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Direction - SA region 05/07/2024
Direction - SA region 05/07/2024
Refer to Market Notice 117292
In accordance with section 116 of the National Electricity Law, AEMO is issuing a direction to AGL SA Generation Pty Limited. For the purposes of the National Electricity Rules this is a direction under clause 4.8.9(a1)(1).
Direction issued to: AGL SA Generation Pty Limited - TORRB3 TORRENS ISLAN at 1700 hrs 05/07/2024
Type of resource: generating unit
Required actions: remain synchronised and follow dispatch targets at 0100 hrs 06/07/2024
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: 1600 hrs 06/07/2024
AGL SA Generation 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 - Foreseeable AEMO intervention in SA region
Update - Foreseeable AEMO intervention in SA region
Refer AEMO Electricity Market Notice 117291
AEMO has identified a foreseeable circumstance that may require an AEMO intervention event in the SA region from 0001 hrs 06/07/2024.
The foreseeable circumstance requiring the need for intervention is Voltage.
AEMO estimates that, in the absence of sufficient market response by 1700 hrs 05/07/2024, AEMO may need to intervene by issuing a direction.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Foreseeable AEMO intervention under clause 4.8.5A (a) of the NER in SA region
Foreseeable AEMO intervention under clause 4.8.5A (a) of the NER in SA region
AEMO has identified a foreseeable circumstance that may require an AEMO intervention event in the SA region from 0001 hrs 06/07/2024.
The foreseeable circumstance requiring the need for intervention is Voltage.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation - Possible intervention to manage power system security in SA region 05/07/2024
Cancellation - Possible intervention to manage power system security in SA region 05/07/2024
Refer Market Notice 117281
AEMO no longer foresees a possible requirement for intervention to manage power system security in SA region. The advice of possible intervention is cancelled from 0845 hrs 04/07/2024.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Update - Possible intervention to manage power system security in SA region
Update - Possible intervention to manage power system security in SA region
Refer AEMO Electricity Market Notice 117278
The synchronous generating units currently expected to be synchronised in SA from 0000 hrs 05/07/2024 will be inadequate to maintain a secure operating state in SA .
AEMO estimates that, in the absence of sufficient market response by 1300 hrs 04/07/2024, AEMO may need to intervene by issuing a direction requiring one or more SA synchronous generating unit(s) to operate or remain synchronised to maintain power system security in SA.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Possible intervention to manage power system security in SA Region
Possible intervention to manage power system security in SA Region
The synchronous generating units currently expected to be synchronised in SA from 0000 hrs 05/07/2024 will be inadequate to maintain sufficient system strength in SA and hence a secure operating state.
AEMO may need to intervene by issuing a direction requiring one or more SA synchronous generating unit(s) to operate or remain synchronised to maintain power system security in SA.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Cancellation - AEMO Intervention Event - Intervention trading intervals - Direction SA region 27/06/2024
Cancellation - AEMO Intervention Event - Intervention trading intervals - Direction SA region 27/06/2024
Refer Market Notice 117221
The AEMO Intervention Event and all associated directions are cancelled from 0400 hrs 29/06/2024
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Update - Direction - SA Region - 27/06/2024
Update - Direction - SA Region - 27/06/2024
Refer Market Notice 117221
The AEMO intervention event that commenced from interval ending 1605 hrs on 27/06/2024 is continuing.
AEMO may issue or revoke additional directions in order to meet the current requirement, unless sufficient market response is provided. A further market notice will be issued when all directions related to this requirement have been cancelled.
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