Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the natural gas industry by enhancing safety, efficiency, workforce management, and compliance. AI-powered tools improve real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, leak detection, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness, enabling gas utilities to mitigate risks, optimize operations, and strengthen regulatory compliance.
However, many utilities find it challenging to transition AI from concept to execution. A structured, rapid prototyping approach enables organizations to test AI use cases swiftly, integrate functional expertise, and effectively scale successful solutions.
This article highlights practical Artificial Intelligence use cases in the natural gas industry across operations, maintenance, cybersecurity, workforce management, and transport, helping operational, technology, and safety leaders prioritize and implement high-impact AI solutions.
AI Use Cases in Natural Gas
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Operations & Maintenance
AI enables predictive monitoring, real-time risk detection, and optimized maintenance scheduling.
Engineering, Design, and Construction
AI enhances pipeline routing, asset placement, and regulatory risk modeling.
Cybersecurity and Risk Management
AI enhances threat detection, regulatory compliance, and OT security.
Safety and Workforce Development
AI improves field training, operator qualification (OQ) certification, real-time safety monitoring, and emergency response.
Transport
AI optimizes pipeline efficiency, LNG operations, and emissions reduction.
From Concept to Execution: AI Adoption for Natural Gas Utilities
AI adoption in natural gas requires a structured, phased approach that combines operational expertise with rapid prototyping.
- Prioritize AI Use Cases – Focus on high-value applications in operations, maintenance, and safety
- Use Rapid Prototyping – Leverage synthetic data to test AI models in controlled environments
- Parallel Data Readiness Efforts – Assess and refine real-world operational data while AI pilots progress
- Scale Proven Solutions – Expand AI applications across assets, field teams, and control centers
How ScottMadden Can Help
ScottMadden helps natural gas utilities develop AI strategies, deploy rapid prototypes, and scale AI-driven solutions.
- Use Case Identification and Prioritization
- Business Case Creation and ROI Analysis
- AI Strategy and Roadmap Development
- Pilot Testing and Implementation
- Workforce Enablement and Training Modernization
Let’s connect to move AI from exploration to execution.
Conrad Chen, Matthew Thompson, and Alex Tylecote also contributed to this article.
