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In an effort to realize the vision of an advanced Indonesia with quality human resources, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) through the ESDM Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) has established a strategic partnership with PT Indo Tambangraya Megah (ITM). This collaboration aims to develop competencies in the mining and New and Renewable Energy (EBT) sectors, which include education and training, experts and expertise, employee/staff personnel competency certification, education scholarships, use of facilities, tools and competency test sites.
Head of BPSDM ESDM Prahoro Nurtjahyo in his speech said, through a comprehensive competency development program, it is expected to produce a young generation that is qualified, competitive, and able to answer global challenges. one of which is through providing scholarships for several PEP students so that they can contribute significantly to national development, especially in the mining and energy sectors.
"This collaboration is a strategic step to improve the quality of human resources in the energy and mineral resources sector. With the support of ITM, we are optimistic that we can produce a productive and innovative young generation," said Prahoro when signing a Memorandum of Understanding with PT Indo Tambangraya Megah at the Widjajono Partowidagdo Building, Jakarta, Thursday (22/8).
PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk (ITMG) itself is the fourth largest coal holding company in Indonesia. The company is located in Banpu, Thailand. The main business of PT ITM Tbk. is coal mining and sales, coal terminal operations, port loading facilities, power plant operations, and mining contractors. In addition, PT ITM Tbk. will develop hybrid solar power plants to increase renewable energy. In addition, in the coal mining company category, PT ITM Tbk. is the largest company in terms of coal production and distribution to China and domestic consumption.
PT. ITM tbk. has 16 subholdings engaged in the coal mining, energy services, and renewable energy subsectors. There are 8 subholdings in the coal mining subsector, including PT. Indominco Mandiri (IMM) and PT. Turbaindo Coal Mining (TCM), with an estimated total coal reserve volume until 2021 of 298 M/Ton. In addition, there are 3 subholdings in the energy services subsector, and 5 subholdings in the renewable energy sector. The operational locations of PT. ITM tbk. subholdings are in East Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, and South Kalimantan.
In line with Prahoro, President Director of PT ITM, Mulianto welcomed the cooperation with BPSDM ESDM while conveying that ESDM's vision is in line with PT ITM's vision. "We believe that investment in HR development is a very important investment for the future of the company and the nation. Through this cooperation, we hope to contribute to building a more advanced Indonesia," concluded Mulianto.