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Network Augmentation Commissioned/Decommissioned - QLD Region - 11/10/2023
Network augmentation change in the QLD region on 11/10/2023 as follows:
Commissioned: R4 Millmerran - R14 Tummaville No.9914 330 kV Line and R14 Tummaville - H14 Middle Ridge No.9907 330 kV Line
Decommissioned: R4 Millmerran - H14 Middle Ridge No.9907 330 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Increase to QNI limit to the next hold point of 1300 MW Qld to NSW - 10th October 2023
Refer to market notice 109448.
AEMO, TransGrid, Powerlink have reviewed the test results following the QNI minor testing on 26 August 2023. The next hold point can now be released.
The hold point of 1300 MW from Qld to NSW will be implemented as of 1300 hrs 10th October 2023.
Please also refer to the published formal QNI minor testing information at the following link:
https://www.aemo.com.au/consultations/current-and-closed-consultations/qld-to-nsw-interconnector-qni-upgrade
Ben Blake
AEMO Operations
Fast Frequency Response Market Start - 9th October 2023
Refer to market notice 110109
Following consultation with stakeholders and work undertaken by AEMO, the very fast raise and very fast lower FCAS markets will commence on Monday 9 October 2023 at 1300 hours (Market Time).
Ben Blake
AEMO Operations
Changes to time error management from 9 October 2023
An updated Frequency Operating Standard takes effect from 9 October 2023.
This updated standard removes limits on accumulated time error. As a result, from 10:00 AEST on 9 October 2023 AEMO will cease procuring additional Regulation FCAS in response to increased time error.
After this time the system normal constraint equations F_MAIN+NIL_DYN_LREG and F_MAIN+NIL_DYN_RREG will be removed from dispatch.
Ben Blake
AEMO Operations
QNI minor testing 4th October 2023
Refer to market notice 109633
There is an opportunity for testing QNI Minor for flows from NSW to Qld up to 750 MW on Wednesday 4th October from 1700 to 2359hrs.
This test includes a trip and reclose of a line in northern NSW.
Please also refer to the published formal QNI minor testing information at the following link:
https://www.aemo.com.au/consultations/current-and-closed-consultations/qld-to-nsw-interconnector-qni-upgrade
Ben Blake
AEMO Operations
Fast Frequency Response Market Start - 9th October 2023
AEMO has reviewed the capacity registered and committed for Very Fast FCAS market participation and has determined that both criteria have been met to commence market operations on Monday 9 October 2023 at 1300hrs AEST.
For information on the Fast Frequency Response (FFR) initiative please visit the website at: https://www.aemo.com.au/initiatives/major-programs/fast-frequency-response
Ben Blake
AEMO Operations
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for SA from 28 Sep 2023 to 02 Oct 2023
AEMO's weather service provider has issued forecast temperatures equal to or greater than the NEM Local Temperature Alert Levels for listed weather stations below.
SA
Port Augusta Ap (39+ Deg C): 2nd Oct
The NEM Local Temperature Alert Levels are:
Launceston Ti Tree Bend: 33 Deg C, Dalby Airport: 37 Deg C, for all other selected weather stations: 39 Deg C.
AEMO requests Market Participants to:
1. review the weather forecast in the local area where their generating units / MNSP converter stations are located and,
2. if required, update the available capacity in their dispatch offers or availability submissions consistent with the forecast temperatures.
Further information is available at:
https://aemo.com.au/energy-systems/electricity/national-electricity-market-nem/nem-forecasting-and-planning/forecasting-and-reliability/projected-assessment-of-system-adequacy/nem-local-temperature-alerts
AEMO Operations Planning
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 26/09/2023
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 26/09/2023
Commissioned: Para - Tungkillo No 2 275 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 15/09/2023
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 15/09/2023
At Cherry Gardens, a new 275 kV Reactor connected to the South 275 kV Bus has been commissioned at 1035 hrs 15/09/2023.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations