A total of 20 students from the Chemical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, USU, conducted an Industrial Visit to Adolina Palm Oil Mill, PTPN IV Regional II, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. This activity was part of the Vegetable Oil Technology course, designed to connect theoretical understanding with processing activities in an industrial environment.

The group was accompanied by Prof. Dr. Ir. Renita Manurung, M.T., as their supervising lecturer. Through this visit, students had the opportunity to directly observe palm oil processing activities and become familiar with the facilities and equipment used in the production process.

One of the learning focuses was understanding the processing stages of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) into Crude Palm Oil (CPO). Field observations provided a more concrete overview of the process flow, equipment functions, and the relationship between each production stage and the concepts studied during lectures.

The industrial visit also served as an opportunity for students to become familiar with the working environment in the plantation and palm oil processing sectors. Interaction with actual operational conditions helped participants understand that production processes are not only related to technical aspects but also require process control, operational discipline, occupational safety, and coordination between functions.

This experience broadened students' insights into the application of Chemical Engineering in natural resource-based industries. By observing the production process directly, students could compare academic concepts with field practices while also understanding the operational challenges faced by the palm oil processing industry.

This industrial visit supports SDG 4 on Quality Education through experience-based learning in an industrial environment. The activity is also related to SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure through an introduction to factory-scale production processes, equipment, and systems.

The Faculty of Engineering, USU, continues to encourage field-based learning that helps students connect academic knowledge with engineering practices.

Through the visit to Adolina Palm Oil Mill, the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara, continues to promote practical learning that is relevant to industry needs. This approach is expected to strengthen students' readiness to understand production processes, work culture, and the application of Chemical Engineering knowledge in the professional world.