Pictured above: Contigo Director Jon Yeomans

Specialist energy software provider Contigo has marked its first international contract, having successfully sold its enVoy product to France's second-largest energy producer, to assist in their move into the UK market.

Renewable energy provider Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR) based in Lyon has purchased enVoy, a specialist package designed to simplify the process of sending and receiving energy industry data and a part of Contigo's hugely successful enTrader energy retail portfolio management and fuel logistics product suite.

enVoy maintains a real-time view of trading data and can be easily integrated with existing trading systems, or alternatively can be fully integrated with sister system enTrader. The system automatically highlights discrepancies between trades and the Elexon contract volume notifications (ECVNs), allowing disputes to be raised, monitored and quickly resolved reducing the risk of costly imbalance penalties being incurred.

CNR, which was established in 1933, specialises in providing renewable energy through solar, wind and hydroelectric generators, all of which are cited along the River Rhone.  

Jon Yeomans, director, Contigo, said: "This is a new proposition for Contigo, not only in terms of CNR representing our first international client, but also in that they are unique in terms of developing and generating their own power from the renewable sources along the length of the Rhone.

"I am also extremely pleased that we have been able to use our extensive industry knowledge and consultancy experience to assist CNR in their transition into the UK energy market. This is a great example of how we are continually looking to go above and beyond the expectations of our customers. 

"CNR will trade across the France-UK interconnector, hence their need for a secure and auditable nomination tool such as enVoy. This represents a first for both Contigo and CNR and I am extremely pleased that we have been able to work together in ensuring that they are fully prepared to enter the UK market."

Alongside their work in conservation and renewable energy, CNR is responsible for the design and operation of hydroelectric power plants, dams and locks as well as developing marinas, mooring points and leisure areas along the river Rhone from its source near the Swiss border to where it meets the Mediterranean Sea in the south.

Cédric Prochasson, CNR, said: "The enVoy product is the perfect tool to assist us in refining the import and export of energy trading data, which has been invaluable in helping us simplify our transition into this new market.  The support that Contigo has provided has been unparalleled and has ensured that this transition is as smooth as possible."

With its energy certified as 100 per cent renewable, CNR is committed to developing renewable energies and diversifying its methods of producing electricity. Its goals for developing generating capacity are ambitious in particular in the hydropower, wind power and solar sectors.