Designing sustainable chemical plants for a better global future.
The official list of Top 20 Abstracts advancing to the semifinal stage of IPDCEC 2026 is now available. Congratulations to all selected teams, and thank you to every participant for the outstanding abstract submissions.
Please check the announcement poster below and continue monitoring the official IPDCEC channels for the next semifinal instructions.
Thank you to all teams and institutions that registered for IPDCEC 2026. The final registration recap records 56 teams from 24 participating institutions.
| Institution | Teams |
|---|---|
| Universitas Malikussaleh / Malikussaleh University | 16 |
| Universitas Syiah Kuala / Syiah Kuala University | 5 |
| Universitas Riau / University of Riau | 4 |
| Politeknik Negeri Malang | 3 |
| UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta | 2 |
| Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang (Unsika) | 2 |
| Xiamen University Malaysia | 2 |
| Institut Teknologi Bandung / Bandung Institute of Technology | 2 |
| Brawijaya University | 1 |
| Universitas Bung Hatta | 1 |
| Universitas Tribhuwana Tunggadewi | 1 |
| Universitas Jember | 1 |
| UPN "Veteran" Jawa Timur | 1 |
| Institut Teknologi Adhi Tama Surabaya | 1 |
| Suratpittaya School | 1 |
| Kalimantan Institute of Technology | 1 |
| Institut Teknologi Sawit Indonesia | 1 |
| Muhammadiyah University of Riau | 1 |
| Universitas Sriwijaya | 1 |
| PEM Akamigas | 1 |
| Universitas Internasional Semen Indonesia | 1 |
| Universitas Lambung Mangkurat | 1 |
| Universitas Bhamada Slawi | 1 |
| Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University | 1 |
| Total Teams | 56 |
| Total Participating Institutions | 24 |
IPDCEC is an international chemical plant design competition organized by the Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Malikussaleh. This competition challenges students to design comprehensive, safe, efficient, and sustainable chemical plants.
Open to active students from Chemical Engineering and other majors from universities around the world, as long as they can follow the official guidebook requirements and required report format.
Participants from non-Chemical Engineering departments are welcome, provided they are able to prepare the plant design report according to the scope, structure, and standards requested in the official guidebook.
Encouraging process innovation, engineering creativity, and practical industrial design.
Focused on efficient process design, energy optimization, safety, economics, and environmental responsibility.
IPDCEC 2026 is hosted by Universitas Malikussaleh through the Chemical Engineering academic environment, supporting students in process design, simulation, innovation, and sustainable chemical industry development.
Universitas Malikussaleh is a public university in Aceh, Indonesia, with academic activities centered across campuses including Reuleut, Bukit Indah, and Lhokseumawe. As the host institution, Universitas Malikussaleh provides an academic environment that connects engineering education, local industrial context, research, and community development.
The IPDCEC 2026 final stage will be held in the Universitas Malikussaleh academic environment in Lhokseumawe, Aceh, giving participants the opportunity to experience both chemical engineering learning and the local culture of Aceh.
The Chemical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Malikussaleh prepares students with competencies in industrial process design, process simulation, sustainable production, energy, safety, environmental responsibility, and chemical plant engineering.
Program Studi Teknik Kimia Universitas Malikussaleh has obtained the “Unggul” accreditation rank from LAM Teknik based on SK No. 0109/SK/LAM Teknik/AS/IV/2026. The accreditation status is valid from 21 April 2026 to 20 April 2031.
This accreditation strengthens the academic credibility of the host program and supports IPDCEC 2026 as an international competition focused on plant design, process innovation, sustainability, and professional chemical engineering standards.
Utilization of natural gas as a cleaner energy source through process optimization and emission reduction.
Downstream processing of natural gas into value-added chemical products for sustainable and eco-friendly industry.
Please submit all documents before the official deadline and regularly check official announcements.
Team registration and abstract submission period.
Announcement of the 20 abstracts eligible to advance to the semifinal has been postponed from 21 May 2026 to 27 May 2026.
Participants submit complete plant design report.
Top teams advancing to final stage announced.
Final presentation conducted offline.
Rangkaian Final Competition IPDCEC 2026 akan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 30 Juli – 1 Agustus 2026. Informasi berikut disampaikan agar seluruh tim finalis dapat mempersiapkan kehadiran, agenda, dan kebutuhan masing-masing dengan baik.
Kegiatan final dilaksanakan secara offline dengan agenda presentasi final, field trip opsional, serta pengumuman pemenang dan penyerahan hadiah.
Kegiatan field trip bersifat opsional bagi peserta finalis. Peserta dapat memilih untuk mengikuti maupun tidak mengikuti kegiatan tersebut.
Panitia juga membuka kesempatan bagi peserta untuk mendiskusikan atau menyepakati destinasi field trip yang ingin dikunjungi, dengan mempertimbangkan ketersediaan waktu, lokasi, dan koordinasi bersama panitia.
Tim finalis mengikuti presentasi final secara offline.
Kegiatan field trip bersifat opsional dan destinasi dapat dikoordinasikan bersama panitia.
Pengumuman hasil final competition serta penyerahan hadiah kepada para pemenang.
Read the complete guidebook before registering. It contains the official rules, timeline, registration requirements, free registration information, and competition stages.
The official guidebook is available through Google Drive. Please read all requirements carefully before registration.
IPDCEC 2026 is designed to provide an international-standard presentation atmosphere where teams present their chemical plant design work in front of judges, academics, and participants.
The auditorium setting supports formal presentations, technical discussions, and expert evaluation. Participants will experience a real engineering competition environment that emphasizes clarity, innovation, teamwork, and professional communication.
Explore the official promotional videos of IPDCEC 2026 in multiple languages. These videos introduce the competition, international atmosphere, and the spirit of sustainable chemical engineering innovation.
A cinematic introduction to IPDCEC 2026, featuring the competition vision, host institution, engineering innovation, and international collaboration.
The full video campaign remains available on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok for global reach, while this website presents the videos in a curated and professional format.
The multilingual videos help international participants understand the competition more easily and strengthen the global identity of IPDCEC 2026.
The Chemical Engineering Study Program of Universitas Malikussaleh has continuously developed academic competition activities and achievements in plant design engineering.
Before organizing IPDCEC 2026 as an international competition, the Chemical Engineering Study Program of Universitas Malikussaleh had already organized Plant Design Competition activities at the national level involving students from universities across Indonesia.
In 2025, the Chemical Engineering Study Program of Universitas Malikussaleh achieved 1st Place in the national Chemical Plant Design Competition (CPSC) organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Riau (UNRI), demonstrating strong academic capability and competitiveness in plant design engineering.
Outstanding teams will receive medals, trophies, certificates, and recognition during the official IPDCEC 2026 awarding ceremony.
Finalist teams will present their plant design projects before expert judges and audiences. The best-performing teams will be honored on stage through a professional awarding session designed to reflect international engineering competition standards.
IPDCEC 2026 will be held at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Malikussaleh, Kampus Bukit Indah, Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia.
This section helps international participants and participants from outside Aceh understand the academic atmosphere, city environment, and venue location before arriving.
The Department of Chemical Engineering is located at Kampus Unimal Bukit Indah, Jalan Batam No. 2, Blang Pulo, Muara Satu, Lhokseumawe. It supports learning and competition activities related to process design, simulation, and sustainable chemical engineering.
See campus building
Lhokseumawe is a coastal city in Aceh known for its industrial character, local culture, and urban landmarks such as the Islamic Center. Its location gives visitors a clear view of Aceh's academic, industrial, and cultural environment.
Visit city websiteAceh is home to Gayo Arabica coffee, one of Indonesia's best-known specialty coffees from the Gayo Highlands. During IPDCEC 2026, participants can explore local coffee culture and find ground coffee options around Lhokseumawe and Bukit Salak, Aceh.
This mini guide is designed for international participants and visitors from outside Aceh who want to enjoy Acehnese coffee after the competition agenda.
Gayo coffee is grown in the highland districts of Aceh such as Aceh Tengah, Bener Meriah, and Gayo Lues, making it a meaningful local taste for visitors.
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Participants can search nearby cafes in Lhokseumawe for Aceh-style coffee, Gayo beans, and local coffee souvenirs after official sessions.
Search nearby cafes
For visitors interested in ground coffee from Bukit Salak, use the map link to check the latest operating hours, route, and available coffee products.
Get route from venueCafe availability and opening hours may change. Please confirm locations through Google Maps before visiting, especially for trips outside the main competition venue area.
Mie Aceh is one of Aceh's signature dishes, made with thick yellow noodles, bold spices, and toppings such as beef, goat meat, shrimp, crab, or other seafood. It is commonly served fried, stir-fried with a little sauce, or as a rich soupy noodle dish.
This guide helps international participants and visitors from outside Aceh enjoy local food around Lhokseumawe after the IPDCEC 2026 activities.
The dish is known for its strong spice aroma, savory taste, and thick noodles served with emping crackers, pickled shallots, and lime for a fresh finish.
Read about Mie Aceh
Visitors can try Mie Aceh goreng, tumis, or kuah. Seafood versions are popular in coastal Aceh, while beef and goat meat versions are also widely available.
Search seafood Mie Aceh
Use the map link to check nearby Mie Aceh restaurants, current opening hours, photos, ratings, and routes from the competition venue.
Find nearby restaurantsMie Aceh can be spicy. International participants may ask for a milder spice level when ordering. Restaurant availability and opening hours may change, so please confirm through Google Maps before visiting.
IPDCEC 2026 will be held in Lhokseumawe, Aceh. Participants can reach the city by air through Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW), or by land from Medan and Banda Aceh using intercity buses, travel cars, or private transport.
For international participants, the easiest route is usually to fly to Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Medan, or Banda Aceh first, then continue to Lhokseumawe by domestic flight or land transportation.
Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) serves the Lhokseumawe area. Flight availability may change, so participants should check the latest schedule from airline or ticketing platforms before departure.
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Participants arriving at Kualanamu International Airport (Medan) can continue to Lhokseumawe by bus, travel car, or private car. This route is commonly used by visitors entering Aceh from North Sumatra.
Route from Kualanamu
Visitors who land at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Banda Aceh can travel east to Lhokseumawe by bus, shuttle, travel car, taxi, or private transport.
Route from Banda Aceh AirportPlease book flights and land transportation early, especially near the final presentation dates. For comfort and safety, international participants are encouraged to share their arrival plan with the committee so local guidance can be provided when needed. Always confirm current ticket availability, route, and travel duration before departure.
For IPDCEC 2026 participants, Lhokseumawe offers several hotel, guesthouse, and homestay options around the city center and near Universitas Malikussaleh areas.
This guide helps international participants and visitors from outside Aceh quickly explore accommodation options before booking.
Recommended for participants who want easy access to restaurants, coffee shops, minimarkets, and local transportation in central Lhokseumawe.
Explore central hotels
Budget-friendly stays such as guesthouses and homestays are available around Lhokseumawe. These can be suitable for student teams traveling together.
Find guesthouses
Participants are encouraged to compare prices, facilities, cancellation policy, and distance to the venue before confirming accommodation.
Compare hotel optionsPlease book accommodation early before the final presentation dates. Check whether the hotel provides Wi-Fi, breakfast, airport/station pickup, and easy access to online transportation. If needed, participants may contact the committee for local guidance before arrival.
Participants can explore local gifts from Lhokseumawe and Aceh, including premium Gayo coffee, traditional snacks, and Acehnese specialties. This guide helps visitors find meaningful souvenirs after the competition.
Gayo coffee is one of Aceh’s most recognized products. Visitors can buy ground coffee or whole beans as premium souvenirs for family, lecturers, and colleagues.
Find Gayo coffee stores
Look for local delicacies such as timphan, dodol Aceh, and other packaged snacks. These are easy to carry and suitable for visitors traveling back home.
Find local gift shops
Participants may visit local souvenir stores around Lhokseumawe for coffee, snacks, and Acehnese products before returning to their city or country.
View shops on MapsThis section summarizes what participants need after registration: arrival planning, accommodation, local mobility, food, coffee, souvenirs, and committee support.
IPDCEC 2026 is more than a competition. The website now guides participants through the host university, Lhokseumawe city, transport options, hotel planning, Acehnese culinary experience, Gayo coffee, and local souvenirs.
This competition is free of charge. Participants do not need to pay any registration fee at any stage.
IPDCEC 2026 is free of charge.
No payment is required for
registration, extended abstract submission, full design
submission, or final stage participation.
For registration and competition inquiries, please contact the official committee representatives below.
IPDCEC 2026 is supported by academic, institutional, sponsor, and media partners.
Main supporting partner and host institution of IPDCEC 2026.
Supporting partners and institutional collaborators.
Media partners helping IPDCEC 2026 reach a wider international audience.
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Universitas Mulawarman
Xiamen University Malaysia
Adkesma BEM BIO UGM
Follow the latest progress of IPDCEC 2026, including committee activities, participant enthusiasm, sponsor updates, and campaign highlights.
The official Top 20 Abstract semifinalist announcement has been published. Selected teams are invited to proceed to the next stage of IPDCEC 2026.
Participants from various universities continue to support IPDCEC 2026 by sharing their official twibbons and joining the Future Innovators campaign.
BKS PTN Barat has been added as a Gold Sponsor, strengthening the support network for the international plant design competition.
The organizing committee continues preparing publication materials, participant information, sponsor visibility, and event readiness for IPDCEC 2026.
Semifinalist teams should monitor the official website and social media channels for technical guidance, full paper instructions, and committee updates.
Official committee structure of the International Plant Design Chemical Engineering Competition (IPDCEC), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Malikussaleh, 2026.
The committee is arranged in a clear organizational structure, covering institutional responsibility, academic direction, core coordination, division supervisors, and the judging team.
University and faculty leadership responsible for institutional support.
Department and study program leadership providing academic direction.
General coordination, secretariat, and finance.
Each position is written once, followed by the names assigned to that division.
Assessment team for IPDCEC 2026.
Use the official IPDCEC 2026 Twibbon to share your participation, support the competition campaign, and invite more students to join this international plant design event.
Highlighting 52 twibbons from participants and universities joining the international IPDCEC 2026 campaign.
Prepare your team data, student ID, originality statement, and required social media proof before completing the registration form.
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