Low Industry Standardization
There are various methods for natural gas measurement; a unified industry standard is yet to be established; numerous midstream and downstream enterprises vary in quality; and price wars lead to low-level services.
Supply-chain Lacks Transparency
Should any supply-chain issues arise during transportation, such as adulteration, it is hard to judge who should be held responsible. The fact that the data of upstream and downstream companies are kept separate adds extra difficulty to dispute resolution.
Low-level Digitization
Low-level digitization, which is a common issue for many enterprises, leads to inefficient business operations and management.