PT Pertamina (Persero) hosted representatives of Princeton University\nat its Orchestration Center at the Pertamina Digital Hub, Grha\nPertamina, Jakarta, on Monday, 19 October 2026.<\/p>\n
The visit was intended to provide insight into digital\ntransformation, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and\nother emerging technologies, and to help the delegation understand the\ncompany\u2019s role in supporting the development of the digital economy and\nthe adoption of technology in Indonesia\u2019s energy sector.<\/p>\n
During the visit, the Princeton University delegation learned about\nthe Pertamina Digital Hub, including the Orchestration Center\u2019s role in\nmonitoring, coordination and information integration to support\ndecision-making on the company\u2019s business activities.<\/p>\n
Princeton University is a prestigious private research university and\na member of the Ivy League, based in Princeton, New Jersey, in the\nUnited States.<\/p>\n
Ignatius Sigit Pratopo, Pertamina Digital Hub\u2019s senior\nvice-president, said the hub played an important role in the company\u2019s\noperational business activities, including as an enabler of its\ndual-growth strategy. It was also part of Pertamina\u2019s commitment to\naccelerating its digital transformation.<\/p>\n
Sigit said digital transformation had two main aspects. The first was\nvalue creation through the use of digital technology and AI. The second\nwas capability development, covering technology, human resources and\nbusiness processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth are part of our framework for creating value and building the\ncapabilities Pertamina needs to achieve its strategic vision of dual\ngrowth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Sigit added that the Pertamina Digital Hub had several facilities\nwith complementary functions. The Orchestration Center is a\ncollaborative space where business issues are discussed with experts\nfrom relevant units.<\/p>\n
The second facility, the Digital Factory, is where the hub\u2019s team\nworks with business units to develop digital and AI solutions tailored\nto the company\u2019s operational needs.<\/p>\n
The third is the Remote Surveillance Center, which enables the\ncompany to monitor various visual information, including CCTV footage\nfrom petrol stations and other facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese three facilities support the Pertamina Digital Hub\u2019s approach\nof connecting business needs, technology-solution development and the\nuse of data to help the company make decisions more effectively,\u201d Sigit\nsaid in a press release.<\/p>\n
Anne Blatchford, a representative of Princeton University, praised\nPertamina\u2019s digital transformation and use of AI, particularly in the\nenergy sector. She said these efforts aligned with Indonesia\u2019s\ndevelopment and economic goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are honoured to visit the Pertamina Digital Hub. Thank you for\ngiving us this opportunity. We very much look forward to learning from\nPertamina,\u201d Anne said.<\/p>\n
Separately, Pertamina vice-president of corporate communications\nMuhammad Baron said the Princeton University representatives\u2019 visit\nshowed that Pertamina had become a point of reference for the use of\ntechnology.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia\u2019s geography as the world\u2019s largest archipelagic country\nmakes its fuel distribution network one of the most complex in the\nworld. That is why the use of technology is vital to ensuring that our\nresponsibility to distribute fuel is carried out optimally,\u201d Baron\nsaid.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/overseas-university-representatives-study-pertaminas-digital-transformation-1792637468", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }