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Ali Ashat

Ir. Ali Ashat Dipl.Geotherm.En.Tech

Doctoral Program (In Progress)
Field: Earth Resources Engineering
Institution: Kyushu University, Japan
Period: 2013 – Present
Research Title: Resource-Power Plant Optimization for Steam Dominated Geothermal Fields

Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Geothermal Energy Technology
Institution: Geothermal Institute, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
Period: March – November 1999
Project Title: The Calculation of Flash Point in Wells Discharging CO₂-Water Mixtures

Bachelor’s Degree (S-1)
Field: Petroleum Engineering
Institution: Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia
Period: 1989 – 1997 | Graduation: April 5, 1997
Thesis Title: Development of a Simulator for Pressure Drop Calculation in Two-Phase Geothermal Pipelines

Senior High School (SMA)
Institution: SMA Negeri 1 Pati
Location: Pati, Central Java, Indonesia
Period: 1986 – 1989

Junior High School (SMP)
Institution: SMP Negeri 1 Kudus
Location: Kudus, Central Java, Indonesia
Period: 1983 – 1986

Elementary School (SD)
Institution: SD Negeri Tamansari
Location: Pati, Central Java, Indonesia
Period: 1977 – 1983

1. ACADEMIC & RESEARCH

Research Associate
Geothermal Laboratory, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)
Period: August 1997 – Present

Visiting Lecturer
Master’s Degree Program in Geothermal Technology, ITB
Period: August 2008 – Present
Courses Coordinated/Taught:

  • PB5006 Geothermal Reservoir Engineering (Coordinator)

  • PB5011 Geothermal Production Engineering (Coordinator)

  • PB6017 Geothermal Reservoir Simulation

  • PB6009 Geothermal Management and Economics (Coordinator)

  • PB6013 Geothermal Prospect Evaluation (Coordinator)

  • PB6018 Flow Modelling

Advisory Board Member
Master’s Program in Geothermal Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)
Period: May 2012 – Present

2. INDUSTRY CONSULTANCY & ADVISORY ROLES

Risk and Insurance Expert Staff
Board of Commissioners, PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN)
Period: September 2006 – October 2007

Technical Advisor (Reservoir, Production, and Utilization)
Client: Magma Nusantara Ltd.
Period: July 2008 – January 2009

Independent Consultant
Client: Pertamina Upstream Directorate (New & Renewable Energy Business Development)
Role: Consultant for New & Renewable Energy Business Development
Period: July 2010 – August 2012

Independent Consultant
Client: Pertamina Geothermal Energy
Role: Consultant for Building the Ulubelu Geothermal Reservoir Model
Period: November 2012 – February 2013

Advisor and Expert Staff to the Board of Directors
PT Geodipa Energi (Persero)
Period: July 2022 – June 2023

3. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM & PROJECT INVOLVEMENT

Participant/Contributor
Program: GEOCAP (Geothermal Capacity Building Program)
Description: Cooperation Program between Indonesia and The Netherlands
Period: November 2013 – February 2019

Trainer/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Program: NZSTIGS (New Zealand Support for Training in Geothermal Support)
Period: February 2020 – December 2024

1997

Saptadji, N.M., Ashat, A., Syihab, Z., & Soendaroe, A. (1997). GES (Geothermal Engineering Software). Proceedings of the 2nd Indonesian Geothermal Association Annual Meeting and Conference.

1999

Ashat, A. (1999). The Calculation of Flash Point in Wells Discharging CO₂-Water Mixtures. New Zealand Geothermal Workshop (Poster Session).

2002

Saptadji, N.M., Ashat, A., & Syihab, Z. (2002). Development of Software for Technical and Economical Assessment of Geothermal Project. Special Workshop on Earth Science and Technology, Institute Technology of Bandung – Kyushu University, September 17.

2003

Saptadji, N.M., Ashat, A., & Effendhy (2003). Mathematical Model for Predicting Temperature Distribution of Drilling Fluid During Geothermal Drilling. Proceedings of the 6th Indonesian Geothermal Association Annual Meeting and Conference, Bandung, June 16–18.

Ashat, A., & Prayoga, Y. (2003). Development of REUMBA (Reserve Estimation Using Material Balance Approach) Simulator and Its Application for Reserve Analysis. National Symposium of Indonesian Petroleum Association, Bandung, October 1–3.

Ashat, A. (2003). Application of Modified Isochronal Test Method to Determine the Deliverability Curve of Geothermal Wells Producing Dry Steam. National Symposium of Indonesian Petroleum Association, Bandung, October 1–3.

2004

Saptadji, N.M., Ashat, A., & Syihab, Z. (2004). Geothermal Reservoir Management Through an Integrated Reservoir Information System. Workshop on Management and Optimum Utilization of Geothermal Energy, Makati City, Philippines, April 29–30.

Ashat, A. (2004). Software to View Changes Occurring Within the Geothermal Reservoir. Workshop on Management and Optimum Utilization of Geothermal Energy, Makati City, Philippines, April 29–30.

Soelaiman, T.A.F., & Ashat, A. (2004). Preliminary Study on Geothermal Direct Utilization for Tea Drying Plant in Malabar, Indonesia. Workshop on Management and Optimum Utilization of Geothermal Energy, Makati City, Philippines, April 29–30.

2005

Saptadji, N.M., Ashat, A., & Syaifudin, A. (2005). The Use of Air Gap as an Alternative Insulation Method for Large Diameter Geothermal Pipelines. Journal of Mineral Technology (JTM), Faculty of Mineral Technology, ITB, March.

Karim, A., Hasibuan, A., Soenaryo, J., Firman, & Ashat, A. (2005). Application of Modified Isochronal Test to Determine Output Curve of Wells at Kamojang Geothermal Field, West Java. Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress, Antalya, Turkey, April 24–29.

Saptadji, N.M., Ashat, A., Syihab, Z., & Setiadi, D.A. (2005). GETOOLS – Geothermal Engineering Tools. Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress, Antalya, Turkey, April 24–29.

Suryantini, Ashat, A., Hutasoit, L., & Hasjim, I. (2005). Searching for an Opportunity in the Development of Direct Use Geothermal Resources; A Case Study in West Java Province, Indonesia. Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress, Antalya, Turkey, April 24–29.

Ashat, M.A., Nurhayati, K., & Silaban, M. (2005). Optimization of Insulator Thickness to Minimize Heat Loss and Investment Cost of Geothermal Pipelines. Proceedings of the Simposium Nasional Ikatan Ahli Teknik Perminyakan Indonesia (IATMI), ITB, Bandung, November 16–18.

2006

Darwis, S., Isnani, & Ashat, M.A. (2006). Pairwise Semivariogram. *ICoMS-1 MSMSSEA*.

Wahyuningsih, S., Darwis, S., Pasaribu, U.S., Gunawan, A.Y., & Ashat, M.A. (2006). A Survey on Multiwell Decline Rate. Technical Report of ITB Research Grant 2006, No. 0004/K01.03.2/PL2.4.5/I/2006.

Darwis, S., Pasaribu, U.S., & Ashat, M.A. (2006). Characterization of Geothermal Production Wells Around Injection Well Using Markov Chain Approach. ITB Research Grant 2006.

Wahyuningsih, S., Darwis, S., Pasaribu, U.S., Gunawan, A.Y., & Ashat, M.A. (2006). A Survey on Multiwell Decline Rate. Proceedings, ICMNS ITB.

Darwis, S., Ashat, M.A., Wahyuningsih, S., Sunusi, N., & Wororomi, J. (2006). On the Distribution of Hyperbolic Decline Rate Parameters Using Multiple Regression. Proceedings, ICMNS ITB.

Ashat, M.A., Nurhayati, K., & Silaban, M. (2006). Optimization of Insulator Thickness to Minimize Heat Loss and Investment Cost of Geothermal Pipelines. Jurnal Teknologi Minyak dan Gas Bumi (JTMGB).

2007

Wahyuningsih, S., Darwis, S., Gunawan, A.Y., Permadi, A.K., & Ashat, M.A. (2007). Autoregressive Time-Varying Parameter for Arps Hyperbolic Decline Curve. *Journal Fundamental Sciences / Proceeding ICoMS2*, UTM, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Darwis, S., Gunawan, A.Y., Permadi, A.K., Ashat, M.A., Wahyuningsih, S., Sunusi, N., Nurzanah, E., & Umbara, R.F. (2007). Bootstrapping Nonlinear Regression. *Journal Fundamental Sciences / Proceeding ICoMS2*, UTM, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Darwis, S., Gunawan, A.Y., Ashat, M.A., Wahyuningsih, S., & Sunusi, N. (2007). Development of Bootstrap Simulation for Tracer Modeling. *Proceedings of the 5th SEAMS-GMU International Conference on Mathematics and Its Applications*, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Darwis, S., Isnani, & Ashat, M.A. (2007). Structural Analysis of Geothermal Decline Rate. Sains Malaysiana, 36(2), December.

2008

Wahyuningsih, S., Darwis, S., Gunawan, A.Y., Permadi, A.K., & Ashat, M.A. (2008). Predicting Steam Production Using Kalman Filter. Far East Journal of Theoretical Statistics, 26(2).

2009

Darwis, S., Gunawan, A.Y., Ashat, M.A., Wahyuningsih, S., & Sunusi, N. (2009). Bootstrapping Nonlinear Regression Applied to Arps Hyperbolic Decline Curve. Far East Journal of Theoretical Statistics, 27(2), 219-231.

Jose, R., Darwis, S., & Ashat, M.A. (2009). Aplikasi Simulasi Annealing dalam Memprediksi Tekanan Alir Reservoir Panas Bumi. Jurnal Sigma, 12(2), July.

2010

Tamrin, M.H., Sebastian, A.S., & Ashat, A. (2010). The Effect of CO₂ Concentration in Reservoir Simulation at TM Field. GeoNZ Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, November.

2011

Mulyadi, & Ashat, A. (2011). Wayang Windu Steam Cap Reservoir Modeling. Proceedings of the Thirty-Sixth Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, SGP-TR-191.

Nusiaputra, Y.Y., Anto, D., Yahmadi, A., & Ashat, A. (2011). Geothermal Rural Electrification System and the Leverage on Society: Case Study in Lombien Island, Flores. Proceedings of the International Conference on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Bali, Indonesia, October 16-20.

Situmorang, J., Ashat, A., & Saptadji, N.M. (2011). Development of Dimensionless Inflow Performance Relationship for Geothermal Field “X”. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Indonesian Geothermal Association Meeting & Conference, Bandar Lampung, December 13-14.

2012

Sutopo, Sumbaga, A.M., & Ashat, A. (2012). Karakterisasi Distribusi Permeabilitas Reservoir Panasbumi Lapangan X Berdasarkan Model Uji Interference Menggunakan Simulator TOUGH2. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Indonesian Geothermal Association Meeting & Conference, Bandung, November 6-8.

Hikmi, M., Suryantini, & Ashat, A. (2012). Model Probabilitas dalam Penentuan Lokasi Sumur Panas Bumi Menggunakan Pendekatan Statistik Bayesian. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Indonesian Geothermal Association Meeting & Conference, Bandung, November 6-8.

Pamungkas, A.Y., Ashat, A., & Saptadji, N.M. (2012). Penggunaan Energi Balance untuk Analisis Pengaruh Injeksi terhadap Kinerja Reservoir Panas Bumi Dominasi Air. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Indonesian Geothermal Association Meeting & Conference, Bandung, November 6-8.

Oetama, N., Ashat, A., & Syihab, Z. (2012). Korelasi Empiris untuk Perhitungan Penurunan Tekanan Fluida Dua Fasa dalam Sumur Panas Bumi. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Indonesian Geothermal Association Meeting & Conference, Bandung, November 6-8.

Rahmahayana, Saptadji, N.M., & Ashat, A. (2012). Analisis Data Pengujian Sumur Panas Bumi Lapangan X. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Indonesian Geothermal Association Meeting & Conference, Bandung, November 6-8.

2013

Permatasari, D., Sugandhi, A., Saptadji, N.M., Herdianita, N.R., Ashat, A., & Suryanta, R. (2013). Prediction of Carbon Behaviors with Emphasis on Clean Development Mechanism: The Darajat Geothermal Field – Preliminary Study. Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, SGP-TR-198.

Rudi, Hendrarsakti, J., Syihab, Z., & Ashat, A. (2013). Modification of Compressible Flow Equation for Single Phase Steam Geothermal Well. Proceedings of the 2nd ITB Geothermal Workshop, Bandung, March 4-8.

Martikno, R., Humaedi, M.T., Ashat, A., Situmorang, J., Novianto, & Hadi, J. (2013). Evaluation of Weirs Calculation: Numerical Study. Proceedings of the 13th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, June 12–14.

Wijaya, A., & Ashat, A. (2013). Evaluation of Formation Temperature Determination Methods in Geothermal Well Based on the Accuracy Level and the Validity of Data at Early Time Condition. Proceedings of the 13th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, June 12–14.

Taqwim, S., Saptadji, N.M., & Ashat, A. (2013). Measuring the Potential Benefits of Geothermal Cooling and Heating Applications in Indonesia. Proceedings of the 13th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, June 12–14.

Hendrarsakti, J., Febrynzki, D., & Ashat, A. (2013). Steam Mass Flow Rate Solution for Critical Flow Using Numerical Analysis. Proceedings of the 13th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, June 12–14.

Taqwim, S., Saptadji, N.M., Ashat, A., & Nugraha, T. (2013). The Prospects for Large Scale Applications of Geothermal Cooling in Indonesia. Proceedings of the New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Rotorua, New Zealand, November 17-20.

Adityawan, S.K., Saptadji, N.M., & Ashat, A. (2013). Development of Mathematical Model to Predict Sulfide Scaling in Geothermal Wells. Proceedings of the New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Rotorua, New Zealand, November 17-20.

Ashat, A., Hardiani, N.P., Yani, A., & Itoi, R. (2013). Natural State Numerical Model of Lahendong Geothermal Reservoir, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Proceedings of the CINEST International Symposium on Earth Science and Technology, Fukuoka, Japan, December 3-4. (Paper No. CINEST13-15)

2017

Ashat, A., & Pratama, H.B. (2017). Application of Experimental Design in Geothermal Resources Assessment of Ciwidey-Patuha, West Java, Indonesia. Proceedings of the 6th ITB International Geothermal Workshop, Bandung, March 22–23.

Ashat, A., & Pratama, H.B. (2017). Application of Experimental Design in Geothermal Resources Assessment of Ciwidey-Patuha, West Java, Indonesia. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 103, 012009. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/103/1/012009

2018

Ashat, A.Pratama, H.B., & Itoi, R. (2018). Updating Conceptual Model of Ciwidey-Patuha Geothermal Using Numerical Model. Proceedings of the 7th ITB International Geothermal Workshop, Bandung, March 21–22.

Ashat, A.Pratama, H.B., & Itoi, R. (2018). Comparison of Resource Assessment Methods with Numerical Reservoir Model Between Heat Stored and Experimental Design: Case Study Ciwidey-Patuha Geothermal Field. Proceedings of the 7th ITB International Geothermal Workshop, Bandung, March 21–22.

Ashat, A., Saptadji, N.M., Prabata, W., & Pratama, H.B. (2018). Re-model of Grid Block System of Ciwidey-Patuha Geothermal System. Grand Renewable Energy 2018 International Conference and Exhibition, Yokohama, Japan, June 17-22.

Widiatmo, J.S., Ashat, A., Saptadji, N.M., Sutopo, & Pratama, H.B. (2018). A Numerical Modeling Study to Investigate Changes Within the Reservoir and Production Sustainability Under Two Different Conversion Technology Scenarios Producing from Reservoir Steam Zone in Patuha Geothermal Field. 15th International Symposium on Mineral Exploration (ISME 2018), Kyoto, Japan, November 26–28.

2019

Ashat, A.Pratama, H.B., & Itoi, R. (2019). Updating Conceptual Model of Ciwidey-Patuha Geothermal Using Numerical Model. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 254, 012010. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/254/1/012010

Ashat, A.Pratama, H.B., & Itoi, R. (2019). Comparison of Resource Assessment Methods with Numerical Reservoir Model Between Heat Stored and Experimental Design: Case Study Ciwidey-Patuha Geothermal Field. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 254, 012011. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/254/1/012011

Winofa, N.C., Lesmana, A., Pratama, H.B., Saptadji, N.M., & Ashat, A. (2019). The Application of Numerical Simulation Result for Geothermal Financial Model with Probabilistic Approach: A Comprehensive Study. Proceedings of the 7th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, August 13-15.

Lesmana, A., Winofa, N.C., Pratama, H.B.Ashat, A., & Saptadji, N.M. (2019). Preliminary Financial Modelling with Probabilistic Approach for Geothermal Development Project in Indonesia. Proceedings of the 7th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, August 13-15.

Ashat, A., Ridwan, R.H., Prabata, W., Situmorang, J., Elfina, Adityawan, S., & Ibrahim, R.F. (2019). Numerical Simulation Update of Dieng Geothermal Field, Central Java, Indonesia. Proceedings of the 41st New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Auckland, New Zealand, November 25-27.

Ashat, A., Ridwan, R.H., Judawisastra, L.H., Situmorang, J., Elfajrie, I., Atmaja, R.W., Iskandar, C., & Ibrahim, R.F. (2019). Conceptual Model and Numerical Simulation Update of Patuha Geothermal Field, West Java, Indonesia. Proceedings of the 41st New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Auckland, New Zealand, November 25-27.

Lesmana, A., Pratama, H.B.Ashat, A., Saptadji, N.M., & Gunawan, F. (2019). An Updated Conceptual Model of the Tompaso Geothermal Field Using Numerical Simulation. Proceedings of the 41st New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Auckland, New Zealand, November 25-27.

2020

Winofa, N.C., Lesmana, A., Pratama, H.B., Saptadji, N.M., & Ashat, A. (2020). The Application of Numerical Simulation Result for Geothermal Financial Model with Probabilistic Approach: A Comprehensive Study. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 417, 012020. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/417/1/012020

Lesmana, A., Winofa, N.C., Pratama, H.B.Ashat, A., & Saptadji, N.M. (2020). Preliminary Financial Modelling with Probabilistic Approach for Geothermal Development Project in Indonesia. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 417, 012024. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/417/1/012024

Pratama, H.B., Sutopo, Widiatmo, J.S., & Ashat, A. (2020). Numerical Investigative Modeling of Changes Within the Patuha Geothermal Reservoir and Its Production Sustainability Under Two Different Conversion Technologies. Natural Resources Researchhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11053-020-09748-7

2021

Wardoyo, G.K., Pratama, H.B., Sutopo, Ashat, A., & Yudhistira, Y. (2021). Application of Artificial Intelligence in Forecasting Geothermal Production. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 732, 012022. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/732/1/012022

Idianto, O., Saptadji, N.M., Ashat, A.Pratama, H.B., & Nusiaputra, Y.Y. (2021). Incremental Development Strategy of Geothermal Field Using Wellhead Unit Technology: Case Study Ulumbu Geothermal Field. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 732, 012025. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/732/1/012025

Lesmana, A., Pratama, H.B.Ashat, A., & Saptadji, N.M. (2021). Sustainability of Geothermal Development Strategy Using a Numerical Reservoir Modeling: A Case Study of Tompaso Geothermal Field. Geothermics, 96, 102170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2021.102170

Sutopo, Saptadji, N.M., Suryantini, Ashat, A.Pratama, H.B., Hardiani, N., Pratama, A.B., & Maulana, D.T. (2021). 10 Years of Institut Teknologi Bandung Geothermal Engineering Master’s Program. *Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress 2020+1*, Reykjavik, Iceland.

Sutopo, Saptadji, N.M., Suryantini, Ashat, A., Syihab, Z., Pratama, A.B., Maulana, D.T., Pratama, H.B., & Hardiani, N. (2021). International Geothermal Master’s Program. *Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress 2020+1*, Reykjavik, Iceland.

2022

Hidayaturrobi, A.D., Yudhistira, A.D., Putri, R.P., Maulana, D.T., Saptadji, N.M., & Ashat, A. (2022). AWI A-4 Comprehensive Well Evaluation for Successful Well Intervention Program. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1014, 012014. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1014/1/012014

Wijaya, B.A., Pratama, H.B.Ashat, A., Sutopo, & Hidayaturrobi, A.D. (2022). Reservoir Dynamics Monitoring in a Liquid Dominated Geothermal Field Based on Surveillance Data and Tracer Flow Test. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1014, 012007. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1014/1/012007

2023

Andriana, R., Hendrarsakti, J., Ashat, A., & Maulana, D.T. (2023). Feasibility Study of Utilizing Geothermal Energy for Bitcoin Mining at Tulehu Geothermal Field. Proceedings of the ITB International Geothermal Workshop, 11. ISSN 2830-2818.

Sutama, C.S., Ashat, A., Alkano, D., & Riyadi, S. (2023). Economic Assessment of Lithium Extraction from Geothermal Brine: Comparative Analysis Worldwide and Indonesia’s Prospects. Proceedings of the 9th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE).

2024

Pratama, H.B., Koike, K., Bakti, A., & Ashat, A. (2024). Model of a Post-Caldera Volcano-Hosted and Vapor-Dominated System Through a Numerical Simulation Study of the Bedugul Geothermal Field, Bali Island, Indonesia. Geothermics, 116, 102848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2023.102848

Supijo, M.C., Elfajrie, I.A., Kamila, Z., Elfina, Fajri, R.J., Alibazah, J.A., Kencana, A.Y., Nurpratama, M.I., & Ashat, A. (2024). Dieng Reservoir Numerical Model: A Robust Update. Proceedings of the 49th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, SGP-TR-227.

Kamila, Z., Elfajrie, I., Supijo, M., Herdian, R., Dwiyatmoko, N., Nurpratama, M.I., & Ashat, A. (2024). Discharge Stimulation in Two-Phase Liquid-Dominated Wells in Dieng Field, Indonesia: Lessons Learned. Proceedings of the 49th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, SGP-TR-227.

Keintjem, R.J., Elfajrie, I.A., Wardana, A.P., Iskandar, C., Sujarmaitanto, H., Sesesega, R.S., Nurpratama, M.I., & Ashat, A. (2024). Dynamic Numerical Simulation for Sustainability of Geothermal Reservoirs: An Enhanced Model of Patuha Geothermal Field. Proceedings of the 49th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, SGP-TR-227.

Pratama, H.B., Koike, K., Ashat, A., & Keintjem, R.J. (2024). Power Potential Estimation and Reservoir Parameter Assessment Using a Hybrid Response Surface Methodology and Numerical Reservoir Simulation Approach: Application to the Bedugul Geothermal Field, Bali, Indonesia. Geothermics, 121, 103020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2024.103020

Ashat, A.Pratama, H.B., Itoi, R., Judawisastra, L.H., Ridwan, R.H., & Elfajrie, I. (2024). An Updated Numerical Model of Patuha Geothermal Field for Optimization and Sustainable Production. Geothermics, 121, 103052. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2024.103052

2025

Sutama, C.S., Ashat, A., Nur, S., & Alkano, D. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Geothermal PPPs: International Insights and Indonesia’s Cases. The 10th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE).

Nugroho, A.A., Sutopo, & Ashat, A. (2025). Pressure Prediction in Two-Phase Geothermal Well Flow Using Physics Informed Neural Network (PINN). IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1456, 012008. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1456/1/012008

Canilandi, M.P., Sutopo, Ashat, A., & Sinurat, P.D. (2025). The Application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) for Geothermal Well Thermal Recovery Post-Injection. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1456, 012006. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1456/1/012006

Asy’ari, M.B.A., Suryantini, Ashat, M.A., & Nusiaputra, Y.Y. (2025). Evaluation of Ulumbu Geothermal Development Drilling Through Expected Monetary Value Analysis. Proceedings of the 5th ITB International Graduate School Conferencehttps://gcs.itb.ac.id/proceeding-igsc/index.php/igsc/article/view/260/211

Pratama, H.B., Koike, K., Pratama, A.B., Kusumasari, B.A., Ashat, A., Sutopo, & Soelaiman, T.A.F. (2025). Numerical Simulation–Based Optimization of an Integrated Framework for the Efficient Development and Sustainable Utilization of Geothermal Resources: Application to the Bedugul Geothermal Field. Geothermics, 127, 103208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2024.103208

Indratmoko, K.P., Zulfikri, A., & Ashat, A. (2025). Particle Swarm Optimization-Based Calibration of Drift-Flux Model Parameters for Geothermal Wellbore Simulation. The 11th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE).

Sutama, C.S., Bornaz, S., Swarnanto, L.D., & Ashat, A. (2025). Indonesia’s Geothermal Beyond Power: Learning from Europe’s Direct Use Experience. The 11th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE).

1997-2009: Conference Presentations

  • Presenter at the 2nd Annual Meeting and Conference of the Indonesian Geothermal Association (INAGA), Jakarta, 1997.

  • Presenter at the 3rd Annual Meeting and Conference of the Indonesian Geothermal Association (INAGA), Bandung, 1998.

  • Presenter at the New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Auckland, New Zealand, November 1999.

  • Presenter at the 4th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Indonesian Geothermal Association (INAGA), Yogyakarta, 2001.

  • Presenter at the Special Workshop on Earth Science and Technology, ITB – Kyushu University, Bandung, September 2002.

  • Presenter & Moderator (Utilization Session) and Proceedings Editor for the 6th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Indonesian Geothermal Association (INAGA), Bandung, June 2003.

  • Presenter at the National Symposium of the Indonesian Petroleum Association (IATMI), Bandung, October 2003.

  • Presenter at the Workshop on Management and Optimum Utilization of Geothermal Energy, Makati City, Philippines, April 2004.

  • Presenter at the World Geothermal Congress, Antalya, Turkey, April 2005.

  • Presenter at the New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Auckland, New Zealand, November 2006.

2010-2017: Committee, Panel, and Leadership Roles

  • Reviewer, Moderator, and Technical Committee Member for the World Geothermal Congress 2010, Bali.

  • Participant in the Katwe Geothermal Project Workshop, Arnhem, The Netherlands, May 2011.

  • Panelist on “Capacity Building in Software Development” at the 1st ITB International Geothermal Workshop (IIGW), Bandung, March 2012.

  • Presenter at the ITB Geothermal Seminar, Bandung, April 2012.

  • Presenter at the 2nd ITB International Geothermal Workshop (IIGW), Bandung, March 2013.

  • Moderator & Proceedings Editor for the 1st Indonesia International Geothermal Conference & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, June 2013.

  • Presenter at the CINEST International Symposium on Earth Science and Technology, Fukuoka, Japan, December 2013.

  • Participant in the 3rd ITB International Geothermal Workshop (IIGW), Bandung, March 2014.

  • Moderator & Proceedings Editor for the 2nd Indonesia International Geothermal Conference & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, June 2014.

  • Participant in the 4th ITB International Geothermal Workshop (IIGW), Bandung, March 2015.

  • Moderator & Proceedings Editor for the 3rd Indonesia International Geothermal Conference & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, August 2015.

  • Chairperson of Technical Sessions at the 5th ITB International Geothermal Workshop (IIGW), Bandung, March 2016.

  • Chairperson of Technical Sessions at the 4th Indonesia International Geothermal Conference & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, August 2016.

  • Presenter at the 6th ITB International Geothermal Workshop (IIGW), Bandung, March 2017.

  • Chairperson of Technical Sessions at the 5th Indonesia International Geothermal Conference & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, August 2017.

  • Moderator for the Deep Slim Hole Drilling Workshop by PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur, Jakarta, August 2017.

  • Moderator for a Focus Group Discussion at the Pusat Sumber Daya Mineral, KESDM, Jakarta, September 2017.

  • Presenter at the New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Rotorua, New Zealand, November 2017.

2018-2022: Webinars, Panels, and Continued Leadership

  • Presenter at the 7th ITB International Geothermal Workshop (IIGW), Bandung, March 2018.

  • Presenter at the Energy Academy Webinar: “Technical and Non-Technical Challenges in Indonesian Geothermal Development”, March 2018.

  • Moderator & Proceedings Editor for the 6th Indonesia International Geothermal Conference & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, September 2018.

  • Presenter at the 35th Anniversary of Kamojang Geothermal Field, Bandung, December 2018.

  • Presenter at the 8th ITB International Geothermal Workshop (IIGW), Bandung, March 2019.

  • Presenter at the SRE IT Webinar Session: “Challenges in Geothermal Development in Indonesia”, May 2020.

  • Proceedings Editor for the 7th Indonesia International Geothermal Conference & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, 2019.

  • Presenter at the ITB Geothermal Forum Webinar: “Numerical Simulation Update of Dieng Geothermal Field”, July 2020.

  • Presenter at the ITB Geothermal Forum Webinar: “Cost Recovery in Geothermal”, August 2020.

  • Moderator for the Digital Indonesia Geothermal Convention (Technical Session), September 2020.

  • Presenter at the Directorate General of State Assets (DJKN) Webinar on Natural Resource Valuation, September 2020.

  • Presenter at the ITB Geothermal Forum Webinar: “A Numerical Investigative Modeling of Patuha Geothermal Reservoir”, October 2020.

  • Presenter on “Renewable Energy: Geothermal vs Fossil Fuels” for UNDIP, November 2020.

  • Speaker for Geothermal Knowledge Sharing at the Ruteng Diocese Pastoral Center, October 2020.

  • Speaker for a Geothermal Socialization Program in Waesano, December 2021.

  • Presenter at the Kawali Webinar on Geothermal Risks and History, February 2021.

  • Moderator for the Ecadin Online Interactive Discussion on Energy Sovereignty, March 2021.

  • Chairperson of FGD 4: “Preparation of Energy Transition” at the 1st IATMI International Virtual Conference, April 2021.

  • Presenter at Rigsis Webinar 15 on Risk Analysis for Geothermal Projects, April 2021.

  • Speaker for a Geothermal Socialization Program in Bajawa, May 2021.

  • Moderator for Talk Show Session 1 at the 10th ITB International Geothermal Workshop, July 2021.

  • Presenter at API TALK 2021: “Geothermal Energy Prospect in Indonesia Due To Energy Transition”, August 2021.

  • Speaker at a Geothermal Forum on Development Strategy Evaluation, September 2021.

  • Presenter on “Hot Sedimentary Aquifer Geothermal” for IMGF Brawijaya University, September 2021.

  • Moderator for Parallel Technical Session A2 at the Digital Indonesia International Geothermal Conference, September 2021.

  • Moderator & Proceedings Editor for the 8th Indonesia International Geothermal Conference & Exhibition (IIGCE), Jakarta, September 2022.

  • Presenter at the GFEST 2022 Webinar: “Getting to Know More about Geothermal Reservoir Modeling”, October 2022.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

As a Training Participant

  • English Service Language (ESL), The University of Auckland, New Zealand (1998 – 1999)

  • Geostatistical Resource Modelling Using Excel, ITB – TU Delft Cooperation, Bandung (2000)

  • Integrated Petroleum Production Management, Bandung (2001)

  • Numerical Well Test Analysis using Welltest200, Cirebon (2001)

  • LWD New Technology Seminar, Jakarta (2003)

  • Competency-Based Assessor Training, IATKI, Bandung (2004)

  • Coal Bed Methane Training by Dr. Turgay Artekin, ITB, Bandung (2006)

  • Cost Reduction through Improved Geothermal Well Targeting, Joint WPRB/INAGA Seminar, Bali (2008)

  • STARS CMG-Geothermal Reservoir Modeling Training, In-house at PT Supreme Energy, Bandung (2013)

  • Train the Trainer for Geothermal Industry Subject Matter Experts, NZSTIGS, Jakarta (2020)

As a Training & Course Instructor (1997 – 2024)

1. Geothermal Courses (Lead Instructor)
Developed and delivered extensive professional training programs for various institutions:

  • Core Technical Courses: *Basic & Advanced Geothermal Engineering, Reservoir Simulation (Parts I-III), Geothermal Systems & Technology, Wellbore Simulation, Two-Phase Flow Modeling, Application of TOUGH2 for Reservoir Modelling.*

  • Software & Applications: Macro Excel Programming for Geothermal Applications (numerous public and in-house sessions), Power Plant Optimization, kWh Meter Applications.

  • Economics & Management: Geothermal Economics, Economic Analysis of Projects, Feasibility Study, Financial Modeling, Geothermal Project Management, Resource Valuation.

  • Specialized & Integrated Training: Integrated Reservoir Information, Competency Level Training for industry, Geothermal Policy and Decision-Making, Conceptual Model & Resource Assessment, Induction Training for new employees.

  • Client-Specific In-House Training: Conducted for major industry players including Chevron, Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), Unocal, Star Energy, Geodipa Energi, PT Indonesia Power, Supreme Energy, PLN, and government bodies like the Ministry of Finance (DJKN) and Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (PPSDM KEBTKE).

  • Pre-Workshop Courses & Public Workshops: Regularly instructed at ITB International Geothermal Workshops (IIGW) and Indonesia International Geothermal Conferences (IIGCE) on topics from environmental aspects to government policy-making.

  • Online Education: Served as lecturer for the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program and led online training modules for JIWANTARA, SPEtro Class, and Practisee Geothermal.

2. Oil & Gas Courses (Instructor, 1997 – 2004)
Provided training in fundamental petroleum engineering disciplines, including:

  • Work Over and Stimulation, Production Well Testing, Petroleum Economics and Risk Analysis, Inflow Performance Relationship (IPR), Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) Technology, Modern Well Test Analysis, Practical Drilling and Reservoir Simulation, Gas Processing and Surface Facilities.

  • Conducted in-house training for Caltex Pacific Indonesia and BPK (Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan).

  1. English Service Language (ESL)
    Provider: The University of Auckland
    Location: Auckland, New Zealand
    Date: November 1998 – March 1999

  2. Geostatistical Resource Modelling Using Excel
    Provider: Center of Mathematics and Department of Mathematics, ITB in cooperation with Technische Universiteit Delft
    Location: Bandung, Indonesia
    Date: July 21–22, 2000

  3. Integrated Petroleum Production Management
    Location: Bandung, Indonesia
    Date: July 18–23, 2001

  4. Numerical Well Test Analysis using Welltest200
    Location: Cirebon, Indonesia
    Date: November 5–9, 2001

  5. LWD (Logging While Drilling) New Technology Seminar
    Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
    Date: May 27–29, 2003

  6. Competency-Based Assessor Training
    Provider: Indonesian Association of Electrical Experts (IATKI)
    Location: Bandung, Indonesia
    Date: October 5–9, 2004

  7. Coal Bed Methane Training
    Instructor: Dr. Turgay Artekin (Penn State University, USA)
    Provider: Petroleum Engineering Study Program, ITB
    Location: Bandung, Indonesia
    Date: September 13–14, 2006

  8. Cost Reduction through Improved Geothermal Well Targeting
    Event: Joint WPRB/INAGA Technical Seminar
    Location: Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
    Date: April 26–28, 2008

  9. STARS CMG-Geothermal Reservoir Modeling Training
    Format: In-house Training
    Client: PT Supreme Energy
    Date: May 20–24, 2013

  10. Train the Trainer for Geothermal Industry Subject Matter Experts
    Program: NZSTIGS (New Zealand Support for Training in Geothermal Support)
    Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
    Date: March 9–13, 2020