Pertamina Utilises Technology for Hawksbill Turtle Conservation

PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) OSES is utilising technology for the conservation of hawksbill turtles as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the preservation of protected wildlife. “Conservation is about hope. We want to ensure that the protection of hawksbill turtles is also strengthened with technology that supports community participation,” stated Head of Communication, Relations & CID PHE OSES Indra Darmawan in an official statement received in Malang, East Java, on Thursday. The hawksbill turtle is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Therefore, every consistent protection effort is crucial for the survival of this species. Through an approach combining technology and community participation, PHE OSES is promoting a more adaptive and sustainable conservation system. This technological approach is realised through the Tiga Perisai Programme. In implementing the programme, PHE OSES, in collaboration with Karang Taruna 03 Pulau Sabira and BKSDA Jakarta, is introducing technology-based monitoring by installing CCTV at hawksbill turtle landing points on Sabira Island to strengthen protection from potential threats. The installation of CCTV at two landing points represents a significant innovation in conservation on Sabira Island. This facility enables more optimal monitoring of activities in vulnerable areas, especially at night when turtles come ashore to lay eggs. This step is considered crucial given the ongoing practices of egg collection by certain individuals or predation by other animals. With the CCTV, monitoring now relies not only on manual patrols but also on technology capable of recording and monitoring activities in real-time. The Head of Pulau Harapan Village, M. Nuralim, welcomed the initiative. “There are still practices of egg collection by certain individuals that need to be minimised through more optimal monitoring. With this CCTV, we hope the supervision can be more effective,” said Nuralim. In addition to CCTV installation, PHE OSES is providing other facilities such as hatching racks, temperature and humidity monitoring devices, a gazebo, and monitoring equipment. All these facilities support the semi-natural hatching method applied by the local conservation team. Throughout 2025, approximately 4,000 turtle eggs from 31 landings were successfully secured. This achievement highlights the importance of strengthening monitoring systems and infrastructure support in maintaining conservation continuity in the area.