THINK Gas has officially launched an innovative GIS-based platform of Integrated Network Availability, the first of its kind, in a monumental step toward the digitalization of the energy infrastructure and enhanced consumer convenience. It was launched at a prestigious conference titled Energy Security–Driving India to a New Wave of Gas Demand held by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).

Key industry personalities familiar with the developments were at the launch, which included PNGRB Members A. K. Tiwari, Jayanta Das, and Abhilesh Gupta, the Managing Director and CEO of THINK Gas. The new digital solution is supposed to ease the process of checking and applying for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections in different locations.

Advanced Geospatial Information System (GIS)

The platform has been developed using sophisticated Geographic Information System (GIS) technology that combines detailed geospatial information into a map interface. This powerful system enables THINK Gas to operate its comprehensive network of PNG to a high level of accuracy within its licensed operational fields. 

Although the company has in the past leveraged GIS capabilities to conduct internal planning, construction, and maintenance, including tracking progress in detail to individual connection levels, this launch is the first step toward introducing that technology as a consumer-facing product. The AI-ready system currently offers potential customers real-time access to network availability information, and essential data has been placed right at their fingertips.

Simplifying the journey and leadership

The new GIS interface is directly available to prospective users at the official THINK Gas site. The site provides a range of tools to help users check whether PNG services are accessible in their individual location, such as checking by address, inputting in latitude and longitude, or even pinpointing their position on an interactive map. After confirmation of availability with the process of a single click, the platform provides an opportunity to proceed with the application process without delays. 

THINK Gas has dedicated itself to offering the PNG connections to new consumers within 30 days of application and document verification, hence reducing the waiting period substantially. In the case of individuals residing in regions where infrastructure is yet to be developed, the platform will allow them to express their interest, and the company will make future expansions depending on real demand data.

At the launch, Abhilesh Gupta highlighted that THINK Gas is the first City Gas Distribution (CGD) player in the industry to offer such an exclusive GIS-based solution. He observed that the effort fits within a larger effort to use technology to achieve greater transparency and speed up the use of cleaner fuels. 

The company will contribute to the India-wide vision of moving towards a more sustainable and gas-based economy by providing people with an easy and clear route to PNG connections. This initiative will not only be helpful to the end-user in their greater convenience but also add to the company in planning their infrastructure in the future with more data on this basis.

Conclusion

The launch of the GIS-based Integrated Network Availability platform is a paradigm shift for THINK Gas and the CGD industry in India. Such technological advances will be essential as the demand for piped natural gas persistently increases to ensure that the clean energy is efficient and reliable.

By providing its 30-day connection timeline and its focus on data-driven expansion planning, THINK Gas is establishing a new benchmark in customer service within the energy distribution sector and is eventually helping India get closer to its vision of a cleaner energy future.