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(1) The Utility shall independently. Operate the transmission system to offer fair, transparent, open access and non-discriminatory services in accordance with the prescribed quality to grid participants.

(2) The Utility shall operate the transmission system to provide services in accordance with, the Performance Reliability Standards.

(3) Without limiting die effect of sub-rules (1) and (2), the Utility shall

(a) Operate the transmission system equipment, installations and facilities in accordance with the operating instructions and guidelines for the respective equipment and in accordance with Prudent Utility Practice;

(b) provide open, fair and. non-discriminatory access and connection to the transmission system for applicants, licensees and grid participants, in accordance with the regulations and provisions of these Rules;

(c) plan for the expansion- of the transmission system to adequately meet the requirements of forecast demand growth, potential generation, customers and reliability standards;

(d) schedule generation to meet forecast demand in accordance with merit order principles;

(e) carry out real-time operations including dispatching and controlling the output of the generating units to ensure reliability and economic operation of the transmission system;

(f) control and operate the transmission system-to ensure the security of the-network, within its technical limits and in

(g) undertake outage planning and maintenance coordination for equipment and facilities which will or are likely to impact on the reliability of the transmission system;

(h) plan, develop, install and maintain an adequate central Supervisory Control and Data; Acquisition system together with necessary associated backups, telecommunication systems and remote terminal units; at transmission substations and generating stations and coordinate their expansion and upgrade;

(i) provide, install, operate and maintain the main bulk supply metering system of the' transmission system;

(j) Administer power supply and power purchase transactions;

(k) monitor and record capacity and energy balance and perform the accounting and billing function in respect of the transmission system as well as other supply services;

(l) coordinate the operations arid, liaise with; interconnected utilities and the West African Power Pool Secretariat to carry out studies and analyses to ensure reliable operation of the West African Power Pool;

(m) develop a system operation manual for the coordinated operation of the transmission system;

(n) Supervise and ensure adherence to safety rules by grid participants; and         .

(o) Perform any Other service that may be determined by the Commission from time to time.

(4) The Utility, shall collect information and data, publish reports and disseminate the information with regards to the performance of the transmission system. 

(5) The Utility shall liaise with the; Public Utilities-Regulatory Commission and grid participants to develop and ensure consistent and effective application of detailed procedures and manual which will be approved by the Commission and will form part of the Grid Code.

(6) The Utility shall, operate the transmission system efficiently and in accordance with these Rules and the Grid Code. '