Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

AEMO is launching a Research Partnerships Initiative to deepen our engagement with the national and international research community. As part of this, we are sharing our priority research topics, identifying key knowledge gaps where collaboration can drive meaningful impact.     These priorities align with AEMO’s NEM and SWIS Engineering Roadmaps and our work with the International System Operators Network research agenda. As our understanding of system needs evolves, so too will these focus areas – ensuring our research remains relevant and impactful.     We also welcome ideas from the sector that align with AEMO’s objectives. If you're a researcher or an AEMO subject matter expert interested in collaborating, we’d love to hear from you, simply reach out to research@aemo.com.au for more information or visit: https://lnkd.in/g9XeriaK

Earlier this month, we wrapped up the third and final Industry Workshop for the CER Data Exchange Industry Co-Design Project in Melbourne - marking a significant step toward a smarter, more connected energy future. With 70+ industry leaders from networks, retailers, aggregators, equipment manufacturers, and government, we tackled key trade-offs, design priorities, and MVP Use Cases for the CER Data Exchange. A huge thank you to all participants for your invaluable contributions over the past nine months - your insights have been instrumental in shaping the High-Level Design. In May, we’ll be releasing our final report and hosting a public webinar to share key findings from the Co-Design Process. Catch up on the workshop insights here: https://lnkd.in/gdJWkDG6

🎉 AEMO On Air is turning 1! 🎉   In March last year, we launched the AEMO On Air podcast to bring you expert insights, industry updates, and deep dives on topics related to our role as energy systems and market operator, and planner for the National Electricity Market. 🎧 From market trends to grid innovations, we've covered it all – thanks to our incredible guests and listeners!   🎙Missed an episode? Want to binge the best bits? Search ‘AEMO On Air’ on your favourite podcast platform or visit: https://lnkd.in/gQMhD7aG 📢 What topics do you want to hear about in future episodes? Drop your ideas in the comments below!

AEMO's latest Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) highlights the need for new investment in Australia's east coast gas market to address forecast supply shortfalls in southern states. Southern production is forecast to decline faster than demand, reinforcing the need for new investment. While gas consumption has dropped in recent years, the risk of peak-day shortfalls and seasonal gaps emerge from 2028, requiring new investments in production, storage, and transportation, or LNG regasification terminals. “This year’s gas adequacy report again highlights the structural changes in the East Coast Gas Market, particularly that production is falling faster than demand in the southern states, reinforcing the need for investment in new gas supply,” AEMO CEO Daniel Westerman said. Alongside the GSOO, AEMO has also published the 2025 Victorian Gas Planning Report (VGPR), which provides a five-year assessment of Victoria’s gas supply and demand balance. For more insights: 📚 Read the GSOO: https://bit.ly/4kxzRpT 📚 Read the VGPR: https://bit.ly/4kCgDPT 🗞️ Media release: https://bit.ly/41Dk4Nx

Western Australia’s power system is rapidly transforming – bringing new challenges for our operational teams to match supply and demand in real-time. Last week’s thunderstorm and cloud cover caused a sudden drop in generation from rooftop solar, resulting in a rapid upswing in electricity from the grid, with demand surging 49% from 1,600 MW to 2,385 MW in 40 minutes. In WA today, rooftop solar is currently installed on more than a third of homes and its uptake is expected to continue rising. Flexible grid-scale capacity, such as batteries and gas generation, which can ramp-up quickly when needed, will play a huge role in maintaining system security and reliability during these vast swings in supply and demand. Read more about the challenges our experts navigate as our systems transform here: https://lnkd.in/g2NnWsmp

AEMO's Onboarding and Connections team plays a vital role in Australia's energy transition, working with developers and network businesses to connect new generation and storage into the National Electricity Market (NEM). In this latest episode of AEMO On Air, we talk to Group Manager Onboarding and Connections, Margarida Pimentel about her team, the Connections Scorecard report and the importance of working closely with industry to bring new energy projects to life. 🎧 Available now on all your favourite podcast platforms: Spotify: https://bit.ly/41W7Oru Apple: https://apple.co/4kV5NV7 Check out our latest Connections Scorecard, which shows that ~50 GW of new projects – equivalent to 70% of today's generation capacity in the NEM – are working through the connection process: bit.ly/3CGzEQ7

Earlier this week, AEMO celebrated International Women’s Day with our IWD Panel at an online forum attended by almost 300 staff. Hosted by GM Organisational Development Chris Hartman, the panel featured key leaders such as Lilangie Jayasuriya, Manager Victorian System Integration, Ange Coble, DSE Program Director, and our CEO Daniel Westerman. We dove into significant topics, from the international backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) to how AEMO will continue to build on our progress toward gender equity. Thank you to everyone who joined the discussion and contributed to making 2025 a year of action for women and diversity. Let’s keep marching forward! #IWD2025 #DiversityAndInclusion #GenderEquity #WomensDay #ActionNotWords #AEMO

At AEMO, we take pride in supporting and amplifying the voices of our graduate program cohort in energy and technology.     Hear from our very own Digital Graduate, Maryam who recently shared her journey and insights with Girl Code Australia as part of their "Hear It From Her" series. Maryam’s passion for innovation and problem-solving exemplifies the exceptional talent driving the future of our industry.     Explore Maryam’s story below, and if you're inspired to be part of the next generation shaping Australia's energy future, applications for our 2025–2026 Graduate Development Program are closing SOON!   🎓 Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3EJkiL4

At AEMO we understand that diversity is the key to tackling the challenges of the energy transition and that means ensuring women are at the forefront. That’s why we’re proud to be part of the Champions of Change Coalition Energy Group. Last week the Champions of Change Coalition re-released their 2024 Impact Report on the state of gender diversity within Australia. While there's more work to do, the report shows that the Champions of Change Energy Group is making real strides towards gender equality in the energy sector. Established in June 2023, the group now includes 22 leaders, including AEMO CEO Daniel Westerman, overseeing more than 39,000 employees across Australia. Their mission? To ensure that women’s expertise, innovation, and insights are central to Australia's trillion-dollar energy transition. Swipe across to see the 2023-2024 highlights from the energy sector and to read the full report, click here: https://bit.ly/4hbnHzR

Tomorrow, 8 March, is International Women’s Day! This year, AEMO is proud to stand alongside industry leaders in driving gender equality and fostering a more inclusive energy sector. We’ve made significant strides in improving gender balance, especially in leadership roles, but we acknowledge there is still more work to do. The latest Champions of Change Coalition Impact Report highlights ongoing gender pay gaps across the energy industry, with figures showing disparities in base salary and total remuneration. At AEMO, our commitment to closing this gap remains strong, and we continue to take action to create a fairer and more equitable workplace. This year’s IWD theme, “March Forward,” is a powerful reminder that real change happens when we take collective and sustained action. 📺 Hear below from our CEO, Daniel Westerman, on what #InternationalWomensDay means to him and AEMO. Details of AEMO’s actions and approach to addressing gender pay gaps can be found here: https://bit.ly/4ioEGzM To read the full Champions of Change Coalition Impact Report, click here: https://bit.ly/4hbnHzR #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #MarchForward #GenderEquality #WomenInEnergy #ChampionsofChangeCoalition