Bahiagás, a natural gas distributor in Bahia, partnered with Automind to implement an integrated project for registering, modeling, and simulating natural gas distribution networks using Synergi Gas. The project, led by the Sense Metrics unit, produced up-to-date and reliable data, enabling accurate analysis, optimized planning, greater regulatory certainty, and clear expansion projections. The result is more efficient network management, with technology, governance, and data intelligence applied to one of the most strategic sectors of Brazil's energy infrastructure.
Bahiagás has been responsible for distributing natural gas in Bahia for over 30 years. With long-term contracts and ongoing growth plans, the company is a key player in the state's energy development.
The network's rapid expansion required tools capable of providing up-to-date, reliable data to support strategic decisions, plan investments, and securely simulate future scenarios. It was time to invest in technology to further strengthen operations.
It was in this context that Bahiagás approached us. The objective was clear: to implement an integrated project of registration, modeling, simulation, and training with Synergi Gas, one of the most globally recognized tools for managing natural gas networks.
Our first step was to import the company's entire GIS network into Synergi, aligning the data with the physical reality. Next, we registered customers in detail, which allowed us to simulate consumption scenarios across different segments.
With the modeling complete, we delivered an updated and dynamic model of the network. This opened the door for strategic analyses, such as predicting the impact of a power outage, projecting future demands, and more accurately evaluating expansions or maintenance.
To ensure the solution reflected the reality of the network and generated consistent results, Automind conducted a structured, phased implementation process.
The work began with validating the existing network, reviewing and confirming the integrity of the distribution network. Next, georeferenced shapefiles were generated with pipeline and customer information and imported into Synergi Gas.
Flow spreadsheets were consulted and cross-referenced with customer data to enable reliable simulations. We also performed a detailed analysis of as-builts, ensuring the correct registration of valves and infrastructure components. Finally, we consolidated the information into standardized reports, highlighting areas of concern and ensuring transparency at each stage.
This structured process gave solidity to the project and created the necessary foundation for the network's digital model to remain up-to-date and reliable.
Bahiagás' network is now kept up to date, providing accurate analysis and reliable information that facilitates strategic decision-making. The company can forecast demand, assess impacts in disruption situations, and act proactively in network management.
Planning has become more efficient, reducing the likelihood of unnecessary expenses and increasing the intelligent use of resources. With data aligned with regulatory requirements, the company operates with greater institutional security and strengthens its credibility in the market.
Furthermore, simulation capabilities allow for clear growth scenarios, giving Bahiagás the agility to expand its network intelligently and sustainably. The combination of technology and team training ensures these gains are lasting, consolidating a new level of efficiency for the company.
The project was led by Sense Metrics, Automind's business unit dedicated to industrial data management. Formerly known as GEMED, Sense Metrics combines cutting-edge technology, proprietary methodologies, and over three decades of experience to transform technical information into strategic intelligence.
Its operations go far beyond data processing: Sense Metrics helps companies transform records, measurements, and operational histories into reliable decision-making scenarios, supporting both day-to-day efficiency and long-term vision. This expertise enabled the company to deliver an updated digital network to Bahiagás, capable of safely simulating different consumption and expansion scenarios. With solutions applied in critical sectors such as oil and gas, energy, petrochemicals, and fuels, Sense Metrics reinforces Automind's commitment to providing governance, accuracy, and reliability in every project.
The impact goes beyond technology. Bahiagás gained the confidence to grow in a planned manner, serve its customers more efficiently, and consolidate its position as a leader in natural gas distribution in Brazil. This project demonstrated that reliable information isn't just a technical detail. It's the foundation for smarter decisions, risk reduction, and sustainable growth.