Pertamina Invites Udayana Students to Learn Sustainability Issues

Denpasar, January 16, 2023 - Inviting the younger generation to take an active role in building a sustainable future, PT Pertamina (Persero), with Harian Kompas, held a digital literacy seminar with the theme "Sustainable Energy Transition and Sustainable Media" for Universitas Udayana students at the Widya Auditorium Sabha, Bali (16/2).

Attended by more than 500 students, the speakers for the seminar include the President Director of Pertamina, Nicke Widyawati, Editor in Chief of Harian Kompas, Sutta Dharmasaputra, and Chancellor of Universitas Udayana, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Nyoman Gde Antara M.Eng.IPU.

This seminar aimed to educate the younger generation about sustainability issues while increasing student literacy. Thus, they can filter more accurate and reliable information in the digital era.

Delivering material entitled "Building a Sustainable Future: Pertamina's Contribution to Indonesia," the President Director of Pertamina, Nicke Widyawati, explained Pertamina's strategic role as a national energy company in realizing Indonesia's clean energy transition.

Nicke explained that in recent years, Pertamina had improved its sustainability performance. From an environmental standpoint, in 2022, Pertamina had reduced emissions by 31.06% by carrying out various decarbonization programs in all its units and affiliates. The energy transition is also carried out by revitalizing refineries and the petrochemical business, encouraging natural gas usage as a transitional energy, and expanding the green energy portfolio.

Nicke invites students, as future leaders, to play an active role in sustainability and energy. Therefore, they can contribute to the energy transition and achieve Net Zero Emissions.

"On this occasion, students can learn about Indonesia's natural resources potential and how Indonesia plays a significant role in the world's energy transition. Therefore, we must maximize domestic resources to maintain Indonesia's energy security," said Nicke.

Chief Editor of Harian Kompas, Sutta Dharmasaputra, delivered material on processing information to make it more valuable. Information is principal to build a good understanding of an issue. The media is obliged to present quality information in an increasingly complex era.

"This seminar gives the Udayana academic community the ability to consume better information. It is an extraordinary contribution to digital literacy in Indonesia," said Sutta.

Chancellor of Universitas Udayana, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Nyoman Gde Antara M.Eng.IPU., appreciates Pertamina and Kompas for organizing this seminar. This activity provides benefits for students. The latest information from the top management of business actors in the energy and media sector delivers knowledge for the younger generation to compete.

"Hopefully, our students can take wisdom and experience. We also hope that the students can position themselves as ambassadors who can support environmental issues and provide quality information," he explained.

The collaborative seminar between Pertamina and Harian Kompas is held at nine universities throughout Indonesia since December 19, 2022. Universitas Udayana is the 7th institution holding this activity.

This activity was enlivened by various activities. It includes the Berdikari Energy Village Social and Environmental Responsibility Program (TJSL) booth, Pertamina Goes To Campus, Energy Transition, product showcase of Pertamina's fostered MSME, etc.

In the future, education for the younger generation will continue to be carried out by Pertamina in the form of other activities to spread the spirit of sustainability, which can help Indonesia's efforts to achieve SDGs and the 2060 Net Zero Emissions target.**