FMIPA UGM Holds Workshop with PT Pertamina Hulu Energi to Promote Sustainable Energy Exploration

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), held a workshop and matchmaking day on September 22–23, 2025, at the Herman Yohanes Auditorium, FMIPA UGM. The workshop carried the theme “From Data Scarcity to Discovery: Strategic for Unlocking Under Explored Basin” and featured four speakers who shared their expertise and insights with the participants.

The workshop opened with remarks from the Dean of FMIPA UGM, Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Si. He expressed his gratitude to PT PHE and the attending partners for their participation. “Hopefully, the discussions over these two days will be fruitful, allowing us to exchange information and engage in meaningful discussions with all of you,” said Prof. Kuwat in his opening remarks.

VP Upstream Innovation of PT PHE, Akbar, MBA, also delivered remarks, highlighting the background of the workshop and the importance of sustainable energy exploration. Meanwhile, VP Exploration Tech. Excellence & Coordination of PT PHE, 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 of PT PHE also expressed their appreciation to FMIPA UGM for hosting the workshop.

The workshop consisted of four sessions featuring four speakers who shared their knowledge and provided new insights to the 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: Strategic for Unlocking Under Explored Basin” reflects FMIPA UGM’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) through knowledge sharing and learning opportunities led by experts; Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through the advancement of scientific knowledge and innovation; and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through sustainable collaboration with industry partners.

Writer: Sekar Melati Putri Pratiwi
Documentation: Afiandina Sukma, Daffa Athatara