Conceptualizing a Digital Twin Model for Natural Gas Retailing in a Geographic Area in India

Asim Prasad, Anita Kumar, Pratyush Prasad

2023

Abstract

In the fourth Industrial Revolution context, various industries are embracing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things to facilitate Net Zero transition with digital transformation. A notable development in this field is the Digital Twin (DT), a virtual representation of the physical system. Digital transformation enhances process management, elevates business performance, and facilitates the advancement of sustainable energy transition as a viable solution for the challenges arising from climate change. India’s strategic goal of achieving a gas-based economy by 2030, by providing widespread access to a local distribution network for cleaner natural gas serving 98% of the population has motivated the study of integrating advanced digital technology into gas retailing as a viable solution for decarbonized economic growth. Accordingly, this exploratory study presents a novel conceptual model of a Digital Twin for natural gas retailing. The model aims for efficient real-time management of city gas operations in India to enhance natural gas retail consumption for accelerating a gas-based economy transition. This supports India’s commitment to providing affordable access to cleaner fuels under its SDG 7 framework. The research has practical implications for society to manage local climate change issues effectively.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Prasad A., Kumar A. and Prasad P. (2023). Conceptualizing a Digital Twin Model for Natural Gas Retailing in a Geographic Area in India. In Proceedings of the 1st Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR; ISBN 978-989-758-687-3, SciTePress, pages 947-956. DOI: 10.5220/0012531600003792

in Bibtex Style

@conference{pamir23,
author={Asim Prasad and Anita Kumar and Pratyush Prasad},
title={Conceptualizing a Digital Twin Model for Natural Gas Retailing in a Geographic Area in India},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR},
year={2023},
pages={947-956},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012531600003792},
isbn={978-989-758-687-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR
TI - Conceptualizing a Digital Twin Model for Natural Gas Retailing in a Geographic Area in India
SN - 978-989-758-687-3
AU - Prasad A.
AU - Kumar A.
AU - Prasad P.
PY - 2023
SP - 947
EP - 956
DO - 10.5220/0012531600003792
PB - SciTePress