Name and Location
Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substations project, Singapore.

Client
SP PowerGrid.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of four 66 kV GIS substations for the city-state of Singapore. The project is part of SP PowerGrid’s efforts to strengthen the efficiency and reliability of its transmission and distribution networks and to meet the increasing demand for power in Singapore’s industrial, commercial and residential sectors.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The contract is scheduled to be completed in 2018.

Latest Developments
SP PowerGrid has awarded ABB a contract to supply the GIS substations.

As part of the turnkey contract, ABB will design, engineer, supply and install the GIS substations, which include state-of-the-art control and protection systems, as well as ancillary equipment.

The scope also includes replacing ageing equipment at two existing facilities to strengthen the national grid by increasing capacity and enhancing power reliability.

The GIS technology will reduce the substations’ footprint, compared with that of conventional air-insulated switchgear. This technology will also increase the substations’ power capacity, allowing SP PowerGrid to cater for future demand.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
ABB (GIS substations).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
ABB Media Relations, Sandra Wiesner or Antonio Ligi, tel +41 43 317 71 11 or email media.relations@ch.abb.com.