Inspired To Impact
Our Vision
To transform SPE UGM SC into a dynamic, future-ready energy community that empowers its members academically, professionally, and socially—bridging campus, industry, and society to create meaningful and sustainable impact.
Inspired To Impact
SPE UGM SC
SPE UGM SC
Who We Are & What We Stand For
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) UGM Student Chapter is a non-profit, student-led organization established in November 2008 under SPE Indonesia and SPE Java Section. Bringing together students from diverse engineering and science disciplines at Universitas Gadjah Mada, we serve as a platform for technical development, professional growth, leadership, and industry engagement. Through collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, we empower the next generation of energy professionals to create meaningful impact in the evolving energy sector.
SPE UGM SC is composed of students from diverse academic backgrounds across the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada. This multidisciplinary composition creates an environment where students with different expertise, perspectives, and interests can collaborate towards common goals. The diversity of its members reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of the energy industry, where collaboration between disciplines is essential in addressing complex technical and societal challenges.
Our Mission
Build an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented environment that ensures every member receives structured mentorship, soft-skills training, and leadership opportunities
Elevate Academic Excellence & Technical Competence with impactful programs: research labs, technical workshops, software mastery, and certification preparation
Strengthen Communication, Branding & Public Engagement through a cohesive visual identity, data-driven content strategy, and educational outreach to broaden SPE UGM’s visibility on campus and beyond.
Establish long-term partnerships with energy companies, research institutions, and professional bodies to create pipelines for internships, field trips, workshops, and career development.
Key Metrics
How We Measure Success
- Active Members
- 542+
- Annual Programs
- 45+
- International Awards
- 9+
- Corporate Partners
- 15+
The Pillars of SPE
Our Core Value
Networking
At SPE UGM SC, we believe that meaningful connections are the foundation of growth. We connect students across disciplines with industry professionals, alumni, academics, and the wider SPE community. Through company visits, industry engagements, collaborations, and professional events, we create opportunities for members to exchange perspectives, build relationships, and become part of a broader energy network.
Experience
We believe that professional growth goes beyond the classroom. SPE UGM SC provides members with opportunities to experience the energy industry through company visits, competitions, technical projects, organizational roles, and direct interaction with industry practitioners. These experiences allow students to understand how knowledge is applied in real-world settings while developing the adaptability, teamwork, and professionalism needed to navigate the industry.
Learning
Learning is at the heart of our journey as students and future energy professionals. SPE UGM SC creates a space where members can continuously develop their technical and professional competencies through workshops, seminars, mentoring, discussions, certifications, and knowledge-sharing sessions. By connecting academic foundations with insights from industry, we encourage our members to stay curious, capable, and ready to face the evolving challenges of the energy sector.
Innovation
The energy industry continues to evolve, and so must the way we think about its challenges. SPE UGM SC encourages members to explore new ideas, technologies, and approaches across engineering, science, and energy. Through competitions, collaborative projects, research-oriented activities, and cross-disciplinary initiatives, we foster a culture of curiosity and innovation, also empowering students to look beyond conventional solutions and contribute to a more adaptive and sustainable energy future.
The Pillars of SPE
Leadership
President
John Oliver Home
Vice President
Muhammad Zidan
President’s Welcome Note
Welcome to SPE UGM Student Chapter! It is a privilege to welcome you to a community where students from diverse backgrounds come together to connect, learn, gain experience, and innovate in the energy sector. Through technical programs, industry exposure, competitions, collaborations, and organizational experiences, we strive to bridge the gap between academic learning and the realities of the energy industry. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, SPE UGM SC is committed to empowering its members to stay curious, embrace challenges, build meaningful connections, and grow into capable future energy professionals. Together, let us explore new possibilities, learn from one another, and turn our passion into meaningful impact for the future of energy.