In every society the student community is the almost
advanced layer – the proof of it is visible every day. Oil & Gas business
is no exception. This is my conclusion after attending the final seminar of OIL EXPO 2013 at Jakarta’s
Trisakti University.
TRISAKTI
UNIVERSITY is a private Jakarta-based university established in 1965,
and among other success stories, is well known in Oil & Gas industry. As an example, here is the report
of “Badan Afiliasi Teknologi Mineral” (BATM). The faculty and scientists
provide considerable input in industry development – another example – a recent
report by Agus Guntoro Opportunities
And Challenges For Unconventional Projects In Indonesia – which in
details describe the subject. That is why traditionally, 2013 OIL EXPO was a
good instrument to update both students and faculty on latest developments –
with authoritative presenters.
I have to note that overall the organization and
management was at a reasonably high level (of course, there were some small
glitches). Small details were noticeable: before the seminar a short video was demonstrated
that showed all preparations; all the personnel wore shirts and dresses of a
special batik of a very nice pattern
The conclusive seminar of OIL EXPO - had a very intriguing
name : PETROPRENEURS, and was moderated by Maman
Abdurrahman, Business Development Manager of PT Luas Birus Utama, a chemical
company that works on Oil & Gas; with participation of Rosa Richir, CEO of PT
Petrosa Global Energy and Andhika
Anindyaguna, president Director and CEO of Sugih Energy – one of the most dynamic
Indonesian companies in industry.
The audience was usual student-type – some of them were
relaxing from horrible Jakarta’s morning traffic, some playing games, but most
of them were really attentive and listened to moderator and panelists, asking
questions.
These young students probably do not realize that they
are blessed with great opportunities:
- to be a part of one of the most successful developing
economies of the world;
- a chance to participate in sweeping changes that are
happening in industry (with urgent need of implementation of new technologies
to increase production, upgrade the country’s capabilities in downstream); and
of course,
- to be the students of advanced educational institution.
Of course, one of the most discussed topics was: how to make business for young in the
industry. Mr. Andhika
Anindyaguna shared his views and talked about opportunities in current picture
of Indonesian Oil & Gas. In particular, the issue of prospecting in East Indonesia
was discussed. Ms Rosa Richir stressed that to be successful, one need to be
focused on particular subject – not dispersed on too many attractive (as it
seems) issues. She also shared her experience as the leader of the first
Indonesian company that revived abandoned oil well with OTOBAIL technology.
A good Q&A session finalized by receiving some memorable
plaques
And the final photo
After attending the final ceremony, we visited one of the
key persons in Indonesian energy business Dr. Ir. Rachmat Sudibjo, who held
positions of Director General of Oil and Gas in Ministry of Energy, and
Chairman of BPMIGAS.
Ms Rosa Richir discussed with his the necessity of introduction
of advanced upstream technologies as well as the plans to cooperate jointly
with the University in promotion in Indonesia of some recent ones.
