Energy Queensland selects substation automation system

CGI has won a five-year contract with Energy Queensland (EQL) to supply its operational technology hardware, software and specialised services.

The new contract comprises a collection of technologies, including CGI’s MD series remote telemetry units (RTUs) and proprietary browser-based human–machine interface (HMI), enabling management capabilities in a substation or an asset. Use of CGI’s substation management system will support the reliable delivery of energy for EQL’s customers across Queensland, whilst helping meet the challenges introduced by distributed energy resources (such as wind and solar) as they play an increasing role in the energy mix.

The newly released modular RTU supports a broad range of EQL’s use cases and provides flexible configurations that can be tailored to the specific operational requirements of the distributed control system.

Tara McGeehan, President of CGI in the UK and Australia, said: “We are delighted that Energy Queensland has chosen CGI’s MD Series RTUs and substation automation capabilities as one of the foundations for its delivery of safe and reliable energy to homes and businesses across the entire state of Queensland. We look forward to continuing to partner with Energy Queensland in future projects, particularly in support of the challenges associated with the energy transition over the next decade and beyond."

CGI has a long history in Australia, with operational technology (OT) clients across several sectors — including utilities, government and financial services — for over 40 years. It also has five client proximity locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart.

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