Estimation of domestic gas uses, wastage of gas and financial analysis

Abstract

Our country cannot be developed without any natural resources and energy. In our country natural gas is the primary source of energy. So proper utilization of our natural gas can play vital role and bring economic prosperity. Proper use of natural gas is the vital interface between the gas distribution companies and the end users. So, proper distribution and utilization of natural gas is the key point of our economy. The economic improvement of our country is hampered by the phenomenon called gas system loss. In all categories of gas consumption there is system loss. Especially in domestic sector where the system loss is a great suffering to the customers. One of the remedies to reduce domestic system loss suggested by many is to introduce meters. Installation and maintenance of meter system is very expensive. Although large scale system loss is attributed to domestic sector, no clear usage data is available to support that accusation. A study to actually measure the monthly gas use in an average house hold and an estimate of wastage is essential before any decision on metering can be taken. The study finds that gas wastage in domestic sector is actually much less than generally perceived. Financial investment of metering system and possible alternate options are discussed.