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International Plant Design Chemical Engineering Competition
Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh, Indonesia
International

Plant Design Chemical Engineering Competition 2026

Designing sustainable chemical plants for a better global future.

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Offline Competition

Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh, Indonesia

International Event

Open for Chemical Engineering students worldwide

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Team up to 3 Members

+ 1 lecturer supervisor from the same institution

Simulation

Process simulation software required

About IPDCEC

A global platform for future chemical engineers

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.

Global Participation

Open to active Chemical Engineering students from universities around the world.

Innovative Solutions

Encouraging process innovation, engineering creativity, and practical industrial design.

Sustainable Future

Focused on efficient process design, energy optimization, safety, economics, and environmental responsibility.

Theme & Subtheme

Competition Theme

“Perancangan Pabrik Kimia Berbasis Industri untuk Masa Depan Global yang Berkelanjutan”

01. Cleaner Energy from Natural Gas

Utilization of natural gas as a cleaner energy source through process optimization and emission reduction.

  • Hydrogen (H2)
  • DME
  • Methanol
  • SNG
  • GTL fuels

02. Value-Added Chemical Products

Downstream processing of natural gas into value-added chemical products for sustainable and eco-friendly industry.

  • Ammonia and Urea
  • Olefin and Polymers
  • Formaldehyde
  • Acetic Acid
  • Petrochemical derivatives
Timeline

Competition Schedule

Please submit all documents before the official deadline and regularly check official announcements.

1 – 14 May 2026

Registration & Extended Abstract Submission

Team registration and extended abstract submission period.

21 May 2026

Semifinalist Announcement

The best 20 teams from the Extended Abstract stage will be announced.

22 May – 15 June 2026

Full Paper Submission

Selected teams submit their complete plant design report.

25 June 2026

Finalist Announcement

The top 6 teams will proceed to the final presentation stage.

5 July 2026

Final Presentation

Finalists present their plant design offline at Universitas Malikussaleh.

6 – 7 July 2026

Field Trip & Awarding

Field trip and awarding ceremony for IPDCEC 2026 participants.

Download the Official Guidebook

Read the complete guidebook before registering. It contains the official rules, timeline, registration requirements, payment information, and competition stages.

Guidebook File

The official guidebook is available through Google Drive. Please read all requirements carefully before registration.

Payment Information

Registration Payment

Please complete payment according to the competition stage and upload proof of payment through the registration form.

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Account Number

7283866631

JURUSAN TEKNIK KIMIA UNIMAL

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Registration Fee

Extended Abstract: Indonesia Rp50.000 / International 5 USD.
Full Paper: Indonesia Rp250.000 / International 18 USD.

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Contact Person

Need Help with Registration?

For registration and competition inquiries, please contact the official committee representatives below.

Novitasari

Contact Person

WhatsApp: +62 831-6853-2383

Ayu Adinda P. Ginting

Contact Person

WhatsApp: +62 822-7468-0923

Syaida

Contact Person

WhatsApp: +62 812-6705-5711
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Prepare your team data, student ID, registration proof, originality statement, and required social media proof before completing the registration form.