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Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 20/03/2026
A network augmentation has been commissioned in the NSW region at 1052 hrs 20/03/2026 as follows:
Eraring - Eraring BESS No.2P 330 kV Transmission Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
New system normal constraints to manage Murraylink real time dynamic rating
At this stage, the constraint equations will only be active in Dispatch timeframe.
The following two constraint equations will be implemented in constraint set V-NIL and S-NIL, at 1000 hrs on Thursday 12th March 2026:
VSML_RAT_LIM_DYN
SVML_RAT_LIM_DYN
For full details on the formulation, the new constraint equations have now been loaded into AEMO's pre-production systems.
Terry Liu
AEMO Operations
Fast Frequency Response Market - Local dispatch of Very Fast Contingency FCAS in QLD
Following a review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 10th Mar 2026 AEMO will increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Contingency FCAS in the QLD region from 100 MW to 200 MW, during periods where islanding of the QLD region is considered credible.
No other changes to the dispatch of Very Fast FCAS or FCAS constraint equations will be made on this date.
For more information on the Fast Frequency Response (FFR) initiative, please visit:
https://www.aemo.com.au/initiatives/major-programs/fast-frequency-response
AEMO Operations
Update - Vulnerable lines in Qld region
Update - Lightning vulnerable lines in Qld region
Refer to AEMO Electricity Market Notice 133798 and 133799
At 1650 hrs on 19/02/2026 the Goonyella - North Goonyella Tee - Stony Creek No. 7122 and Goonyella - Newlands No. 7155 132 kV lines tripped and auto reclosed.
The cause of the trip was identified as due to lightning.
In accordance with SO_OP_3715, AEMO now considers the Goonyella - North Goonyella Tee - Stony Creek No. 7122 and Goonyella - Newlands No. 7155 132 kV lines to be vulnerable with a category of probable due to lightning.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for VIC from 18 Feb 2026 to 22 Feb 2026
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.
VIC
Mildura Ap (39+ Deg C): 21st Feb
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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for SA from 17 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026
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): 20th Feb, 21st Feb
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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for SA from 16 Feb 2026 to 20 Feb 2026
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): 16th Feb, 20th Feb
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
SERVICE RESUMPTION - VIC Region
SERVICE RESUMPTION
Refer AEMO Electricity Market Notice 133628
AEMO advises participants that the service interruption relating to SCADA failure VIC Region has been resolved.
Participants experiencing any further service issues should contact the AEMO Support Hub
Phone: 1300236600 Opt1
Email: [email protected]
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
SERVICE INTERRUPTION - SCADA failure VIC Region
SERVICE INTERRUPTION
AEMO is experiencing a service interruption relating to: SCADA failure VIC region.
AEMO is working on restoring the service. AEMO Support Hub will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Dispatch of market targets via SCADA / AGC has failed. Affected participants are requested to enable their backup systems in order to receive dispatch targets and manually follow dispatch targets until further notice. Affected participants are requested to contact the AEMO Electricity Control Room if unable to follow their dispatch targets.
For further enquiries please contact the AEMO Support Hub
Phone: 1300236600 Opt1
Email: [email protected]
Manager NEM Real Time Operations