NATURAL GAS — THE AUSTRALIAN INCENTIVE

1984 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
J. D. Branson
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Capital Outlay ◽  
Liquid Fuels ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Chemical Derivatives ◽  
Current Consumption ◽  
Energy Independence ◽  
Natural Gas Demand

In recent years finding natural gas in Australia has been worth little more than a dry hole. However, establishment of a centralized buying authority with unitary pricing at, or below, today's levels in conjunction with an independent transmission authority could change that.A capital outlay of approximately A$5 billion (1983 dollar) would be required to establish 5000 km of new nationwide gas transmission lines. Funds for the construction would be raised through issuance of inflation-indexed 30-year bonds, retired by transmission revenues and royalty assignments. Social benefits would arise from the approximately 8500 jobs created by the system's construction and a flow-through of up to 35 000 jobs in related industries subsequent to 1990.When the delivery system was in place adequate demand and supply would be assured by virtue of a pricing system which is based upon the encouragement of the 'export substitution' of other forms of primary energy, as well as energy by-products. At a consumer price level of A$5.25 per gigajoule, inclusive of transmission costs of A$3.00 per gigajoule, an increase of 60 petajoules per annum in excess of current consumption estimates of 400 petajoules per annum would be sufficient to render the system economic. Necessary increases in natural gas demand would come from electric plant conversions, primary manufacturing energy conversions, motor transport conversions, export of chemical derivatives, etc. Thus, the more readily transportable, hence marketable, primary energy sources — coal and crude oil — would have a market effect on the balance of payments/trade position.Thus, we take an 'excess' energy form in a nation which today is still dependent upon outside sources of liquid fuels and convert it to an 'energy independence' form, while creating simultaneous nationwide social benefits.

scholarly journals Forecasting Natural Gas Demand, Production and Analyzing the Future of CNG & LPG As an Alternatives of Vehicles Fuel in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-44
Author(s):  
Hasanuzzaman Showrav ◽  
Noor Ahmed Kawsar ◽  
M Farhad Howladar
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Demand Forecasting ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Production Forecasting ◽  
The Future ◽  
Natural Gas Demand ◽  
Gas Fields ◽  
Day By Day

Abstract Natural gas is one of the primary energy sources of Bangladesh. Demand of natural gas in Bangladesh increasing day by day in various sectors. But, due to limited resources, energy crisis increasing gradually. This research work deigned to find out the natural gas crisis via forecasting gas demand and production. At the end, it also analyzed the future of CNG and LPG based vehicles in Bangladesh as an alternative of natural gas dependency. The prediction of gas demand and production has been conducted based on the data from Petrobangla. And the future of CNG and LPG based vehicles were analyzed based on different CNG & LPG conversion company data. Demand forecasting presented three scenarios; “scenario A, scenario B and scenario C” and production forecasting has been displayed as three cases; “case A, case B, case C”. The Comparison of CNG and LPG has been made based on different parameters like conversion cost, calorific fuel value, fuel cost, mileage, risk of explosion of fuel cylinder, carbon emission etc.   The outcomes of gas demand forecasting represented that gas demand is growing in every scenario. The results of production forecasting denoted as existing gas fields production is decreasing gradually. It also indicated, if new reserves would be discovered, then the production will be maximized. On the other hand, CNG conversion rate will be declined due to the shortage of natural gas. In conclusion, the investigation of different parameter of CNG & LPG confirmed, LPG is suitable for cope up with the future crisis. Hence LPG based vehicles need to take place of CNG based vehicles.

scholarly journals Natural Gas Demand Estimation for India: Error Correction Modelling

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5S3) ◽  
pp. 429-437
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Error Correction ◽  
National Level ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Energy Mix ◽  
Gas Consumption ◽  
Gas Market ◽  
The Government ◽  
Natural Gas Demand

Share of fossil fuel in India’s primary energy mix is around 92% with natural gas contributing 6% in it. The power, fertilizer and city gas distribution (CGD) sector are the major gas-consuming sector in India. Despite the government efforts to increase the share of natural gas in the primary energy mix, the country still has low per capita gas consumption. In order to enhance natural gas consumption in the country, the Indian government has set up a target to increase natural gas share in the energy mix to 15% by 2022. Therefore, the issue of estimation of the natural gas demand is addressed in the present paper to understand the dynamics of the natural gas market. The error correction model (ECM) is applied at a national and sectoral level to examine the domestic gas demand in India. The study reveals the following findings: (a) At the national and sectoral level, the last year gas consumption is an only statistically significant factor; (b) Price, population and income are not statistically significant at national and sectoral level and (c) Demand for natural gas is price inelastic at the national level

scholarly journals Volatile, Low Lubricity Fuels in Gas Turbine Plants: A Review of Main Fuel Options and Their Respective Merits

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Molière ◽  
F. Geiger ◽  
E. Deramond ◽  
T. Becker
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Liquid Fuels ◽  
Heavy Duty ◽  
Gas Condensates ◽  
Clear Identification

While natural gas is achieving unrivalled penetration in the power generation sector, especially in gas-turbine combined cycles (CCGT), an increasing number of alternative fuels are in a position to take up the ground left vacant by this major primary energy. In particular, within the thriving family of liquid fuels, the class of volatile products opens interesting prospects for clean and efficient power generation in CCGT plants. Therefore, it has become a necessity for the gas turbine industry to extensively evaluate such new fuel candidates, among which: naphtha’s; kerosines; gas condensates; Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) and alcohols are the most prominent representatives. From a technical standpoint, the success of such projects requires both a careful approach to several specific issues (eg: fuel handling & storage, operation safety) and a clear identification of technological limits. For instance, while the purity of gas condensates meets the requirements of heavy-duty technologies, it generally appears unsuitable for aeroderivative machines. This paper offers a succinct but comprehensive technical approach and overviews some experience acquired in this area with heavy duty gas turbines. Its aim is to inform gas turbine users/engineers and project developers who envisage volatile fuels as alternative primary energies in gas turbine plants.

scholarly journals The role of LNG supplies in balancing natural gas demand in EU countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 02014
Author(s):  
Rafał Biały ◽  
Piotr Janusz ◽  
Mariusz Łaciak ◽  
Tadeusz Olkuski ◽  
Mariusz Ruszel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Natural Gas Demand ◽  
Gas Supply ◽  
The Eu

Over the last decade, developments could be observed in the structure of primary energy consumption in EU countries. In order to achieve the goals, energy carriers with minimum impact on the natural environment are used, and natural gas is considered to be such a fuel. The share of natural gas in the EU’s energy balance in the analysed period, from 2000 to 2016, remained at a relatively stable level. However, in the case of individual countries, its share in the energy balance depends on specific characteristics of a country. Regardless of the share of natural gas in the energy consumption structure of individual countries, they strive to diversify the supply of natural gas. One of the main constituents of natural gas supply diversification is the construction of LNG import terminals. Access to this infrastructure enhances energy security and offers better opportunities when negotiating long-term contracts for the supply of natural gas. The EU possesses significant possibilities of importing natural gas through LNG terminals, but until now they have been used to a limited extent, it may indicate that in addition todiversification tasks, terminals are a guarantee in the event ofinterruptions in gas supplies using gas pipelines.

Prospects for development of the Russian energy projects on the Korean Peninsula

2020 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-19
Author(s):  
O.V. Demina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Korean Peninsula ◽  
Power Transmission ◽  
Russian Far East ◽  
Far East ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Republic Of Korea ◽  
Energy Projects ◽  
The Republic

The article assesses prospects of the Russian-Korean cooperation and analyzes risks and opportunities of the trilateral energy projects on the Korean Peninsula. The author noted that energy sector is the key area of bilateral cooperation between Russia and the Republic of Korea, but it’s mainly represented by the trade in primary energy resources. The study identified the export potential of Russian hydrocarbons to the market of the Republic of Korea. As for the DPRK, the paper shows that within bilateral relations geopolitical interests prevail over the economic ones. The small capacity of the DPRK's domestic market and the absence of fixation sources do not allow considering it as an independent full-fledged market for the Russian energy resources. The main goal of the energy strategy of Russia and the Russian Far East is increasing the volume of exports of the primary energy resources to the APR countries. Russian prospects for the new product niches in the energy markets of the Republic of Korea are associated with the implementation of trilateral energy projects among Russia, the DPRK and the Republic of Korea. It includes creation of the interstate power transmission lines and construction of a gas pipeline. All parties are interested in these projects. As for Russia, it is primarily the expansion of energy exports, including occupation of the commodity niches in new markets, and strengthening of the political role in the region. As for the Republic of Korea, these projects mean diversification of supplies and costs’ reduction of the import energy resources. And as for the DPRK, these projects imply an additional source of financing (as payment for transit), improvement of the country's energy infrastructure and reduction of the deficit of energy resources. Despite the prospects, the author determined that in the near future implementation of the projects is unlikely due to the unresolved transit risks.

Residential natural gas demand: Assessing the evidence from Greece using pseudo-panels, 2012–2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 ◽  
pp. 105301
Author(s):  
Ioannis Kostakis ◽  
Sarantis Lolos ◽  
Eleni Sardianou
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Pseudo Panels ◽  
Natural Gas Demand

Performance analysis of a combined cooling, heating, and power system driven by a waste biomass fired Stirling engine

2010 ◽  
Vol 225 (2) ◽  
pp. 420-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Harrod ◽  
P J Mago
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Wood Chip ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Stirling Engine ◽  
Primary Energy Consumption ◽  
Operational Cost ◽  
Excess Production ◽  
Prime Movers ◽  
Combined Cooling

Due to the soaring costs and demand of energy in recent years, combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) systems have arisen as an alternative to conventional power generation based on their potential to provide reductions in cost, primary energy consumption, and emissions. However, the application of these systems is commonly limited to internal combustion engine prime movers that use natural gas as the primary fuel source. Investigation of more efficient prime movers and renewable fuel applications is an integral part of improving CCHP technology. Therefore, the objective of this study is to analyse the performance of a CCHP system driven by a biomass fired Stirling engine. The study is carried out by considering an hour-by-hour CCHP simulation for a small office building located in Atlanta, Georgia. The hourly thermal and electrical demands for the building were obtained using the EnergyPlus software. Results for burning waste wood chip biomass are compared to results obtained burning natural gas to illustrate the effects of fuel choice and prime mover power output on the overall CCHP system performance. Based on the specified utility rates and including excess production buyback, the results suggest that fuel prices of less than $23/MWh must be maintained for savings in cost compared to the conventional case. In addition, the performance of the CCHP system using the Stirling engine is compared with the conventional system performance. This comparison is based on operational cost and primary energy consumption. When electricity can be sold back to the grid, results indicate that a wood chip fired system yields a potential cost savings of up to 50 per cent and a 20 per cent increase in primary energy consumption as compared with the conventional system. On the other hand, a natural gas fired system is shown to be ineffective for cost and primary energy consumption savings with increases of up to 85 per cent and 24 per cent compared to the conventional case, respectively. The variations in the operational cost and primary energy consumption are also shown to be sensitive to the electricity excess production and buyback rate.

scholarly journals Examining the potential of natural gas demand-side measures to benefit customers, the distribution utility, and the environment: two case studies from Europe

Energy ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 979-1000 ◽  
Author(s):  
A DEALMEIDA ◽  
A LOPES ◽  
A CARVALHO ◽  
J MARIANO ◽  
A JAHN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Demand Side ◽  
Natural Gas Demand
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