PHE Records IDR 10.67 Trillion in Efficiency Savings Throughout 2025

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) recorded cost optimization of USD 635 million, equivalent to IDR 10.67 trillion, throughout 2025 through the strengthening of the Optimus program across all its operational areas.

This achievement is the result of measured cost efficiency measures that have been implemented, while still prioritizing safety, compliance, and the operational sustainability of the company.

PHE’s President Director, Mery Luciawaty, said that this achievement shows that cost optimization in the Upstream Subholding is not only focused on savings.

“Cost optimization through our Optimus program is implemented as a value creation strategy,” said Mery, in a statement on Wednesday (February 25, 2026).

“The focus is not just on reducing costs, but ensuring that every initiative has a real impact on productivity, efficiency, and operational sustainability.”

The implementation of the Optimus program throughout 2025 was carried out through various strategic steps, starting from the efficiency of production and transportation activities, optimization of fuel use, increased effectiveness of procurement, to improvements in business processes and synergy across regions and subsidiaries.

Through this program, PHE encourages the emergence of various efficiency initiatives that focus on creating added value, increasing productivity, and strengthening operational performance.

This program also encourages the strengthening of commercialization and the development of business opportunities that have an impact on increasing the company’s revenue.

As part of this appreciation, Pertamina awarded several programs and individuals who were deemed to have made significant contributions to the achievement of Cost Optimization in the Upstream Subholding throughout 2025.

PHE affirms that Cost Optimization through the Optimus program is a value creation strategy that does not stop at savings, but is also directed at strengthening business resilience, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the sustainability of the Upstream Subholding’s performance.

PHE will also continue to invest in the management of upstream oil and gas operations in accordance with the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), including the implementation of the Anti-Bribery Management System (SMAP) which has been standardized to ISO 37001:2016.