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Fast Frequency Response Market - Increase in R1 FCAS volume 18 December 2023.
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 18 December AEMO will:
Increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Raise (R1) Contingency FCAS from 175 MW to 225 MW
Retain the existing cap on dispatch of Very Fast Lower (L1) Contingency FCAS at 100 MW
No other changes to the dispatch of Very Fast FCAS or FCAS constraint equation changes will be made on this date
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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for QLD from 13 Dec 2023 to 17 Dec 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): 17th Dec
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 - 12/12/2023
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 12/12/2023
Commissioned: Robertstown - Bundey No. 2 275 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Update - Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 11/12/2023
Update - Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 11/12/2023
Refer AEMO Electricity Market Notice 112181
At 1554 hrs the remaining Mintaro - Waterloo 132 kV Line was returned to service.
The following constraint set(s) revoked:
S-X-MNWT+CB
The cause of this non-credible contingency event has been identified and AEMO is satisfied that another occurrence of this event is unlikely under the current circumstances.
AEMO will not reclassify this event as a credible contingency event.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for VIC from 11 Dec 2023 to 15 Dec 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.
VIC
Mildura Ap (39+ Deg C): 12th Dec
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
Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 11/12/2023
Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 11/12/2023
At 0444 hrs the Mintaro - Waterloo 132 kV Line tripped and the Clare North - Mintaro 132 kV Line tripped at the Mintaro end only.
AEMO did not instruct load shedding.
AEMO has not been advised of any disconnection of bulk electrical load.
The cause of this non credible contingency event is not known at this stage.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 10/12/2023
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 10/12/2023
Commissioned: Robertstown - Bundey No. 1 275 kV Line
Bundey 275 kV Swtichyard
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 08/12/2023
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 08/12/2023
Commissioned: Wellington - Wellington North Solar Farm 7H 330 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for NSW, SA, VIC from 08 Dec 2023 to 12 Dec 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.
NSW
Yass (39+ Deg C): 9th Dec
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