Constantin Schreiber

Turkmenistan is moving forward with a significant modernization effort for its gas-pipeline network, aimed at enhancing the reliability of both domestic and export natural gas deliveries, the Turkmen Cabinet of Ministers announced on Friday, Nov. 21.

The inaugural Pipeline Technology Conference Asia (ptc Asia) concluded with outstanding success at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, attracting 1,123 participants from 41 countries.

Sarah is an approachable and energetic professional with a passion for building collaborative relationships and driving innovation. With a talent for uncovering market needs and solving business challenges, she thrives on bringing people together to create practical, sustainable solutions.

Dr Anna Andersson is Head of Data Science and AI at Klarian, where she leads innovation in applying advanced analytics to complex operational systems. With a PhD in Physics and extensive experience across academia and industry, she specialises in using AI, machine learning, and knowledge representation to transform raw data into actionable insight.

Each time, the Ask the Experts section focuses on a new topic of particular relevance to the pipeline industry.

We would like to invite you to send in your questions which will afterwards be answered publicly by selected experts from the respective field.

Our topic this time for “Ask the Experts” is Future Fuels & Digitalization.

With a strong background in materials science and corrosion engineering, Matina Thammachart leads the Materials and Corrosion Section at PTTEP, where she ensures the integrity and reliability of pipeline assets across complex energy operations.

Daria Stepanova is the CEO and Co-founder of AIRMO, a company specializing in innovative solutions for pipeline monitoring and safety.

The planned Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector (BHC) project, an offshore pipeline connecting Finnish and German renewable hydrogen markets, is receiving support from the European Union. Gasgrid Finland, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), and GASCADE Gastransport GmbH are grateful to receive a €15.3 million grant from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program.

Sandra Calderón is an accomplished engineer with 16 years of international experience and a unique triple expertise spanning project management, business development, and design/worksite execution. Known for her motivation, organizational skills, and collaborative spirit, she brings a strong track record of delivering results across diverse projects.

The Technical University of Leoben (TUL), Austria, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Pipeline Engineering Program, starting in March 2026.