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Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 31/10/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 31/10/2024
At 1200 hrs 31/10/2024, the Buronga No.4 330kV synchronous condenser has been commissioned.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Fast Frequency Response Market - Increase in R1 FCAS dispatch caps from 4th November 2024
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 4th November AEMO will increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Raise (R1) Contingency FCAS from 350 MW to 375 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
Inter-regional transfer limit variation - Wagga B 330 kV Bus - NSW region - 31/10/2024
Inter-regional transfer limit variation - Wagga B 330 kV bus- NSW region - 31/10/2024
At 0028 hrs 31/10/2024 there was an unplanned outage of Wagga B 330 kV bus.
The following constraint set(s) invoked at 0045 hrs 31/10/2024
N-WAGGA_330_BUSB, N-JNWG_RADIAL, V-DBUSS_L and V-DBUSS_T
This constraint set(s) contains equations with the following interconnectors on the LHS.
VIC1-NSW1,N-Q-MNSP1,NSW1-QLD1
Refer to the AEMO Network Outage Scheduler for further information.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Inter-regional transfer limit variation - Moorabool - Sydenham No.1 500 kV line - VIC region - 30/10/2024
Inter-regional transfer limit variation - Moorabool - Sydenham No.1 500 kV line - VIC region - 30/10/2024
A planned outage of Moorabool - Sydenham No.1 500 kV line in the VIC region was scheduled from 0500 hrs 22/10/2024 to 1930 hrs 01/11/2024.
The outage has been completed and Moorabool - Sydenham No.1 500 kV line returned to service at 1815 hrs 30/10/2024
Constraint set revoked: V-MLSY_NOEMTT_R
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Cancellation: Direction issued to: Synergen Power Pty Limited - MINTARO MINTARO GAS
Cancellation: Direction issued to: Synergen Power Pty Limited - MINTARO MINTARO GAS
Refer to Market Notice 119660
Direction is cancelled from: 1730 hrs 30/10/2024
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Direction - SA region to Synergen Power Pty Limited - MINTARO MINTARO GAS
Direction - SA region to Synergen Power Pty Limited - MINTARO MINTARO GAS
Refer to Market Notice 119651
In accordance with section 116 of the National Electricity Law, AEMO is issuing a direction to Synergen Power Pty Limited. For the purposes of the National Electricity Rules this is a direction under clause 4.8.9(a1)(1).
Direction issued to: Synergen Power Pty Limited - MINTARO MINTARO GAS at 1600 hrs 30/10/2024
Type of resource: generating unit
Required actions: Synchronise and follow dispatch targets at 0700 hrs 31/10/2024
Services provided: Voltage Control
Circumstances necessitating the Direction:Voltage
Circumstances necessitating the Direction additional detail: intervention is required to maintain the power system in a secure operating state
Expected duration: 1730 hrs 31/10/2024 / further notice.
Synergen Power Pty Limited does not incur any civil monetary liability for a relevant action taken in accordance with this direction unless the action is taken in bad faith.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Update Direction - AGL SA Generation Pty Limited - TORRB3 TORRENS ISLAN
Update Direction - AGL SA Generation Pty Limited - TORRB3 TORRENS ISLAN
Refer AEMO Electricity Participant Notice 119659
The TORRB3 TORRENS ISLAN direction is now expected to stay in place until 0400 hrs 1/11/2024.
The direction update is issued at 1600 hrs 30/10/2024.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Update - Lightning vulnerable lines in Vic region
Update - Lightning vulnerable lines in Vic region
Refer to AEMO Electricity Market Notice 119029
At 1525 hrs on 18/10/2024 the Rowville - Yallourn No. 7 220 kV Line and the Rowville - Yallourn No. 8 220 kV Line tripped and auto-reclosed.
The cause of the trip was identified as due to Lightning.
In accordance with SO_OP_3715, AEMO now considers the Rowville - Yallourn No. 7 220 kV Line and the Rowville - Yallourn No. 8 220 kV Line to be vulnerable with a category of probable due to Lightning.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Update - Pre dispatch demand forecast - Qld region
Update - Pre dispatch demand forecast - Qld region
Refer market notice: 119666
The issue relating to the Queensland Pre dispatch demand forecast has been resolved.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations