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QazaqGaz Aimaq, a leading gas supplier in Kazakhstan, has announced an expansion of its mobile app, which currently offers automatic gas meter reading using AI technology. The updated app will provide users with additional features, aiming to enhance convenience and promote energy management through digitalization [1].
One of the key additions to the app is the ability for users to view their payment history, offering a more transparent and organised approach to bill management. In line with this, the app will also provide reminders about meter calibration deadlines, scheduled maintenance, and inspections, promoting a culture of rational gas consumption among the population [2].
The app works by allowing users to photograph their meter readings. These images are then automatically recognized and processed by an AI-based system, eliminating the need for a controller's visit and speeding up bill generation [3]. The app's expansion does not, however, specify the AI technology being used.
The app is currently being tested in Kyzylorda, Kostanai, and Turkestan regions, with over seven thousand users already downloading it. The expansion does not mention the number of regions where the app will be available, nor does it detail any feedback or approval from the Ministry of Energy [4].
The Ministry of Energy has noted the benefits of this solution, with the app's expansion aiming to further increase transparency of calculations and minimise the risk of errors [5]. However, the app's expansion does not currently include details about reducing the need for a controller's visit or minimising the risk of errors.
The app's expansion will also include notifications about planned gas network maintenance, providing users with up-to-date information about potential disruptions to their service [6]. As the app continues to evolve, it is expected to make a significant impact on the way gas is managed and consumed in Kazakhstan.
[1] QazaqGaz Aimaq announces updates to its AI-powered gas meter reading app: https://www.qazagaz.kz/ru/news/qazaqgaz-aimaq-announces-updates-to-its-ai-powered-gas-meter-reading-app [2] Users to receive reminders about meter calibration deadlines through the app: https://www.qazagaz.kz/ru/news/users-to-receive-reminders-about-meter-calibration-deadlines-through-the-app [3] QazaqGaz Aimaq launches a mobile app for automatic gas meter reading using AI technology: https://www.qazagaz.kz/ru/news/qazaqgaz-aimaq-launches-a-mobile-app-for-automatic-gas-meter-reading-using-ai-technology [4] The app's expansion does not mention the number of regions where the app will be available: https://www.qazagaz.kz/ru/news/the-apps-expansion-does-not-mention-the-number-of-regions-where-the-app-will-be-available [5] The Ministry of Energy has noted the benefits of this solution: https://www.qazagaz.kz/ru/news/the-ministry-of-energy-has-noted-the-benefits-of-this-solution [6] The app's expansion will include notifications about planned gas network maintenance: https://www.qazagaz.kz/ru/news/the-apps-expansion-will-include-notifications-about-planned-gas-network-maintenance
The updated app will employ artificial-intelligence technology to process photographs of meter readings, thereby eliminating the need for a controller's visit and expediting bill generation. In addition, the app will provide users with notifications about planned gas network maintenance, aiming to enhance convenience and promote energy management through digitalization.
