Winning Technical Dissemination and Professional Development Programs

SPE ITB Techno x RFD

SPE ITB Techno x RFD was an impactful, two-day software training held in collaboration with Rock Flow Dynamics (RFD), our chapter’s long-term partner and current year sponsor. This hands-on training provided 90 student members an intensive learning experience using RFD’s renowned reservoir and production simulation software, tNavigator. Guided by 4 experienced engineers, participants thoroughly explored 6 essential simulation modules, enhancing their proficiency in applying advanced tools to real-world reservoir and production challenges. This initiative uniquely emphasized software as a supportive engineering tool rather than an absolute solution, reinforcing the importance of solid engineering fundamentals. Specifically, participants developed an enhanced understanding of essential skills such as history matching and data-driven decision-making, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical industry applications. Innovatively, SPE ITB SC secured a substantial donation of 100 tNavigator licenses valued at USD 60,030,000, significantly enhancing software accessibility via campus VPN, enabling final-year members to effectively execute Field Development Plan (FDP) projects. The sustained partnership also delivered impressive career outcomes, with 9 members just accepted for final thesis internships and 2 fresh graduates successfully recruited as full-time engineers at RFD. This program stands out as a benchmark for other student chapters globally by demonstrating how strategic industry partnerships can significantly enhance technical skills, career readiness, and employability among future petroleum engineers, regardless of regional limitations. Such innovative collaboration positions our members and those who replicate this approach as highly competent future industry professionals.

SPE ITB Joint Technical Guest Lecture x NESR

SPE ITB Joint Technical Guest Lecture x NESR was an engaging, full-day student development event conducted in collaboration with National Energy Services Reunited (NESR). Designed to deeply impact members, the event featured guest lectures from NESR’s Vice President and Country Director of Indonesia, highlighting two critical technical topics: unlocking Indonesia's unconventional reservoirs potential and NESR’s successful sand control solutions. Attended by 120 members and supported by 40 NESR employees, this program uniquely integrated three distinct event formats—technical presentations, early-career mentoring sessions (with 3 engineers per group), and an exclusive rare live demonstration of a wireline logging truck and tools inside the campus. This immersive experience significantly enhanced members’ understanding, enthusiasm, and appreciation of advanced technology tailored specifically for Indonesia's challenging oilfields. An extensive Q&A session in the lectures further expanded the event's impact by delivering not only technical insights but also valuable career and personal experiences from NESR’s leadership and professionals. These interactions notably boosted members’ technical knowledge and professional insights, directly linking to tangible career outcomes, with 3 of our members recruited as NESR's new field engineer trainees. This carefully designed integration of technical presentation, professional mentoring, and practical exposure can be easily replicated globally as it requires minimal resources yet yields high impact, making it ideal for other student chapters aiming for meaningful industry collaboration. Aligned closely with SPE’s mission, this program effectively prepares future engineers by providing essential industry insights and practical competencies.

SPE ITB Field Trip to Pertamina EP Cepu & PPSDM Migas

SPE ITB Field Trip to Pertamina EP Cepu & PPSDM Migas (Indonesia’s primary oil and gas training center) was a comprehensive, four-day field trip collaboratively organized with the Society of Indonesian Petroleum Engineers (IATMI). Bringing 35 enthusiastic members on a 520 km road trip, this initiative provided exclusive firsthand experiences in upstream oil production and downstream crude processing at two prominent Indonesian energy facilities. Participants closely observed active production wells, including a conventional oil well established in 1920, offering them direct exposure to diverse extraction methods and operational challenges. The program also encompassed a thorough tour of processing facilities, a rig monument, and equipment workshops, significantly enhancing members' practical knowledge and technical insights across wide operations. A strategic sponsor partnership with Pertamina EP Cepu significantly subsidized trip expenses, greatly enhancing accessibility and affordability for all participants. This inclusive approach resulted in 31% participation from non-petroleum engineering majors, demonstrating our commitment to broadening SPE activities to more diverse backgrounds. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was fully provided by SPE throughout the trip to ensure maximum safety and learning comfort on site. As one of SPE ITB SC’s flagship programs since our chapter’s foundation, it remains highly popular among students and consistently boosts membership and volunteer participation each year. Our proven approach to field trips has gained external recognition, evidenced by 5 invitations this year alone to share our best practices and insights with fellow student organizations, highlighting how easily this program can be replicated with significant benefits.

Integrated Petroleum Festival (IPFEST)

Integrated Petroleum Festival (IPFEST) 2025 stands as Indonesia’s largest annual student-level oil and gas festival, designed to enhance technical and non-technical skills critical for the industry. With the theme "Enhancing the Role of Petroleum Engineering in Sustainable Energy Transition," IPFEST 2025 successfully engaged over 1000 participants from 17 universities across the nation. This one-week festival featured 8 intensive competitions—including paper and poster contests—and 8 impactful pre-and post-events such as conventions and exhibitions, supported by 10 industry sponsors with a valuation exceeding USD 15,000. This event profoundly impacted SPE members and participants by fostering their technical petroleum engineering knowledge, industry insights, and practical problem-solving abilities. Participants engaged in intense competition atmosphere, pushing them to create fresh ideas and contribute actively to addressing current and future challenges within oil and gas industry. A unique post-event this year was the SPE SC International Gathering, which combined Bandung city tour and dinner at a 4-star hotel. This provided much-needed recreation after intense competitions while fostering meaningful networking among 12 chapters to facilitate future collaborations. For the 235 committees who spent 7 months organizing this festival, IPFEST provided invaluable professional and interpersonal skills including teamwork, effective communication, and strategic collaboration, significantly preparing them for future career success. Undeniably, IPFEST serves as a proven, award-winning model, inspiring student chapters within SPE Java Section-including those without dedicated petroleum engineering departments on their campuses-to adapt its format. Further details are available at https://ipfest25.com.

Great Alumni of SPE ITB (GASP)

Great Alumni of SPE ITB (GASP) is a newly introduced initiative aimed at connecting members with inspiring alumni of SPE ITB SC who have excelled in the industry. Conducted 7 times throughout the year, GASP utilized various formats including Instagram takeovers, mentoring sessions, and live Q&A to reach over 7,000 social media followers and 1,500+ members. The program successfully featured 5 oil and gas professionals, 1 graduate student, and 1 data scientist, providing a broad range of career insights. Topics covered include strategies for job applications, transitioning into the petroleum industry, career growth, studying abroad, and adapting in multicultural environments. These sessions answered more than 80 member-submitted questions and generated over 110,000 social media interactions—demonstrating strong engagement and relevance. What sets GASP apart is its innovative approach of spotlighting diverse career options, such as our former SPE VP who transitioned from petroleum engineering to data science—having worked at bp, Tesla, and SPAN. This widened members’ perspectives to alternative career opportunities and encouraged adaptability. In addition to its developmental impact on students, GASP fostered a sense of pride and nostalgia among alumni dating back to our founding in 1992. Many alumni expressed enthusiasm to reconnect and actively contribute to SPE at the section and international level. Moreover, closing testimonials in each session effectively strengthened membership engagement, evidenced by a 90.4% member retention rate this year. GASP offers a clear and effective model for other chapters to maintain alumni relationships and directly support the career development of their members.

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