A Leading Digital Substation Solution Provider for High Voltage Networks

Omexom delivers advanced digital substation solutions that combine high voltage engineering expertise with state-of-the-art automation and digital technologies. As a global EPC contractor, we design, build, and operate air insulated, gas insulated, and converter substations, integrating digital substation automation solutions across the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure projects.

With more than 100 years of experience in power systems, Omexom supports utilities, TSOs, and industrial clients with scalable, secure, and future ready digital substation solutions, ensuring operational efficiency, resilience, and compliance with evolving grid requirements.

What You Need to Know About Substation Solutions at Omexom

  • End-to-end digital substation solutions delivered by a global EPC contractor, covering design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance across all voltage levels.
  • Advanced digital substation automation solutions integrating protection, control, monitoring, and data management to enhance safety, performance, and operational efficiency.
  • Proven expertise in AIS, GIS, MV/LV, and HVDC substations, including digital solutions for complex HVDC converter stations and long-distance power transmission.
  • Seamless integration of Smart Grid technologies, including SCADA, digital twins, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by VINCI Energies synergies.
  • Scalable, secure, and future ready solutions supporting utilities, TSOs, and industrial clients throughout the entire substation asset lifecycle.

 

Omexom supports customers in defining, deploying, and scaling comprehensive digital substation solutions, with a strong focus on digital substation automation solutions that enhance performance, safety, and real time control across all assets.

Our digital capabilities are designed to support both new and existing substations, enabling data-driven operations and seamless integration with Smart Grid environments.

As part of VINCI Energies, we also leverage the Group’s extensive knowledge and synergies to develop complex, future ready solutions that integrate advanced Smart Grid technologies. This includes Cybersecurity, SCADA systems, Digital Twins, and Data Analytics. Through close collaboration with Axians, the ICT brand of VINCI Energies, we combine deep energy infrastructure know-how with innovative digital capabilities to create added value for our customers.

Omexom delivers end-to-end substation solutions, covering the entire project lifecycle from permitting and engineering to civil works, installation, and commissioning. Our integrated approach ensures seamless delivery, operational excellence, and long-term asset performance.

We integrate digital substation automation solutions into substation projects to enhance protection, control, monitoring, and data availability, supporting safer operations and more efficient maintenance strategies.

Omexom has recognized expertise in connection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance, ensuring that both conventional and digital substations meet the highest standards of reliability, safety, and compliance.

We work with a wide range of substation technologies, including:

  • Airinsulated substations (AIS)
  • Gasinsulated substations (GIS)
  • Indoor and modular MV/LV substations
  • HVDC (High-Voltage-Direct-Current) Substations

Our services also include a comprehensive portfolio of technical expertise to support the full lifecycle of substation assets:

  • Feasibility studies and technical assessments
  • Asset diagnosis and performance optimization
  • Switchgear repair and modernization
  • Power transformer refurbishment
  • Onload tap changer maintenance

Digital Substation Solutions for HighVoltage Direct Current Systems

As a leading primary HVDC substation contractor, Omexom delivers advanced digital substation solutions for High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter stations, supporting the challenges of the energy transition and long-distance power transmission.

We design, construct, and maintain all HVDC substation equipment, including converters, transformers, capacitors, and other specialized devices required for high-performance direct current transmission. Our projects integrate digital substation automation solutions to enhance control, monitoring, protection, and data availability across critical HVDC assets.

Beyond core electrical works, Omexom also delivers associated transport and infrastructure systems, ensuring a fully integrated, end-to-end approach for complex HVDC substation projects. By combining proven high-voltage engineering with digital substation solutions, we help utilities and grid operators secure reliable, efficient, and future ready toend approach for complex HVDC substation projects. 

By combining proven electrical engineering with advanced digital substation solutions, Omexom supports utilities, grid operators, and industrial clients in modernizing their substations while ensuring reliability, scalability, and future ready infrastructure.

Omexom supports customers in defining, deploying, and scaling comprehensive digitalization programs across all their assets, with a strong focus on advanced digital substation solutions. Our capabilities include:

  • digital substations,
  • substation digital twins,
  •  fault‑localization software,
  •  remote monitoring and control solutions,
  •  substation security and cybersecurity systems,
  •  safety programs for isolated workers.
Containerized battery energy storage system (BESS) installed by Omexom at an industrial site, supporting reliable power distribution and critical electricity supply infrastructure

Critical Power Supply

Our teams support temporary and essential power supply needs across major events and emergency situations (internal references mention the Olympic Games, Ski World Championships, and other applications). This capability reinforces the reliability and flexibility of our electricity distribution service offering, ensuring continuity of supply when and where it matters most.

References & International Expertise

  • Muara Karang 500/ 150 kV GIS Substation, Indonesia

    Country: Indonesia (North Jakarta)
    Client: PLN (Persero)
    Scope: Leading the consortium to execute the EPC of the new substation.
    Dates: 2019–2023
    BU: Omexom in Indonesia (Consortium with Indokomas – Leader, Hyosung – Member)

    Aerial view of an electrical substation construction site with transformers, concrete fire walls, and grid equipment installation in Indonesia
  • Musselkanaal 380/110 kV Substation Project

    Country: The Netherlands (Zuid Groningen industrial estate, near Ter Apelkanaal)
    Client: TenneT TSO
    Scope: Technical and design aspects of TenneT’s first modular 380 kV substation, focusing on efficient, parallel design and prefabricated, sustainable elements.
    Dates: 2024-2028
    BUs: Omexom Netherlands & Omexom GA Energo (Czech Republic)

    Wide aerial view of a large electrical substation under construction with switchgear foundations and transmission infrastructure in a rural landscape

Our Experts in Substations

Our teams across the world contribute expertise in engineering, construction, inspection, and substation digitalization, ensuring excellence across all project stages. 

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Global Reach, Local Expertise 

With 570 business units across the world, we have strong connections with local suppliers and contractors, each offering unique capabilities. As a global EPC contractor, our collaborative approach ensures you benefit from the most capable team for your project.  

Operating in 36 countries and working closely with local suppliers, we are committed to the highest standards of quality, health and safety, and environmental performance, delivering sustainable, efficient, and secure energy solutions worldwide

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