This book discusses and explains the economics of each stage of the natural gas value chain, including the economic impact of restrictions, rules and decisions that are ostensibly technical in nature as well as commercially relevant contractual stipulations. Each chapter features several real-world examples illustrating the essential points. Natural gas is broadly considered to be the (leading) conventional primary source of energy. Complementing renewable energies' utilization and delivering highly flexible yet relatively clean energy, the worldwide natural gas markets are expected to grow....