Teoria dos jogos: uma técnica de auxílio à tomada de decisão no setor do gás natural

Abstract

The natural gas is an energy source of countless uses, being used thoroughly at several countries like Argentina, Italy, USA and Brazil. One of the applications of the fuel in subject is in the transport sector, where the natural gas vehicle (NGV) represents economy in the consumption, operation and maintenance of the vehicle, also contributing to the reduction of the emission of pollutant. One of the factors of impedance of the use of natural gas is the subject of the positions of provisioning of fuel, because the restriction of positions that present NGV represses a potential demand, being the conflict of interests between the supplier and the distributor a difficulty for the expansion of distribution. Models based on the Theory of the Games can analyze the conflict of interests among several actors, looking for a solution to balance the system. The present work seeks to consolidate a bibliographical revision done on the Theory of the Games, applying the model of competitive game among two players in a conflict situation between supplier and distributor of NGV in the Metropolitan Area of Fortaleza.