The BukitDuri Team from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) secured first place in the Mud Innovation Champion at Petroforia, an event organized by IATMI Student Chapter at STT Migas Balikpapan. “Enhanced the Energy Sustainability Along with Advanced Technology in the Era of Energy Transition” was the theme of the competition which hosted participants from various universities in Indonesia.
ITB petroleum engineering students Yesaya Anju Beckham Napitupulu, SPE, Farhan Yoga Widodo, SPE, and Michael Derent Anjar Sanyoto took home first place in the competition. Napitupulu and Widodo are members of SPE’s Bandung Institute of Technology Student Chapter.
Their project introduced an innovative mud drilling system designed for horizontal reservoirs with extreme inclines of up to 102° and depths reaching 11,000 ft. The system incorporated three key phases—spud mud, high-performance water-based mud, and recyclable fluid for drilling—each tailored to different reservoir conditions.
A standout feature of their design was its emphasis on mud recycling, reducing waste and costs while utilizing real-time monitoring and lost circulation materials to enhance stability. Their innovation aimed to make drilling more efficient and environmentally sustainable.
“By combining these technologies, our system not only supports safer and more sustainable drilling but also contributes to lessen the environmental impact of the oil and gas industry,” said Sanyoto.