2023 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) from the AEMO identifies that southern Australia’s gas supply is declining faster than projected demand
A short article to note the AEMO’s release of the 2023 GSOO today and the subsequent media coverage.
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AEMO publishes an Update to the 2022 ESOO
On Tuesday 21st February 2023 the AEMO published an update on its 2022 ESOO.
Forecasts pointing to record demand and other risks in QLD for Friday afternoon.. but caveats aplenty
Our fourth article looking forward to this Friday afternoon (3rd February 2023) in the Queensland region, where successive AEMO STPASA forecast data is showing considerable variability about what peak demand might be for the QLD region (it *might*, if predictions turn into reality, smash the prior all-time record). Dan Lee looks into how the demand forecast has been evolving and what to watch for this Friday afternoon.
AEMO releases Q4 2022 Quarterly Energy Dynamics (QED) report
A short note marking today’s release of the AEMO’s QED for Q4 2022 and the subsequent media coverage thus far.
AEMO reports on (and webinar about) System Strength, Inertia and NSCAS
Three other reports released by AEMO on 1st December 2022 will also make for interesting reading.
AEMO release preliminary report into the trip of the South East – Tailem Bend 275 kV on 12 November 2022
Last week the AEMO released a preliminary report into the trip of the South East – Tailem Bend 275 kV line that caused SA to be islanded from the rest of the NEM for over a week.
AEMO releases ‘Engineering Roadmap to 100% Renewables’ report
Today the AEMO released a 101-page engineering framework report on the steps required to operate the NEM at 100% instataneous penetrations of renewables.
Enhancement of ASEFS and AWEFS forecasts provided by AEMO – from Wednesday 23th November 2022
A short article, to record the upgrade of the ASEFS and AWEFS forecasts for Semi-Scheduled (i.e. Wind and Large Solar) units.
AEMO publishes ‘Scheduling Error Report’ related to problems experienced on 10th August 2022
Also this week, the AEMO published a report about the glitch in the dispatch process that occurred back on 10th August 2022.
AEMO releases preliminary report into Tasmanian event on Friday 14th October 2022 (i.e. Article 5 in our series)
On Friday 28th October, the AEMO released its preliminary report into the storm damage to Liapootah – Palmerston 220 kV lines (loss of more than 500MW of load, and trip of Basslink and multiple generators)
AEMO released its QED for 2022 Q3
A quick note to mark Thursday’s release of the QED for Q3 2022 by the AEMO
Several different timeframes for investigating the major Tasmanian system event beginning Friday 14th October 2022
Third article on what happened on Friday 14th October 2022 – sharing a photograph of the damaged transmission (thanks to TasNetworks for the photo, and Zeus for the weather) and outlining a number of different timescales that could be considered with respect to this event.
AEMO releases 2022 ESOO on Wednesday 31st August 2022
Here’s where to find the 2022 ESOO – and also what I’ve seen (thus far) of external commentary about what’s revealed and discussed in the ESOO.
Substantially different than a year ago, the 2022 ESOO points to challenges ahead in the supply/demand balance
With the AEMO releasing the 2022 ESOO on Wednesday morning 31st August 2022 with the limited time I have available right now I’ve had a quick look, and in this article highlight some things that jumped out to me.
AEMO releases report on Market Suspension during June 2022
On Thursday 18th August 2022 the AEMO has released its report into the Market Suspension during June 2022. Will make for interesting reading …
AEMO released Compensation Update for June 2022 events
A short note flagging AEMO’s publication (dated 15th August 2022) about compensation payments for the June 2022 events.
AEMO QED highlights (at least) Eight Factors contributing to extreme price outcomes in Q2 2022
On Friday morning 29th July 2022 the AEMO is releasing its ‘Quarterly Energy Dynamics’ for Q2 2022 – I’ve flipped through an embargoed copy and have highlighted here eight different factors flagged by AEMO that have each contributed to the extreme price outcomes seen through Q2 2022. There are probably others noted as well….
Gas supply constraints spill into the NEM – two Victorian gas-fired generators directed offline
AEMO has directed two gas-fired generators in Victoria offline due to suspected gas supply limitations.
AEMO published (final of) High Level Design for IESS
On 7th July 2022 the AEMO published the final ‘High Level Design’ for the IESS implementation.
AEMO releases 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP)
A short note about the release of the final version of the AEMO’s 2022 ISP that was published this morning.