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Reconfiguration of the Power Mix in Korea with the Introduction of Shale Gas and Analysis of Its Impact on Atmospheric Environment

셰일가스 도입으로 인한 전원믹스 재구성 및 환경 영향 분석

  • Choi, Narae (Department of Environmental Science and Engineering Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Yeo, Minjoo (Department of Environmental Science and Engineering Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Kim, Yong Pyo (Department of Environmental Science and Engineering Ewha Womans University)
  • 최나래 (이화여자대학교 환경공학과) ;
  • 여민주 (이화여자대학교 환경공학과) ;
  • 김용표 (이화여자대학교 환경공학과)
  • Received : 2014.02.27
  • Accepted : 2014.03.15
  • Published : 2014.03.31
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Abstract

In line with the expected price reduction of natural gas associated with the introduction of shale gas, it is expected that the optimal power mix for the electric power generation be changed. In this study, the reconfigured power mix is estimated with the varying natural gas price by using the Screening Curve Method (SCM). It is found that about 3% and 9% coal in the overall power mix is replaced with natural gas if the natural gas price falls 20% and 40% of the current price, respectively. It is also found that the reconfigured power mixes would provide the reduction of the emissions of air pollutants which are equivalent to 369 and 807 MUS$.

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Supported by : 한국연구재단

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