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Update - Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 14/03/2024
Update - Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 14/03/2024
Refer AEMO Electricity Market Notice 115624
At 1635 hrs the Tungkillo - Robertstown No. 1 275 kV Line and the Tungkillo East 275 kV Bus was returned to service.
The cause of this non-credible contingency event has been identified and AEMO is satisfied that another occurrence of this event is unlikely under the current circumstances.
AEMO will not reclassify this event as a credible contingency event.
Manager NEM Real Time Operations
Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 14/03/2024
Non-credible contingency event - SA region - 14/03/2024
At 2307 hrs the Tungkillo - Robertstown No. 1 275 kV Line and the Tungkillo East 275 kV Bus tripped.
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
Fast Frequency Response Market - Increase in R1 FCAS dispatch cap from 18 March 2024.
Following review of the operation of the Very Fast FCAS market, from 1300 hrs AEST on Monday 18 March AEMO will:
Increase the cap on dispatch of Very Fast Raise (R1) Contingency FCAS from 225 MW to 250 MW
Retain the existing cap on dispatch of Very Fast Lower (L1) Contingency FCAS at 125 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
Non-credible contingency event - QLD region - 12/03/2024
Non-credible contingency event - QLD region - 12/03/2024
At 0249 hrs the Strathmore - Clare South No 7208 132KV Line opened at Strathmore end only.
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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for SA, VIC from 11 Mar 2024 to 15 Mar 2024
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): 11th Mar
Mt Gambier Ap (39+ Deg C): 11th Mar
Port Augusta Ap (39+ Deg C): 11th Mar, 12th Mar, 13th Mar
VIC
Mildura Ap (39+ Deg C): 12th 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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for SA, TAS, VIC from 08 Mar 2024 to 12 Mar 2024
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): 9th Mar, 10th Mar
Mt Gambier Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar, 11th Mar
Port Augusta Ap (39+ Deg C): 8th Mar, 9th Mar, 10th Mar, 11th Mar, 12th Mar
TAS
Launceston Ti Tree Bend (33+ Deg C): 10th Mar
VIC
Latrobe Valley Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar, 10th Mar, 11th Mar
Mildura Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar, 10th Mar, 11th Mar, 12th Mar
Mortlake (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar, 11th 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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for SA, VIC from 07 Mar 2024 to 11 Mar 2024
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): 9th Mar
Mt Gambier Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar
Port Augusta Ap (39+ Deg C): 8th Mar, 9th Mar, 10th Mar, 11th Mar
VIC
Latrobe Valley Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar, 10th Mar, 11th Mar
Mildura Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar, 10th Mar, 11th Mar
Mortlake (39+ Deg C): 9th 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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for SA, VIC from 06 Mar 2024 to 10 Mar 2024
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): 9th Mar, 10th Mar
Clare High School (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar
Mt Gambier Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar
Port Augusta Ap (39+ Deg C): 8th Mar, 9th Mar, 10th Mar
VIC
Latrobe Valley Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar, 10th Mar
Mildura Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar, 10th Mar
Mortlake (39+ Deg C): 9th 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
NEM Local Temperature Alerts for SA, VIC from 05 Mar 2024 to 09 Mar 2024
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): 9th Mar
Mt Gambier Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar
Port Augusta Ap (39+ Deg C): 8th Mar, 9th Mar
VIC
Latrobe Valley Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th Mar
Mildura Ap (39+ Deg C): 9th 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