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Winter gas shortfalls looming without fresh supply

The energy market operator has warned of risks to winter gas supply in some states if more production doesn't became available for domestic users.

The New Daily · Mar 15, 2023

Risk to winter supply as gas crisis enters second year

The energy market operator has warned of risks to gas supply this winter but is armed with new powers over producers as the energy crisis enters a second year.

AAP · Mar 15, 2023

AEMO warns of NSW power gaps within three years, calls for 'urgent' investment in grid

The state is set to bear the brunt of reliability gaps in Australia's biggest power system as mass coal-fired power exits hit.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

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Energy market operator plugs fix for 'reliability gaps'

The Australian Energy Market Operator warns electricity grid reliability is in doubt over the next 10 years without timely investments to replace coal plants.

AAP · Feb 20, 2023

Australia at risk of electricity supply shortages as renewable projects lag behind coal plant closures

Successive La Niñas have eased demand but, with many renewable and storage projects now delayed, the energy market operator has revised its projections

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2023

Australia's newest coal plant Bluewaters strips fortunes amid rapid rise of renewable energy

Once a beacon of hope for the industry, the newest coal-fired power plant in Australia now stands as a symbol of its mortality.

ABC News · Oct 14, 2022

Carbon credits key to Aust emissions cuts

New tools are being developed to cut Australia's emissions, including extra credits for industry, with draft laws released for three weeks of consultations.

AAP · Oct 9, 2022

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AEMO warns of power 'gaps' in Australia's biggest grid within three years as coal exodus gathers pace

The energy market operator warns supply will fall short of demand from 2025 unless new renewable energy capacity is urgently brought online.

ABC News · Aug 30, 2022

Investment needed to plug energy gaps

The Australian Energy Market Operator says coal and gas plant closures will reduce electricity reliability and an urgent boost in new generation is needed.

AAP · Aug 30, 2022

‘Reliability gaps’ in Australia’s electricity supply loom without investment in new technologies, report states

Australian Energy Market Operator warns that without investment in new-generation electricity storage and transmission, demand will outstrip supply

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2022

Regulator reveals huge investment needed to reach net zero by 2050

Australia must invest at least $12.7 billion in the electricity grid as “urgently as possible” to push ahead the transition to net zero, AEMO says.

The New Daily · Jun 30, 2022

Victoria to demand governments set completion dates for energy transmission projects

State energy minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, says investors need confidence electricity grid will be ready for renewables

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022

Newcastle in 'Sydney ring' in AEMO roadmap out of energy gridlock

"It cannot offer quick fixes, but it does offer a clear and transparent roadmap through to 2030, and then to 2040 and 2050," Australian Energy Market Operator CEO Daniel Westerman said.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2022

What Australia’s power grid urgently needs for ‘once-in-a-century transformation’ away from fossil fuels

Most likely scenario to reach net zero by 2050 projects all coal-fired power plants exit by 2043, according to market operator

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022

Energy market operator to investigate breakdown that triggered suspension and energy crisis

Aemo says it ‘wants to understand comprehensively the lessons learned’, with trading to resume at 4am on Thursday

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022

Eastern Australia’s power crisis eases with enough electricity to meet weekend demand

Australian Energy Market Operator says situation has improved ‘markedly’ since Wednesday when entire market was suspended

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

After a turbulent week, what's next in Australia's east coast power crisis? And what's happening with the blackout threat?

Australia's energy operator made a massive move on Wednesday, and that's keeping blackouts at bay — for now. So how did we get here? And what's coming next?

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

What is the spot market for wholesale electricity, and how will AEMO’s decision to suspend it affect consumers?

After days of power uncertainty, the Australian Energy Market Operator yesterday declared it was suspending the spot market for electricity. So what does that mean for ordinary Australians?

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AAP · Jun 15, 2022

Supply tight, but blackouts likely avoided

Anthony Albanese's government is monitoring the energy situation closely to determine what changes need to be made to improve how the market operates.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

Government seeks to delay coal-fired power plant closures with longer notice period

The Federal Government is seeking new rules to ensure energy companies provide five years' notice before closing power stations, amid concerns about reliability and affordability.

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