The Center for Energy Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (PSE UGM) has officially reopened its building in Sekip Block K1A after undergoing renovation. To commemorate the occasion, PSE UGM hosted an event titled Srawung Energy 2025 under the tagline “Sesrawungan, Energy, Sesarengan” (Gathering, Energy, Together).
The event served not only as a reopening ceremony but also as a forum for discussion, addressing the role of energy in supporting national economic growth.
Head of PSE UGM, Professor Sarjiya, stated that the center is committed to fostering policy advocacy and new ideas for national energy development.
“Srawung Energy discussions could be held regularly to bring together experts who are ready to collaborate for the advancement of Indonesia’s energy sector,” he remarked on Monday, Jun. 30, 2025, at the PSE UGM Office.
Professor Alva E. Tontowi emphasized the importance of a connected industrial ecosystem in driving economic growth.
According to him, the involvement of universities such as UGM in the industrial sector is crucial to ensure synergy between academic research and real-world applications.
A similar perspective was shared by UGM economist Dr. Ardyanto Fitrady, who explained that sustainable economic growth can only be achieved through strong and fair institutions.
“The state must be able to prioritize key sectors due to limited resources,” he said, while also warning that unequal distribution of power and innovation could hinder a country’s development.
Professor Tumiran, a lecturer at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Engineering, highlighted the readiness of the electricity sector to support industrialization.
He proposed that the energy industry and private sector collaborate with the state electricity company, PLN, to fund infrastructure, thereby easing the government’s burden.
Meanwhile, Professor Sulistyowati from the UGM Faculty of Law (FH UGM) stressed the need for a clear and non-overlapping legal framework to support the downstream development of natural resources.
“The Renewable Energy Law must be ratified immediately to provide clear legal direction for the energy sector,” she asserted.
Senior researcher at PSE UGM, Professor Deendarlianto, underscored the importance of preparing a highly competent workforce for the energy industry.
He also noted that the current regulation on the Domestic Component Level needs to be refined to prevent it from hindering the development of renewable energy, which has yet to show significant progress.
Author: Ika Agustin
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Lintang Andwyna
Photographer: Donnie