Daily Dispatching of Natural Gas Based on Air Quality (DDNGAQ)

摘要

The technical and policy aspects of daily dispatching of natural gas based on air quality (DDNGAQ) are examined. It is shown that the supply situation in the natural gas industry which would have made DDNGAQ possible in the 1970s has changed substantially so that DDNGAQ is no longer possible. It is suggested that DDNGAQ may be possible in the future. El Paso Natural Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Gas are examined for the period July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977. It is revealed that these companies could have practiced DDNGAQ during this period, producing significant benefits at negligible costs.