A tale of two mega-projects: Project Energy Connect and Snowy 2.0 timelines (Part 2)
In the second half of this two-part case study we look at a timeline of the Snowy 2.0 project, and discuss the history of mega-projects in the NEM.
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A tale of two mega-projects: Project Energy Connect and Snowy 2.0 timelines (Part 1)
A timeline of evolving expectations for the cost, benefits, and delivery dates for Project Energy Connect – following news of recent issues surrounding the project.
Low wind yield (again!) during sunset … this time Saturday evening 25th May 2024
For (at least) the third evening in a row (i.e. after sunset, and in line with evening peak in demand) aggregate production from all wind farms across the NEM has been quite low … today being Saturday 25th May 2024.
Low wind again on Friday 24th May 2024 … how low was wind yield for April and May?
A similar situation to wrap the working week (on Friday 24th May 2024) with low wind yield across the NEM persisting.
Callide C updates – operations (<40 days till RTS!), and in the courts
At the end of an eventful week in the NEM, here’s an update on a few fronts with respect to Callide C.
Eraring Power Station closure delayed by 2 years (or maybe 4?)
Thursday morning 23rd May 2024 saw a media News Conference and announcement that Eraring closure will be delayed until August 2027 … or possibly as far out as August 2029.
AEMO publishes a tender for Interim Reliability Reserves (i.e. Reserve Trader)
Following today’s publication of the AEMO has also called for ‘Interim Reliability Reserves’ for summer 2024-25.
Low wind harvest in South Australia
Also on social media was a comment by Jess Hunt about low wind conditions in South Australia currently … which has prompted these thoughts.
A focused look at operations at Victoria Big Battery (VBB) on Tuesday 13th February 2024
In this article we circle back to Tuesday 13th February 2024 to tick off a few more of the long list of questions about the ‘Major Power System Event’ – in this article with respect to operations of the Victoria Big Battery.
Further thoughts (part 2) about the design paper for the implementation of the proposed Capacity Incentive Scheme
Guest author, Ben Skinner, returns with the second instalment on his thoughts about the Design Paper for the Capacity Investment Scheme – with submissions due next Monday 25th March 2024.
AEMO publishes GSOO 2024 … media headlines about Gas Shortages
On Thursday 21st March 2024, the AEMO released the Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) for 2024 – warning of potential gas supply shortfalls as early as Winter 2025.
Antony Stace’s question about the step change (down) in QLD demand forecasts in AEMO MT PASA runs during February 2024
A question this morning by Antony Stace (on LinkedIn) about AEMO’s demand forecasts for QLD prompts some further context here in this WattClarity article, with quick use of ez2view.
Some *initial* headline questions following the transmission damage, unit trips & loss of load, initiated on Tuesday 13th February 2024
What happened yesterday (Tue 13th Feb 2024) in Victoria was a significant event in the history of the NEM – and the flow on effects will be felt for weeks and months (even years?). Here’s a starting list of questions we’d like to explore…
What is the point of the RRO?
Ben Skinner asks some philosophical questions about the Retail Reliability Obligation (RRO), and provides some commentary about its past and future.
2024 Consultation on Forecasting Accuracy Report Methodology
The methodology used to assess performance of AEMO’s longer-term forecasts is under review via the consultation process.
Putting Monday’s record-breaking demand in QLD into context (22nd Jan 2024)
Still trying to make sense of what did and didn’t happen in QLD last night, Dan Lee provides some context to how yesterday’s record-breaking demand compares to similar historical events.
2023-24 GenCost consultation draft released – just before Xmas 2023
A short (and belated) article about the CSIRO’s GenCost draft report … and some associated media coverage.
Demand Response as Market Participant: Square Peg in Round Hole?
A year ago we reviewed the market outcomes of wholesale demand response (WDR) in the NEM. It’s been 2 years now, providing a new milestone from which to review participation and impact. Can we say yet, whether the mechanism is a square peg in a round hole?
Federal Court finding relating to Pelican Point CCGT on 8th February 2017 … and upcoming market changes
Also in the news this week (a Federal Court judgement in relation to AER instituted proceedings against Engie in relation to Pelican Point from 8th Feb 2017) … which is coincidental with upcoming changes in the market for generator obligations.
BOM declares that El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are underway
Tuesday 19th September 2023 and the Bureau of Meteorology has declared that El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are underway