The Latest Breaking News from the Australian Energy Market Operator

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says a Coalition government would introduce a long-awaited gas reservation scheme, in a budget reply speech that puts energy policy firmly at the centre of the upcoming election campaign.

Increased cost of the fossil fuel has also cut forecasts of how much gas will be needed in Australia’s southern states

The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target, our new report finds. More than 80% of these jobs will be in renewables. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs (not including the coal and gas export…

As Australia’s electricity supply shifts to clean energy, a big challenge is looming. How do we “keep the lights on” as big coal plants close, and a far-flung network of wind and solar generators replaces them?

More than 400 shared batteries will join the national electricity grid after investments in 21 projects across all states and one territory.

Aemo’s first ‘threat notice’ under new powers left Labor to fend off Coalition claims the system is in ‘dire trouble’

The energy market operator has warned of a gas shortfall this winter due to increased demand.

Aemo reports that Victoria’s total available gas supply will drop by 48% from 2024 to 2028

Even as the weather emergency was still unfolding, some commentators and politicians couldn’t resist the urge to blame renewable energy