Bandung, 13 November 2025 — Several researchers from OGRINDO ITB participated in the ITB Energy Transition Summit 2025, an academic and stakeholder forum organized by Institut Teknologi Bandung and coordinated by the Research Group of Drilling, Production, and Oil and Gas Management (TPPMM) as a platform for scientific collaboration to accelerate the national energy transition. The event brought together government, the energy industry, research institutions, academics, and students to discuss policy direction, challenges, and strategic opportunities for Indonesia’s energy transition and energy security.
As a form of institutional contribution, this event was designed to strengthen ITB’s support toward the government’s efforts to accelerate the national energy transition process. The forum is expected to serve as a strategic dialogue space to generate policy recommendations, strengthen cross-sector synergy, and推动 the implementation of strategies toward a cleaner, more modern, and more sustainable Indonesian energy system.
🎤 Opening and Keynote: Awakening Awareness, Sharpening the Direction of Change
The event began with remarks from Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Syafrizal, S.T., M.T., IPM, as Dean of FTTM ITB representing the Rector of ITB. In his opening speech, he emphasized the important role of universities in producing scientific foundations, strategic research, and technological innovations that can support the acceleration of the energy transition.
The atmosphere of the forum became more engaging when Prof. Ir. Purnomo Yusgiantoro, M.Sc., MA, Ph.D. delivered his keynote speech highlighting Indonesia’s strategic position in the global map of energy transition and energy security. He asserted that the energy transition is no longer a choice but an urgency and inevitability to ensure a sustainable future while strengthening national energy security.
In his presentation, Prof. Purnomo emphasized that Indonesia’s success depends not only on technological readiness, but also on the ability to build an integrated collaborative ecosystem — involving government, industry, research institutions, and the younger generation as drivers of innovation. This perspective aligns with Indonesia’s overarching energy transformation direction that requires cross-sector synergy, accelerated innovation, and long-term policy sustainability.
The transition to the panel session then deepened the discussion through technical and strategic analyses from policy, industry, and academic perspectives.
🧭 Panel Session 1: Aligning Policies, Ecosystems, and Energy Transition Initiatives
The first panel, titled “Energy Transition, Ecosystem, Initiative, Policies for Indonesia", was moderated by Dr. Ir. Grandprix Thomryes Marth Kadja, M.Si., lecturer and researcher at ITB.
Speakers in Panel Discussion 1:
Togu Santoso Pardede, S.T., MIDS, Ph.D. – Bappenas
2. Edwin Nugraha Putra, S.T., M.Sc. – PT PLN (Persero)
3. Ir. Hilmi Panigoro, M.B.A., M.Sc. – Medco Energi Internasional
The first session discussion illustrated how policies, industry, and infrastructure must move harmoniously in shaping the national energy transition ecosystem. The speakers emphasized that transformation cannot stand alone — policies must align with industry readiness, while industry actors require regulatory certainty and a consistent roadmap to guide investment and technological development.
This panel highlighted the crucial role of government in providing long-term vision and solid policy foundations, while industry ensures that innovation, funding, and field implementation can follow the transformation direction. With this integrated approach, the energy transition is expected not only to remain a discourse, but to materialize into concrete actions across every level of the national energy system.
🚀 Panel Session 2: Technology and Human Resource Development as Catalysts of Transformation
The second session raised the theme “Technology and Human Development”, with Taufik Faturohman, S.T., M.B.A., Ph.D. as moderator.
Speakers in Panel Discussion 2:
1. Fadli Rahman, S.T., M.S., Ph.D. – Pertamina NRE
2. Ir. Hary Devianto, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D. – Pusat Kebijakan Keenergian ITB
3. Filda Citra Yusgiantoro, S.T., M.B.M., M.B.A., Ph.D. – Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center
The second panel focused on two main pillars of the energy transition: technology and human resources. The discussion flowed from future technologies such as CCUS, green hydrogen, and digitalization of the energy system — all of which are considered to hold great potential to accelerate Indonesia’s energy sector transformation. The speakers emphasized that technology can only deliver optimal impact if supported by competent and adaptive human resources.
During this session, the perspective developed that investment in technology must go hand in hand with investment in human capacity development. Universities, industry, and research institutions need to build a learning and innovation ecosystem capable of producing multidisciplinary talents. Research–industry collaboration and relevant curricula are key factors for Indonesia to remain competitive in the rapidly changing global energy landscape.
🔍 Key Summary (confirmed several strategic points:)
confirmed several strategic points: menegaskan beberapa poin strategis:
- the urgency of science- and policy-based cross-sector collaboration,
- the need for a roadmap that is integrated and consistent energy transition,
- the importance of investment in low-carbon technology,
- and the strengthening of human resource capacity as the main pillar of successful energy transformation.
These findings serve as important references for stakeholders in designing subsequent policies and strategies to accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition.
To watch the complete series of events, including keynote and panel discussion sessions, the live recording of the ITB Energy Transition Summit 2025 can be accessed via the following link:
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🎓 ITB as a Bridge of Scientific Knowledge and Real Action
Through this event, ITB once again demonstrated its role as a knowledge hub capable of bridging science, policy, and real field implementation. The collaboration built in this forum is expected to continue developing into sustainable initiatives and actions to build a cleaner and more resilient energy future for Indonesia.
For government institutions, industry, and research partners who wish to collaborate in energy transition programs, research, or low-carbon energy technology development:
📧 Contact us via email: info@ogrindoitb.com
We welcome opportunities for collaboration, scientific discussion, and strategic partnerships to strengthen Indonesia’s energy ecosystem together.
