On 22 October 2019, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved a gas retailer authorisation application from OVO Energy Pty Ltd (OVO Energy) under the National Energy Retail Law (Retail Law). OVO Energy is now authorised to retail gas as and when the Retail Law is adopted in each participating jurisdiction.
Background
On 18 September 2019, the AER accepted an application from OVO Energy for a gas retailer authorisation under the Retail Law.
The AER sought submissions from interested stakeholders. Consultation on OVO Energy's application closed on Thursday 17 October 2019. No submissions were received.
Surrender of authorisation
On 6 December 2024, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) received an application from OVO Energy Pty Ltd to surrender its gas retailer authorisation.
Submissions from interested stakeholders on OVO Energy’s surrender application closed on 13 January 2025. No submissions were received.
On 23 January 2025, OVO Energy Pty Ltd (OVO Energy) withdrew its application for surrender of its gas retailer authorisation.