The natural gas business consists of two major aspects, sourcing and transportation, and distribution has been a growing area of interest to industry, government and academia. With the emphasis on promoting natural gas sector, there is an increasing need to have a well documented book that deals with the business issues, particularly the transportation and distribution of this sector, specifically aimed at petroleum engineers and professionals. This book fills this gap to provide structured material that deals with managerial and regulatory aspects with an applied technical perspective wherever needed.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in gas distribution. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PURPOSE 3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 4. PRESSURE CLASSES OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 5. SYSTEM PLANNING 6. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 7. MISCELLANEOUS 8. PLANS AND ENGINEERING DATA 9. GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DESIGN.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, civil engineers and construction managers interested in fuel gas piping and distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PURPOSE, 3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, 4. PRESSURE CLASSES OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, 5. SYSTEM PLANNING, 6. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT, 7. MISCELLANEOUS, 8. PLANS AND ENGINEERING DATA, 9. GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DESIGN.

David Jacoby's highly regarded book addresses the specific supply chain management characteristics and needs of oil, gas, and power companies, and contains a wealth of industry-specific examples. Jacoby provides a toolbox for large-scale capital expenditure decision making and for transforming capital and operation expenditures to exert a visible financial impact in oil, gas, and power companies. The supply chain risk management decision analysis tools offered by Jacoby will help operators increase economic value added while enhancing safety and stewardship of the environment. This book is an invaluable reference resource for chief operating officers; chief financial officers; engineers; vice presidents of supply chain, operations, or production; and directors and managers of procurement, purchasing, operations, or materials management.

Private participation in the development of natural gas distribution networks is often introduced through the award of exclusive concessions for defined geographic zones. Designing such franchises in a megacity poses a challenge in striking a balance between economies of scale (few distributors) and information disclosure for regulation (more distributors). Approaches to making these and related tradeoffs are analyzed through a case study of Mexico City.

The natural gas business consists of two major aspects, sourcing and transportation, and distribution has been a growing area of interest to industry, government and academia. With the emphasis on promoting natural gas sector, there is an increasing need to have a well documented book that deals with the business issues, particularly the transportation and distribution of this sector, specifically aimed at petroleum engineers and professionals. This book fills this gap to provide structured material that deals with managerial and regulatory aspects with an applied technical perspective wherever needed.