Optimization of Purchase, Storage and Transmission Contracts for Natural Gas Utilities

Abstract

Natural gas utilities supply about a quarter of the energy needs of the United States. From wellhead to consumer, operations are governed by an astounding diversity of purchase, transport, and storage contract agreements which prepare a complex physical distribution system to meet future demands no more predictable than next year's weather. We present a decision support system based on a highly detailed optimization model used by utilities to plan operations which minimize cost while satisfying regulatory agencies. Applications at Southwest Gas Corporation are presented along with a case study at Questar Pipeline Corporation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA576154

Entities

People

  • Gerald G. Jerry Brown
  • John A. Rosenkranz
  • R. Kevin Wood
  • William Avery

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Case Studies
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Information Operations
  • Natural Gas
  • Operations Research
  • Optimization
  • United States

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