Optimization and Resources Planning

ZECG brings expertise in the development and application of state-of-the-art quantitative planning, operating, and management techniques such as computer-based simulation and linear programming optimization models. That expertise includes construction of optimization and simulation models for electric reliability grids and pipeline networks. Families of interconnected models, for example, might be used to analyze postulated contingencies on the gas pipelines to determine their potential effects on power generation.

Representative examples of such work include the following:

• A natural gas pipeline simulation, involving the design, development and implementation of a transmission pipeline model of a major Southern Cone pipeline network encompassing more than two hundred and fifty delivery points along the pipeline system, The model is used for daily nominations, dispatch and balancing of supplies.
  
  
• A natural gas optimization model for a world-class consulting firm used for the purposes of planning, purchasing, scheduling and dispatch of gas in the most efficient manner.
  
  
• An LP-based resource development model used to rationalize energy resource development and optimize transportation of energy products.

ZECG combines its modeling and planning expertise with an extensive database platform in offering superior client solutions.