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Gas Storage Technology Consortium.


DE2005850331

Publication Date 2005
Personal Author Morrison, J. L.
Page Count 20
Abstract Gas storage is a critical element in the natural gas industry. Producers, transmission and distribution companies, marketers, and end users all benefit directly from the load balancing function of storage. The unbundling process has fundamentally changed the way storage is used and valued. As an unbundled service, the value of storage is being recovered at rates that reflect its value. Moreover, the marketplace has differentiated between various types of storage services, and has increasingly rewarded flexibility, safety, and reliability. The size of the natural gas market has increased and is projected to continue to increase towards 30 trillion cubic feet (TCF) over the next 10 to 15 years. Much of this increase is projected to come from electric generation, particularly peaking units. Gas storage, particularly the flexible services that are most suited to electric loads, is critical in meeting the needs of these new markets. In order to address the gas storage needs of the natural gas industry, an industry-driven consortium was created - the Gas Storage Technology Consortium (GSTC). The objective of the GSTC is to provide a means to accomplish industry-driven research and development designed to enhance operational flexibility and deliverability of the Nation's gas storage system, and provide a cost effective, safe, and reliable supply of natural gas to meet domestic demand. This report addresses the activities for the quarterly period of January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2005. During this time period efforts were directed to (1) solicit nominations for the Executive Council, (2) hold the Executive Council Election, and (3) host the Proposal Selection meeting.
Keywords
  • Gas storage
  • Natural gas
  • Research and development
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Natural resources
  • Distribution
  • Management
  • Gas Storage Technology Consortium(GSTC)
Source Agency
  • Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. Energy Inst.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type Technical Report
Title Note Rept. for 1 Jan 05-31 Mar 05.
NTIS Issue Number 200608
Gas Storage Technology Consortium.
Gas Storage Technology Consortium.
DE2005850331

  • Gas storage
  • Natural gas
  • Research and development
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Natural resources
  • Distribution
  • Management
  • Gas Storage Technology Consortium(GSTC)
  • Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
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