Directions to SA Generators –27 December 2023 to 3 February 2024

Between 27 December 2023 and 3 February 2024, AEMO issued a number of directions to South Australian Market Participants to maintain power system security.

Where the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) intervenes in the National Electricity Market (NEM) through the use of directions, AEMO must publish a report in accordance with National Electricity Rules (NER) clauses 4.8.9(f) and 3.13.6A.

The NEM Event report below satisfies those NER obligations and is based on information available to AEMO at the time of publication:

In accordance with NER Clause 3.15.7B (c)(1), AEMO is required to appoint an Independent Expert to assess and determine the additional compensation claims for the Directed participant that exceeds the $20,000 threshold and exceeds the $100,000 aggregate threshold.

Further information on the appointment and reports completed by the Independent Expert(s) relating to the reporting period of 27 December 2023 and 3 February 2024 is accessible from the following page(s):

The final report for the independent expert’s assessment of the additional compensation claims can be viewed below: