Neptune Energy has today announced the appointment of Eko Lumadyo as Managing Director of its Indonesian business, based in Jakarta.

Mr Lumadyo will join Neptune from Mandala Energy Indonesia, where he is currently Country President and General Manager.

Eko Lumadyo, Managing Director of Neptune Energy’s Indonesian business

Mr Lumadyo has more than 30 years’ experience in upstream oil and gas exploration, development, planning, operations and commercial affairs. He started his career with Unocal as a geophysicist and progressed within the organisation from technical leadership through to Vice President of Deepwater Development. He held positions in Indonesia, Los Angeles and Texas. Subsequently he held senior roles with Black Gold Energy, Niko Resources Indonesia, Santos and PT Agra Energi, where he was a founding partner.

Jim House, CEO of Neptune Energy, said: “I am delighted Eko will be joining Neptune. He has extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, most importantly within Indonesia.

“Following the start-up of Jangkrik last year, it’s an exciting time for him to be joining the Indonesian business and I look forward to working with him on the next stage of its growth.”