PHE Collaborates with UGM in Geophysics Research to Improve Oil Discovery Accuracy in Indonesia

Jogjakarta, April 3, 2023 - PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), as Pertamina's Upstream Subholding through the Upstream Innovation function, collaborates with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of UGM to collaborate on research on environmentally friendly technology innovations for technology development and sharing knowledge in geophysics field in exploration and exploitation of oil and natural gas.

This activity was attended by representatives from Upstream Innovation Pertamina Hulu Energi, representatives from the Department of Physics attended by the Head and Secretary of the Department, and Representatives of UGM Geophysics Study Program lecturers. This collaborative Kick-off activity was marked by a Study Power of Attorney Handover by FMIPA UGM represented by the Dean of FMIPA UGM, Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Sc, and PHE's Upstream Innovation representative, Freddy Yulisasongko as Senior Specialist Innovation Geophysics Upstream Innovation of PHE, Wednesday (8/3).

Through this collaboration, it is hoped that the technological research can support PHE's operational activities, especially in the oil and gas exploration and exploitation. Technological innovation research that will be carried out in the PHE field includes technological innovations of Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) and Clean Technology Self Potential – Electrical Resistivity Tomography (SP-ERT).

CSEM is a technological innovation using an electromagnetic method that is used to detect a hydrocarbon layer's presence on the subsurface. Meanwhile, SP-ERT is a technological innovation for monitoring water injection in real time and is automated in recording data around injection wells.

The technological innovation research implementation will be carried out from the laboratory scale and directly tested in the PHE field.

The Vice Dean for Research and Community Service FMIPA, Dr. Wiwit Suryanto, said that research collaboration in the field with Upstream Innovation PHE is a manifestation of one of the Higher Education Tridarma activities in the field of research. "With activities that include research on technological innovation, we want universities and industry to work together to support science and technology development in Indonesia, especially in oil and gas exploration," said Wiwit on Thursday (9/3).

Senior Specialist Innovation Geophysics Upstream Innovation PHE, Freddy Yulisasongko, said the background to the collaboration with FMIPA UGM was because FMIPA UGM's technological innovation research in the non-seismic geophysics (electromagnetic method) field was quite advanced and growing rapidly, both on a laboratory scale and on a field implementation scale.

"From the beginning, UGM has been very strong in non-seismic geophysics, one of which is the electromagnetic method and the self-potential-electrical resistivity tomography method. Through this collaboration, we not only hand over work and only carry out quality control, but we are also involved in the process with the technical team from start to finish,'' stated Freddy.

PHE is also committed to maintaining business practices following sustainable investment trends (environmental, social, and governance/ESG) as well as safety aspects. PHE has been registered with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a participant/member since June 2022. PHE is committed to the Ten Principles of UNGC in its strategy and operations, as part of implementing ESG aspects. PHE will continue to develop domestic and international operations management professionally to realize the achievement of becoming a world-class oil and gas company that is Environmentally Friendly, Socially Responsible, and has Good Governance.**