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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.
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Update - Possible intervention to manage power system security in SA region
Update - Possible intervention to manage power system security in SA region
Refer AEMO Electricity Market Notice 112316
The synchronous generating units currently expected to be synchronised in SA from 0800 hrs 15/12/2023 will be inadequate to maintain a secure operating state in SA .
AEMO estimates that, in the absence of sufficient market response by 1530 hrs 14/12/2023, AEMO may need to intervene by issuing a direction requiring one or more SA synchronous generating unit(s) to operate or remain synchronised to maintain power system security in SA.
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STPASA - Forecast Lack Of Reserve Level 2 (LOR2) in the NSW Region on 19/12/2023
AEMO declares a Forecast LOR2 condition under clause 4.8.4(b) of the National Electricity Rules for the NSW region for the following period:
From 1530 hrs to 1600 hrs 19/12/2023.
The forecast capacity reserve requirement is 730 MW.
The minimum capacity reserve available is 647 MW.
AEMO is seeking a market response.
AEMO has not yet estimated the latest time it would need to intervene through an AEMO intervention event.
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Possible intervention to manage power system security in South Australia (SA) Region
Possible intervention to manage power system security in South Australia (SA) Region
The synchronous generating units currently expected to be synchronised in SA from 0730 hrs 15/12/2023 will be inadequate to maintain sufficient system strength in SA and hence a secure operating state.
AEMO may need to intervene by issuing a direction requiring one or more SA synchronous generating unit(s) to operate or remain synchronised to maintain power system security in SA.
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NEM Local Temperature Alerts for VIC from 14 Dec 2023 to 18 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): 18th 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
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PDPASA - Update of the Forecast Lack Of Reserve Level 2 (LOR2) in the NSW Region on 14/12/2023
The Forecast LOR2 condition in the NSW region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No. 112279 has been updated at 1015 hrs to the following:
[1.] From 1730 hrs 14/12/2023 to 1800 hrs 14/12/2023.
The forecast capacity reserve requirement is 714 MW.
The minimum capacity reserve available is 597 MW.
AEMO is seeking a market response.
AEMO estimates the latest time at which it would need to intervene through an AEMO intervention event is 1630 hrs on 14/12/2023.
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PDPASA - Update of the Forecast Lack Of Reserve Level 2 (LOR2) in the NSW Region on 14/12/2023
The Forecast LOR2 condition in the NSW region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No. 112263 has been updated at 2230 hrs to the following:
[1.] From 1630 hrs 14/12/2023 to 1830 hrs 14/12/2023.
The forecast capacity reserve requirement is 703 MW.
The minimum capacity reserve available is 337 MW.
AEMO is seeking a market response.
AEMO estimates the latest time at which it would need to intervene through an AEMO intervention event is 1500 hrs on 14/12/2023.
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PDPASA - Update of the Forecast Lack Of Reserve Level 2 (LOR2) in the NSW Region on 14/12/2023
The Forecast LOR2 condition in the NSW region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No. 112241 has been updated at 1830 hrs to the following:
[1.] From 1600 hrs 14/12/2023 to 1900 hrs 14/12/2023.
The forecast capacity reserve requirement is 1000 MW.
The minimum capacity reserve available is 357 MW.
AEMO is seeking a market response.
AEMO estimates the latest time at which it would need to intervene through an AEMO intervention event is 1500 hrs on 14/12/2023.
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Update - Vulnerable lines in TAS region.
Vulnerable lines in TAS region.
Refer to AEMO Electricity Market Notice 112248.
At 1324 hrs 13/12/2023 the Hadspen - Palmerston No.3 & No.4 110 kV lines tripped and auto reclosed.
The cause of trip was identified as due to lightning.
In accordance with SO_OP_3715, AEMO now considers the Hadspen - Palmerston No.3 & No.4 110 kV lines to be vulnerable with a category of probable due to lightning.
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