Strategic Design and Tactical Planning for Energy Supply Chain Systems

This chapter is intended to discuss the application of mathematical programing methodologies to assist in the design and planning of energy supply chains. Accordingly, a comprehensive literature review of various different energy systems models as well as optimization approaches which have been developed to support capacity planning and investment decisions is presented. Two mathematical programming-based frameworks, one for shale gas supply chains and another for interconnected power systems are briefly described and employed for relevant case studies. These case studies are used not only to illustrate the methodology but more importantly to draw some insights that are relevant to policy development.