Study Group 4.1: Asset Management

Review of Asset Management Strategies and Practices. Chair: Andreas Hennig, Germany. Deputy: Alessandro Soresina, Italy. Terms of Reference:  The study will review the processes and methodologies used to develop strategies for operating, maintaining and replacing gas distribution networks. This will build on the Distribution Integrity study from the previous triennium. The study will recognize the influence of differing regulatory frameworks both in defining local good practice and assessing the applicability of “best” international practices. Objectives and expected results The definition of distribution integrity performance measures; The use of available information systems, data and the management of data quality; The availability and applicability of cost/benefit calculations; The influence of national and international technical standards; The influence of economic regulation and competitive markets; The range of approaches within legal frameworks; prescriptive vs risk-based.