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Natural gas contracts in efficient portfolios [electronic resource].

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Washington, D.C. : United States. Dept. of Energy. Office of Fissile Materials Disposition, 1994.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
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65 pages : digital, PDF file
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Argonne National Laboratory, United States. Department of Energy. Office of Fissile Materials Disposition, and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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Summary
This report addresses the {open_quotes}contracts portfolio{close_quotes} issue of natural gas contracts in support of the Domestic Natural Gas and Oil Initiative (DGOI) published by the U.S. Department of Energy in 1994. The analysis is a result of a collaborative effort with the Public Service Commission of the State of Maryland to consider {open_quotes}reforms that enhance the industry`s competitiveness{close_quotes}. The initial focus of our collaborative effort was on gas purchasing and contract portfolios; however, it became apparent that efficient contracting to purchase and use gas requires a broader consideration of regulatory reform. Efficient portfolios are obtained when the holder of the portfolio is affected by and is responsible for the performance of the portfolio. Natural gas distribution companies may prefer a diversity of contracts, but the efficient use of gas requires that the local distribution company be held accountable for its own purchases. Ultimate customers are affected by their own portfolios, which they manage efficiently by making their own choices. The objectives of the DGOI, particularly the efficient use of gas, can be achieved when customers have access to suppliers of gas and energy services under an improved regulatory framework. The evolution of the natural gas market during the last 15 years is described to account for the changing preferences toward gas contracts. Long-term contracts for natural gas were prevalent before the early 1980s, primarily because gas producers had few options other than to sell to a single pipeline company, and this pipeline company, in turn, was the only seller to a gas distribution company.
Report Numbers
E 1.99:anl/dis/tm--20
anl/dis/tm--20
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Note
Published through SciTech Connect.
12/01/1994.
"anl/dis/tm--20"
"DE95004274"
Sutherland, R.J.
Type of Report and Period Covered Note
Topical; 12/01/1994 - 12/01/1994
Funding Information
W-31109-ENG-38
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