GAS SUPPLY EFFICIENCY BASED ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

Abstract. The relevance of the research is based to the need for effective implementation of digital technologies in the field of gas supply. The study of energy supply from natural gas was carried out in accordance with the functional patterns of technological processes and gas consumption factors in conjunction with the directions of digital transformation. Subject: The main aim of the research to define and propose criteria for digital transformation, based on features of the gas supply industry for the gradual progressive development of the regional economy. Materials and methods: The functional relationship with gas supply was determined based on the analysis and generalization of the main directions and criteria for the digital transformation. The method of comparing the results of digital transformation with a technological approach and with a relative assessment of investments was used. Results: Groups of indicators that are technologically interconnected in gas supply are presented as criteria for digital transformation. An additional function to expand the boundaries of evaluating the economic efficiency of digital technologies is to provide a mechanism for creating added value in Russia. The increasing capitalization through investments in digital technologies is not a factor in increasing efficiency without a reasonable practical effect. Conclusions: The implementation of digital transformation should not lead to an excessive increase in tariffs for gas supply to Russian regions, since energy supply is a necessary condition for the development of the economy.