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Fast Frequency Response Market - Removal of L1 FCAS dispatch cap from 9th September 2024
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 9th September AEMO will remove the 225 MW cap on dispatch of Very Fast Lower (L1) Contingency FCAS.
The 225 MW cap on dispatch of L1 FCAS sits well above typical disaptch volumes, and no immediate impact is expected from this change.
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
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 01/09/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 01/09/2024
At 2125 hrs. Buronga -Redcliffs X9 220 kV line has been commissioned.
At 2125 hrs. Buronga -Redcliffs OX1 220 kV line has been de-commissioned.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
QNI Minor testing (NSW to Qld) 28th August 2024
Refer to market notice 117650
There is an opportunity for testing QNI Minor for flows from NSW to Qld up to 850 MW on Wednesday 28th August 2024 from 1300 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 - 27/08/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - VIC Region - 27/08/2024
Cressy - Golden Plains No. 1 220 kV Line has been commissioned.
Golden Plains Terminal Station has been commissioned.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Planned outage of Kerang - Wemen 220 kV line in the VIC region on 23/08/2024.
The Kerang - Wemen 220 kV line in the Victorian (VIC) region is planned to be out of service from 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs on 23/08/2024.
A credible contingency event during this planned outage may require:
- Load shedding in the Victorian outer grid; and/ or
- Market intervention, such as the issuing of directions.
Refer AEMO Network Outage Schedule (NOS) for further details.
AEMO Operations
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 16/08/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 16/08/2024
Commissioned: Munmorah - Waratah S BESS 2Y 330 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 15/08/2024
Network Augmentation Commissioned - NSW Region - 15/08/2024
Commissioned: Munmorah - Waratah S BESS 2W 330 kV Line
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Planned outage of Nebo to Broadsound no. 8846 275 kV line in the QLD region beginning on 16/08/2024
The Nebo to Broadsound no. 8846 275 kV line in the Queensland (QLD) region is planned to be out of service from 0600 hrs 16/08/2024 to 1700 hrs 18/08/2024.
This outage is considered a High Impact Outage (HIO) as the outage recall is greater than 30 minutes.
A credible contingency event during this planned outage may require market intervention, such as the issuing of directions.
Refer AEMO Network Outage Schedule (NOS) for further details.
AEMO Operations
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