ABB will design, supply, install and commission the substations in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, bordering Uruguay. The project scope includes two turnkey 34.5/138kilovolt (kV) substations, one 138/500kV substation, step-up power transformers and air- and gas-insulated switchgear.

The group will supply supervisory control and data acquisition and telecommunication systems as well as IEC 61850 compliant substation automation, control and protection equipment.