Indonesian Petroleum Association Convention & Exhibition

Indonesia's upstream story is moving again.

Major offshore gas discoveries, fresh investment and a stronger push on carbon capture and storage (CCS) are shifting the conversation from decline management to what comes next. Deepwater potential, LNG opportunity and CCS project pipelines are all back in focus, while shifts in geological, capital markets and regulations necessitate agility and innovative, forward-looking solutions among National Oil Companies (NOCs), EPCs and other stakeholders. 

But that momentum brings a familiar problem: the talent needed to deliver it isn't keeping pace. CCS demands a new layer or subsurface, engineering and regulatory expertise. Deepwater and offshore projects are competing for the same pool of subsea engineers, drilling specialists and facilities experts. And across all of it, an ageing workforce is making experienced hires harder to find.

For operators, EPCs and service companies, the priority is clear – get the right items in place early. Drilling, subsea, LNG, commissioning, HSE carbon storage. The projects are there. The people need to be too.

We've been doing this for more than 50 years – through upstream oil and gas booms, LNG expansion, offshore infrastructure build-outs and now the shift toward lower-carbon energy. Each time the market changes, the challenge of finding and mobilising the right people stays the same. That's what we're here for.

In Indonesia and across Asia, our local presence keeps us close to the projects, the clients and the talent landscape. We understand how hiring works in markets where technical skills are scarce, competition is high and compliance requirements are real.

Behind that local knowledge sits Brunel's global reach – 120 offices across 50 countries, established mobility processes and access to international specialist networks. From exploration and engineering to commissioning and operations, we connect the right people to the right projects.