49701 Gas Sector Planning

Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.

There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

This subject aims to develop an understanding of the nature, characteristics and methods of gas sector planning. Topics include: nature of gas sector planning; planning perspectives; planning concepts and methods; economic and technological dimensions of gas sector planning and operation; integrated resource planning; institutional structures and ownership of the gas industry; regulatory issues; gas pricing; and social, environmental and political dimensions of gas planning. Emphasis is placed on achieving depth and balance in all major aspects of gas sector planning and policy, with topical case studies providing an application focus.

Assessment: Assignments (40 per cent), quizzes (50 per cent), contribution to class discussion (10 per cent).