ABB to modernise Pelican Point Power Station control systems
ABB has been selected by ENGIE Australia to upgrade the distributed control system at Pelican Point Power Station in South Australia. The project involves modernising the facility's automation infrastructure.
What does the Pelican Point Power Station control system upgrade mean for electrical trades in SA?
Electricians and instrumentation technicians in SA may see work opportunities from this industrial control system upgrade at a major power station.
Key takeaways
- ABB has been chosen to modernise the distributed control system at Pelican Point Power Station in SA.
- The project is commissioned by ENGIE Australia and focuses on upgrading automation infrastructure.
- Industrial control upgrades at power stations can create subcontracting opportunities for local electrical trades.
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