A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE DIGITALISATION of CGD NETWORKS Progress, Best Practices, New Technologies and Future Strategies August 3-44, 2021

A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE DIGITALISATION OF CGD NETWORKS Progress, Best Practices, New Technologies and Future Strategies August 3-44, 2021

Organisers: 30 per cent “Early Bird” discount ends on June 25, 2021 15 per cent “Early Bird” discount ends on July 14, 2021 Smart Utilities Register Now Digitalisation of CGD Networks

Mission

z Digitalisation has become an important part of city gas distribution (CGD) business processes, ranging from network planning, engineering, and operations and maintenance, to complete management of network assets. Advanced solutions, including SCADA, GIS and the use of dashboards, analytical tools and innovative software, are enabling CGD companies to monitor their assets in real time, with greater precision. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which called for remote working, has further strengthened the case for the uptake of such technologies and increased the digitalisation of the "office".

z An increasing number of CGD operators at the outset of their digital journeys are already seeing promising results. Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL), Indraprastha Gas Limited, Adani Gas, Mahanagar Gas Limited and GAIL Gas have been at the forefront in implementing innovative digital technologies that enhance the customer experience while making its operations more efficient. New entrants such as AG&P, Think Gas, Torrent Gas and Megha Engineering are deploying newer and advanced digital solutions, further creating opportunities for technology providers.

z New technologies such as the internet of things, big data and cloud computing are changing the way CGD companies do business. Another key area of interest for CGD utilities is deploying solutions that enable real-time, remote control or predictive maintenance to extend the life or operating efficiency of assets. Large volumes of data are also being generated that need to be stored, processed and analysed. In this context, nex-gen digital tools such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning for compete automation are also gaining traction.

z Going forward, digitalisation is expected to improve operations and increase flexibility throughout the CGD value chain. That said, with increasing digitalisation, data security is becoming a key concern. CGD operators, therefore, need to ensure that their risk management and response practices are aligned to a digitally controlled environment. At any rate, adequate workforce training and change management are essential for the smooth adoption of digital solutions.

z The mission of this virtual conference is to highlight the progress of CGD companies with regard to digital transformation, discuss the experience and challenges in technology adoption, and identify the new and emerging requirements. The conference will also showcase the best practices, and the most promising digital technologies and solutions.

Target Audience The conference is targeted at:

- City gas Operators - Industrial consumers - Technology providers - Engineering and design firms - Gas marketers/suppliers - System Integrators - Meter manufacturers - Software Companies/IT solution providers - Policymakers and regulators (SCADA, GIS, ERP, etc.) - Material technology providers - Network Management Companies - Consulting firms - Cyber Security Solution Providers - Natural gas producers - Etc.

To register, contact: Khushboo Khanna +91-77982733496, e-mmail: [email protected] or visit us at www.indiainfrastructure.com or Ishan Arora +91-99582971760, email: [email protected] or visit us at www.indiainfrastructure.com August 3-44, 2021

AGENDA/STRUCTURE

EMERGING REQUIREMENTS, NEW ADVANCEMENTS AND FUTURE SCADA, REMOTE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS ROADMAP What are the new and emerging trends in the deployment of SCADA, What are the new and emerging trends in the deployment of digital remote monitoring and control systems in CGD networks? technologies for the CGD sector? What has been the uptake of such solutions by CGD operators so far? What are the technologies available for automation? What has been the What are the issues and concerns? experience of CGD utilities? What are the future plans and post Covid requirements? What are the key challenges? What is the future outlook? IoT-BBASED SOLUTIONS FOR SMART CGD NETWORKS CGD OPERATORS’ PERSPECTIVE: CURRENT DEPLOYMENT, CHALLENGES What are the new and emerging requirements for IoT-based solutions? AND FUTURE PLANS What has been the trend in the uptake of such solutions across the CNG What has been the experience of CGD operators in the deployment of and PNG segments? digital technologies? What are the potential strategies for the adoption of this technology? What are the new and emerging requirements in the new normal amid the Covid-19 pandemic? SMART METERING PRACTICES What are the key issues and challenges? What are the current metering solutions used by CGD operators? What are their digital plans and priorities going forward? What has been the experience so far in the adoption of these solutions? What are the key issues and challenges? DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND SAFETY What is the future outlook for deployment? What are the digital solutions for planning, design and safety of CGD networks? ROLE OF CLOUD COMPUTING IN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION What has been the experience so far? What are the specific issues and What are the new and emerging requirements for cloud-based concerns? solutions? What is the potential of digitalisation in improving the safety of CGD What has been the trend in the uptake of such solutions across the CNG networks in a post-Covid world? and PNG segments? What are the potential strategies for the adoption of this technology? FOCUS ON CNG STATIONS: APPLICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES SMART SOLUTIONS FOR FIELD FORCE AND WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT What is the potential for digitalisation in CNG stations? What has been the field force management strategy of CGD operators What has been the experience so far? during the pandemic? What are some of the new digital solutions and offerings for the CNG Which digital solutions and tools are critical for the optimisation of segment? workforce operations? What are the future plans and requirements? What are the post Covid requirements of operators?

FOCUS ON PIPED NATURAL GAS NETWORK: APPLICATIONS, EXPERIENCE NEW TECHNOLOGIES - AR, VR, AI, ML AND BLOCKCHAIN AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES How can technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality What is the potential for digitalisation in the PNG segment? (VR) help in digitalisation? What has been the experience so far? What will be the drivers for the adoption of these technologies in a post What are some of the new digital solutions and offerings for the PNG Covid world? segment? What will be the key challenges in adoption? What are the future plans and requirements? SOLUTIONS FOR MANAGING CYBERSECURITY RISKS TECHNOLOGIES FOR GIS AND FIBER NETWORK MAPPING What have been some of the key trends in managing cybersecurity-related What are the key applications of GIS in the CGD sector? risks? What are the technology requirements? What are the best practices and solutions? What has been the experience so far? What are the key issues and What has been the uptake of such solutions by CGD operators so far? challenges? What are the specific issues and concerns?

CGD Companies

Adani Gas Arush Gas Assam Gas Company Limited Aavantika Gas Limited Bhagyanagar Gas Bharat Petroleum Central U.P. Gas Limited Limited Technology Services Limited Corporation Limited

Charotar Gas Sahkari Central UP Gas Limited Gail Limited Green Gas LimitedGujarat State Petroleum Gujarat Gas Limited Haridwar Natural Gas Mandali Ltd. Corporation Private Limited

Haryana City Gas Hindustan Petroleum Indraprastha Gas Indian Oil - Adani Gas Indian Oil Corporation Mahanagar Gas Mahesh Gas Limited Distribution Pvt. Ltd. Corporation Limited Limited Pvt. Ltd. Limited Limited

Maharashtra Natural Oil and Natural Gas Rajasthan State Gas Sabarmati Gas Ltd. Sanwariya Gas Limited Tripura Natural Gas Gas Ltd. Corporation Limited Company Limited

Previous Participants Some of the organisations who have participated in similar previous events include: Aavantika GAS; Accenture; ACE GAS Conversions; Adani Gas Ltd; Al-Aziz Group; Ambetronics Engineers; Apl Apoll Tubes; Arush Gas Technology Services LLP; Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P); Baker Hughes; Beckhaul Technologies; Bharat Gas Resources; BHEL; Borouge (India); BPCL; Bureau Veritas (India); Captiva Energy Solutions Private; CathPro Consultants; Central Warehousing Corporation; Charotar GAS Sahakari Mandali; Chevron Phillips Chemicals; Clarke Energy; Comfit & Valves; Directorate General of Hydrocarbons; DNV-GL Software; Energy-Management Systems; EOS Positioning System/Locus View; Ernst & Young LLP; ESRI; Fluid Controls; Fornovo Gas; GAIL; Gainwell Commosales; Gardner Denver Engineered Products India Private; GAS Solutions; GE India Industrial; General Energy-Management Systems; Global Infrastructure Partners India LLP; Green Power Solutions; Greenfuel Energy Solutions; Gujarat Gas; Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation; Gujarat State Petronet; H energy; Hansa Management Services; Haridwar Natural Gas; Haryana City Gas; Heath Consultants; Hoerbiger; Honeywell; HP Oil & Gas; HPCL; ICRA; India Ratings & Research; Indian GAS Exchange; IndianOil - Adani Gas; Indraprastha Gas; Inel gas controls; Innovative Automation; Institute of Asset Integrity & Reliability Management; IOCL; IOTL; IRM Energy; Itron; Jain Irrigation Systems; Jefferies India; Josler Hydrocarbons; Jyotech Engg. & Mktg. Consultants; Kirloskar Pneumatic; L&T Technology Services; Lucky Investment Managers; Lucky Securities; Luxfer Uttam India; Mahanagar Gas; Mahindra & Mahindra; MECON; Mehta Brothers & Co.; Mitsui & Co.; Morgan Stanley; Neet-Vasant; Nirmal Industrial Controls; NTPC; NYK Line (India); OCS OIL-Tech Consultancy LLP; OIL & GAS Plant Engineers (I); ONGC; Pahwa MetalTech; Panam Engineers Ltd; Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University; Parker Hannifin India; Perma-Pipe India; Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board; Petronet LNG; Pipeline Infrastructure; Pipeline Management Services; Pollution Protection Systems; Pratap Technocrats; Pratapnagar Industrial Area; Punj Lloyd; PwC; Rajasthan State GAS; Ratnamani Metals & Tubes; Raychem RPG; Reliance Industries; Renaissance Group; Respo Safety Solutions; Rhino Services; Rockwin Flowmeters; Sabarmati Gas; Sandvik Asia; Sangir Plastic; SAP; SBI Capital Markets; Seal For Life India; Secure Meters; Sensit Technologies; SGS India; Sick India; SRG Engineering; State Bank of India; Super Technical; Surya Roshni; Swagelok; Swiftlifter; Systematix Shares and Stocks; Tata Consulting Engineers; Techsol Engineers; The Corporate Profiles; THINK Gas Distribution; Torrent GAS; Torrent Power; Tractebel Engineering; Tulip Compression; U3S Chemsolutions; Unique Hydrographic Systems; Unison Enviro; Varicon Pumps & Systems; VCS Quality Services; Virtuoso Consulting & Technology; Welspun Corp; Zapp Materials Engineering; Zhejiang Valogin Technology Co; etc.

CGD Operator’s Viewpoint with Ramana Kumar, MD, SABARMATI GAS LIMITED; Suresh P Manglani , Chief Executive Officer, Adani Gas; Hardip Singh Rai, CEO, THINK Gas; M.V. Ravi Someswarudu, CEO, Gas Authority Of India Limited (Gail (India) Limited); Mohit Ahuja, Customer Success Manager, GE; and Karthik Sagar, Growth Leader, Research and Development, MagikMinds at our conference on City Gas Distribution in India. The panel discussed the current status of their CGD networks

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