From upstream ambitions to clean energy commitments, Energy Asia 2025 delivered crucial insights into the future of energy across the APAC region and our consultants were right at the heart of the conversation.
Here’s what they had to say:
Energy Asia 2025 brought together key players from across the energy value chain from oil & gas operators to clean energy innovators. For Spencer Ogden consultants, it was an opportunity to strengthen client relationships, gain market insights, and hear directly from industry leaders about what’s next for Asia’s energy transition. Our team comments:
“It was a showcase of Oil & Gas operators in Asia. It gave us a look into upcoming exploration campaigns and the shift towards decarbonisation.” - Dhiva Karthik, Principal Consultant
“The event focused on the Asia Pacific energy industry and covered the entire value chain from traditional players to emerging renewables.” - David Townley, Country Manager
Our consultants connected with a broad mix of clients and stakeholders, including Mubadala, PTTEP, Petronas, and other regional leaders. Conversations revolved around recruitment challenges, upcoming projects, and the growing demand for clean energy talent.
“I spoke with key clients about their hiring needs across renewables and conventional energy. There’s a clear shift in mindset with more openness to transferable skills and a stronger push toward localisation.” - David Townley
“At Energy Asia 2025, I had some insightful conversations with clients, understanding their project timelines and how hiring plans are evolving.” - Ian Phua, Senior Principal Consultant
“Most of my interactions were client-focused, learning about their workforce strategy and upcoming investment plans.” - Amir Rahman, Senior Principal Consultant
While each consultant took away different perspectives, the core themes were clear:
“There’s a surge in clean energy investment, but also a huge shortage of the right candidates. Clients are looking to build future-fit teams now.” - Eddy See, Senior Principal Consultant
“The energy scene in Asia is being reshaped by tech and sustainability. Countries are setting bold targets and the hiring pressure is rising.” - Ian Phua
“A key theme is the diversification of energy strategies, companies are focusing on both fossil fuel stability and clean energy growth.” - David Townley
David also noted that one insight stood out for him above the rest. He attended a talk with Toto Wolff who said- “The key theme for me is that companies are dialing back their own work and projects to areas where they are experts and specialists” which perfectly captures how he approaches the Malaysian market:
“That resonated deeply with me. It’s the exact approach I take with clients in Malaysia: Where we play, we win.” - David Townley
Whether it was attending Petronas’ sessions, networking with clients, or tracking regional developments, our consultants came away with one key message: the energy transition in Asia is no longer a vision, it’s a movement.
At Spencer Ogden, we’re ready to support clients and candidates as they adapt, grow, and lead in this evolving landscape.
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