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Network Augmentation Commissioned - Vic Region - 07/03/2023
Network augmentation change in the Vic region at 1000 hrs 07/03/2023 as follows:
Commissioned: HWPS - HWBS 220 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Increase to QNI limit ot next hold point of 750 MW NSW to Qld
Refer to market notices 104272 and 105842.
AEMO, TransGrid, Powerlink have reviewed the test results following the QNI minor testing on 8 December 2022 and 3-5 February 2023 on 21st November. The next hold point can now be released .
The hold point of 750 MW from NSW to Qld will be implemented as of 1300 hrs 2nd March 2023.
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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for QLD, SA from 01 Mar 2023 to 05 Mar 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): 1st Mar
SA
Port Augusta Ap (39+ Deg C): 5th Mar
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
Cancellation - Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 27/02/2023
Cancellation - Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 27/02/2023
Refer to MN 106156
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology's Space Weather forecasting centre has cancelled the following notification.
Severe space weather watch: A recent Coronal Mass Ejection associated with a solar flare is anticipated to impact the Earth within the next 48 hours.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 27/02/2023
Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 27//02/2023
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology's Space Weather Forecasting Centre has issued the following notification.
Severe space weather watch: A recent Coronal Mass Ejection associated with a solar flare is anticipated to impact the Earth within the next 48 hours.
Increased awareness of critical infrastructure is advised.
Please monitor the SWS website for further updates at https://www.sws.bom.gov.au
If required; actions will be taken as per AEMO's system operating procedure SO_OP3715 Power System Security Guidelines.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for QLD from 27 Feb 2023 to 03 Mar 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): 1st Mar
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 - 22/02/2023
Network augmentation change in the SA region at 1649 hrs 22/02/2023 as follows:
Commissioned: Cultana - Yadnarie - Port Lincoln No.2 132 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for SA from 22 Feb 2023 to 26 Feb 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.
SA
Adelaide West Terrace (39+ Deg C): 23rd Feb, 24th Feb
Mt Gambier Ap (39+ Deg C): 24th Feb
Port Augusta Ap (39+ Deg C): 22nd Feb, 23rd Feb, 24th Feb
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
Cancellation - Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 18/02/2023
Cancellation - Severe Space Weather Watch Notification 18/02/2023
Refer to MN 105988
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology's Space Weather forecasting centre has cancelled the following notification.
Severe space weather watch: A recent Coronal Mass Ejection associated with a solar flare is anticipated to impact the Earth within the next 48 hours.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations