Energy security in context of transforming energy systems: a case study for natural gas transport in Germany

Gillessen, Bastian; Allelein, Hans-Josef; Hake, Jürgen‐Friedrich; Heinrichs, Heidi

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2019.01.966

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“…Our study indicates the need for further research on the role of natural gas in the context of the Energiewende. While Gillesssen et al argue that energy security will increase in the horizon of 2050 due to a decreasing natural gas demand [31], we find that natural gas in the power sector might increase in the mid-term until 2030 and will then challenge the existing gas network infrastructure. Technical constraints seem not to preclude additional gas demand in the power sector, thus, the question arises as to whether investment and construction of new gas power plants will take place in a timely manner.…”

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“…In contrast, the authors in [29] investigate the impact of an electrification scenario on the gas sector. A second option in deploying partial energy system models involves model coupling, sometimes also called sequential modeling, where two or more models iterate input and output parameters in order to cover all sector-specific aspects at a highly detailed level [30,31]. We follow the latter approach in the present study.…”

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Does Increasing Natural Gas Demand in the Power Sector Pose a Threat of Congestion to the German Gas Grid? A Model-Coupling Approach

2019

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This study aims to investigate the possible congestion in the German natural gas system, which may arise due to an increase in the gas consumption in the power sector in extreme weather events. For this purpose, we develop a two-stage approach to couple an electricity model and a natural gas network model. In this approach, we model the electricity system in the first stage to determine the gas demand in the power sector. We then use the calculated gas demand to model gas networks in the second stage, where we deploy a newly developed gas network model. As a case study, we primarily evaluate our methodological approach by re-simulating the cold weather event in 2012, which is seen as an extreme situation for the gas grids, challenging the security of supply. Accordingly, we use our coupled model to investigate potential congestion in the natural gas networks for the year 2030, using a scenario of a sustainable energy transition, where an increase in the gas consumption in the power industry is likely. Results for 2030 show a 51% increase in yearly gas demand in the power industry compared to 2012. Further, the simulation results show a gas supply interruption in two nodes in 2012. In 2030, the same nodes may face an (partial) interruption of gas supply in cold winter days such as the 6th of February 2012. In this day, the load shedding in the natural gas networks can increase up to 19 GWh th in 2030. We also argue that the interrupted electricity production, due to local gas interruptions, can easily be compensated by other power plants. However, these local gas interruptions may endanger the local heat production.

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Does Increasing Natural Gas Demand in the Power Sector Pose a Threat of Congestion to the German Gas Grid? A Model-Coupling Approach

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“…Energy security is a significant factor that enables the system to function optimally and sustainably, free of threats and risks [12]. Energy security guarantees energy supply reliability at an affordable price, and is therefore affected by economic, political and technical conditions [13].…”

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Energy Recovery from Waste Tires Using Pyrolysis: Palestine as Case of Study

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The first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant for solid tire wastes has been installed in Jenin, northern of the West Bank in Palestine, to dispose of the enormous solid tire wastes in the north of West Bank. The disposable process is an environmentally friendly process and it converts tires into useful products, which could reduce the fuel crisis in Palestine. The gravimetric analysis of tire waste pyrolysis products from the pyrolysis plant working at the optimum conditions is: tire pyrolysis oil (TPO): 45%, pyrolysis carbon black (PCB): 35%, pyrolysis gas (Pyro-Gas): 10% and steel wire: 10%. These results are depending on the tire type and size. It has been found that the produced pyrolysis oil has a High Heating Value (HHV), with a range of 42 − 43 ( MJ / kg ) , which could make it useful as a replacement for conventional liquid fuels. The main disadvantage of using the TPO as fuel is its strong acrid smell and its low flash point, as compared with the other conventional liquid fuels. The produced pyrolysis carbon black also has a High Heating Value (HHV) of about 29 (MJ/kg), which could also encourage its usage as a solid fuel. Carbon black could also be used as activated carbon, printers’ ink, etc. The pyrolysis gas (Pyro-Gas) obtained from waste tires mainly consist of light hydrocarbons. The concentration of H2 has a range of 30% to 40% in volume and it has a high calorific value (approximately 31 MJ / m 3 ), which can meet the process requirement of energy. On the other hand, it is necessary to clean gas before the burning process to remove H2S from Pyro-Gas, and hence, reduce the acid rain problem. However, for the current plant, some recommendations should be followed for more comfortable operation and safer environment work conditions.

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“…It is noted that globalization of energy markets, especially in Asia, can have a significant impact on the trends in supply and demand of fuel and energy resources. Moreover, the logistical factor becomes more and more important in the world and regional trade (Telegina and Khalova 2017;Gillessen et al, 2019).…”

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Analysis and Prospects for the Development of Regional Energy Integration of the Eurasian Economic Union Countries

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Myasnikova²,

Bondarchuk³

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In the presented paper, it is proved that a new objective trend appears in the current conditions of Eurasian region development. It will strengthen mutual cooperation between the countries of Eurasia and it will enrich regionalization process in the context of world energy markets restructuring, intensification of competition, deglobalization tendencies and other challenges of the world economy. At the same time, fuel and energy complex (FEC) is becoming the main driving force for the countries of Eurasian region and their further development. The concept of regional energy integration of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries is offered in the paper. It's based on the strategic advantages of economic integration in relation to the fuel and energy complex. Energy potential analysis of the EAEU member countries is performed. The issues of common energy markets formation in the region are considered. The main problems and a number of uncoordinated tasks between the countries participating in integrational process in this area are highlighted in terms of common gas, oil and oil products market formation, although it is noted that development and approval stage of the Programs for such formation is mostly completed. It is expected that these markets will be fully formed by 2025. It was emphasized that energy integration is one of the most important areas for the EAEU countries development, which is expected to bring significant economic benefits in the long-term period.

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Energy security in context of transforming energy systems: a case study for natural gas transport in Germany

Cited by 14 publications

References 11 publications

Does Increasing Natural Gas Demand in the Power Sector Pose a Threat of Congestion to the German Gas Grid? A Model-Coupling Approach

Does Increasing Natural Gas Demand in the Power Sector Pose a Threat of Congestion to the German Gas Grid? A Model-Coupling Approach

Energy Recovery from Waste Tires Using Pyrolysis: Palestine as Case of Study

Analysis and Prospects for the Development of Regional Energy Integration of the Eurasian Economic Union Countries

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