Optimization of Purchase, Storage and Transmission Contracts for Natural Gas Utilities
William Avery, Gerald G. Brown, John A. Rosenkranz, R. Kevin Wood
Operations Research · 1992 · Volume 40 · Issue 3
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. “But thou, contracted to thine own bright eyes, Feed'st thy light's flame with self-substantial fuel” William Shakespeare, First Sonnet
Keywords
industries, petroleum/natural gas: purchase, storage and transmission contract analysis: programming, linear: applications
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