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Revised testing time for Project Energy Connect (PEC-1) 6th November 2024 for flows in both directions
Refer to market notice 119901
The Project Energy Connect (PEC-1) testing opportunity has changed ans it is now on 6th November at 22:00 hrs.
The test is for flows in both directions up to 50 MW.
This test includes a trip and reclose of a line in South Australia.
Please also refer to the published formal PEC Stage 1 and HIC capacity release testing information at the following link https://aemo.com.au/-/media/files/stakeholder_consultation/consultations/nem-consultations/2023/project-energyconnect-stage-1-and-hic-capacity-release/pec-stage-1-and-hic---final-test-program.pdf?la=en.
Terry Liu
AEMO Operations
Project Energy Connect (PEC-1) testing 6th November 2024 for flows in both directions
Refer to market notice 118945
There is an opportunity for testing Project Energy Connect (PEC-1) for flows in both directions up to 50 MW on 6th November from 07:00hrs to 11:00hrs
This test includes a trip and reclose of a line in South Australia.
Please also refer to the published formal PEC Stage 1 and HIC capacity release testing information at the following link https://aemo.com.au/-/media/files/stakeholder_consultation/consultations/nem-consultations/2023/project-energyconnect-stage-1-and-hic-capacity-release/pec-stage-1-and-hic---final-test-program.pdf?la=en.
Ben Blake
AEMO Operations
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for QLD, SA from 05 Nov 2024 to 09 Nov 2024
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): 5th Nov, 6th Nov, 7th Nov, 8th Nov, 9th Nov
SA
Port Augusta Ap (39+ Deg C): 5th Nov
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 04 Nov 2024 to 08 Nov 2024
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): 5th Nov, 7th Nov, 8th Nov
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 - NSW Region - 31/10/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 31/10/2024
At 1200 hrs 31/10/2024, the Buronga No.4 330kV synchronous condenser has been commissioned.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Fast Frequency Response Market - Increase in R1 FCAS dispatch caps from 4th November 2024
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 4th November AEMO will increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Raise (R1) Contingency FCAS from 350 MW to 375 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
Update - Lightning vulnerable lines in Vic region
Update - Lightning vulnerable lines in Vic region
Refer to AEMO Electricity Market Notice 119029
At 1525 hrs on 18/10/2024 the Rowville - Yallourn No. 7 220 kV Line and the Rowville - Yallourn No. 8 220 kV Line tripped and auto-reclosed.
The cause of the trip was identified as due to Lightning.
In accordance with SO_OP_3715, AEMO now considers the Rowville - Yallourn No. 7 220 kV Line and the Rowville - Yallourn No. 8 220 kV Line to be vulnerable with a category of probable due to Lightning.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Update - Pre dispatch demand forecast - Qld region
Update - Pre dispatch demand forecast - Qld region
Refer market notice: 119666
The issue relating to the Queensland Pre dispatch demand forecast has been resolved.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Pre dispatch demand forecast - Qld region
Pre dispatch demand forecast - Qld region
AEMO is aware of an error in the Queensland pre dispatch demand forecast.
AEMO is currently working to resolve the issue.
Dispatch results are not impacted.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations