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 Services,
- Fast Start Services, and
- Reliability Must-Run Services.
Ancillary Services Contract Agreement
Ancillary Service Contract Agreement
The key requirements of the ancillary service to be procured for period 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Key Requirements for Contracted Ancillary Services
Total Contracted Ancillary Service
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 2026 to 31 March 2027 includes Capital Expenditure and Fixed Operating Expenses.
| Contracted Ancillary Services | Total Contracted Cost | Total Contracted Quantity (MW) |
|---|---|---|
| Black Start Capability Services | $13,891,790.55 | 103.248 |
| Fast Start Services | $106,578,863.23 | *782.00 |
*Includes Awarded RFP for Fast Start Service.
Awarded RFP - Fast Start Service
| Contracted Ancillary Services | Total Contractual cost | Total Contracted Quantity (MW) |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Start Services | $12,609,844.80 | 100.00 |
