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Increase to QNI limit to next hold point of 1400 MW Qld to NSW
Refer to market notices 117060.
AEMO, TransGrid, Powerlink have reviewed the test results following the QNI minor testing on 19th June 2024. The next hold point can now be released.
The hold point of 1400 MW from Qld to NSW will be implemented as of 1000 hrs 31st July 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
Network Augmentation Commissioned - VIC Region - 30/07/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - VIC Region - 30/07/2024
Cressy Terminal Station has been cut into the existing Moorabool - Mortlake No.2 500 kV line to form the following circuits:
Cressy - Mortlake No.2 500 kV line
Cressy - Moorabool No.2 500 kV line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Network Augmentation Commissioned - VIC Region - 18/07/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - VIC Region - 18/07/2024
At 2044 hrs 18,07/2024, Cressy Terminal Station has been cut into the existing Moorabool - Haunted Gully No.1 500 kV line to form the following circuits:
Cressy - Haunted Gully No 1 500 kV line
Cressy - Moorabool No 1 500 kV line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation - Load Restoration Direction in the NSW Region - 08/07/2024
Cancellation - Load Restoration Direction in the NSW Region - 08/07/2024
Refer to AEMO Electricity Market Notice 117322
Load restoration as directed is complete. Direction cancelled from 2200 hrs 08/07/2024
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Load Restoration Direction in the NSW Region
Load Restoration Direction in the NSW Region
AEMO has directed load restoration commencing at 1930 hrs 08/07/2024
in the NSW region
The direction was issued under section 116 of the NEL, and was a clause 4.8.9 instruction under the NER.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Load Shedding Direction in the NSW Region
Load Shedding Direction in the NSW Region
AEMO has directed load shedding commencing at 1817 hrs 08/07/2024
in the NSW region
to maintain power system security.
The direction was issued under section 116 of the NEL, and was a clause 4.8.9 instruction under the NER.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the NSW region - 03/07/2024
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the NSW region - 03/07/2024
The Actual LOR1 Condition in the NSW Region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No.117284 is cancelled at 2010 hrs 03/07/2024.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the NSW region - 03/07/2024
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the NSW region - 03/07/2024
An Actual LOR1 condition has been declared under clause 4.8.4(b) of the National Electricity Rules for the NSW region from 1730 hrs.
The Actual LOR1 condition is forecast to exist until 1930 hrs
The capacity reserve requirement is 1400 MW
The minimum capacity reserve available is 766 MW
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Fast Frequency Response Market - Dispatch of R1 and L1 FCAS in the SA region during island conditions from 1 July 2024
From 1 July 2024 AEMO will dispatch R1 and L1 FCAS locally in the SA region during conditions of actual islanding of the SA region.
This follows the end of contracts for Fast Frequency Response (FFR) in the SA region.
The dispatch of R1 and L1 FCAS under these island conditions will not be capped.
These changes are only applicable for conditions of actual SA islanding from the rest of the NEM.
No other changes to the dispatch of R1 and L1 FCAS 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