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The European gas industry
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Gaseous fuels (economics,
business, marketing,
policy)
95102521 In shallow waters McKay, J. and Rischmuller, P. offshore Engineer, Feb. 1995, 34-35. With the start up of the Europipe gas line scheduled for June 1995, the authors offer a timely review of the si nificant challenges overcome in installing the nearshore pipelines in the sg allow tidal waters of the German coast. 95102522 The Inatltutlonal, legal and economic framework for gas plpellne networks In Western Europe Bergmann, B. Revue de I’Energie, Oct. 1994, (462), 500-504. Different structures of gas industry evolved in the countries of western Europe depending on such factors as previous town gas production, geographical location in relation to natural gas reservoirs as well as economic and industrial policy. Today they range from vertically totally integrated public entities protected by exclusive rights to multi-faceted free-enterprise. structures. The legal framework for gas transportation in the EC is marked by the fact that the construction of pipelines requires different forms of approval in almost all EC countries. In several EC countries, companies have exclusive rights in respect of gas transportation. A typical feature of the gas industries in western European countries is the fact that gas transportation is an integral part of the overall marketing business of each gas company. 95102523 Subaea ploughmen Joln englneerlng’a major league Sasanow, S. Offshore Engineer, Feb. 1995, 31-32. Subsea ploughing specialist SMD joined an elite group when it picked up the f50,OOO MacRobert Award. The author kicks off this round-up of recent developments in pipeline, cable and umbilical technology with a report on the secrete of SMD’s success,
Economics,
Business,
Marketing,
Policy
95JO2524 AllntaGaa. The natural gas company, the new name In the Western Auatrallan gas industry The Australian Gas, Feb. 1995, 59, (l), 13, 15. A report on the launch of AlintaGas on 1 January 1995 marks the beginning of an exciting new era in Western Australia’s energy industry. The disaggregation of the North West Shelf Domestic Gas Sales Agreements (Domgas contract) has presented the gas industry with fresh opportunities for competition and expansion. AlintaGas will have a pivotal role in this process. Under the new agreement, large gas customers can negotiate contracts directly with any existing or future gas producer in Western Australia. 95102525 Antlclpatlng gas supply security Piepers, 0. Gas (Netherlands), Feb. 1995, 115, (2), 36-38. (In Flemish) Operational reliability analyses and probability models can be used in the challenge the Dutch gas industry will have to respond to in the years to come. The diversified. but de&nine eas suoolies from various sources will have to be geared to each other in &rh a way that gas supplies will remain secured. This requires optimisation of maintenance based on measurable performance at minimum cost. Gasunie is exploring the opportunities of operational reliability analyses and probability modelling to anticipate gas transmission changes.
95102526 Compatltlon Isn’t only Increaalng, It’s also changing Wilkinson, R. The Australian Gas, Feb. 1995. 59, (1). p. 23. , ,. _ It is clear that competition has reached the gas industry and it is increasing. Not as clear is the nature of the competition and how it is changing. Because of deregulation, gas and electricity can now develop complementary strategies and the Australian industry can look beyond gas sales to applications. 95102527 mana ament - Its potentlal in the Demand-alda Iiberallaed UK domestic gas mar &et Pugh, R. Energy World Feb. 1995, (225), 6-8. Demand-side management (DSM) is widely reco nised as a major mechanism for the promotion of energy efficiency. 8, e article examines the prospects for DSM in the UK gas industry as a means of improving energy efficiency in the domestic sector. 95/02528 Determlnatlon of aaa calorie and aaa volume In coal coking Shiraishi, K. (Assigned to) Shinnippon Seitetsu KK, JAP. Pat. JP.O6,201,681, Jul. 1994, Gas calorie and gas volume of gas produced from coal coking are determined by coal elemental analysis values (contents of C, H, N, 0, and S), WC atomic ratio of coal, and O/C atomic ratio of coal.
186
Fuel and Energy Abstracts
May 1995
95102529 The European gas industry GA2 d’aujourd’hui, Jan. 1995, 119, (1). (In French) This special issue of GAZ d’aujourd’hui has been prepared by the editorial committee of Pegaz magazine and gas industry experts and inaugurates a new regular feature devoted to gas in Europe. This special issue on the subject contains articles on: natural gas in Europe, French LPG distribution companies in Europe, gas in the EU from the wellhead to the burner tip, towards a Euronean energy nolicv. the directives on the markets in the energy sectors, natural gasmarkets in the EU, accreditation in Europe and European gas research. 95102530 European atandardlaatlon Staropoli, R. and Vemet, D. GAZ d’aujourd’hui, Feb. 1995, 119, (2), 109-113. (In French) The article on European gas standardisation follows up the reviews which was published in the January 1995 issue of GA2 d’aujourd’hui and deals with one of the most important aspects of the European Union gas industry. 95102531 Japan malnl does It compact and flaxlble (In Roebers, H. Gas (Nether Yands), Dec. 1994, 114, (12), 634631. Flemish) Japanese essentially do the same things with natural gas as do Europeans. Still, things are just that little bit different, Hendrik Roebers of Gastec shows. Flexible gas piping, for instance, is common practice in the land of the Rising Sun. Elegant gas plug-in sockets abound and equipment generally is compact and crammed with all kinds of electronic gadgets. Quite logical, of course, in the Janpanese context, but an innovative attitude also plays an important part. 95102532 Management of natural gas supply rellablllty and modulatlon In France Dupas, D. Revue de I’Energie, Mar. 1995, (466), 137-142. (In French) France imports most of its gas, and demand for gas varies considerably between summer and winter. Faced with insufficient flexibility in its supply contracts to deal with the gas balance, Gaz de France decided to develoo a oolicv based on combined and consistent use of a lame-scale underground storage system, a suspendable clientele and a rate p&cy to maintain the balance. It was the integrated character of the company that makes is possible to optimize the arrangement of these adjustment facilities. Most of the seasonal modulation is taken up by underground storage in water tables, and the peak cold complement comes from salt dome storage. 95102533 Marvelous multlmedla. Mr Bone heads off on holiday Daniaud, C. et al., GAZ d’aujourd’hui, Feb. 1995, 119. (2), 105-107. (In French) The article inaugurates a series which the computing sub-committee of the ATG Committee on general studies is going to devote to so-called ‘multimedia’ micro-computing techniques which provide the user with text, pictures and sound. 95102534 The 1994 natural gas yearbook Willett, R. E. (editor), Published by Executive Enterprises, New York, UK distributor, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, f79.00, 280 pp. 95102535 New opportunltlea or safe aecurlty Van Hasselt, F. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1994, 114, (12), 670-671. (In Flemish) Where are the opportunities for players at the growing gas market? A report of the 9th European Autumn Gas Conference held in Paris in early November. 95102536 Perspectives for natural gas In French thermal power productlon Revue de [‘Energie, Oct. 1994, (462), Dupas, D. and Falgarone, F. 495-499. (In French) The perspectives for using natural gas for producing electricity over the coming ten to fifteen years, starting with the penetration of combined cycles into the EDF production facilities, seem to be very limited. This is because, in the French context, the base-load demand is now satisfied by nuclear power, which is still the most corn etitive means of production for these purposes. Combined gas cycles are R lly justified for semi-base load purposes; but the excess capacity of the existing facilities pushes the commitment on such equipment beyond 2005. When it comes to substituting natural gas for heavy fuel oil with high sulphur content in existing conventional plants to reduce atmospheric pollutants, it happens that gas is not the most economical solution. -It is iessadvantageous, in particular, than switching to fuel with very low sulphur conten; 95102537 Retalllng In a tropical climate The Australian Gas, Feb. 1995, 59, (l), 30-32. At the 1994 AGA Gas Speak Conference in Canberra, MS Sonja Stekette, Appliance Showroom Manager for the Gas Corporation of Queensland in Cairns, explained the challenges she faces.
Gaseous fuels (economics,
business, marketing,
policy)
95102521 In shallow waters McKay, J. and Rischmuller, P. offshore Engineer, Feb. 1995, 34-35. With the start up of the Europipe gas line scheduled for June 1995, the authors offer a timely review of the si nificant challenges overcome in installing the nearshore pipelines in the sg allow tidal waters of the German coast. 95102522 The Inatltutlonal, legal and economic framework for gas plpellne networks In Western Europe Bergmann, B. Revue de I’Energie, Oct. 1994, (462), 500-504. Different structures of gas industry evolved in the countries of western Europe depending on such factors as previous town gas production, geographical location in relation to natural gas reservoirs as well as economic and industrial policy. Today they range from vertically totally integrated public entities protected by exclusive rights to multi-faceted free-enterprise. structures. The legal framework for gas transportation in the EC is marked by the fact that the construction of pipelines requires different forms of approval in almost all EC countries. In several EC countries, companies have exclusive rights in respect of gas transportation. A typical feature of the gas industries in western European countries is the fact that gas transportation is an integral part of the overall marketing business of each gas company. 95102523 Subaea ploughmen Joln englneerlng’a major league Sasanow, S. Offshore Engineer, Feb. 1995, 31-32. Subsea ploughing specialist SMD joined an elite group when it picked up the f50,OOO MacRobert Award. The author kicks off this round-up of recent developments in pipeline, cable and umbilical technology with a report on the secrete of SMD’s success,
Economics,
Business,
Marketing,
Policy
95JO2524 AllntaGaa. The natural gas company, the new name In the Western Auatrallan gas industry The Australian Gas, Feb. 1995, 59, (l), 13, 15. A report on the launch of AlintaGas on 1 January 1995 marks the beginning of an exciting new era in Western Australia’s energy industry. The disaggregation of the North West Shelf Domestic Gas Sales Agreements (Domgas contract) has presented the gas industry with fresh opportunities for competition and expansion. AlintaGas will have a pivotal role in this process. Under the new agreement, large gas customers can negotiate contracts directly with any existing or future gas producer in Western Australia. 95102525 Antlclpatlng gas supply security Piepers, 0. Gas (Netherlands), Feb. 1995, 115, (2), 36-38. (In Flemish) Operational reliability analyses and probability models can be used in the challenge the Dutch gas industry will have to respond to in the years to come. The diversified. but de&nine eas suoolies from various sources will have to be geared to each other in &rh a way that gas supplies will remain secured. This requires optimisation of maintenance based on measurable performance at minimum cost. Gasunie is exploring the opportunities of operational reliability analyses and probability modelling to anticipate gas transmission changes.
95102526 Compatltlon Isn’t only Increaalng, It’s also changing Wilkinson, R. The Australian Gas, Feb. 1995. 59, (1). p. 23. , ,. _ It is clear that competition has reached the gas industry and it is increasing. Not as clear is the nature of the competition and how it is changing. Because of deregulation, gas and electricity can now develop complementary strategies and the Australian industry can look beyond gas sales to applications. 95102527 mana ament - Its potentlal in the Demand-alda Iiberallaed UK domestic gas mar &et Pugh, R. Energy World Feb. 1995, (225), 6-8. Demand-side management (DSM) is widely reco nised as a major mechanism for the promotion of energy efficiency. 8, e article examines the prospects for DSM in the UK gas industry as a means of improving energy efficiency in the domestic sector. 95/02528 Determlnatlon of aaa calorie and aaa volume In coal coking Shiraishi, K. (Assigned to) Shinnippon Seitetsu KK, JAP. Pat. JP.O6,201,681, Jul. 1994, Gas calorie and gas volume of gas produced from coal coking are determined by coal elemental analysis values (contents of C, H, N, 0, and S), WC atomic ratio of coal, and O/C atomic ratio of coal.
186
Fuel and Energy Abstracts
May 1995
95102529 The European gas industry GA2 d’aujourd’hui, Jan. 1995, 119, (1). (In French) This special issue of GAZ d’aujourd’hui has been prepared by the editorial committee of Pegaz magazine and gas industry experts and inaugurates a new regular feature devoted to gas in Europe. This special issue on the subject contains articles on: natural gas in Europe, French LPG distribution companies in Europe, gas in the EU from the wellhead to the burner tip, towards a Euronean energy nolicv. the directives on the markets in the energy sectors, natural gasmarkets in the EU, accreditation in Europe and European gas research. 95102530 European atandardlaatlon Staropoli, R. and Vemet, D. GAZ d’aujourd’hui, Feb. 1995, 119, (2), 109-113. (In French) The article on European gas standardisation follows up the reviews which was published in the January 1995 issue of GA2 d’aujourd’hui and deals with one of the most important aspects of the European Union gas industry. 95102531 Japan malnl does It compact and flaxlble (In Roebers, H. Gas (Nether Yands), Dec. 1994, 114, (12), 634631. Flemish) Japanese essentially do the same things with natural gas as do Europeans. Still, things are just that little bit different, Hendrik Roebers of Gastec shows. Flexible gas piping, for instance, is common practice in the land of the Rising Sun. Elegant gas plug-in sockets abound and equipment generally is compact and crammed with all kinds of electronic gadgets. Quite logical, of course, in the Janpanese context, but an innovative attitude also plays an important part. 95102532 Management of natural gas supply rellablllty and modulatlon In France Dupas, D. Revue de I’Energie, Mar. 1995, (466), 137-142. (In French) France imports most of its gas, and demand for gas varies considerably between summer and winter. Faced with insufficient flexibility in its supply contracts to deal with the gas balance, Gaz de France decided to develoo a oolicv based on combined and consistent use of a lame-scale underground storage system, a suspendable clientele and a rate p&cy to maintain the balance. It was the integrated character of the company that makes is possible to optimize the arrangement of these adjustment facilities. Most of the seasonal modulation is taken up by underground storage in water tables, and the peak cold complement comes from salt dome storage. 95102533 Marvelous multlmedla. Mr Bone heads off on holiday Daniaud, C. et al., GAZ d’aujourd’hui, Feb. 1995, 119. (2), 105-107. (In French) The article inaugurates a series which the computing sub-committee of the ATG Committee on general studies is going to devote to so-called ‘multimedia’ micro-computing techniques which provide the user with text, pictures and sound. 95102534 The 1994 natural gas yearbook Willett, R. E. (editor), Published by Executive Enterprises, New York, UK distributor, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, f79.00, 280 pp. 95102535 New opportunltlea or safe aecurlty Van Hasselt, F. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1994, 114, (12), 670-671. (In Flemish) Where are the opportunities for players at the growing gas market? A report of the 9th European Autumn Gas Conference held in Paris in early November. 95102536 Perspectives for natural gas In French thermal power productlon Revue de [‘Energie, Oct. 1994, (462), Dupas, D. and Falgarone, F. 495-499. (In French) The perspectives for using natural gas for producing electricity over the coming ten to fifteen years, starting with the penetration of combined cycles into the EDF production facilities, seem to be very limited. This is because, in the French context, the base-load demand is now satisfied by nuclear power, which is still the most corn etitive means of production for these purposes. Combined gas cycles are R lly justified for semi-base load purposes; but the excess capacity of the existing facilities pushes the commitment on such equipment beyond 2005. When it comes to substituting natural gas for heavy fuel oil with high sulphur content in existing conventional plants to reduce atmospheric pollutants, it happens that gas is not the most economical solution. -It is iessadvantageous, in particular, than switching to fuel with very low sulphur conten; 95102537 Retalllng In a tropical climate The Australian Gas, Feb. 1995, 59, (l), 30-32. At the 1994 AGA Gas Speak Conference in Canberra, MS Sonja Stekette, Appliance Showroom Manager for the Gas Corporation of Queensland in Cairns, explained the challenges she faces.