Citation:

Anas Hanafiah, Wawan Dhewanto. "Open Innovation Model and Technology Transfer: A 5-Year Case Study of Monobore Completion Implementation at Patra Hebat Energi" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 45-48, 2025.

Abstract:

The oil and gas sector is dynamic and competitive, necessitating ongoing innovation to ensure sustainable operations at low prices. Patra Hebat Energi (PHE) has 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). This study examines how the Open Innovation Model and Technology Transfer were used to successfully implement Monobore Completion technological advances over a five-year period. A major emphasis has been given to Regional 3, Kalimantan, especially on the Pertamina Hulu Sanga-Sanga (PHSS), where Monobore Completion technology has been used for more than 20 years as a legacy of its former operator, VICO. The research shows how PHE has tapped the long-established regional experience and new mechanisms for innovation in improving drilling activities from various operational sites. Applying the mixed-method method, the research delves into: 1. The methods and techniques employed to transfer Monobore Completion technology from international suppliers to PHE's multi-regional settings. 2. The function of absorptive capacity in bridging the gap between new technical developments and established expertise. 3. How would operational KPIs, including cost reduction, drilling efficiency, and production sustainability in the subholding, be impacted by this deployment? 4. The results highlight the necessity of combining contemporary innovation frameworks with legacy techniques. PHE enabled global technology vendors while guaranteeing local adaption and regional knowledge integration by implementing the Open Innovation Model. Furthermore, regional regulatory restrictions and the "Not Invented Here" (NIH) syndrome have been lessened thanks to efficient knowledge transfer techniques and organizational learning. According to quantitative data, Monobore Completion technology increased efficiency by 15% throughout the five-year deployment period and decreased average drilling costs by up to 30% in all regions. These findings demonstrate the significant advantages of connecting external ideas with internal expertise at the organizational and regional levels. The research adds value to the scholarly conversation on open innovation and knowledge transfer by providing a repeatable framework for comparable implementations in other industries. The results of this study will also help decision-makers by providing useful information on how to use past experience to maximize innovation strategies in various operational zones.

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Keywords:

Open Innovation, Technology Transfer, Monobore Completion, Pertamina, Efficiency.