Direction - in SA region to AGL SA Generation Pty Limited - BARKER INLET PS

AEMO ELECTRICITY MARKET NOTICE

Direction - in SA region to AGL SA Generation Pty Limited - BARKER INLET PS

Refer to Market Notice 144373

In accordance with section 116 of the National Electricity Law, AEMO is issuing a direction to AGL SA Generation Pty Limited. For the purposes of the National Electricity Rules this is a direction under clause 4.8.9(a1)(1). 

Direction issued to:  AGL SA Generation Pty Limited - BARKER INLET PS at 1330 hrs 01/07/2026
Type of resource: generating unit
Required actions: Synchronize 4 Units and follow dispatch targets at 1330 hrs 01/07/2026
Services provided: Voltage Control
Circumstances necessitating the Direction: Voltage
Circumstances necessitating the Direction additional detail: The synchronous generating units currently expected to be synchronised in SA will be inadequate to maintain sufficient Voltage Control in SA. Intervention is required to maintain the power system in a secure operating state
Expected duration: 2100 hrs 01/07/2026.

AGL SA Generation Pty Limited does not incur any civil monetary liability for a relevant action taken in accordance with this direction unless the action is taken in bad faith.

Manager NEM Real Time Operations