SecureEnergy, a 50/50 integrated joint venture between Australian engineering and construction company Clough and leading transmissions lines and substations EPC contract Elecnor, is pleased to announce the award as the engineering, construction and procurement (EPC) contractor for TransGrid’s Project EnergyConnect.

David Whatmough, SecureEnergy Project Director said: “We are excited to be part of TransGrid’s Project EnergyConnect as their EPC contractor to deliver a project that supports the continued transition of the grid to new sources of energy generation and a reduction of emissions by approximately one million tonnes of CO2 per annum. Our team brings a new perspective to high voltage transmission and substation projects in Australia that is reflected through our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and zero harm”, he added.

Juan Luis Barrenechea, SecureEnergy Deputy Project Director said: “We strive to be an employer of choice and the opportunity to deliver a project of this calibre is the proof of the professionalism and skills of every member of our team.”

Project EnergyConnect will build the critical electricity transmission infrastructure which will save NSW customers $180 million a year and create 1,500 new construction jobs in regional NSW.

TransGrid’s Project EnergyConnect is building backbone infrastructure for the future South West NSW Renewable Energy Zone, enabling connection of a further 4950MW of generation capacity. Project construction is expected to begin in the western NSW section in late 2021 and commissioning will be underway in 2023.

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We deliver sustainable high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries underpinned by a dedication to innovation and getting the job done safely and efficiently. 

Our global workforce of over 2,500 people across Australia, Asia Pacific, North America and UK strive for the best in everything, setting new safety and performance benchmarks every single day.

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Murray & Roberts, a multinational group that focuses its expertise on delivering sustainable and fit-for-purpose project engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance solutions. The Group delivers its capabilities into the resources, industrial, energy, water and specialised infrastructure sectors.