Alstom awarded fully digital substation contract in Venezuela
France, Levallois-Perret: Alstom Grid has been awarded a $ 20 million contract by SNC Engineering & Construction to supply the new 138/24 kV Zulia 8 digital substation in Venezuela.
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France, Levallois-Perret: Alstom Grid has been awarded a $ 20 million contract by SNC Engineering & Construction to supply the new 138/24 kV Zulia 8 digital substation in Venezuela.
The digital substation is located in Maracaibo City, Zulia State and offers ease of configuration, maximised reliability and availability, and superior presentation of data to operators.
The contract includes the full digital solution with the latest DS Agile digital control system and MiCOM protection relays. According to the contract, Alstom will supply two power transformers, gas-insulated switchgear, and protection and control systems. While the site operation will be conducted in Venezuela, the protection and control system will be implemented by Alstom’s team in Mexico.
The project is part of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to increase the availability and reliability of power to the new oil campus south of Maracaibo. Site tests are expected to start in mid-2015, reports PennEnergy. The digital substation is IEC 61850 compliant and provides protection and monitoring functions, ensuring increased real-time communication efficiency within the substation.
“This contract represents a first in South America, establishing Alstom’s expertise in digital substation technology across two countries: Venezuela and México.” said Santiago Ulloa, President of Alstom Venezuela.
Source: PennEnergy
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