Australian Energy Market Operator

Spot prices and ancillary services prices in South Australia are determined by the relevant market suspension pricing schedule developed and published in accordance with clause 3.14.5(l) of the NER.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) advises that power supply continues to be restored across South Australia with electricity network service providers working around the clock to return full transmission electricity supply across the state.

AEMO has received a Ministerial direction issued under the Essential Services Act 1981 (SA) to suspend the National Electricity spot and ancillary services markets in the South Australia region. In accordance with National Electricity Rule 3.14.3(a)(2), the spot and ancillary services markets are suspended.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) advises that at 1618hrs Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Wednesday, 28 September 2016, a severe storm damaged transmission and distribution electricity assets in South Australia, leading to a state-wide power outage. Initial investigations have identified the root cause of the event is likely to be the multiple loss of 275 kilovolt (kV) power lines during severe storm activity in the state.

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AEMO will be conducting a System Restart information session in South Australia to ensure the industry is kept advised of the plans and processes in place. This information session is open to all NEM Participants and intending Participants operating in South Australia and will be provided at no cost.

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AEMO’s hugely successful three-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) is designed to empower employees to actively shape their future and build a rewarding career in the energy industry.

Since the early- to mid-1990s, energy supply deregulation and privatisatioThe Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is seeking talented, qualified and forward thinking individuals located in the Adelaide region for a career within the ever-changing energy industry.n of some state-owned assets has led to the establishment of increasingly open and transparent trading markets, facilitating trading and the competitive supply of gas and electricity.