Eamonn Carpenter

Oct 15, 2024 | lexology.com | Matt Baumgurtel |Michael Liu |Eamonn Carpenter |Lachlan Stagoll

On 25 September 2024, AEMO released its draft determination and draft methodology on amendments to the Inertia Requirements Methodology (Draft Inertia Requirements Methodology) which are expected to take effect from 1 December 2024.1 The Inertia Requirements Methodology is the process AEMO uses to determine the inertia requirements of each region of the National Electricity Market (NEM) for the maintenance of a steady grid frequency.2 Purpose of the amendments AEMO’s amendments aim to ensure...

Sep 18, 2024 | lexology.com | Matt Baumgurtel |Marni Riley |Eamonn Carpenter

On 13 September 2024, the Australian Government released its 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy (the Strategy).1 The Strategy’s vision is for a clean, innovative, safe and competitive hydrogen industry that benefits Australia’s communities and economy, enables our net zero transition, and positions us as a global hydrogen leader.2 The Strategy recognises that hydrogen has the potential to be a critical element of the global energy transition and Australia, given its renewable energy advantages,...