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Fast Frequency Response Market - Increase in R1 volume 6 November 2023
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, AEMO will increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Raise (R1) Contingency FCAS from 50 MW to 100 MW on Monday 6th November from 1300 hrs AEST.
The cap on Very Fast Lower (L1) Contingency FCAS will remain unchanged at 50 MW.
A range of additional system-normal contingency risks will also be considered considered when determining Very Fast FCAS requirements from this time.
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
Andrew Groom
AEMO Operations
QNI Minor testing (NSW to Qld) 31st October 2023
Refer to market notice 110274
There is an opportunity for testing QNI Minor for flows from NSW to Qld up to 750 MW on Tuesday 31st October from 1200 to 1700hrs.
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
Update - Vulnerable lines in TAS region.
Vulnerable lines in TAS region.
Refer to AEMO Electricity Market Notice 110350.
At 2029 hrs 21/10/2023 the Waddamana - Tungatinah No.1 and No.2 110kV lines tripped and auto reclosed.
The cause of trip was identified as due to lightning.
In accordance with SO_OP_3715, AEMO now considers the Waddamana - Tungatinah No.1 and No.2 110kV lines to be vulnerable with a category of probable due to lightning.
AEMO Operations
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for QLD from 27 Oct 2023 to 31 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.
QLD
Dalby Ap (37+ Deg C): 31st 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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for QLD from 24 Oct 2023 to 28 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.
QLD
Dalby Ap (37+ Deg C): 25th 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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for QLD from 20 Oct 2023 to 24 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.
QLD
Dalby Ap (37+ Deg C): 23rd Oct, 24th 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 - Qld Region - 16/10/2023
Network Augmentation Commissioned - Qld Region - 16/10/2023
Commissioned: Western Downs - Banana Bridge No. 8990 275 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
QNI Minor testing (NSW to Qld) 16th October 2023
Refer to market notice 110131
There is an opportunity for testing QNI Minor for flows from NSW to Qld up to 750 MW on Monday 16th October from 1130 to 1500hrs.
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
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