OPEN INNOVATION MODEL AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: A 5-YEAR CASE STUDY OF MONOBORE COMPLETION IMPLEMENTATION AT PERTAMINA HULU ENERGI

• Main Author: Hanafiah, Anas
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Subjects: Manajemen umum
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/86973
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

The dynamic and competitive landscape of the oil and gas industry necessitates continuous innovation to ensure operational efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability. This study examines the application of the Open Innovation Model and Technology Transfer in the successful implementation of Monobore Completion technology over five years within Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) across its five operational regions: Regional 1 (Sumatera), Regional 2 (Jawa), Regional 3 (Kalimantan), Regional 4 (Jawa Timur, Sulawesi, and Papua), and Regional 5 (PIEP - Pertamina Internasional EP). A significant focus is placed on Regional 3 (Kalimantan), particularly Pertamina Hulu Sanga-Sanga (PHSS), which has utilized Monobore Completion technology for over 20 years as a legacy from its previous operator, VICO. The research highlights how PHE has leveraged both long-standing regional expertise and new innovation mechanisms to optimize drilling operations across diverse operational areas. Using a mixed-method approach, the study explores: 1. The processes and strategies involved in transferring Monobore Completion technology from global providers to PHE’s multi-regional contexts. 2. The role of absorptive capacity in linking long-standing expertise with new technological advancements. 3. The impact of this implementation on operational key performance indicators (KPIs), such as drilling efficiency, cost reduction, and production sustainability, across the subholding. 4. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating legacy practices with contemporary innovation frameworks. By adopting the Open Innovation Model, PHE facilitated collaboration with international technology providers while ensuring local adaptation and regional knowledge integration. Moreover, effective knowledge transfer strategies and organizational learning were instrumental in overcoming barriers such as the "Not Invented Here" (NIH) syndrome and regional regulatory constraints. Quantitative data indicate that Monobore Completion technology reduced average drilling costs by up to 30% and improved efficiency by 15% across all regions during the five-year implementation period. These results demonstrate the critical role of linking external innovations with internal expertise to achieve competitive advantages on both regional and organizational scales. This study contributes to the academic discourse on open innovation and technology transfer in the energy sector, offering a replicable framework for similar implementations in other industries. The findings also provide practical insights for decision-makers in leveraging historical expertise to optimize innovation strategies across diverse operational regions.