Banda Aceh – PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI) and its subsidiaries took home four awards at the Media Relations Awards (MRA) 2025 organized by the Press Company Association (SPS), the oldest press organization in Indonesia. Out of hundreds of entries, PHI earned four prestigious awards in the categories of Press Gathering, Media Relations, and Press Release on Sustainability at the event, which also marked SPS’s 79th anniversary. The award ceremony took place at Anjong Mon Mata in Banda Aceh on Monday, October 20, 2025.

The MRA is an appreciation event recognizing corporations and institutions that have demonstrated excellence in building relationships with the media. This event underscores the importance of healthy, constructive relations between the media and corporations as a key element in building a positive image and reputation. Carrying the theme “Progressive Press, Advancing Indonesia’s Resources,” SPS Chairman Januar Primadi Ruswita emphasized that harmonious relations between media and corporations not only foster a positive image but also strengthen public trust. He commended the winners for their consistency in maintaining transparency and professionalism in communication.

Manager of Communication Relations & CID PHI, Dony Indrawan, expressed his appreciation for the four awards presented by SPS, which he described as a recognition of the company’s success in implementing effective media relations programs. “These awards motivate us to continue innovating, enhancing transparency, and delivering accurate, open, and valuable communication to the public through quality media relations programs and objective, positive coverage,” Dony said.

He added that PHI remains committed to strengthening its corporate communications and building positive relationships with the media. “We recognize the vital role of the media in sharing credible information about the energy sector, particularly the upstream oil and gas industry. Through constructive collaboration with journalists, we hope the public can better understand PHI’s and Pertamina Group’s efforts and contributions in maintaining national energy security and environmental sustainability for Indonesia’s future,” he added.

Dony also extended his gratitude to the media for serving as a strategic partner in bridging communication between the company and the public. “Through the media, information about PHI, its subsidiaries, and affiliates can reach a wider audience, while we also gain valuable feedback to improve our performance and services continuously,” he said.

This year’s MRA featured various writing and non-writing categories evaluated by an independent panel of judges with expertise and experience in media relations. The four awards received by PHI were:

1. Press Gathering PHI – “Bincang Asik Soal Migas Ala PHI (BASO IGA PHI)” – Gold Award
2. Media Relations PHI – “Amplifying Positive Impact” – Silver Award
3. Press Release on Sustainability – “Supporting Environmental Sustainability, PT Pertamina EP Bunyu Field Holds Beach Clean-Up Action Against Plastic Waste” – Silver Award
4. Press Gathering PT Pertamina Hulu Kalimantan Timur (PHKT) – “Mendaki Energi Indonesia: First Time Naik Rig, Real Close to the Source” – Silver Award

This achievement reflects PHI’s strong commitment to fostering transparent, collaborative corporate communication with all stakeholders. Through synergy with the media, PHI strives to deliver credible and educational energy information to the public while encouraging community participation in supporting sustainable development. “The effort to enhance media relations and public communication aligns with the Government’s Asta Cita vision, particularly in realizing sustainable energy resilience, where open and collaborative communication between corporations and the media serves as a crucial foundation for building public trust and support for this strategic industry,” Dony concluded.

PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI) is part of Pertamina's Upstream Subholding, which manages upstream oil and gas operations and businesses in Regional 3, Kalimantan, covering Zona 8, 9, and 10, in accordance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. In 2024, PHI recorded oil and gas production of 58.4 thousand barrels of oil per day (MBOPD) and 621.2 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMSCFD). In achieving its vision of becoming a world-class oil and gas company, PHI, along with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is collaborating with SKK Migas to conduct operations. Safe, efficient, reliable, compliant, and environmentally friendly upstream oil and gas production to support the sustainability of national oil and gas production and realize #EnergiKalimantanUntukIndonesia. PHI is headquartered in Jakarta. For further information about PHI, please visit https://phi.pertamina.com.