Protekz-Led Transformation: Aligning Profitability, ESG, and People in HPHT Complex Operations
Client: Husky-CNOOC Madura Limited (HCML)
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration: February 2016 – January 2021
Sector: Energy
Executive Challenge
Husky-CNOOC Madura Limited (HCML)—a joint venture between CNOOC Limited, Cenovus Energy (formerly Husky Energy), and Samudra Energy—embarked on its inaugural High-Pressure, High-Temperature (HPHT) sour gas development through the BD Gas Field Project in Indonesia. With a capital investment exceeding $2B, the project demanded seamless coordination across multinational partners, regulatory authorities, and global supply chains spanning Singapore, China, and the United States.
Success required not only safe offshore execution in Indonesian waters but also the integration of environmental stewardship, digital innovation, and local workforce development—critical elements for positioning HCML as a responsible and competitive energy operator in Southeast Asia’s evolving landscape.
Strategic Leadership Approach
Mike Etuhoko, contracted to partner with HCML’s leadership, spearheaded a multi-dimensional transformation initiative designed to drive operational excellence, institutional resilience, and long-term sustainability within a complex joint venture environment.
The leadership strategy was anchored on four core pillars:
Integrated Project Leadership:
Directed a matrixed execution structure managing 10 international service providers and over 4,000 personnel across multiple geographies. Led over 200 execution team members in Indonesia through rigorous operational readiness programs, instilling a high-performance, safety-first culture aligned with global best practices.
Operational Governance and Risk Leadership:
Conceptualized and implemented the Well Integrity Management System (WIMS) )—a strategic framework strengthening well lifecycle governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance in alignment with stakeholder expectations. The WIMS initiative aligned operational execution with evolving stakeholder expectations, integrating real-time surveillance, lifecycle risk management, and ESG principles directly into HCML’s offshore operations.
Stakeholder Alignment and Strategic Engagement:
Facilitated high-level strategic sessions and workshops with internal executives, joint venture partners, board representatives, and regulatory authorities to drive strategic alignment, secure leadership buy-in and embed shared accountability across governance and operational systems. Through collaborative leadership, ensured the seamless integration of the WIMS strategy into HCML’s organizational culture, strengthening stakeholder confidence, operational resilience, and long-term enterprise value.Digital Enablement & ESG Integration:
Developed a digitally enabled WIMS aligned with ISO 16530-1 standards, embedding real-time surveillance, preventive maintenance, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles directly into HCML’s operational architecture.Human Capital Development & Localization:
Designed and executed a $250K enterprise-wide talent development program, combining executive coaching, technical mentoring, and skills training. Prioritized leadership succession, localization, and community engagement initiatives such as “Expat & Expert Go to Campus”—deepening stakeholder trust and advancing national development goals.
Results & Business Impact
Operational and Financial Excellence:
Delivered $200M in annual profit with a 60% year-over-year increase, substantially enhancing the performance and financial resilience of HCML’s HPHT operations.Safety and Operational Integrity Leadership:
Achieved zero recordable safety incidents across all project execution phases. Institutionalized the WIMS framework, elevating HCML’s regulatory compliance, ESG alignment, and stakeholder confidence—setting a new industry benchmark for well operations worldwide.Strategic Workforce Empowerment and Localization:
Successfully built a future-ready national workforce, achieving compliance with Indonesian localization mandates while embedding a culture of leadership excellence and technical resilience.Reputation and Stakeholder Value Creation:
Reinforced HCML’s reputation as a trusted, responsible operator—strengthening relationships with regulators, partners, and the broader community.
Protekz Core Values in Action
Empowerment:
Elevated leadership capabilities at all organizational levels through structured development, mentorship, and sustainable knowledge transfer.Impact:
Delivered transformational business outcomes, including $200M in profit uplift, enhanced operational resilience, and ESG-compliant operational frameworks—building enduring value for stakeholders.Fulfillment:
Advanced human capital growth, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, embodying Protekz’s commitment to driving sustainable progress across people, performance, and partnerships.
Client Testimonial
“Mike’s impact on HCML’s success on its $2 billion offshore development was profound. His leadership in conceptualizing, implementing, and embedding the Well Integrity Management System (WIMS) significantly strengthened HCML’s governance, risk management, and ESG alignment. Through high-level stakeholder engagement, human capital development, and disciplined operational leadership, Mike directly contributed to $200 million in annual profit uplift, a 60% year-over-year operational performance improvement, and a zero-incident safety record across all project execution phases. In addition, Mike designed and delivered a $250,000 enterprise-wide WIMS training and mentorship program, enhancing leadership capabilities, technical excellence, and institutional resilience across the organization—ensuring the long-term sustainability of HCML’s operational integrity initiatives.
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See attached testimony video presented by HCML Management
— HCML
