CompaniesEnergyPrint articleSA to remain cut off from east coast power grid for weeksMark LudlowQueensland bureau chiefFeb 3, 2020 – 7.48pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginThe energy market operator has been forced to issue multiple directives to power plant and battery owners in a bid to keep the South Australian power grid stable after its key link to Victoria was cut last Friday.As Portland aluminium smelter in Victoria confirmed its power supply had been restored following a major outage last week, the Australian Energy Market Operator said it was working with stakeholders to fix the connection with SA as soon as possible.Loading...Mark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreEnergyAustralian Energy Market OperatorOrigin EnergyAusnet Financial ServicesLatest In EnergyFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In CompaniesThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarSimon EvansNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsAI jobs plateau suggests we’re embracing skillsLife & LeisureMeet Australia’s hospitality power couplesMaxim BoonGet ready to geek out over the ‘coolest people-mover’ on the marketThis boxing attorney loves the rhythm of the fightRich ListAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownYolanda RedrupLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richerPharmacy chain ‘underdog’ takes the fight to Chemist Warehouse