On behalf of and at the request of the Power System Operator (PSO), EMC procures, primarily through contracts, certain physical services that are needed to maintain reliable system operations but are not offered on real-time markets.
The principal contracted ancillary services that EMC may procure are:
- reactive support and voltage control service,
- black start capability,
- fast start services, and
- reliability must-run services.
Financing Framework For Procurement of Ancillary Services issued on 15 September 2020
Financing Framework for Procurement of Ancillary Service
Ancillary Services Contract Agreement
Ancillary Service Contract Agreement
The 9 key requirements of the ancillary service to be procured for period 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Ancillary Service Key Requirements
With EMC granted derogation from Section 8.3.1.1 of Chapter 5 of the Market Rules, EMC can procure ancillary services contract of any duration deemed appropriate by PSO. Henceforth, in consultation with the PSO, EMC procured the following Contracted Ancillary Services, details of which are tabled below:
Total Contracted Ancillary Services cost for the period from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 includes Capital Expenditure and Fixed Operating Expenses.
| Contracted Ancillary Services | Total Contracted Cost | Total Contracted Quantity (MW) |
|---|---|---|
| Black Start Capability Services | $12,057,536.64 | 103.248 |
| Fast Start Services | $87,643,451.28 | *782.00 |
*Includes Awarded RFP for Fast Start Service.
| Contracted Ancillary Services | Total Contractual cost | Total Contracted Quantity (MW) |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Start Services | $11,115,646.08 | 100.00 |
The cost of ancillary services is recovered by EMC through the Monthly Energy Uplift Charge (MEUC) as outlined in the Market Rules: Chapter 7, Section 4.1.
