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QNI Minor testing (NSW to Qld) 12th August 2024
Refer to market notice 116052
There is an opportunity for testing QNI Minor for flows from NSW to Qld up to 850 MW on Monday 12th August 2024 from 1100 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 - 07/08/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - VIC Region - 07/08/2024
Cressy - Golden Plains No. 2 220 kV Line has been commissioned.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the SA region - 05/08/2024
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the SA region - 05/08/2024
The Actual LOR1 Condition in the SA Region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No. 117564 is cancelled at 2145 hrs 05/08/2024.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Update - Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 05/08/2024
Update - Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 05/08/2024
The actual LOR1 condition in the SA region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No. 117563 has been updated at 2120 hrs to the following:
The Actual LOR1 condition is forecast to exist until 2130 hrs.
The forecast capacity reserve requirement is 450 MW.
The minimum capacity reserve available is 377 MW.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 05/08/2024
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 05/08/2024
An Actual LOR1 condition has been declared under clause 4.8.4(b) of the National Electricity Rules for the SA region from 2030 hrs.
The Actual LOR1 condition is forecast to exist until 2100 hrs.
The capacity reserve requirement is 450 MW
The minimum capacity reserve available is 428 MW
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the SA region - 30/07/2024
Cancellation of Actual (LOR1) condition in the SA region - 30/07/2024
The Actual LOR1 Condition in the SA Region advised in AEMO Electricity Market Notice No. 117509 is cancelled at 2040 hrs 30/07/2024.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 30/07/2024
Actual Lack Of Reserve Level 1 (LOR1) in the SA region - 30/07/2024
An Actual LOR1 condition has been declared under clause 4.8.4(b) of the National Electricity Rules for the SA region from 2000 hrs.
The Actual LOR1 condition is forecast to exist until 2030 hrs
The capacity reserve requirement is 450 MW
The minimum capacity reserve available is 404 MW
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
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
Non-credible contingency event - QLD region - 30/07/2024
Non-credible contingency event - QLD region - 30/07/2024
At 0537 hrs the Darling Downs Power Station GT1, GT3 and and the steam turbine tripped from 484 MW.
AEMO did not instruct load shedding.
AEMO has not been advised of any disconnection of bulk electrical load.
The cause of this non credible contingency event is not known at this stage.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations