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Planned outage of Tailem Bend - South East 275 kV transmission line in the South Australia region beginning on 20/09/2024
The Tailem Bend - South East No 1 275 kV line in the South Australian (SA) region is planned to be out of service from 2100 hrs on 20/09/2024 to 0530 hrs on 21/09/2024.
A credible contingency event during this planned outage could cause synchronous separation of the SA region from the rest of the NEM.
During this planned outage:
- Power transfer will be restricted across the VIC - SA interconnector (Heywood interconnector); and
- Post contingent FCAS will be sourced within SA following Separation event.
Refer AEMO Network Outage Schedule (NOS) for further details.
AEMO Operations
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the NSW region - 16/09/2024
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the NSW region - 16/09/2024
The Actual LOR1 Condition in the NSW Region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No.118298 is cancelled at 1915 hrs 16/09/2024.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the NSW region - 16/09/2024
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the NSW region - 16/09/2024
An Actual LOR1 condition has been declared under clause 4.8.4(b) of the National Electricity Rules for the NSW region from 1800 hrs.
The Actual LOR1 condition is forecast to exist until 1900 hrs
The capacity reserve requirement is 1400 MW
The minimum capacity reserve available is 1274 MW
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 10/09/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 10/09/2024
At 1750 hrs, the following equipment at Buronga 330 kV substation has been commissioned:
1) Buronga 330 kV A bus.
2) Buronga 330 kV B bus.
3) Buronga No 1 330 kV capacitor.
4) Buronga No 2 330 kV capacitor.
5) Buronga No 7 330/220 kV transformer.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Fast Frequency Response Market - Removal of L1 FCAS dispatch cap from 9th September 2024
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 9th September AEMO will remove the 225 MW cap on dispatch of Very Fast Lower (L1) Contingency FCAS.
The 225 MW cap on dispatch of L1 FCAS sits well above typical disaptch volumes, and no immediate impact is expected from this change.
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
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 01/09/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 01/09/2024
At 2125 hrs. Buronga -Redcliffs X9 220 kV line has been commissioned.
At 2125 hrs. Buronga -Redcliffs OX1 220 kV line has been de-commissioned.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
QNI Minor testing (NSW to Qld) 28th August 2024
Refer to market notice 117650
There is an opportunity for testing QNI Minor for flows from NSW to Qld up to 850 MW on Wednesday 28th August 2024 from 1300 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
Network Augmentation Commissioned - VIC Region - 27/08/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - VIC Region - 27/08/2024
Cressy - Golden Plains No. 1 220 kV Line has been commissioned.
Golden Plains Terminal Station has been commissioned.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Planned outage of Kerang - Wemen 220 kV line in the VIC region on 23/08/2024.
The Kerang - Wemen 220 kV line in the Victorian (VIC) region is planned to be out of service from 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs on 23/08/2024.
A credible contingency event during this planned outage may require:
- Load shedding in the Victorian outer grid; and/ or
- Market intervention, such as the issuing of directions.
Refer AEMO Network Outage Schedule (NOS) for further details.
AEMO Operations