Highlights

COP29: Italgas and SOCAR for Sustainable Energy

COP29: Italgas and SOCAR for Sustainable Energy

COP29 provided an opportunity to strengthen the collaboration between Italgas and SOCAR. This commitment aims to promote innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the gas distribution sector. The strategic agreement focuses on advancing energy transition and the digitalization of gas infrastructures through the exchange of best practices and cutting-edge technologies. Among these is the advanced leak detection system based on Picarro technology, also employed in Baku with Bludigit's collaboration, marking a decisive step toward a low-emission future.

Bludigit at Enlit Europe 2024

Bludigit at Enlit Europe 2024

Marco Barra Caracciolo, CEO of Bludigit, will participate in the session “The Expected Impact of AI on the Energy Sector” at Enlit Europe 2024, scheduled for October 23, 2024 16:00 – 17:00 Evolve Stage, Hall 6 This session will provide an in-depth look at how Artificial Intelligence and the energy sector are collaborating to reshape the future. We look forward to seeing you there!

Proud to support Azerigas

Proud to support Azerigas

We are proud to support SOCAR Azerigas PU in their Digital Transformation journey by providing advanced technologies for emission reduction and promoting digital innovation. With this collaboration, Bludigit and Azerigas take a decisive step towards a more sustainable and innovative future, placing digitization and efficiency at the core of every activity. Together, we are building a safer, more reliable, and environmentally friendly energy network.

Join Marco Sodero at Enlit Europe

Join Marco Sodero at Enlit Europe

We’re excited to announce that Marco Sodero, Strategy & Business Development Manager at Bludigit, the Italgas Group company leading the charge in digital transformation, will be taking the stage at the “Gas Grid Innovations: Projects and Technologies” session on October 24 at 9:35 AM. Marco will present groundbreaking solutions for the remote control and monitoring of the gas network, showcasing how these innovations are reshaping the gas grid to be greener, safer, and smarter. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the future of gas infrastructure. Stay tuned for more updates!

Bludigit Expands Digitalization Beyond Borders and lands in Austria

Bludigit Expands Digitalization Beyond Borders and lands in Austria

Last week, with the support of Italgas and Picarro, Bludigit introduced the groundbreaking Picarro technology to the Austrian distributor NÖ Netz, part of EVN Group. During the meeting in Baden, we demonstrated the capabilities of this innovation directly in the field, providing a unique opportunity to experience and test our advanced gas network monitoring solutions firsthand.

Another step forward towards a digital, safer, and more sustainable energy future!

Cadent Gas Global Technology Conference

Cadent Gas Global Technology Conference

We were honored to be part of the 2nd Cadent Gas Global Technology Conference at the Science Museum in London. Veronica Molina represented Bludigit, showcasing DANA, our solution for Italgas’ CIRD (Digital Command and Control Center), enabling efficient remote network monitoring and reducing on-site interventions. Proud to shape the future of gas distribution with innovative technology!

Bludigit is looking to expand its solutions beyond the EU!

Bludigit is looking to expand its solutions beyond the EU!

Grazie alla solida esperienza con Italgas, leader nella distribuzione del gas, stiamo portando innovazione e trasformazione digitale in nuovi mercati.
La nostra missione? Rendere i processi aziendali più semplici e promuovere la sostenibilità attraverso soluzioni digitali avanzate. Proponiamo prodotti disegnati per rispondere alle esigenze dei nostri clienti e sostenere la crescita del loro business.

LoRaWAN LIVE

LoRaWAN LIVE

A momentous occasion at LoRaWAN Live in Munich! We thank the LoRa Alliance for providing a platform to showcase how LoRaWAN and Nimbus have enhanced the communication uptime of smart meters. Nimbus, the world’s most advanced gas meter, is a pioneering innovation by Italgas with Bludigit. It offers a 15-year battery life, compatibility with various gas blends including Natural Gas-Hydrogen, and state-of-the-art remote communication modules using NB-IoT and LoRaWAN technologies. Its robust safety features, including anti-tamper solutions, pressure, seismic, and temperature sensors, ensure maximum security and efficiency. Marco Martini from Italgas and Veronica Molina from Bludigit presented their insights and contributions at the event.

Enlit Europe in Milan in 2024!

Enlit Europe in Milan in 2024!

Enlit Europe 2024, the leading European event dedicated to sustainable energy, will be held in the heart of Milan this year, from October 22 to 24!

Let’s get ready to explore new frontiers of sustainable energy and innovative technology right in our city!
Follow our LinkedIn page for all future updates and to discover how we are working to make the future of energy more sustainable and digital. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the latest news and interact with industry leaders.

New collaboration between Bludigit and Gruppo CAP!

New collaboration between Bludigit and Gruppo CAP!

We are pleased to announce a new and important collaboration between Bludigit and Gruppo CAP, the green utility that manages the water service of the Metropolitan City of Milan. We have signed a memorandum of understanding to join forces in the fields of digitization, technological innovation, and artificial intelligence. This synergy aims to:
• Develop joint initiatives for the management of water and gas networks
• Promote digital transition and the adoption of new technologies
• Offer innovative services to water service managers in Italy and abroad
Michele Tessera, CIO of Gruppo CAP, emphasized how digital technologies are fundamental for improving the efficiency of network services, while Marco Barra Caracciolo, President and CEO of Bludigit, highlighted the importance of sharing know-how to accelerate technological innovation and digital transformation.
Our primary goal is to pool skills and know-how to develop synergies between the gas and water sectors, promoting the innovative use of technologies for network monitoring and management.
This collaboration represents a significant step towards creating value for the entire sector, contributing to ensuring access to clean water, public health, and ecosystem protection.
We are ready to embark on this new adventure and develop ambitious projects for a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

Cadent

Cadent

Bludigit leads innovation in the digitalization of the gas network! Here is a significant moment captured this month at the Cadent Gas offices in Coventry, where we celebrated one year since the signing of the MOU between Italgas and Cadent Gas. The two leaders in the gas distribution shared experiences, visions, challenges, and innovative technologies. Bludigit proudly presented DANA, the digital platform that plays a key role in the technological transformation of Italgas network.

Siciliacque

Siciliacque

Bludigit visits Siciliacque
A four-day visit, accompanied by Maurizio Sorce, gave us the opportunity to explore various types of plants managed by the company:
– Fanaco water treatment plant
– Alcantara 1 and Alcantara 2 hydroelectric power plants
– Montescuro pumping station and springs
– Fanaco dam
The main objective? To analyze and deepen the functionality of the over-distribution water service, making it increasingly smart in the future through the sharing of experiences and skills between Bludigit and Siciliacque, which is essential for continuously innovating and improving our services.
Thank you to Siciliacque for the hospitality and for this extraordinary opportunity for learning and collaboration!
Together, towards a more sustainable and intelligent future!

Energy Transition Summit

Energy Transition Summit

Directly from Amsterdam, Veronica Molina is a guest at Europe’s most significant energy conference to demonstrate how Italgas is successfully utilizing the OverIT platform. The solid partnership established between Bludigit and OverIT gave rise to innovative solutions like Workonsite, the application that digitizes and remotely controls construction site supervision activities using artificial intelligence, ensuring completion within scheduled timeframes, budget and quality.

Live from Milano

Live from Milano

“Digitalizing networks, in any sector, requires addressing various complexities and significant interventions in terms of governance. A shift in organizational paradigm is needed, transitioning from a new mindset to an IT infrastructure that ensures resilience and business continuity, along with partnerships built on diverse foundations, even with one’s own suppliers.” Marco Barra Caracciolo, CIO of Italgas and CEO of Bludigit, at the seminar “Sustainable Water organized by the Foundation for Digital Sustainability

Sustainable Water Seminar

Sustainable Water Seminar

During the Sustainable Water seminar, we will explore the following issues: digitization in the water resources sector, the impact of digitization on sustainability dimensions, sustainable approaches for the future, collaboration for Sustainability among institutions, companies and stakeholders to incentivize sustainable solutions in water resources.


Italgas CIO and CEO Bludigit, Marco Barra Caracciolo, will speak.

Live from e-world energy&water

Live from e-world energy&water

Davide and Veronica are currently in Essen for the esteemed e-world energy&water conference! Alongside our partner Fincons, we’re presenting our high-tech solutions for the energy and utilities sectors, covering IoT, metering, and billing. Through our combined expertise, we aim to address industry challenges and transform the energy landscape.

In the heart of energy innovation!

In the heart of energy innovation!

Comparison, research, and training are what guide entities like Bludigit and its Digital Factory. For this reason, a few days ago, we met at the headquarters of Geoside, the Energy Service Company (ESCo) of the Italgas Group.
With us were Caterina Rutschmann, Fabio Abbandonato, Gabriele Cristoni, Luca Di Ielsi, and Valentina Magni, who collaborated synergistically to achieve a better platform in terms of energy efficiency and to successfully tackle emerging market challenges.

Enlit Europe, here we go!

Enlit Europe, here we go!

We look forward to seeing you November 28-30 at Pavilion 7 – level 3, G142 to talk about digital (and energy) transition and how to accelerate it. Our staff will be on hand to learn about and explore some of our solutions: WorkOnSite remote supervision of work site; DEVA smart meter management; Confirmo approval of requests.

Live from Barcellona

Live from Barcellona

Picarro technology has come to Barcelona! An important meeting was held at the DSO Nedgia headquarters on the most advanced gas leak and emission detection technology in the world.
With Surveyor it was easy to demonstrate how to guarantee the sensitivity, range and speed of detection.

Live from Cis Torino

Live from Cis Torino

The digital transformation of assets and processes developed by Bludigit for the Italgas Group is a global benchmark that attracts the attention of numerous players in this sector. It was a delight to have hosted a delegation from the Iren Group in the Integrated Supervision Center (CIS) in Turin, from which the entire Italgas network is remotely controlled.

Enlit Europe November 28-30 – Paris

Enlit Europe November 28-30 – Paris

The capital of France will host Enlite Europe this year. The famous International Trade Fair aims to contribute to Europe’s evolution towards a digitalized, carbon-free energy system, thus supporting the energy transition. Bludigit is ready to go… new challenges await us!

Live from CIR

Live from CIR

The Plants and Networks Command and Control Center (CIR) is the innovation that has allowed Italgas to strengthen its role as a global technological benchmark. This is the first system that can remotely monitor and control gas networks, thanks to the proprietary Dana software, developed entirely at our Digital Factory. We have implemented real time data, IoT and AI systems to guarantee safety and coordination in plant and network management.

Live from Digital Factory

Live from Digital Factory

Our Digital Factory opened its doors to a delegation from the AcegasApsAmga, Heratech and Inrete Distribuzione Energia companies, part of the Hera Group.
It was a day of cooperation, focused on innovation and ideas! An opportunity that allowed us to share goals and solutions with professionals in our field, in a precious discussion regarding the issues of Digital Innovation.

UNI/PDR 147:2023 procedure

UNI/PDR 147:2023 procedure

“Technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, IoT and other digital platforms have the potential to bring about significant benefits for society and the production system, but precisely for this reason it is essential to consider attentively the impact of these technologies and to make use of them for the ecological transition and for sustainable and fair social development,” says Marco Barra Caracciolo, President and CEO of Bludigit, regarding the new UNI/PdR 147:2023 procedure. This procedure introduces the first standard in Europe for the digital sustainability of companies in processes of innovation: a procedure, along with others, promoted by Italgas with the Digital Sustainability Foundation.

South Innovation Summit

South Innovation Summit

On September 15th, Marco Barra Caracciolo, the CEO of Bludigit, was a guest at the South Innovation Summit. Together with Marco Pietrucci, Head of Innovation at Terna SpA, they discussed the new challenges in the energy world, describing the close link between the energy revolution and global innovation in a joint speech.