The ACCC has decided to re-authorise Diamantina Power Station Pty Ltd to continue to engage in technical and operational arrangements related to the operation of the North West Power System (NWPS). In particular, the authorisation enables current and future participants of the NWPS to agree to rules related to the coordination of dispatch generators, and demand and load shedding of certain electricity consumers within the NWPS.



The ACCC has decided to grant authorisation with a condition until 20 March 2030, as sought.



Further details about the application are available on the ACCC’s public register.

ACCC Grants Extended Authorisation for Power System Coordination

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has made a significant decision to re-authorise Diamantina Power Station Pty Ltd to maintain its technical and operational arrangements concerning the North West Power System (NWPS). This authorisation is crucial for the coordination of dispatch generators and managing demand and load shedding among specific electricity consumers within the NWPS.

 The ACCC's decision allows current and future participants in the NWPS to collaboratively establish rules that govern these essential operations. This re-authorisation is granted with a condition that it remains effective until 20 March 2030, ensuring stability and predictability in the power system's operations.

 For those interested in further details regarding the application and the conditions of the authorisation, the ACCC has made additional information available on its public register.



ACCC Grants Extended Authorisation for Power System Coordination

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has re-authorised Diamantina Power Station to continue its operational arrangements for the North West Power System until 2030.