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Natural gas utilities

In: Public Utilities, Second Edition

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Chapter 5 is an introduction to the natural gas utility sector. Activities in this industry are divided into three categories: upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Upstream operations are activities performed by exploration, drilling and production companies. Midstream activities include the gathering of gas, processing it into its component hydrocarbons such as butane, propane, ethane, and methane, and removing other contaminants such as water and sand. The final activity in the stage is the above and below ground storage of gas. Downstream activities include the interstate pipeline companies that move from regions where it is produced and processed to the communities, commercial and industrial end users of the gas. Local distribution companies may consist of companies owned by equity shareholders, local governments or independent nonprofit utilities.

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  • ., 2016. "Natural gas utilities," Chapters, in: Public Utilities, Second Edition, chapter 5, pages 89-111, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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    1. Ruble, Isabella, 2017. "European Union energy supply security: The benefits of natural gas imports from the Eastern Mediterranean," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 105(C), pages 341-353.
    2. Keenan, Rodney J. & Pozza, Greg & Fitzsimons, James A., 2019. "Ecosystem services in environmental policy: Barriers and opportunities for increased adoption," Ecosystem Services, Elsevier, vol. 38(C), pages 1-1.

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