Month: January 2026

As part of its ongoing commitment to human resource development and the strengthening of the energy research ecosystem, the Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Laboratory of ITB officially launched the Lab EOR ITB Internship Program for the first time. This internship program is designed as an integrated learning platform that bridges the academic world with real-world practices in a professional research laboratory.

This program is attended by four selected students from the Petroleum Engineering Study Program of UPN Veteran Yogyakarta, who successfully passed a competitive selection process. The implementation of this program is expected to serve as a strategic initial step in developing future energy researchers and practitioners who are competent, adaptive, and possess strong integrity.

Background and Objectives of the Program

The energy industry, particularly the upstream oil and gas sector and Enhanced Oil Recovery technology, requires human resources who are not only strong in theoretical knowledge but also skilled in practical applications. Recognizing this need, Lab EOR ITB presents this internship program with several main objectives, including:

1. Equipping students with real work experience and testing activities in the EOR laboratory,
2. Providing opportunities to be directly involved in research- and experiment-based hands-on projects berbasis riset dan eksperimen,
3. Training and developing students’ soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solvingand professional ethics,
4. Strengthening fundamental concepts in petroleum engineering and Chemical EOR through an applicative approach.

Through this program, students not only learn how it works, but also why it matters in the context of research and industry.

Part of Community Service and Social Contribution

More than just an academic program, the Lab EOR ITB Internship Program represents a tangible form of Lab EOR ITB’s concern for the community. This program is part of the Community Serviceinitiative, in which the laboratory not only focuses on research projects and industry collaboration, but also on community service through education and the development of young talents.

In this context, Lab EOR ITB opens access to inclusive, structured, and high-quality learning for students as a concrete contribution to strengthening the national research ecosystem.

Competitive and Transparent Selection Process

The enthusiasm for this program is reflected in the high number of applicants. In this inaugural batch: batch perdana ini:

• 80 Petroleum Engineering students registered at the initial stage,
• Through administrative selection, the applicants were narrowed down to 10 top students,
• The final stage was conducted through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) process to assess critical thinking skills, communication abilities, and readiness to collaborate.

All participants in this inaugural program came from Universitas Pembangunan Nasional (UPN) Veteran Yogyakarta. From the entire selection process, four students were ultimately selected as those most aligned with the objectives and needs of the program.

This selection process was designed to ensure that participants are not only academically excellent, but also possess strong motivation, work ethics, and growth potential.

Collaboration and Contributions with OGRINDO ITB

Although this program was initiated by Lab EOR ITB, the implementation of the internship is also supported by contributions from a broader research ecosystem, including OGRINDO ITB. This program reflects the synergy between academic laboratories and applied research groups in supporting student capacity development.

This contribution aligns with OGRINDO ITB’s vision of promoting impactful research, strengthening human resource competencies, and ensuring the sustainable development of energy technologies in Indonesia.

Expectations and Long-Term Impact

Through the Lab EOR ITB Internship Program, it is expected that participants will gain valuable experiences that serve as important provisions for their academic and professional journeys. On the other hand, this program is also expected to become a foundation for the implementation of sustainable and increasingly inclusive internship programs in the future.

Going forward, Lab EOR ITB opens opportunities to accept students from various universities across Indonesia, in order to expand the program’s impact and strengthen national academic collaboration networks. This initiative aligns with the spirit of community service and the development of young talents in the energy sector.

Lab EOR ITB believes that the best investment for the future of energy lies in human development. This Internship Program marks the first step in that long journey.

Information and Collaboration Opportunities

Lab EOR ITB invites students, academics, and industry partners to stay engaged with the development of the Lab EOR ITB Internship Program and various other research initiatives. For educational institutions or organizations interested in collaboration, opening internship opportunities, or exploring research and community service partnerships, we are open to further discussion.

For more information, please contact:
📧 OGRINDO ITB: info@ogrindoitb.com
📧 Lab EOR ITB: labifteoritb@gmail.com
Let us work together to contribute to the development of young talents and the advancement of national energy research