InTraGas - A Stylized Model of the European Natural Gas Network

Neumann, Anne and Viehrig, Norman and Weigt, Hannes (2009): InTraGas - A Stylized Model of the European Natural Gas Network.

Abstract

We present an optimization model of the European natural gas market which is intended for the use within a regulatory approach providing incentives for efficient transmission investments. The stylized model is designed as welfare maximization taking into account production, pipeline, LNG, and storage constraints. We develop several scenarios to analyze the future development of the European natural gas market.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Natural gas; Europe; Network modeling
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D4 - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design > D43 - Oligopoly and Other Forms of Market Imperfection; L - Industrial Organization > L9 - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities > L95 - Gas Utilities ; Pipelines ; Water Utilities

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