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NEM Local Temperature Alerts for QLD from 27 Dec 2023 to 31 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): 29th 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
Update - Lightning vulnerable lines in QLD region
Update - Lightning vulnerable lines in QLD region
Refer to AEMO Electricity Market Notice 112794
At 2345 hrs 26/12/2023, the Clare South - Strathmore No.7208 and Strathmore - Clare South tee King Creek No.7128 132 kV Lines tripped.
The cause of the trip was identified as due to Lightning.
In accordance with SO_OP_3715, AEMO now considers the Clare South - Strathmore No.7208 and Strathmore - Clare South tee King Creek No.7128 132 kV Lines to be vulnerable with a category of "Probable" due to Lightning.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
QNI Minor testing (NSW to Qld) 21st December 2023
Refer to market notice 112396
There is an opportunity for testing QNI Minor for flows from NSW to Qld up to 750 MW on Thursday 21st December from 1400 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
QNI Minor testing (NSW to Qld) 16th December 2023
Refer to market notice 110640
There is an opportunity for testing QNI Minor for flows from NSW to Qld up to 750 MW on Tuesday 16th December from 0930 to 1800hrs.
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 - SA Region - 15/12/2023
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 15/12/2023
Commissioned:
Bundey 330kV substation, 330kV East Bus and 330kV West Bus.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation of Actual (LOR2) condition in the NSW region - 14/12/2023
Cancellation of Actual (LOR2) condition in the NSW region - 14/12/2023
The Actual LOR2 Condition in the NSW Region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No.112362 is cancelled at 1810 hrs 14/12/2023.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 2 (LOR2) in the NSW region - 14/12/2023
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 2 (LOR2) in the NSW region - 14/12/2023
An Actual LOR2 condition has been declared under clause 4.8.4(b) of the National Electricity Rules for the NSW region from 1730 hrs.
The Actual LOR2 condition is not forecast in Pre Dispatch
The capacity reserve required is 690 MW
The minimum reserve available is 678 MW
AEMO is seeking an immediate market response.
An insufficient market response may require AEMO to implement a AEMO intervention event.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Network Augmentation Commissioned - QLD Region - 14/12/2023
Network Augmentation Commissioned - QLD Region - 14/12/2023
Commissioned:
R15 MacIntyre 330 kV Switching Station
R14 Tummaville - R15 MacIntyre No.9918 330 kV Line
R14 Tummaville - R15 MacIntyre No.9919 330 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Update - Vulnerbale lines - SA region
Vulnerable lines in SA region.
[Special Reclassification of Transmission Lines during lightning]
Refer to AEMO Electricity Market Notices 111818
At 1350 28/11/2023 hrs Tungkillo- Robertstown No.1 and No.2 275kV lines and the Robertstown No.1 and No.2 synchronous condensers were reclassified due to the elements tripping at 0534 hrs 28/11/2023
The cause of trip was identified as due to lightning.
In accordance with SO_OP_3715, AEMO now considers the following elements to be vulnerable due to lightning.
Elements: Tungkillo- Robertstown No.1 and No.2 275kV lines and the Robertstown No.1 and No.2 synchronous condensers.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations