Pertamina Geothermal reinforces capacity building with university partnership

Lahendong Unit 5 and 6 geothermal power plants (source: Pertamina Geothermal Energy)

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) has signed a strategic collaboration agreement wih the Universitas Pertamina (UPER) and the University of Auckland (UoA) for a capacity building program that combines academic study and practical experience.

This initiatives is part of the Geothermal Energy Knowledge and Technology Based Advancement Certification (Geo-Elevate), a capacity-building program that aims to improve the competence of the PGE workforce and make sure that their skills are at par with global standards. Participants will take advanced certification education in Geothermal Energy Technology at UoA for four months, followed by intensive training for one month at UPER, which is oriented towards industry needs.

The agreement was signed during PGEO’s visit to New Zealand by PGEO President Director Julfi Hadi, UPER Vice Chancellor for Research, Development, and Cooperation Prof. Dr. Techn. Djoko Triyono, and UoA’s Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Associate Professor Richard Clarke.

“Through a combination of local and global expertise, we are committed to strengthening Indonesia’s role as a Geothermal Center of Excellence at the world level,” said Julfi Hadi during the signing ceremony.

“As one of the world’s leading geothermal research centers, we are committed to providing participants with access to industry best practices and preparing them for future challenges. This initiative is proof that cross-border collaboration can drive innovation and sustainability in the energy sector,” added Richard Clarke.

Aside from their efforts to increase the installed geothermal power capacity in Indonesia, PGEO has been very active in exploring other value-adding applications of geothermal resources and technological innovations. Very recently, PGEO announced the successful results of a joint research program with the Gadjah Mada University to develop a geothermal nanosilica liquid fertilizer. PGEO has also been exploring opportunities for green hydrogen production, as well as potential partnerships to develop geothermal projects in Kenya.

Source: Dunia Energi