The aim of the course is to provide a thorough introduction of reorganizing of the gas markets, the important elements of the market supply chain, the tendencies on the market, and the security of supply. The course concludes with a brief survey of the district heating section. The main topics covered are the following:
- General introduction of the supply chain, (technical, organizational, sectoral aspects)
- The role of natural gas in EU-energy mix, development of the european gas market, strategies
- Regulatory questions:
- role of TSO and DSO
- Gas storage and LNG
- Price regulation and cross boarder problems
- New infrastructure
- Market organizing and liberalization
- Security of supply
- Regulation of district heating: price regulation, vulnerable consumers, EU policy, case studies