Pertamina International EP Employees Receive Awards for Operational Excellence in Iraq
Iraq – Four employees of PT Pertamina International EP (PIEP) were awarded as the Main Contractor of the West Qurna 1 (WQ1) project, ExxonMobil Iraq Limited (EMIL), overseeing all partners (Pertamina, Petro China, Itochu, & Basra Oil Company) in Iraq. These four PIEP employees received an award in the field of Operational and Engineering Excellence for their contributions to the project. Previously, as a team, Drilling & Wellwork also received the WQ1 Best Safety Performance 2022 award after achieving 1,000 days without a Lost Time Injury (Zero LTI).
PIEP as a subsidiary in Subholding Upstream Pertamina - Regional 5 marked their names in the international stage as a key player in global energy industry, and this achievement reaffirms the commitment and quality that they have been providing in the operation block.
These four employees are Muhammad Lutfi Panjar, Arif Rachman Hakim, Bharada Indrajaya, and Satriyo Manggoloyudho. All four are stationed in the WQ1 field, PT Pertamina Iraq Eksplorasi Produksi (PIREP), alongside more than 80 expatriates from Pertamina, Petrochina, and Itochu, as well as 200 local workers from Basra Oil Company registered in the working areas. They have excelled in various aspects of the project, including operational efficiency, technical reliability, workplace safety, and innovation. These awards are recognition of their dedication and hard work in achieving and maintaining the highest standards in the energy industry.
The CEO of PIEP, Jaffee A. Suardin, stated, "We are incredibly proud of the outstanding achievements of our top employees. These awards reflect PIEP's commitment to achieving excellence in operational aspects, and also serve as concrete proof that we can excel in the competitive global environment."
These annual awards reaffirm PIEP's commitment to supporting collaborative programs with their major business partners, such as EMIL, in achieving common goals in the increasingly complex energy industry.
PIEP’s VP Production & Operation, Syamsu Yudha stated that, “thier success is not only a source of pride for PIEP but also a national achievement that enhances Indonesia's positive image on the international stage. Last year, this award was won by Basra Oil Company. This year, we can be proud because it means that the performance of Pertamina employees is recognized by our international partners. These four employees are a real example that with determination and hard work, outstanding achievements can be reached."
He hopes this achievement will add value to the Company as a whole and, in the long run, while strengthen PIEP's global footprint
