Direction - in SA region to Origin Energy Electricity Limited - QUARANTINE PS UNIT 5

AEMO ELECTRICITY MARKET NOTICE

Direction - in SA region to Origin Energy Electricity Limited - QUARANTINE PS UNIT 5

Refer to Market Notice 145152

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

Direction issued to:  Origin Energy Electricity Limited - QUARANTINE PS UNIT 5 at 0500 hrs 13/09/2026
Type of resource: generating unit
Required actions: Synchronise and follow dispatch targets at 0540 hrs 13/09/2026
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: 1630 hrs 13/09/2026.

Origin Energy Electricity 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