCCIA, and GCC electricity bodies work in power trading
and transmission or concerned in
trading. It also sets up the main regulatory conditions and rules of power
exchange and trading operations,
among member states, through GCC
power interconnection grid. PETA includes, as well, the operation standards of GCC interconnection grid. It
H.E. Eng. Issa Hilal Al-Kuwari
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Participation
is a successful step in electricity integration march that should increase
the capacity of GCC countries in confronting challenges the global economy encounters in a way helps achieving the sustainable development.
The signing ceremony is the official
declaration of putting GCC power in-
The 1st
Session of
Arab Water
Ministerial
Council
terconnection agreements into effect
and achieving the unified organization
of GCC interconnection grid operation on commercial basis.
It is worth mentioning that PETA follows the General Agreement (GA)
signed on 12th March 2009. GA is a
sovereign agreement enjoys interna-
A deleg
delegation headed by H.E. Dr.
Moham
Mohammed Saleh Al-Sada represented the State of Qatar in the 1st
session of Arab Water Ministers
Counci
Council meeting held in Algeria.
The cou
council approved the strategy
of wate
water security in the Arab region
as relat
related to the integrated managemen
agement of water resources. The
council discussed as well a number of o
other issues included in the
agenda
agenda.
The 1st session comes in Qatar's
great concern and attention it pays to the
provision of water security as it is linked
to food security. The
concerned authorities
conduct many studies on these two vital
topics as a committee
was formed to supervise the water integrated management.
The Qatari delegation
studied all reports attached to the meeting
profile and has reached
positive situations to
be developed as constructive
proposals
about water in the Arab
world from political, legal, economic, social,
and environmental aspects and within Arab
common work.
The 1st session agenda
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of State for Energy & Industry Affairs
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tional and commercial characteristics. It enables authorities responsible
for local grids in the interconnected
states, within its legal, commercial,
and technical framework, to conclude
common agreements with GCCIA to
use interconnection lines and substations.
included a number of topics related to following up the mandate of
the Arab Economic and Development Summit, the State of Kuwait
hosted during the period from 1920 January 2009. It was meant to
set up a strategy for water security
in the Arab region and discuss the
issue of the integrated management of water resources for the
sustainable development.
In addition, the council discussed
the outcomes of the 5th world water forum held in Turkey in March
2009, along with other issues related to Arab cooperation with
other regional associations including Turkey, China, Japan, EU, and
Latin America.
The meeting agreed on forming the
executive bureau for years 2009 –
2010. It consists of eight countries
including Qatar. It also assigned
Arab Water Days coinciding with
World Water Day WWD on 23rd,
March and approved council logo
and award.
The council targets the development of intra-Arab cooperation
and coordination to set up an Arab
strategy able to encounter water
challenges and strengthen water
security. The strategy should serve
as a framework for all programs
and activities such as water resources integrated management,
development and conservation,
demand management, and Arab
water rights conservation.
Participation
The Agenda
of the 27th
Meeting
Within that
at series of participations,
KAHRAMAA
the
AA participated
ti i t d iin th
th
draft agenda of the 27 meeting
of electricity and water technical
specification unification committee
held in Dubai.
KAHRAMAA delegation included
Electricity Network Planning Department Manager Eng. Ali Al-Jomali and Water Network Planning
Department Manager Eng. Ibrahim
Al-Sada. The meeting discussed a
number of vital issues related to the
procedures taken by standardiza-
tion organization related to formiing a committee
itt
ffor generation
ti
and transmission equipment and
another for water production and
transmission's and the memorandum of head of committee on the
technical approved electricity and
water standards. It touched upon
electricity and water specifications
under completion. The meeting approved the electrical specifications,
discussed in the 26th meeting held
in Riyadh – Saudi Arabia, developed
by Qatar and Oman after taking the
required modifications. The meeting
discussed as well the activities and
measures required form all GCC
countries and specifications under
construction. It reviewed also the
status o GCC countries and measures already completed.
KAHRAMAA participation comes
in its interaction with brotherly and
neighbor countries to discuss regional problems in the field of electricity and water in order to suggest
appropriate solutions, exchange experience, and finish joint projects.
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News
KAHRAMAA Reviews Performance,
Future Projects and Plans in
1Q 2009 Meeting
CPR meeting
The higher executive management
at Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” held
the Corporate Performance Review
(CPR) meeting of 1st quarter 2009
in KM headquarters. The meeting
was meant to discuss and review
performance during the last period,
department project progress, and
future plans.
KAHRAMAA Acting Managing Director Eng. Issa Hilal Al-Kuwari
chaired the CPR meeting, in the attendance of KAHRAMAA directors,
managers, head of sections and a
number of senior staff.
The meeting highlighted strategic
projects and plans related to the
development of customer services
at Electricity and Water sectors. It
focused on the complete projects,
the status of current projects, and
the increase of electricity and water demand during the 1st quarter of
2009. Electricity demand in January and February 2009 showed
increase of 10% and 19% respectively vs. similar months in 2008.
Average monthly water production
was up 20% vs. same quarter last
year. The number of tanker customers decreased during 1 Q 2009 to
4083 customers compared with the
6526 customers in the same period
of 2008.
The meeting reviewed, as well,
KAHRAMAA Qatarization plans
and programs to recruit Qatari cadres. KAHRAMAA Qatari employees
represent 42.3% of total staff and
an ambitious program has been
designed to annually increase the
number of Qataris by 6% during the
coming five years to hit 71% of total employees by 2013. In addition,
KAHRAMAA has general and specialized training programs meant to
develop and qualify Qatari employees to assume technical and administrative posts. It also seeks, as
per its Qatarization policy, to attract
students and graduates to occupy
various jobs in the fields of electricity and water.
As for GCC cooperation, the first
commissioning tests of GCCIA
Northern Interconnection Grid were
successfully carried out in March/
April 2009 to link Qatar with Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. This
opens up avenues for power exchange and trade within GCC
countries. The GCCIA General
Agreement was signed in March
2009. Power Exchange and Trading Agreement (PETA) is under final
review.
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News
KAHRAMAA Participated in
Energy Conservation Expo
KAHRAMAA building
KAHRAMAA participated in Energy &
Water Conservation Expo 2009, held
recently in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
KAHRAMAA was represented by
Eng. Ahmed Ali Al-Mohannadi, Customer Services Department Manager,
Eng. Mansoor Al Mohannadi, Head
of Conservation, Eng. Saoud Al Muftah from Electricity Network Planning
Department, and Mr. Abdulaziz AlMahmoud, Media Relation Officer,
Public Relations Department.
The three day seminar, discussed
a range of important topics including determining the impact of exist-
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ing and potential measures meant to
reduce water and energy consumption and identifying strategies for the
conservation of these resources, as
complementary to each others, and
the negative effects of failing to conserve them. The seminar tackled, as
well, the development of a clear and
specific economic vision for the coming years not only restricted to objectives but includes a comprehensive
strategic plan. Besides, it shed light
on matters encouraging all nationals
and expatriates to the rational use
of energy and water and different
methods that can help in that field.
In addition, it discussed a number of
technical issues related to conservation such as making buildings more
efficient in the consumption of clean
energy and less dependent on fuel.
The required measures for the rationalization of energy consumption are
not only restricted to achieving its
objectives in the distant future but
they include direct results and benefits such as promoting the economic
vitality and the conserving the environment.
News
"Role of
Advanced
Technologies
to Diversify
Water Supply
Options"
Seminar
KAHRAMAA participated in a seminar on "Role of Advanced Technology to Diversify the Water Supply Options" organized by Qatar Science &
Technology Park at La Cigale Hotel,
Doha. It comes within TechTalk series
the park regularly organizes. KAHRAMAA was represented by Water
Projects Department Manager, Eng.
Fahad Al-Kaabi who participated as
a panel.
The seminar presented an overview
of global water resources and the
role of advanced technologies to fit
desalination and recycling into the
resource mix. Seawater intermingled
with underground water in Qatar.
60% of water is used for agriculture,
30% for domestic use, and 10%
goes for industry. Water use overview
is typical in all developing countries
where, unlike developed countries,
Eng. Fahad
Al-Kaabi
during the
seminar
individual consumption surpasses
industrial's.
KAHRAMAA provides subsided water for customers. Water used in Qatar comes form desalination stations
at a high cost exceeds QR 5 / m3.
Hence, there is a dire need to reduce
water per capita consumption by
raising the awareness of the importance of using water saving devices
in irrigation, car washing, and in domestic use in general.
Eng. Al-Kaabi answered attendants'
inquiries on water sector preparation to meet the increasing demand
for water Qatar witnesses within the
global water shortage. He pointed
out that Deputy Prime Minster, Minister of Energy and Industry, Chairman of Qatar General Electricity &
Water Corporation "KAHARAMAA"
H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah
signed six contracts for new water
projects at a total cost of around Q.R.
2.6 bn. The projects are meant for the
expansion of water distribution mains
at various areas including West Bay,
upgrading pumping stations, and
enhancing transmission networks in
order to meet the increasing demand
on water and satisfy customer current and future needs.
Al-Kaabi added that monthly water production was up by 28% during the 4Q 2008 compared with the
same period of 2007. This increase
matches the continuous water demand growth. Water production peak
occurred in October 2008 at almost
29.4 million m3. In 2008, water emergency response time was dramatically decreased to 3.7 hours. The
target time is 3 hours.
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News
Al Jazeera
in
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KAHRAMAA Public Relations Department organized a visit to AlJazeera channel for an interview
with Water Network Affairs Director, Eng. Ali Saif Al-Malki on the
development and projects of water
sector.
Eng. Al-Malki with Aljazeera and KAHRAMAA media representatives
KAHRAMAA
Participated in
"Singapore
International
Water Week"
KAHRAMAA participated in Singapore International Water Week
(SIWW) held in the Republic of
Singapore under the patronage
of Singapore Prime Minister.
Eng. Ali Saif Al Malki, Water Network Affairs Director headed
KAHRAMAA Delegation which
included Eng. Abdulrahman Al
Naama, Health, Safety, and Environment Department Manager,
Eng. Fahad Al Kaabi, Water Projects Department Manager, and
Eng. Fahad Yousif Tolfat, Operation & Maintenance Department
Manager.
SIWW included a number of
events, starting with Water Convention, which dealt with all aspects of world water policies and
economics. It included as well
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KAHRAMAA delegation in Singapore
seminars and forums attended
by some States to present their
successful experience and sustainable solutions in the integrated management of water in addition to the available employment
opportunities.
ing Drinking Water Sector in its
way to reach objectives. He also
tackled the availability of investment opportunities in the areas
of the development of drinking
water resources through water
integrated management system.
Eng. Al-Malki, head of KAHRAMAA delegation, participated in
"Middle East & North Africa Business Forum" where he reviewed
the experience of the State of Qatar with regard to challenges fac-
It is worth mentioning that a Water Expo has been held within the
events of SIWW. All participating
companies reviewed the latest
technologies, products and services related to Water Sector.
News
Eng. Fahad Tolefat in
Water Loss 2009 in South Africa
Within the series of participations, KAHRAMAA participated in the five day conference on "Water Loss 2009" in
Cape Town, South Africa.
Eng. Fahad Yoused Tolefat participated in this event. In a
statement he made Eng. Tolefat said, "Water Loss 2009
discussed the latest developments, strategies, techniques and applications of international best practices in
water loss assessment, management, leakage reduction
and control, and improvement of customer metering."
Conference lectures and work papers focused mainly on
the feasibility and benefits of water loss reduction at social, economic, environmental, and technical levels.
It tackled, as well, performance indicators and best
practices in the field of water loss. Performance indicators are required to evaluate feasibility at the economic
level. It would also be useful to be able to benchmark an
organization against international best practices. They
provide decision makers with some guidance as to where
their organization is losing water and money and where
quick gains may be made.
The conference reviewed recent techniques used to efficiently monitor leakage for water loss control.
KAHRAMAA participation in South Africa
A Session on Electromagnetic Wave
Electricity Networks Affairs Directorate at KAHRAMAA held a training session on high frequency electromagnetic waves due to transient current, electric
faults, storms, and other phenomena the electricity
network is subject to.
The session included a comprehensive theoretical
study and practical application on ATP/EMTP system EN applies to study the phenomenon.
The session was instructed by one of the specialized expertise houses in studying such phenomena.
It is part of a contract, for the study and planning of
Electricity Network, concluded between Transmission Planning section and an international consultant.
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News
KAHRAMAA Tendered Customer
Database Updating
and Maintaining
KAHRAMAA building
Qatar General Electricity & water Corporation "KAHRAMAA"
announced a tender for customer database updating and maintaining. It comes within "KAHRAMAA" plan and endeavor to
improve and facilitate customers services.
The tender, managed by Customer Services Continuous Improvement Department, includes
maintaining the update of cus-
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tomer database to ensure the
continual availability of proper
and accurate data in a way facilitates access to information.
Customer Services Continuous
Improvement Department Manager Eng. Ahmed Salman AlSulaiti said, "the tender comes
within plans set by the department for the development and
upgrade of customer database
in an organizing way as per the
recent technologies applied. It
is meant to achieve the objective of providing high quality
and smooth services for customers on the spot by employees making use of the accurate
database.
The tender comes within several
projects CSCID implements for
improvement and development
of corporate performance especialy in the field of customer
services.
News
Continuous Cooperation
with State Corporations
Within Qatar General Electricity &
Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA"
plans meant for the cooperation with
State corporations, authorities, and
associations, "KAHRAMAA" represented in the Public Relations Department, supported Qatar Scouts & Guides
Association's program "rationalization
and rationals" with 1000 awareness
posters of five different designs and other 1000 awareness brochures in Arabic
and English. This step comes in orderr
to disseminate the concept of conservation and deeply establish the principless
of awareness in all classes by stressing thee
indespinsibility of electricity and water conservation.
KAHRAMAA brochures are rich with awareness information about
electricity and water conservation, including the best irrigation methods, types of modern irrigation, and water sources in the State. They
include as well, a detailed information on water conservation in public
places and houses, thermal insulation techniques, and how to save electricity indoors.
"KAHRAMAA" attitude comes for the promotion of cooperation and
communication with State corporations and authorities." said PR Department Manager, Eng. Nasser Al- Mohannadi. "KAHRAMAA
stands ready to support all entities which contribute to disseminating
the concept of awareness and conservation culture and work with KAHRAMAA for the rationalization of the precious electricty and water resources." he added.
Posters and brochures were distributed according to a plan set by the
association.
It is worth mentioning that the Association has activated this program
to coincide with Summer Campaign launched by "KAHRAMAA" on the
first of July 2009 due to the intensive water and power consumption in
summer.
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News
Eng. Al-Theyab
Honoring
Under the auspices of H.E. Eng. Issa
Hilal Al-Kuwari, KAHRAMAA acting
Managing Director, The Corporation
honored Eng. Jassim Al-Theyab,
General Services Department Manager, on the ceremony marking the
end of his service. Al-Kuwari delivered a speech welcoming the attendees and expressing his appreciation to Al-Theyab.
The ceremony was attended by
KAHRAMAA managers, senior engineers, and staff.
H.E. Eng. Issa Hilal Al-Kuwari honors Al-Theyab
Eng. Al-Mansoori Honoring
KAHRAMAA honored Eng.
Saif Al-Mansoori, Head of
Business Engineering at
Electricity Projects Department, in a ceremony
held on the occasion of
his end of service. The
ceremony was attended
by Eng. Saad Al-Mohannadi, Technical Affairs
Director,
Eng.
Ahmed
Nasser Al-Naser, Electricity Projects Department
Manager, and a number
of KAHRAMAA senior engineers and staff.
Eng. Saad Al-Mohannadi honors Eng. Al-Mansoori
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{ And We have made from water every living thing }
Issue (41) May - June 2009
Glorious Qur'an
Water conservation…
Life conservation