Korea Gas Corporation is continuously pushing forward innovation projects utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and big data in line with the government's initiative on 'Digital Platform Government.' A comprehensive digital transformation is taking place across various areas, including disaster response, expanding energy welfare, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.
Recently, Korea Gas Corporation integrated disaster information from nine agencies, including the Ministry of Interior and Safety and the Korea Meteorological Administration, and introduced the 'AI Smart Disaster Safety Management' service, which informs field conditions through AI voice. It is evaluated as contributing to securing golden time by changing traditional disaster response methods that relied on paper reports.
Starting next year, a 'one-stop service' will be introduced to automatically identify households among those eligible for urban gas rate reductions who have low access to information and to assist them in applying for benefits. The aim is to reduce energy welfare blind spots by linking to administrative networks.
Internally, an electronic form service has been introduced, creating a paperless work environment. Employees report increased efficiency due to faster document drafting and approval processes. It is also expected to yield carbon emission reduction effects due to decreased paper usage.
In the digital transformation process, collaboration with local small and medium-sized enterprises is also being expanded. While hosting startup discovery events and data competitions, various joint research projects are underway to localize core technologies such as smart plants, digital twins (technology that creates virtual objects identical to physical ones for verification through various simulations), and vibration analysis of rotating machinery.
In the process of natural gas production and supply, a data-driven operational environment is being established. Korea Gas Corporation is gathering and analyzing various operational data generated during the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG), unloading, and the supply of vaporized gas, thus building a so-called 'digital brain.' Over the medium to long term, AI is expected to suggest optimal operational methods and LNG supply management strategies.
A Korea Gas Corporation official said, 'Digital transformation is not just a simple change in administrative systems but an innovation that enhances the quality of life for citizens' and noted, 'We will continue to strive towards three goals: enhancing public safety and convenience, coexisting with small and medium-sized enterprises, and strengthening digital competitiveness.'