IPA(Indonesian Petroleum Association)

IPA(Indonesian Petroleum Association)

Following the introduction of the production-sharing concept in 1966, Indonesia experienced a period of accelerated growth in petroleum activities, especially in offshore exploration. As the number of individuals and organizations participating in these activities increased it became clear that the establishment of an industry association would be beneficial to further development to the Nations resources as well as the petroleum community. Rather than forming separate associations or branches of other petroleum orientated international associations and societies, it was felt that the industry could be better served by one organization through which direct and free communication of all professional industry skills and disciplines could be realised. With this objective in mind, representatives from seven organizations - Pertamina, Lemigas, BP, Caltex, Jenny Joint Venture, Shell and Union Oil, form a steering committee in 1969 for the purpose of establishing an association of individuals and companies connected with the Indonesian petroleum industry. The result was the charter of the Indonesian Petroleum Association, formally announced on March 24, 1971.
During the last 30 years the IPA has already achieved much in terms of bringing people with common interests together and contributing to Indonesia's national development. In the process it has assisted in the realisation of company member goals, the advancement of individual members professional interest and has acted as successful bridge between industry and the Government of Indonesia. The IPA is the chosen vehicle to promote partnership in the Indonesian petroleum industry.

Nearly same with other organization geology in the world The aims and objectives of the Association are to utilize non-confidential and non-proprietary information to promote the exploration, producing, refining/manufacturing, distribution and marketing aspects of the petroleum and geothermal industries in Indonesia, through:
• Studying problems relating to such aspects of the petroleum industry at the national level and possible solutions of these problems.
• Studying modern methods of the petroleum industry, which have been adopted in other countries for application in Indonesia.
• Fostering a mutual respect between the Members of the Association, both private and Government (it being understood that no decision or action of the Association shall affect any contracts to which any of the members are parties).
• Advancing new ideas relative to such aspects of the petroleum industry.
• Fostering a spirit of scientific research among the Members of the Association.
• Establishing contact and cooperation with similar professional organizations outside Indonesia.
• Disseminating objective information and analysis concerning such aspects of the petroleum industry.
• Maintenance of a high standard of professional conduct on the part of the Association Members.
• Promotion of the development of the infrastructure necessary to support the petroleum industry in Indonesia.
• Familiarization of the general public and educational institutions with current developments and problems of the petroleum industry.
• Giving assistance to and encouraging potential university graduated in preparing for a career in the petroleum industry