FMIPA UGM Holds Workshop with PT Pertamina Hulu Energi to Promote Sustainable Energy Exploration
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), held a workshop and matchmaking day on September 22–23, 2025. The two-day event took place at the Herman Yohanes Auditorium, FMIPA UGM, under the theme “From Data Scarcity to Discovery: Strategies for Unlocking Underexplored Basins.” The workshop featured four speakers who shared their expertise and insights with participants.
The workshop opened with remarks from the Dean of FMIPA UGM, Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Si. He expressed his gratitude to PHE and the participating partners for their support and attendance. “I hope that the discussions over these two days will build on one another and provide valuable information and opportunities for discussion with all of you,” Prof. Kuwat said in his opening remarks.
PT PHE Vice President of Upstream Innovation, Akbar, MBA, also delivered remarks, explaining the background of the workshop and highlighting the importance of sustainable energy exploration. Meanwhile, PT PHE Vice President of Exploration Technical Excellence and Coordination, Ir. H. Ahmad Najihal Amal, S.T., M.Si., IPU, emphasized the importance of exploration and the ability to process and interpret data effectively. Both representatives from PT PHE also expressed their appreciation to FMIPA UGM for hosting the workshop.
The workshop consisted of four sessions featuring four speakers who shared new knowledge and insights with participants. The speakers were Dr. rer. nat. Wiwit Suryanto, S.Si., M.Si.; Ir. Agus Dwi Suryanto, S.T., M.T.; Ir. Agus Susianto, S.T., M.T.; and Ir. Indra Gunawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. In line with the workshop’s theme, all four speakers presented materials and case studies related to basin exploration.
The workshop, “From Data Scarcity to Discovery: Strategies for Unlocking Underexplored Basins,” reflects FMIPA UGM’s contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, through knowledge sharing and learning from experts; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, through the advancement of scientific knowledge; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through sustained collaboration with industry partners.
Writer: Sekar Melati Putri Pratiwi
Documentation: Afiandina Sukma, Daffa Athatara