Imbalance Settlement Shortfall Charges
Definition
In the Pilbara region, the ISO allocates costs for energy imbalances among NSPs, generators, and users through the EBAS engine. Shortfalls in balancing payments trigger enforced settlements, creating direct financial losses from deviations.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 50,000+ per settlement period in shortfall charges (administered penalty price applied to imbalances)
- Frequency: Monthly settlement cycles
- Root Cause: Manual delays in nominations, inaccurate cumulative imbalance tracking, idle equipment during balancing periods
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Natural gas extraction players in Australia waste AUD 100,000+ annually on imbalance settlement shortfalls. Automation of gas nominations and balancing calculations eliminates this risk.
Affected Stakeholders
Operators, Nominators, Balancing Nominees, Network Service Providers
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
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