2026
Generation licence application (exemption) - Total Generators
The Commission received an application from Total Rental Pty Ltd, as trustee for ANP Unit Trust, trading as Total Generators for an exemption from the requirement to hold a generation licence, in accordance with the Electricity Reform Act 2000.
2026 Ports Price Monitoring Report
The Commission has published its 2026 Ports Price Monitoring Report for the Port of Darwin.
Recruitment for Associate Utilities Commissioners
Recruitment is underway for two Associate Utilities Commissioners for the Utilities Commission of the Northern Territory.
Retirement of Lyndon Rowe as Utilities Commissioner
The Utilities Commissioner, Lyndon Rowe, has announced his retirement from the role from 31 December 2026.
Network and Retail licence exemption granted - Zenith Pacific (DBG-GTS) Pty Ltd
The Commission has granted, with the approval of the Minister, a Section 87 Exemption to Zenith Pacific (DBS-GTS) from the requirement to hold a network and retail licence for the operation of its Tanami Mine. The Commission has published a Decision Summary that provides information on the reasons for the Commission’s decision to grant the exemption.
Transfer of Generation Licence - Batchelor Solar Power Station
The Commission has approved and executed the transfer of the generation licence for the Batchelor Solar Power Station from Eni Australia Limited (Agent) and Eni New Energy Batchelor Pty Ltd (Principal) to Eni Plenitude Renewables Batchelor Pty Ltd, with effect 30 June 2026, in accordance with section 33 of the Electricity Reform Act 2000.
Transfer of Generation Licence - Katherine Solar Power Station
The Commission has approved and executed the transfer of the generation licence for the Katherine Solar Power Station from Eni Australia Limited (Agent) and Eni New Energy Katherine Pty Ltd (Principal) to Eni Plenitude Renewables Katherine Pty Ltd, with effect 30 June 2026, in accordance with section 33 of the Electricity Reform Act 2000.
Transfer of Generation Licence - Manton Dam Solar Power Station
The Commission has approved and executed the transfer of the generation licence for the Manton Dam Solar Power Station from Eni Australia Limited (Agent) and Eni New Energy Manton Dam Pty Ltd (Principal) to Eni Plenitude Renewables Manton Dam Pty Ltd, with effect 30 June 2026, in accordance with section 33 of the Electricity Reform Act 2000.
2025 Northern Territory Electricity Outlook Report Update
The Utilities Commission has published its 2025 Northern Territory Electricity Outlook Report Update. The report provides a high-level qualitative assessment of changes in electricity supply and demand across the Darwin-Katherine, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek power systems, based on updated information received since the 2023 Northern Territory Electricity Outlook Report.