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
Ancillary Services Contract Agreement
Ancillary Service Contract Agreement
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 shall start procuring the following Contracted Ancillary Services, details of which are tabled below:
1. Fast Start Service (RFP Closed)
Expression Of Interest to provide Fast Start ancillary service issued on 10 November 2023, submission should reach EMA by no later than 24 November 2023.
Expression Of Interest to provide Fast Start Ancillary Service
Request for Proposal Fast Start ancillary service, submission should be submitted no later than 3.00PM (Singapore time) on 1 March 2024.
Request for Proposal Fast Start Ancillary Service Version 2.0
Response to Queries issued by EMA on 13 February 2024
EMA has issued the Letter of Award for the RFP on 29 April 2024.
For details on the awarded RFP, kindly refer to Contracted Ancillary Services.
2. Fast Start Service and Black Start Capability Service (Closed)
The EMA has directed EMC to procure Fast Start service on 9 January 2024 and Black Start Capability service on 1 April 2024 via direct negotiation process.
For more information, kindly refer to Contracted Ancillary Services.
The key requirements of the ancillary service to be procured for Fast Start service and Black Start Capability service.
