
Murat Çalapkulu, General Manager of ESKA Valve, appeared as a guest on a television program where he shared his views on global energy policies, the transformation of Turkey’s natural gas sector over the past 20 years, and the growing role of digitalization in energy infrastructure. Speaking during the program, Murat Çalapkulu stated that today the energy sector is being reshaped not only through supply and demand dynamics, but also around energy security, digitalization, and sustainability.

Inspiring the Industry with a 40% Women Employment Rate In a sector like energy technologies—traditionally known as male-dominated—the presence of women is not enough on its own. What truly signals transformation is women taking strong, active, and decision-making roles. At Eska, our goal is not merely to be part of this transformation, but to carry it forward. As of today, women represent 40% of our workforce.

At a time when competition in the business world is intensifying and technology is reshaping business models, taking innovative steps has become a necessity for companies aiming for sustainable success. With its strategic investment in artificial intelligence, ESKA stands among the pioneering companies of this transformation and clearly demonstrates its strong commitment to digitalization.

Pressure control in natural gas distribution networks is critical for ensuring a safe and sustainable gas supply. Pressure fluctuations occurring at city gate stations, regional regulation points, and distribution lines with variable consumption profiles may lead to equipment failures, increased maintenance costs, and disruptions in service continuity. At this point, natural gas regulators play a fundamental role in ensuring safe and stable pressure control by reducing high-pressure gas to the level required by the distribution network.

As digital transformation in the energy sector accelerates worldwide, smart meter technologies are becoming one of the most critical building blocks of this transformation. In line with energy efficiency, decarbonization, and energy security goals, many countries are making smart meter applications mandatory or encouraging their adoption. This transformation, which began in Türkiye’s electricity sector, is also expected to accelerate in the natural gas field in the near future. Smart natural gas meters offer significant benefits for both individual consumers and the national economy.