Ferranti realizes "Centraal Systeem Stuursignaal" for EDSN

Ferranti Computer Systems is the supplier of Energie Data Services Nederland’ (EDSN) "Centraal Systeem Stuursignaal" (Central System Steering Signal) or CSS. The central system steering signal for gas gathers master data from all (country) grid operators and steering connection metering data from the respective metering coordinators every hour. The steering signal is calculated for each pseudo GOS and transmitted to GTS. This enables shippers to determine their balance position quicker and with greater accuracy. Almost all market players in the Netherlands will communicate with this central system.

EDSN is responsible for administrative communication in the energy market. EDSN aims to optimize administrative data transfer in the energy market and to simplify and improve messaging. EDSN is the executive body of the Dutch Energy Data Exchange Association (NEDU), a platform representing all energy companies in the Netherlands.

Ferranti’s system is based on the MECOMS platform, with several project-specific adjustments. MECOMS was designed specifically by Ferranti as a standard (and adaptable) solution for the energy sector.

In addition, Ferranti also provides the complete housing and hosting of the solution via a redundant connection. A MAIN site was developed with application-oriented hardware for the production environment, a DRP site with virtual environments as potential deviation points for production, and a support environment for sector participant tests.

The CSS is scheduled for launch on 5 January 2009.