EduAsiaNews, Yogyakarta – Pertamina Regional Java, Upstream Subholding, is holding the 2026 Upstream Oil and Gas Production Innovation Forum (FIP Hulu Migas) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) from November 9 to 12, 2026. Under the theme “Innovation Beyond Performance,” the forum highlights the importance of innovation in generating sustainable added value for the company, society, and the national energy industry.
The opening ceremony of FIP Hulu Migas 2026 took place at UGM’s Innovation and Creativity Center (GIK) on Monday (November 9, 2026). The forum brings together industry professionals, academics, and students through various activities, including innovation competitions, knowledge-sharing sessions, innovation poster competitions, and talk shows.
UGM Rector Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, Ph.D., welcomed the organization of FIP Hulu Migas 2026 as an opportunity to expand collaboration between higher education institutions and industry. She noted that hosting the forum at GIK UGM provides an opportunity to connect academic creativity with practical industry experience.
Ova expressed her appreciation to Pertamina for choosing UGM as its partner in organizing FIP Hulu Migas 2026. She added that the event also represents the continuation of a partnership between UGM and Pertamina that has been established since 2013.
“This forum also demonstrates the continuity of UGM’s close partnership with Pertamina, which has been established since 2013. It is also a concrete example of how universities and industry can work together to address various national challenges, including strengthening national energy security,” Ova said.
She emphasized that collaboration between universities and industry plays an important role in promoting downstream development and innovation in the energy sector. Amid the challenges of the energy transition, human resource development remains a key area that requires continued attention.
“The oil and gas industry is one of the main pillars of national energy. We are also facing the challenges of the energy transition and changes across the sector. Therefore, qualified human resources are essential as the driving force behind this progress,” she explained.
On the occasion, Ova also welcomed the participation of students in the FIP Hulu Migas 2026 program. She encouraged them to use the forum as an opportunity to learn and build networks with industry practitioners.
“I encourage you to make the most of this opportunity to expand your networks and gain as much knowledge and experience as possible from industry practitioners. You are all agents of change who will one day become engineers, researchers, and decision-makers shaping the future of national energy,” she said.
Meanwhile, Pertamina Upstream Subholding Regional Java Director Arief Prasetyo Handoyo, an alumnus of UGM’s Geological Engineering program, explained that innovation is essential to maintaining operational performance and sustainability. These efforts include strengthening operational excellence, optimizing production, improving facility performance, adopting technology, and developing human resource capabilities.
The organization of FIP Hulu Migas 2026 is also part of Pertamina’s broader collaboration with various partners. He expressed hope that the forum would serve as a platform for bringing together different stakeholders.
“We hope this synergy will bring together practical industry experience and academic excellence to generate relevant, applicable, and sustainable innovations,” Arief said.
Arief also encouraged participants to use FIP Hulu Migas 2026 to showcase their best innovations while exchanging knowledge and experience. He expressed hope that the innovations developed through the forum would have a tangible impact on improving the company’s operational performance.
In addition to innovation competitions for Pertamina employees, FIP Hulu Migas 2026 expands opportunities for younger generations to participate through an innovation poster competition for UGM students. Twelve outstanding posters have been selected for exhibition at the Innovation Poster Gallery near UGM’s Student Center building.
The program also features innovation booths showcasing the best projects developed by teams from Regional Java. These projects had previously represented the company in various national and international innovation competitions.
Concluding his remarks, Arief expressed his appreciation to everyone who contributed to the successful organization of FIP Hulu Migas 2026, particularly those supporting the development of an innovation-driven culture within the company. He also thanked UGM for hosting the event.
“We hope that all activities over the next four days will run smoothly and productively, generating innovations that deliver tangible benefits to the company, the upstream oil and gas industry, and national energy security,” he concluded.
