CAVU International is proud to have co-authored a technical paper with ExxonMobil Cepu Ltd. that will be presented at the SPE/IADC Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, taking place August 5–6, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia.

The paper, “Back to the Future: Transformational Steps in Operational Leadership, Human Performance, and Crew Resource Management in Banyu Urip Drilling Operations,” examines the evolution of leadership, Human Performance, and Crew Resource Management practices across the Banyu Urip drilling program in Indonesia.

What the Paper Will Explore

Safe and efficient drilling operations require more than technical expertise and advanced systems. They also depend on strong leadership, effective communication, situational awareness, trust, and the ability of teams to learn and adapt in real time.

This paper will explore how the Banyu Urip drilling program applied a structured approach to leadership development, embedded coaching, Human Performance, and Crew Resource Management within a complex, multicultural drilling environment.

Attendees will hear practical lessons related to:

• Building alignment across diverse teams
• Strengthening leadership at every level
• Creating trust and workforce ownership
• Embedding learning and continuous improvement into daily operations
• Applying Human Performance principles in high-risk environments

Why It Matters

The paper offers a practical case study for operators, drilling contractors, and industry leaders seeking to move beyond compliance and build stronger, more resilient operational cultures.

It will share how leadership behaviors, trust, coaching, and disciplined learning processes can work together to support safer, more effective performance.

Conference Presentation

SPE/IADC Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition
August 5–6, 2026
Bali, Indonesia

Paper: SPE-233059-MS

Authors: W.C. Morris, J.P. Clayton, B.T. Cook, ExxonMobil Cepu Ltd; D. Ehrmann, R. Wright, CAVU International, Inc.

Presenter:
Hadantha “Aan” Sunarto
Senior Engineer, ExxonMobil Indonesia

View the Conference Programme

Meet CAVU in Bali

David Ehrmann, co-author of the paper, will be attending the conference. To schedule a time to meet with Dave, email him directly at dehrmann@cavu-intl.com.

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