Weekly Dispatch

Week 40

28 Sept to 4 October 2026

The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission approved the Hunter Valley Operations Continuation Project to extract 400 million tonnes of coal. Akaysha Energy reached full commercial operations at the 850 MW Waratah Super Battery. The NEM weekly average was $63.8/MWh.

News

AEMO issued a formal direction to Powerlink on 29 September to disconnect the Mt Emerald Wind Farm in Queensland to maintain system strength. WattClarity
Akaysha Energy's 850 MW Waratah Super Battery in New South Wales reached full commercial operations on 28 September. WattClarity
Foresight announced financial close on the Kondinin Wind Farm in Western Australia after acquiring Shell Energy's 50 per cent interest in the project. Energy Source & Distribution
The Wongalee wind energy project secured federal environmental approval. Utility Magazine
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission approved the Hunter Valley Operations Continuation Project, allowing for the extraction of 400 million tonnes of coal through 2050. Energy Source & Distribution
Ampol Energy agreed to purchase 100 per cent of Evie Networks for $225 million. Energy Source & Distribution

Policy

The AER published its final decision on Transgrid's System Strength Project for the 2026 to 2031 regulatory period on 30 September. AER
The AER issued a draft decision on 30 September allowing Powerlink $5,694.1 million in revenue for the 2027 to 2032 regulatory period. AER
AEMO published a discussion paper for AEPC_2026_17 on 30 September, with submissions closing 28 October. AEMO
The AER opened consultation on proposed waivers for Essential Energy's islandable microgrids sandbox trial on 30 September. AER

Market

The NEM weekly average was $63.8/MWh, up 0.2 per cent from the prior week, with South Australia increasing 28.2 per cent and Queensland decreasing 24.3 per cent. NEM recap 4 Oct
The highest price of the week was $390.2/MWh in South Australia at 14:40 on Sunday. AEMO issued a prices subject to review notice at 09:25. NEM recap 4 Oct
Queensland recorded 76.2 hours of negative prices, representing 45.3 per cent of the week. NEM recap 4 Oct
Total FCAS costs were $641,001, down 42.1 per cent from the previous week. NEM recap 4 Oct
The maximum demand peak was 9,232 MW in New South Wales at 18:35 on Monday. NEM recap 28 Sep

Commodities

Brent Crude increased 4.9 per cent to US$102.25 a barrel, and Newcastle Coal rose 2.1 per cent to US$148.94 a tonne.
Natural Gas decreased 5.6 per cent to US$3.04/mmbtu, and TTF Gas increased 3.7 per cent to 74.76 euros/MWh.