Open Source SCADA Platform Phase 2

Jun 2018

Gas Transmission

Reference: NIA_NGGT0128

Status: Live

Start Date: Jun 2018

End Date: Feb 2020

Funding Licencee(s): National Grid Gas Transmission

Contact: Jeremy Hunns and Mark Brookes

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: GT - Security

Core Technology(ies):

Estimated Expenditure: £1,339,215.00

Introduction:

Objectives: This innovation project seeks to design and develop a standard SCADA system using open source technology that removes the complexities and demonstrates reduced TOTEX costs currently associated with SCADA systems as well as being:

Be fully compliant and aligned with National Grid’s cyber protocols.
A common strategy / solution across National Grid’s compressor fleet.
Upgradable / maintainable independently from control systems.
A modular package.
G/19 type approved that would be owned and managed by National Grid.
Open source platform with National Grid retaining the intellectual property and independence from the OEM and system vendors.