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At AEMO, we manage electricity and gas systems and markets across Australia, helping to ensure Australians have access to affordable, secure and reliable energy.

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Draft 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP) 

AEMO’s Draft 2026 ISP is a roadmap for the NEM’s transition, and outlines an ‘optimal development path’ (ODP) for generation, storage and network investments to meet consumer needs and government policies, at least cost, for at least the next 20 years.
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2026 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO)

The GSOO forecasts the adequacy of gas supply to meet demand over 20 years.

Quarterly Energy Dynamics - Q1 2026

AEMO’s Quarterly Energy Dynamics (QED) report tracks drivers of the National Electricity Market (NEM), East coast gas markets and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM), including changes in demand and generation supply mix.

2025 WA Gas Statement of Opportunities (WA GSOO)

AEMO’s assessment forecasts the WA domestic gas market to remain broadly balanced in the near term, with widening supply gaps expected to emerge from 2030.

Connections Scorecard for National Electricity Market

AEMO's latest Connections Scorecard shows 67.3 gigawatts (GW) of projects progressing through the NEM connection process.

Latest Publications

2025 WEM Electricity Statement of Opportunities

AEMO has published its annual reliability outlook for Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System (SWIS), which signals further investment opportunities in Western Australia’s main power system over the coming decade.

Consultations

Consultation
PADR: Meeting Network Planning Requirements at George Town
Stage Project Assessment Draft Report
Submissions close 21/08/2026
Consultation
Cash Security Guidelines Consultation
Stage Final Report
Submissions close 15/05/2026
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Latest news

From the latest news to energy innovation, technology and podcasts, the AEMO newsroom is your digital destination for energy information and insights.

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01/06/2026
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Digital demand surge: Preparing Australia’s power systems for the rise of data centres
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27/05/2026
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AEMO CEO speech at 2026 Energy Users Association of Australia National Conference
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