ARCHITECTURAL AND TECHNICAL IMPACT OF GAS NETWORKS ON THE TARIFF FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

Abstract

A study of tariff formation by gas distribution networks for the supply of natural gas was conducted, which proved that the current method of calculating the tariff is based on the amount of planned revenue and volumes of gas that the company intends to transport in the next period. The existing methodology affects the devaluation by enterprises of the tasks of effective functioning and cost reduction, which ultimately can lead to excessive costs and unstable tariffs. The work outlines a number of technical and geographical parameters affecting the formation of tariffs for gas supply. In particular, the working pressure, geometric configuration and route profile of gas networks have a direct impact on the technical complexity of the network and the costs of construction, operation and maintenance. In turn, the relief of laying gas networks significantly affects their design, safety and cost, which has an indirect effect on the formation of tariffs for gas transportation. To ensure the highest productivity and efficiency of gas networks, enterprises must constantly monitor indicators such as gas losses, possible pressure losses in network sections, pressure at each node point and its possible drops, determine the causes of their occurrence and growth, and develop strategies for their optimisation. In addition to the technical features of the construction of gas networks, the impact of a number of economic factors has been proven, in particular, on the continuity and reliability of gas supply for consumers, which take into account environmental and safety standards, which allows to set reasonable tariffs for gas transportation and ensure greater stability and transparency for all stakeholders.