• Participants must be active Diploma (D3/D4) or Undergraduate (S1) students from universities across Indonesia.
• Participants must not yet hold a Bachelor’s Degree (S1/D4).
• Maximum semester requirements:
  • D3 students: maximum semester 6
  • D4 and S1 students: maximum semester 8
• Participants must be Indonesian citizens.
• Each team consists of 2 students from the same university within the same Regional LLDIKTI 1–16 area.
• Each university may send unlimited teams.

• Registration is conducted online through the official website: https://pgtc.id
• Participants must complete the registration form and upload the following documents:
  • Assignment/recommendation letter from the university
  • Certificate of active student status (not currently on academic leave)
• Participants are required to follow the official accounts:
  • Instagram: @pertamina and @pgtc.id
  • TikTok: @pertamina and @pgtc.official

• Participants are required to participate in all competition activities.
• Teams that qualify are not allowed to replace team members.
• Teams that qualify for the offline stage must attend according to the schedule and regulations determined by the committee. (Accommodation and transportation expenses will be covered by the committee.)
• Participants are allowed to bring companions and supporters at their own expense. (Accommodation and transportation expenses will not be covered by the committee.)
• Participants must uphold ethics, professionalism, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
• The committee reserves the right to disqualify participants proven to commit violations, cheating, or actions contrary to the competition rules.

• The debate format uses the British Parliamentary (BP) system.
• The debate will be conducted in English.
• Debate motions are impromptu and will be announced shortly before the debate begins.
• Case building time is 15 minutes after the motion is announced.
• Each speaker will have 7 minutes and 20 seconds to deliver their arguments.
• All debates will be tabulated using the Tabbycat system.
• Scores and results will be publicly announced through the Tabbycat system.

• A. Online Competition Stage
  • Debate teams will participate in the online preliminary rounds.
  • The competition system and number of rounds will be announced further by the committee.
  • The top 16 teams will advance to the offline stage / National Final.
• B. National Final (Offline)
  • The Top 16 teams will compete directly during the Final National PGTC 2026 series.
  • Four finalists will advance to the EDC 2026 Grand Final.
  • The Grand Final will be held on the main stage of PGTC 2026 and may be livestreamed.

• The judging panel consists of national and international adjudicators experienced in British Parliamentary debate competitions.
• Judging criteria follow British Parliamentary standards (KDMI and WUDC), including:
  • Quality and substance of arguments
  • Structure and flow of debate
  • Strategy and chamber role fulfillment
  • Delivery style
  • Responsiveness and engagement
• Judging will be conducted objectively and professionally.
• Tabulation results and judges’ decisions are final and cannot be contested.

• All participants who pass the administrative verification stage will receive e-certificates.
• All Top 16 finalists will receive National Finalist certificates.
• Main Categories:
  • 1st Winner : IDR 50,000,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate
  • 2nd Winner : IDR 35,000,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate
  • 3rd Winner : IDR 25,000,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate
  • 4th Winner : IDR 15,000,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate
  • Best Speaker Debater : IDR 7,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Winners will also have the opportunity to join an International Exposure Program with Pertamina.
• Detailed prize information will be announced through the official PGTC 2026 channels.

• National finalists and their companions may have the opportunity to participate in additional activities organized by the committee.
• Further details regarding these activities will be announced later by the committee.

• Decisions made by the judges and committee are final and cannot be contested.
• The committee reserves the right to make changes regarding schedules, technical matters, and competition regulations if necessary.
• For further information, please contact:
  • PGTC Hotline : +62 823-2773-0303
  • Instagram : @pgtc.id

“Accelerating Dual Growth Strategy: Integrating Energy Security and Low-Carbon Innovation”

• Delivering Energy Security by Optimizing and Transforming Legacy Business
• Developing Low Carbon Business for Energy Transition
• Investment Strategy for Renewable Energy and Green Technology
• Creating New Markets/Ecosystems/Value Chains
• Digitalization, Innovation, and Disruptive Business Models
• Policy Incentives and Regulatory Frameworks to Support Low-Carbon Growth
• Social-Economic-Workforce Transition Impacts

• The competition is individual-based.
• Open to active Diploma (D3/D4) and Undergraduate (S1) students from all universities in Indonesia.
• Participants must not yet hold a Bachelor’s Degree (S1/D4).
• Maximum semester requirement:
  • D3 students: maximum semester 6
  • D4/S1 students: maximum semester 8
• Participants must be registered in the Indonesian Higher Education Database (PD-Dikti).
• Participants must be Indonesian citizens.
• Each participant may only submit one paper.
• There is no limit to the number of participants from each university.
• Participants must provide an assignment/recommendation letter from their Department/Faculty/University.
• Participants must have an interest and vision in energy security, energy transition, and energy sustainability issues.
• Participants are required to follow:
  • Instagram: @pertamina and @pgtc.id
  • TikTok: @pertamina and @pgtc.official
• Participants must understand and agree to all competition rules and regulations.
• Participants are required to participate in all stages of the competition.
• Top 10 National Finalists are required to attend the Final National PGTC 2026 event. (Accommodation and transportation expenses will be covered by the committee.)
• Participants are allowed to bring companions and supporters at their own expense. (Accommodation and transportation expenses will not be covered by the committee.)
• The committee reserves the right to disqualify participants proven to commit violations, plagiarism, or any actions contrary to the competition regulations.
• Decisions made by the judges and committee are final and cannot be contested.

• Participants must complete the following personal information:
  • Full Name
  • Student Identification Number (NIM)
  • Active WhatsApp Number
  • Active Email Address
  • University Name
• The following documents must be uploaded before the registration deadline:
  • Assignment/Recommendation Letter from the University
  • Certificate of Active Student Status
  • Full Paper in English
  • Presentation Video Link
  • Anti-Plagiarism Declaration Letter
  • Copyright Usage Consent Letter
  • Turnitin Similarity Index Result

• The paper must be original and must not have won any previous competitions.
• The paper must be written in English.
• The paper must align with one of the designated sub-themes.
• Paper length must be between 10–20 pages, excluding cover page, table of contents, and appendices.
• The paper must be submitted in PDF format.
• File naming format: ParticipantName_University_ShortTitle_EICPGTC2026.pdf

• Video Specifications:
  • English language
  • Maximum duration: 3 minutes
  • Landscape format 16:9, minimum 1080p
  • Must use the official competition frame provided by the committee
  • Must include official competition hashtags
  • Must include a copyright statement in the video description
• Video title format: Name | Institution | Paper Title | EIC PGTC2026
• Video Content Requirements:
  • Participant introduction and paper title
  • Background of the issue
  • Main ideas and proposed solutions
  • Potential impacts and benefits
  • Closing statement

• Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Text alignment: Justify
• Margins:
  • Left: 4 cm
  • Right: 3 cm
  • Top: 3 cm
  • Bottom: 3 cm
• Paper structure must include:
  • Title Page
  • Abstract and Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Methodology
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion and Recommendations
  • References
  • Appendices

• Copyright ownership remains with the participant.
• Participants grant PT Pertamina (Persero) a non-exclusive license to use the submitted works for educational, documentation, and non-commercial publication purposes.
• Participants are fully responsible for the originality of their submitted works.
• Selected works may be published by the committee while still crediting the participant(s).

• Selection stages include:
  • Administrative Selection
  • Substantive and Technical Evaluation
  • Selection of Top 10 National Finalists
  • National Final Presentation
• Judging criteria include:
  • Relevance to the theme and sub-theme
  • Originality and innovation
  • Strength of analysis and argumentation
  • Relevance of solutions to energy issues
  • Writing structure and completeness

• 1st Winner: IDR 25,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• 2nd Winner: IDR 15,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• 3rd Winner: IDR 10,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Best Presentation: IDR 5,000,000 + Certificate
• Most Promising Idea: IDR 5,000,000 + Certificate
• The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Winners will also have the opportunity to join an International Exposure Program with Pertamina.
• All Top 10 Finalists will receive National Finalist Certificates.
• Participants who pass the administrative verification stage will receive e-certificates.

• Participants who violate the regulations will be disqualified.
• The committee reserves the right to modify the rules if necessary.
• Official information will only be announced through PGTC 2026 official channels.
• For further information, please contact:
  • PGTC Hotline: +62 823-2773-0303
  • Instagram: @pgtc.id