The biggest energy event, Pertamina Energy Forum 2019 (PEF 2019), has ended on 
Wednesday (11/27) and showcased insightful discussions by numerous industry 
players. 

Through PEF 2019, PT Pertamina (Persero) emphasized that it would continue to 
adapt to recent developments to become a champion of the future.

Bringing the theme of "Driving Factors: What Will Shape the Future of Energy 
Business", this year's PEF elaborated a great deal of transition from the 
fossil-based energy to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable energy.

"We need the transition from fossil fuels energy to clean energy and implement 
climate agreements while focusing on economic growth and poverty alleviation 
through affordable energy," said Nicke Widyawati, President Director of PT 
Pertamina (Persero).

For this reason, Nicke stated that there are at least five tasks that must be 
carried out by Pertamina, such as availability by building refineries and 
making discoveries; improving connectivity; ensuring efficiency with 
technology; extending affordability; and shifting to renewable energy.

In the event, the reputable panelists highlighted the importance of energy 
transition amongst the unstoppable disruption of the energy industry.

"The energy transition is happening and cannot be stopped along with the shift 
from fossil fuels towards clean, renewable energy," said Dharmawan H Samsu, 
Upstream Director of Pertamina in his closing remarks.

With this fact, according to Dharmawan, Pertamina continues to adapt in making 
the energy transition. Pertamina will continue to pursue relevant dialogues 
with the government and all stakeholders.

"Pertamina continues to adapt to new developments to become a champion of the 
future," he said.

Dharmawan added that Pertamina was fully committed to become a competitive 
world-class energy company, achieving the target mandated by the government and 
figuring on top 100 of the Fortune's Global 500 by 2026.

PEF 2019 is the most-anticipated energy event. It was attended by more than 750 
delegates and a number of energy experts as panelists. PEF 2019 presented five 
panels over two days with discussions ranging from market trends, policies, to 
the development of new and renewable energy technologies.

On the first day, the first panel explored the topic of "Global Trend: What is 
Driving the Energy Revolution?", while the second panel spoke on the "Road 
towards Green Energy". The first day concluded with a third panel covering 
"Technological Advancement & Digitalization ".

On the second day, the event highlighted the fourth panel focusing on "Market 
Trend & Consumer Behavior." PEF 2019 ended with the last panel deliberating the 
"Strategy for Energy Transition".


Source: PT Pertamina (Persero)