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Fast Frequency Response Market - Increase in R1 and L1 FCAS dispatch caps from 15 April 2024
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 15 April AEMO will:
Increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Raise (R1) Contingency FCAS from 250 MW to 325 MW
Increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Lower (L1) Contingency FCAS from 125 MW to 200 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
Increase to QNI limit to next hold point of 850 MW NSW to Qld
Refer to market notices 114742.
AEMO, TransGrid, Powerlink have reviewed the test results following the QNI minor testing on 15th February 2024. The next hold point can now be released.
The hold point of 850 MW from NSW to Qld will be implemented as of 1000 hrs 10th April 2024.
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 - Network Augmentation Commissioned - QLD Region - 09/04/2024
Update - Network Augmentation Commissioned - QLD Region - 09/04/2024
Refer Market notice: 115957
Guybal Munjan 275 kV Switching Station has been cut into the existing Ross - Chalumbin No.858 275 kV line to form the following circuits:
H93 Guybal Munjan - H32 Chalumbin No.858 275 kV line
H13 Ross - H93 Guybal Munjan No.8916 275 kV line
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Network Augmentation Commissioned - QLD Region - 04/04/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - QLD Region - 04/04/2024
Commissioned:
H93 Guybal Munjan 275 kV Switching Station
H13 Ross - H93 Guybal Munjan No.8916 275 kV line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation - Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 25/03/2024
Cancellation - Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 25/03/2024
Refer to MN 115774
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology's Space Weather forecasting centre has cancelled the following notification.
Severe space weather watch: A recent Coronal Mass Ejection associated with a solar flare is anticipated to impact the Earth within the next 48 hours.
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Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 25/03/2024
Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 25/03/2024
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology's Space Weather Forecasting Centre has issued the following notification.
Severe space weather watch: A recent space weather event is anticipated to impact the Earth within the next 48 hours.
The effects are expected to be significant.
Increased awareness of critical infrastructure is advised.
Please monitor the SWS website for further updates at https://www.sws.bom.gov.au
If required; actions will be taken as per AEMO's system operating procedure SO_OP3715 Power System Security Guidelines.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Fast Frequency Response Market - Increase in R1 FCAS dispatch cap from 18 March 2024.
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 18 March AEMO will:
Increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Raise (R1) Contingency FCAS from 225 MW to 250 MW
Retain the existing cap on dispatch of Very Fast Lower (L1) Contingency FCAS at 125 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
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the SA region - 11/03/2024
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the SA region - 11/03/2024
The Actual LOR1 Condition in the SA Region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No.115593 is cancelled at 1945 hrs 11/03/2024.
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Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 11/03/2024
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 11/03/2024
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 2030 hrs
The capacity reserve requirement is 498 MW
The minimum capacity reserve available is 255 MW
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