I. Participants

1. Participants must be active students in D3, D4, or S1 programs from universities across Indonesia.
2. Must not have obtained a bachelor’s or equivalent degree (S1/D4)
3. Maximum semester eligibility:
• D3: maximum of 6 semesters
• D4 and S1: maximum of 8 semesters
4. Participants must be Indonesian citizens (WNI).
5. Each team consists of 2 students from the same university and the same LLDIKTI region.
6. Each university is allowed to submit only one team for the competition.
   
   

II. Registration

1. Registration is conducted online via the official website: https://pgtc.id.
2. Participants are required to complete the registration form and upload the following documents:
• Assignment/recommendation letter from the university (sample)
• Letter of statement confirming the student is currently enrolled and not on academic leave
3. Participants are required to follow the official Instagram accounts:
• @pertamina
• @pgtc.id
  
  

III. General Competition Rules

1. Participants must attend all competition-related activities:
• Debate seminar
• Technical briefing
• Online and offline competition rounds
2. Teams advancing to the national stage are not allowed to change team members.
3. Teams advancing to the top 16 offline round must be accompanied by one official representative from their university.
4. All participants must uphold ethics, professionalism, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

IV. Selection Mechanism

1. Initial selection is based on the submission of three debate videos according to motions and instructions provided by the committee.
2. All videos must be original, without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or external assistance of any kind.
3. Any form of cheating will result in immediate disqualification.
   
   

V. Debate Format

1. The competition follows the British Parliamentary (BP) format.
2. The debate will be conducted in English.
3. Each speaker is allocated 7 minutes and 20 seconds to deliver their argument.
4. All debates will be tabulated using the Tabbycat system, with scores announced publicly.

VI. Selection Process

1. Stage 1 – Video Debate Submission

   Participants must submit three debate videos based on announced motions:

   • Video 1: Prime Minister (Opening Government)
   • Video 2: Deputy Leader of Opposition (Opening Opposition)
   • Video 3: Closing Government (both team members in one video)

   All videos must be original, AI-free, and recorded according to the committee’s technical specifications. Violations may result in disqualification.

   Output: The top 112 teams, as selected by the judges, will advance to the online debate stage.

2. Online Competition Stage (via Zoom)

   112 teams will compete in 6 preliminary online rounds.

   System: Pre-elimination → Top 32 → Quarter-finals (Top 16)

   Platform: Zoom and Tabbycat

3. National Final (Offline)

   The top 16 teams will compete live on the main PGTC stage.

   Format: Knock-out system from quarter-finals to grand final

   The grand final will be broadcast via livestream.

VII. Judging

1. The panel will consist of:
   • 40 experienced national/international judges
   • 3 competition coordinators
   • 2 tabulators
2. Judging will follow BP standards (KDMI and WUDC), including:
   • Quality of arguments
   • Structure and flow
   • Strategic role fulfilment
   • Delivery style
   • Responsiveness and engagement
3. Scores will be tabulated and published via the Tabbycat system.

VIII. Awards

• All participants who pass the initial verification stage will receive an e-certificate.
• All Top 16 finalists will receive a national-level certificate.
• 1st Place: IDR 50,000,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate
• 2nd Place: IDR 35,000,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate
• 3rd Place: IDR 25,000,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate
• 4th Place: IDR 15,000,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate
• Best Speaker Debater: IDR 3,000,000 + Certificate 
• Become a Champion and Join an Exclusive Overseas Program with Pertamina *(1st to 4th place winners only)

IX. Committee Decisions

1. All decisions made by the judges and organizing committee are final and not subject to appeal.
2. Any changes regarding the competition (schedule, technicalities, etc.) will be announced via PGTC’s official social media accounts.

I. Theme
Dual Growth Strategy: Maximizing Legacy Businesses and Building Low Carbon Businesses for Indonesia’s Energy Future

II. Sub-Themes

Sub-Theme A: Maximizing Legacy Energy Business to Strengthen National Energy Security

Sub-Theme Description:
This sub-theme refers to strategic efforts to optimize the company’s core business in the energy sector, particularly oil and gas (O&G), which has long been the main foundation for maintaining national energy security. As Indonesia's leading state-owned energy enterprise, Pertamina plays a vital role in ensuring reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy supply for all segments of Indonesian society.

In the midst of the ongoing transition to clean and low-carbon energy, Pertamina remains committed to maximizing the potential of conventional energy businesses (legacy businesses) as the backbone of national energy supply while simultaneously developing a new and renewable energy portfolio.

Optimization of legacy businesses includes the following key sectors:

• Upstream Oil & Gas: Focusing on increasing national oil and gas production through efficient and sustainable exploration and exploitation, including applying technology to enhance recovery rates and well productivity.
• Refining: Developing flexible and modern refineries capable of processing various types of crude oil, improving operational efficiency, and producing high-quality fuels, gas, and petrochemicals.
• Marketing and Trading: Strengthening the energy retail business through the expansion of fuel station networks, enhancing service quality, developing O&G derivative products, and utilizing digital platforms for adaptive customer service.
• Transportation and Logistics: Managing and developing oil and gas transportation and logistics infrastructure, including tanker fleets, pipeline networks, and energy storage and distribution facilities to ensure smooth national supply.
• Gas Business: Increasing the distribution of natural gas to industrial, power generation, and residential sectors as part of a medium-term strategy for cleaner energy diversification based on national resources.

This sub-theme encourages participants to formulate ideas, solutions, and strategies to strengthen Indonesia’s oil and gas sector as part of a dual growth strategy: reinforcing national energy security through conventional businesses while supporting the acceleration of energy transformation toward a more sustainable future.

Sub-Theme B: Building Low-Carbon Energy Business for a Sustainable Future

This sub-theme invites participants to explore strategies, innovations, and business transformation in building a low-carbon energy portfolio as part of Indonesia’s energy transition journey. In facing climate change challenges, rising global emissions, and international pressures on decarbonization, energy companies like Pertamina must develop solutions that are both environmentally friendly and commercially viable.

Low-carbon energy business is not merely a trend but a strategic necessity to ensure long-term business sustainability. The development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, digitalization, and clean technology are vital parts of this transformation roadmap. Pertamina, through various transformative initiatives, has begun building a low-carbon energy ecosystem to complement and strengthen its core business.

Key focus areas for development include:

• New and Renewable Energy (NRE): Development of solar, bioenergy, geothermal, and wind power projects, implementation of hybrid systems or integration of NRE into the national grid and industrial zones.
• Hydrogen Energy & Future Fuels: Technology innovations in green/blue hydrogen and its potential use as fuel in transportation or heavy industries.
• Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS): Strategies to capture and utilize carbon emissions from oil & gas or industrial activities to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions.
• Bioenergy and Bioproducts: Development of biofuels, green diesel, and other plant-based fuels as alternatives to fossil fuels with lower emissions.
• Circular Economy & Waste-to-Energy: Implementation of circular economy models in the energy sector, including the use of waste as an alternative energy source.
• Digitalization and Energy Efficiency: Utilizing digital technologies (IoT, AI, smart grids) to improve operational efficiency, reduce emissions, and manage energy smartly.

This sub-theme encourages participants to design innovative and practical solutions to accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy businesses, aligned with national context, rooted in domestic industrial strength, and consistent with sustainable development goals.

III. Participants and General Requirements

• Individual participants only.
• Active D3/D4/S1 students from all over Indonesia.
• Participants must not have obtained a Bachelor's degree (S1/D4).
• D3 students: max semester 6; D4 & S1: max semester 8; must be registered in the Higher Education Database (PD-Dikti) at https://pddikti.kemdiktisaintek.go.id/
• Indonesian citizen.
• Each participant may submit only one scientific paper.
• Each university may send a maximum of 3 participants.
• Participants must attach an official assignment letter from their university. Assignment letters from faculties or subordinate institutions will not be accepted.
• Participants not listed in the university-issued assignment letter cannot participate.
• Must have an interest and vision in energy security, renewable energy, and energy supply chain issues.

Required documents:

• Full Name
• Active WhatsApp number & Email
• University Name
• Assignment/recommendation letter from the university (sample)
• Letter of statement confirming the student is currently enrolled and not on academic leave
• Full paper in PDF format
• Scientific paper written in English according to the official competition template (template 1) 
• Instagram video presentation URL as per competition guidelines
• Anti-plagiarism declaration (Annex 2)
• Copyright use agreement (Annex 3)
• Turnitin similarity index report

Participants must register via https://pgtc.id/ and complete the registration form.
Participants must follow Instagram accounts @pertamina and @pgtc.id.
Participants must understand and agree to all competition rules as stated in the guidelines on https://pgtc.id/ throughout the competition.
Participants must attend the entire series of activities.

Top 10 Finalists:

• Must be accompanied by one campus delegate.
• Must use PGTC 2025 Twibbonize (Link).
• May bring up to 1 supporter during the final event (accommodation not provided by the committee).
• Must uphold ethics, politeness, and professionalism.
• The committee reserves the right to disqualify participants who commit fraud, plagiarism, violations of applicable laws, or fail to meet eligibility requirements.
• Judges' and committee decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
• Any changes to the rules will be announced via Pertamina Goes to Campus social media.

1. Scientific Paper Requirements (Full Paper)

• Must be original, unpublished, and not currently or previously a winner in similar competitions.
• Written in English and follows the official format/template (template 1) 
• Length: Minimum 10 pages, maximum 20 pages (excluding cover, table of contents, and appendices).
• Must address one of the predetermined sub-themes.
• Submission format: PDF upload via the online system.
• File naming format: AuthorName_University_ShortTitle_PGTC2025.pdf
  Example: AndyNugroho_UGM_EnvironmentallyFriendlyFuel_PGTC2025.pdf

1. Video Presentation Requirements

Video Specifications:

• Must be in English
• Maximum duration: 3 minutes
• Format: Landscape 16:9, minimum 720p (HD)
• Must use the provided video frame (Link Frame)
• Presentation style: May be direct-to-camera, voice-over with slides, or a combination
• Title format: Participant Name | Institution | Short Paper Title | PGTC2025
  Example: Andy Nugroho | UNY | Environmentally Friendly Fuel | PGTC2025

Hashtags:
#LKTI_PGTC2025 #EnergynovationIdeasCompetition #PGTC2025 #Pertamina #PertaminaGoesToCampus2025 #EnergizingYouthforFutureEnergy #SobatEnergiPertamina

Instagram Description Must Include Copyright Note:
"This work is protected by the participant's copyright. The Pertamina Goes to Campus 2025 committee has a non-exclusive license to use this work for promotional, documentation, and publication purposes. Any party outside of the PGTC 2025 committee is prohibited from copying or using any part of this work without permission from the copyright owner."

Video Content Requirements:

• Opening (0:00 – 0:30)
  Display participant name, institution, and paper title
  Add institution/competition frame
  Can be spoken or displayed on opening slide
• Background (0:30 – 1:30)
  Use simple graphics or illustrations to explain context
  Include relevant images (photos, maps, statistics) if applicable
  No need to present data or data analysis
• Community Impact or Potential (1:30 – 2:30)
  Highlight key findings using graphics, concise tables, or prototype photos
  Present main conclusion and contribution of the solution
• Potential or Societal Impact (1:30 – 2:30)
  Present the main outcomes in the form of graphs, summary tables, or prototype photos.
  Deliver key conclusions and highlight the contribution of the proposed solution.
  Avoid lengthy texts – use bullet points or light animations.
• Closing and Call to Action (2:30 – 3:00)
  Thank the audience/judges.
  You may include an inspirational closing sentence along with:
  “Pertamina Goes to Campus, Energizing Youth for Future Energy!”

VII. Writing Format

• The manuscript must be a minimum of 10 pages and a maximum of 20 pages, excluding the cover page, table of contents, and appendices.
• Use Times New Roman font, size 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, justified alignment, with margins:
  Left: 4 cm, Right: 3 cm, Top: 3 cm, Bottom: 3 cm.
• The structure must include:
• Title Page
• Abstract & Keywords
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Discussion
• Conclusion and Recommendations
• References
• Appendices

VIII. Copyright & Work Publication

• Copyright Ownership
  The copyright of the scientific paper and video presentation materials remains entirely with the participant as the original creator and idea owner.
  However, by entering this competition, participants grant PT Pertamina (Persero) a non-exclusive license to use, store, reproduce, publish, and/or distribute the work for non-commercial, educational, promotional, or documentation purposes.
• Originality Responsibility
  Participants must guarantee that all submitted works are original, have not been submitted to or awarded in other competitions, and are free from third-party claims.
  Any copyright infringement, including plagiarism or unauthorized use of content, is the sole responsibility of the participant and may result in disqualification.
• Publication and Exposure
  PT Pertamina (Persero) reserves the right to publish selected works (while crediting the author/participant) in the form of:
• E-books or printed books
• Pertamina’s official social media and digital platforms
• Presentation materials for educational or sustainable development programs
• Commercial Use Limitation
  Participants’ work will not be used for commercial purposes by the organizers without the participant's written consent.
• Work Withdrawal
  Once submitted and included in the selection process, participants may not withdraw their work unless there is a valid written reason approved by the organizing committee.

1. Selection and Judging

• All submissions will be reviewed and assessed by a panel of judges.
  Assessment criteria include:
• Relevance to the theme/sub-theme
• Originality and innovation
• Strength of arguments and analysis
• Depth of proposed solutions and contribution to future energy
• Structure and completeness of formatting

X. Prizes

Winners will receive:

• 1st Place: Rp 20,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• 2nd Place: Rp 15,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• 3rd Place: Rp 10,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Best Presentation: Rp 3,000,000 + Certificate
• Most Promising Idea: Rp 3,000,000 + Certificate
• Become a Champion and Join an Exclusive Overseas Program with Pertamina! *(1st to 4th place winners only)
• All Top 10 Finalists will receive a National Finalist Certificate.
• All participants who pass the initial verification stage will receive an e-certificate.
• Prize details will be announced through official PGTC 2025 channels.

XI. Other Provisions

• Participants who violate any rule will be disqualified.
• The committee reserves the right to publish selected works, with full credit to the author.
• Judges' decisions are final and cannot be contested.
• For further inquiries, please contact the official committee contact chann