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Lu, W., Su, M., Fath, B.D. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9440-6842, Zhang, M., & Hao, Y.
(2016).
A systematic method of evaluation of the Chinese natural gas supply security.
Applied Energy 165 858-867. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.12.120.
Abstract
As a relatively clean energy, natural gas will be increasingly in demand to meet short-term low-carbon targets. The gap between the demand and supply of natural gas will be increasingly scrutinized, which highlights the significanceof natural gas supply security. Considering the extensive connections among various aspects related to natural gas supply and the comlex interactions behind these connections, ecological network analysis was applied to simulate the natural gas supply system in China and systemtically measure its overall security level. Network Information Analysis, Structural Analysis, and Utility Analysis were conducted. It is found that the Chinese natural gas supply security increased during 2000-2011. In terms of the influence of different comparments on the whole natural gas supply system, in order from the largest to smallest influence they are: supply sources, consumption sector, refining, and reserve sectors. And the relationships among compartments became stronger in the later stage than that in the earlier stage of the study period. Suggestions on improving China's natural gas supply security were proposed based on the results and further scenario analysis. The network model developed herein is a new perspective for natural gas supply security assessment, which can be used as guidance for policy making.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | energy security; natural gas supply; ecological network analysis; China |
| Research Programs: | Advanced Systems Analysis (ASA) |
| Bibliographic Reference: | Applied Energy; 165:858-867 [March 2016] (Published online 11 January 2015) |
| Depositing User: | IIASA Import |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jan 2016 08:54 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Aug 2021 17:25 |
| URI: | https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/11693 |
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