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Update - Foreseeable AEMO intervention in SA region
Update - Foreseeable AEMO intervention in SA region
Refer AEMO Electricity Market Notice 124613
AEMO has identified a foreseeable circumstance that may require an AEMO intervention event in the SA region from 0030 hrs 14/02/2025.
The foreseeable circumstance requiring the need for intervention is Voltage.
AEMO estimates that, in the absence of sufficient market response by 1600 hrs 13/02/2025, AEMO may need to intervene by issuing a direction.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Inter-regional transfer limit variation - Directlink- NSW region - 13/02/2025
Inter-regional transfer limit variation - No.2 Leg of Directlink - NSW region - 13/02/2025
A planned outage of the No.2 Leg of Directlink in the NSW region was scheduled from 1517 hrs 30/01/2025 to 1700 hrs 20/02/2025.
The outage has been completed and the No.2 Leg of Directlink returned to service at 1312 hrs 13/02/2025
Constraint set(s) revoked: N-X_MBTE_2
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Fast Frequency Response Market - Removal of R1 FCAS dispatch cap from 17th February 2025
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 17th February AEMO will remove the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Raise (R1) Contingency FCAS.
No other changes to the dispatch of Very Fast FCAS or FCAS constraint equations 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
Foreseeable AEMO intervention under clause 4.8.5A (a) of the NER in SA region
Foreseeable AEMO intervention under clause 4.8.5A (a) of the NER in SA region
AEMO has identified a foreseeable circumstance that may require an AEMO intervention event in the SA region from 0030 hrs 14/02/2025.
The foreseeable circumstance requiring the need for intervention is Voltage.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Direction - SA region to Pelican Point Power Limited - PPCCGT PELICAN POINT
Direction - SA region to Pelican Point Power Limited - PPCCGT PELICAN POINT
Refer to Market Notice 124564
In accordance with section 116 of the National Electricity Law, AEMO is issuing a direction to Pelican Point Power Limited. For the purposes of the National Electricity Rules this is a direction under clause 4.8.9(a1)(1).
Direction issued to: Pelican Point Power Limited - PPCCGT PELICAN POINT at 0000 hrs 13/02/2025
Type of resource: generating unit
Required actions: Remain synchronised and follow dispatch targets at 0130 hrs 13/02/2025
Services provided: Voltage Control
Circumstances necessitating the Direction: Voltage
Circumstances necessitating the Direction additional detail: The synchronous generating units currently expected to be synchronised in SA will be inadequate to maintain sufficient Voltage Control in SA. Intervention is required to maintain the power system in a secure operating state
Expected duration: 1730 hrs 13/02/2025.
Pelican Point Power Limited does not incur any civil monetary liability for a relevant action taken in accordance with this direction unless the action is taken in bad faith.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation: Direction issued to: Pelican Point Power Limited - PPCCGT PELICAN POINT
Cancellation: Direction issued to: Pelican Point Power Limited - PPCCGT PELICAN POINT
Refer to Market Notice 124565
Direction is cancelled from: 2345 hrs 12/02/2025
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the SA region - 12/02/2025
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the SA region - 12/02/2025
The Actual LOR1 Condition in the SA Region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No.124572 is cancelled at 2040 hrs 12/02/2025.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 12/02/2025
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 12/02/2025
An Actual LOR1 condition has been declared under clause 4.8.4(b) of the National Electricity Rules for the SA region from 1830 hrs.
The Actual LOR1 condition is forecast to exist until 1930 hrs
The capacity reserve requirement is 524 MW
The minimum capacity reserve available is 470 MW
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Direction - SA region to AGL SA Generation Pty Limited - TORRB2 TORRENS ISLAN
Direction - SA region to AGL SA Generation Pty Limited - TORRB2 TORRENS ISLAN
Refer to Market Notice 124563
In accordance with section 116 of the National Electricity Law, AEMO is issuing a direction to AGL SA Generation Pty Limited. For the purposes of the National Electricity Rules this is a direction under clause 4.8.9(a1)(1).
Direction issued to: AGL SA Generation Pty Limited - TORRB2 TORRENS ISLAN at 1600 hrs 12/02/2025
Type of resource: generating unit
Required actions: Remain synchronised and follow dispatch targets at 0030 hrs 13/02/2025
Services provided: Voltage Control
Circumstances necessitating the Direction: Voltage
Circumstances necessitating the Direction additional detail: The synchronous generating units currently expected to be synchronised in SA will be inadequate to maintain sufficient Voltage Control in SA. Intervention is required to maintain the power system in a secure operating state
Expected duration: 1530 hrs 13/02/2025.
AGL SA Generation Pty Limited does not incur any civil monetary liability for a relevant action taken in accordance with this direction unless the action is taken in bad faith.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations