The problem dealt with in this article was the selection of the best option for destination of natural gas reserves recently discovered in the Santos Basin, more specifically in Mexilhão. The particular objectives of the study were: (1) to create a mechanism for supporting the process of analysis and selection of the best options for destination of natural gas; (2) to allow the decision makers choosing among investment opportunities aligned to the expectations and strategies of the investing firm; and (3) facilitate the systemic identification of new investment options. The multicriteria analysis made use of the TODIM method. This is a methods based on Prospect Theory that has proved to be useful in this particular study. The article closes with recommendations for future extensions of this study.
natural gas; multicriteria decisions; prospect theory
