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Prepare for 2030: Industrial Gas – Budget 2026
AI-Powered Strategic Action Map
1. Strategic Context (2026–2030)
- Industry shift: From volume-driven gas supply → AI-powered Energy-as-a-Service platforms.
- Driver: Customers demand efficiency, ESG compliance, and resilience.
- Goal: Deliver 20%+ ROCE via AI, asset-light platforms, and license networks.
2. Core Strategic Levers
AI-Power (Innovation & Efficiency)
- Predictive demand forecasting
- AI-driven scheduling (O₂, H₂, CO₂ logistics)
- Smart asset monitoring (sensors, predictive maintenance)
Sustainability → Profit
- Green H₂ and CO₂ recycling
- Verified ESG claims driving premium pricing
- Energy efficiency-as-a-service
Resilience ↑
- Multi-region sourcing hubs
- AI risk dashboards (supply, geopolitics, compliance)
- Dual-sourcing critical molecules (H₂, He, rare gases)
Sovereignty
- Own data flows (customer, plant, logistics)
- Build independent AI models vs vendor lock-in
- Direct-to-customer digital platforms
3. 2026 Budget Allocation
| Category | Budget % | AI-Powered Use | Expected Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Systems & Platforms | 25% | Forecasting, scheduling, predictive service | +10–15% efficiency |
| Green Energy Transition | 20% | H₂ portfolio, CO₂ capture, ESG verification | +5–10% margin premium |
| Resilient Supply Chains | 15% | Regional hubs, risk AI dashboards | -20% disruption cost |
| Customer Platforms | 15% | Digital service portals, self-service, APIs | +15% customer retention |
| Workforce Transformation | 10% | AI labs, upskilling, TaaS bench | Faster adoption, lower FTE |
| Asset-Light Ventures (Licenses) | 10% | Franchise/partner programs | +New revenue streams |
| Governance & Digital Security | 5% | Data sovereignty, compliance, cyber-ops | Reduced dependency risk |
4. 2026–2030 Action Roadmap
2026 – Build the Base
- Deploy AI forecasting & scheduling across 50% fleet
- Launch 2 ESG-verified product lines (H₂ & CO₂ reuse)
- Stand-up regional hub in CEE
2027 – Scale the Platform
- Roll out customer self-service portal globally
- License 3 AI-powered O₂/H₂ service platforms
- Workforce: 70% roles AI-augmented
2028 – Optimize Resilience
- Dual-source >80% critical molecules
- Achieve 100% ESG verification for premium pricing
- Launch predictive compliance system
2029 – Monetize Ecosystem
- Cross-industry alliances (energy, mobility, health)
- Sell platform licenses in 10+ regions
- ROICE gains >30%
2030 – Leadership Position
- Industrial Gas → AI-Energy Ecosystem Creator
- Asset-light, license-driven global scale
- Market leader in ESG + resilience index
5. KPI Dashboard 2026–2030
- ROCE: Target 20% by 2028, 25% by 2030
- Recurring Revenue: 50%+ of total sales by 2030
- ESG Premium: +10% margin on verified green products
- Resilience Score: Disruption cost <5% revenue
- Digital Sovereignty: 100% customer + plant data on independent AI
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