Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif reiterated the Government's commitment that in 2029, as many as 85% of the operator workforce at Tangguh LNG will come from Papua. This was conveyed by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources while attending the Graduation Ceremony of the BP Berau Papuan Technician Apprentice Program, which was held virtually.
Arifin also expressed his appreciation to the Cooperation Contract Contractor (KKKS) BP Berau for the dedication given to carrying out the apprenticeship program, especially for these children from West Papua.
"It is hoped that the graduates will succeed in becoming part of the Tangguh LNG operation so that it will have an impact on the welfare of the family and also the communities around Tangguh LNG operations in particular and the people of West Papua in general," said Arifin.
Also attending the event were Director General of Oil and Gas Tutuka Ariadji, Deputy Head of SKK Migas Fatar Yani, Deputy Governor of West Papua Mohamad Lakotani, Regent of Teluk Bintuni Petrus Kasihiw, and BP Regional President of Asia Pacific Nader Zaki.
With the increasing number of domestic children taking part in the oil and gas industry, the Minister hopes that it can have a real impact on improving the performance of the local oil and gas industry.
Since this apprenticeship program began in 2016, to date, 71 participants have completed the apprenticeship program, of which 68 have worked at Tangguh LNG. The graduates in this third period have gone through a three-year training period. The knowledge and skills learned are not only beneficial in operating the Tangguh LNG plant, but also for various refineries in Indonesia and abroad.
"Through a three-year apprenticeship program, I hope that the participants will be able to meet the high standards required of a professional in the oil and gas industry," he added.
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources also asked the graduates not to become complacent. On the other hand, they must continue to improve their respective abilities so that one day they will not only become operators but also become one of the leadership ranks or even become experts in various domestic and foreign oil and gas companies.
Investor Daily, Page-9, Thursday, March 18, 2021
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