CS Energy has named Downer EDI as preferred contractor for its overhaul and capital works program over the next five years at its Callide and Kogan Creek power stations.

CS Energy chief executive officer Andrew Bills said the long-term partnership with Downer would ensure that CS Energy’s power stations continued to provide reliable electricity into the National Electricity Market (NEM).

“Power stations are large, capital intensive assets that require regular overhauls to keep them operating safely and reliably,” Mr Bills said.

“This contract is about creating a partnership with Downer where we work as one team to deliver overhauls and capital works at our power stations safely, on time and to budget.

Mr Bills said the contract with Downer would provide CS Energy with greater consistency in overhaul execution across its portfolio and a contractor workforce with extensive knowledge of CS Energy’s plant and systems