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Fast Frequency Response Market - Increase in R1 FCAS volume 18 December 2023.
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 18 December AEMO will:
Increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Raise (R1) Contingency FCAS from 175 MW to 225 MW
Retain the existing cap on dispatch of Very Fast Lower (L1) Contingency FCAS at 100 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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for QLD from 13 Dec 2023 to 17 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): 17th 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
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 12/12/2023
Network Augmentation Commissioned - SA Region - 12/12/2023
Commissioned: Robertstown - Bundey No. 2 275 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
STPASA - Update to the Forecast Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the QLD Region on 14/12/2023
The Forecast LOR1 condition in the QLD region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No. 112182 has been updated at 1400 hrs 12/12/2023 to the following:
From 1730 hrs to 1800 hrs 14/12/2023.
The forecast capacity reserve requirement is 1285 MW.
The minimum capacity reserve available is 1193 MW.
AEMO Operations
STPASA - Update to the Forecast Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the NSW Region on 14/12/2023
The Forecast LOR1 condition in the NSW region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No. 112183 has been updated at 1400 hrs 12/12/2023 to the following:
From 2000 hrs to 2030 hrs 14/12/2023.
The forecast capacity reserve requirement is 1735 MW.
The minimum capacity reserve available is 1569 MW.
AEMO Operations
Update - Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 11/12/2023
Update - Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 11/12/2023
Refer AEMO Electricity Market Notice 112181
At 1554 hrs the remaining Mintaro - Waterloo 132 kV Line was returned to service.
The following constraint set(s) revoked:
S-X-MNWT+CB
The cause of this non-credible contingency event has been identified and AEMO is satisfied that another occurrence of this event is unlikely under the current circumstances.
AEMO will not reclassify this event as a credible contingency event.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
STPASA - Update of the Forecast Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the NSW Region on 14/12/2023
The Forecast LOR1 condition in the NSW region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No. 112160 has been updated at 1400 hrs 11/12/2023 to the following:
From 1530 hrs to 2000 hrs 14/12/2023.
The forecast capacity reserve requirement is 1385 MW.
The minimum capacity reserve available is 700 MW.
AEMO Operations
STPASA - Forecast Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the QLD Region on 14/12/2023
AEMO declares a Forecast LOR1 condition under clause 4.8.4(b) of the National Electricity Rules for the QLD region for the following period:
From 1700 hrs to 2030 hrs 14/12/2023.
The forecast capacity reserve requirement is 1287 MW.
The minimum capacity reserve available is 1019 MW.
AEMO Operations
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for VIC from 11 Dec 2023 to 15 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): 12th 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