A Canadian engineering and asset management firm is introducing its specialized pipeline asset management training in Kuala Lumpur after successful European sessions, while also making tailored corporate programs available to organizations throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Avodahtec, a Canadian engineering consulting firm focused on infrastructure and asset management, is broadening its international pipeline asset management training reach from Europe into Asia. This expansion also creates a fresh avenue for organizations across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to tap into specialized infrastructure asset management knowledge and bespoke training offerings.
The company's “Asset Management for Pipelines: Strategy and Tactical Practices” course is scheduled for November 24, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It will run as part of the 2nd Pipeline Technology Conference Asia at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC).
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This Kuala Lumpur session follows the program's 2026 European installment held in Berlin, Germany, signaling the next phase of Avodahtec's global growth in infrastructure asset management and specialized pipeline education.
The Asian edition advances efforts to make the training accessible to pipeline and infrastructure professionals tasked with overseeing complex, safety-critical, and long-lived infrastructure, with a particular focus on pipeline networks.
Attendees will examine how organized asset management practices can improve decision-making across the full asset lifespan, spanning planning and investment through operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and eventual replacement.
Subject areas covered:
Infrastructure asset management strategy
Pipeline asset management
Asset lifecycle planning
Risk-based asset management
Pipeline integrity and condition assessment
Lifecycle cost optimization
Reliability and performance management
Maintenance and renewal decision-making
Asset management maturity and governance
ISO 55000 and related asset management frameworks
Predictive maintenance
Applications of AI, IoT and digital technologies
Digital twins and data-driven asset management
Organizational culture and change management
Practical approaches for building resilient asset management systems
Confronting the Strategic Issues of Aging Pipeline Infrastructure
Pipeline operators and infrastructure owners increasingly face the challenge of juggling safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, capital decisions, and long-term asset durability.
The course aims to assist pipeline operators, asset managers, engineers, project managers, technical consultants, regulators, infrastructure owners, and other professionals engaged in strategic infrastructure decisions. It provides structured asset management methods aligned with globally recognized standards, including ISO 55000, the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM), Institute of Asset Management (IAM) frameworks, and ISO 31000 principles.
Delivering Global Asset Management Know-How to MENA
After the European and Asian training sessions, Avodahtec is initiating conversations with organizations throughout the Middle East and North Africa that are interested in specialized infrastructure asset management training and advisory services.
This opportunity covers more than just pipelines, extending to organizations managing energy, oil and gas, utilities, transportation, industrial infrastructure, and other asset-heavy operations.
Organizations in markets such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Egypt can connect with Avodahtec to explore customized training tailored to their specific infrastructure, workforce, and organizational needs.
Possible delivery options include:
In-house corporate training
Customized infrastructure asset management programs
Pipeline asset management training
Executive and technical workshops
Asset management capability development
International and regional professional training
The goal is to help organizations improve their capacity to make well-informed decisions around risk, reliability, lifecycle cost, maintenance, renewal, and sustained infrastructure performance.
A Global Program Led by a Recognized Asset Management Expert
The program is spearheaded by Dr. Olugbenga Ibikunle, Managing Principal of Avodahtec, whose professional background spans academic research, engineering practice, infrastructure management, and professional instruction.
Dr. Ibikunle earned a PhD in Civil Engineering from Heriot-Watt University and an MBA in Strategy & Consulting from the University of Alberta. He is a Professional Engineer and has been honored with the IAM 2020 NxtGen Global Award and the 2021 CNAM TEREO National Asset Management Ambassador Award.
His expertise encompasses asset and infrastructure management, reliability engineering, pipeline technologies, inspection and condition assessment, rehabilitation, and strategic asset decision-making.
The program's international growth underscores Avodahtec's commitment to delivering practical infrastructure asset management knowledge to organizations operating critical infrastructure in diverse markets.
“Asset management is ultimately about helping organizations make better long-term decisions about the infrastructure they depend on,” said Dr. Olugbenga Ibikunle, Managing Principal of Avodahtec. “Organizations managing critical infrastructure need practical approaches that connect risk, performance, lifecycle cost, and long-term investment decisions. We are pleased to take this program to Asia and to open conversations with organizations across MENA.”
Kuala Lumpur Training
The upcoming public session of Asset Management for Pipelines: Strategy and Tactical Practices is set for:
Date: November 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Event: 2nd Pipeline Technology Conference Asia
Organizer: EITEP Institute / Pipeline Technology Conference Asia
The conference lists this program as HRD Corp claimable for eligible Malaysian employers, pending applicable requirements and approval.
Professionals wishing to join the Kuala Lumpur session can register through the Pipeline Technology Conference Asia.
Organizations interested in delivering infrastructure asset management or pipeline asset management training to their teams in MENA or other international regions can reach out to Avodahtec directly to discuss customized training solutions.
About Avodahtec Inc.
Avodahtec Inc. is a Canadian engineering and management consulting firm offering expertise in infrastructure asset management, reliability, engineering, asset management, training, and strategic advisory services.
The company partners with organizations seeking to enhance the reliability, performance, sustainability, and long-term stewardship of critical infrastructure.
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