Today Indonesia is producing only about 1,400 MW or 5% of its geothermal total capacity. By 2025, the government plans to increase installed capacity of geothermal electricity to 7,000 MW, which is five times growth in around 8 years. Competent personnel is needed to fulfill this ambitious target. Indonesian Geothermal Education Excellence (GEx) wants to be part to provide education and training specialized in Geothermal and helping to increase the number of competent personnel in Geothermal.
Activity in oil and gas field in Indonesia is affected by the worldwide oil price down turn condition. In last two years, drilling activity has been slowing down and up to now there is no indication that it has bounced back to its previous condition. With the national production target of ±870,000 bbls per day whereas the country’s energy consumption is increasing, the government still expect oil gas operators to be more willing and be proactive in exploring new fields and drill more wells. Competent personnel are needed to fulfill Indonesia Government objective. Olinesia IGTC wants to be part to provide education and training to improve and enhancing the skill of oil field workers hence helping government in increasing the number of competent personnel in Exploration.
