Abstract
The three pillars of main activity on oil and gas sectors are the ABG (Academy (university), Business entity (company), and the Government). A synergism of these three pillars should be strengthening in building a sustainable growth of oil and gas business.
The relationship could be in any activities amongst them, such as the universities are supporting the intake of workforces and well trained developing people for the industry (company). The companies accept the graduated students and give a sponsorship for the research in the university. The government produces the rules for business and support funds for the university.
As a professional organization IATMI (Society of Indonesia Petroleum Engineers) tried to stimulate a better relationship among the A-B-G. IATMI had continuous linked activities between the universities and the companies which is a bridging program for graduate students to have information of job fair, scholarship, or research grants. The IATMI also support the company to have a better access for new research and technology development in the universities, socialization of new regulations and policies from the government, etc.
This paper reviews the role of IATMI as an experienced professional organization in Indonesia’s oil gas sectors. The discussion will focus on how important of a synergism among the ABG and the results of the IATMI initiatives in last decade supporting and stimulating the business of oil and gas in Indonesia.
