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Title: Measurement And Regulation In Connection With Underground Storage
Author: G. G. Less
Source: 1966 Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course
Year Published: 1966
Abstract: If all of the gas fields in the United States were adjacent to the markets they serve, there would hardly be a need for undergroimd storage. But this is not the case. Most of the gas used comes from Louisiana, Texas, and the southwestern part of the country, whereas the major gas markets are in the central and northern sections where colder weather generates a heavy space-heating load. Tn many instances, gas fields are a thousand or more miles from where the gas is consumed--about a three-day trip through the pipelines. Yet gas transmission companies and local utilities must be ready to deliver large volumes of gas on short notice when the weather suddenly turns cold. The gas companies must overcome two problems to operate economically: (1) provide adequate supplies of gas for the winter months when demand is most intense, and (2) operate pipelines as near full capacity as possible at all times, including summer when demand is lower. Generally, there are two ways-or a combination of the two-to deal with these problems: interruptible load gas and storage. The storage segment of the system provides a high system reliability. With a large volume of gas located near the market area, supplies can be made available on a moments notice to replace pipeline flow in the event of unforeseen emergencies.

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