Petroleum Economist
Nov 19, 2019
The winners of the 2019 Petroleum Economist Awards were announced in London on 19 November
LONDON, Nov. 20, 2019 / -- Honouring the global energy industry's most successful firms, projects and innovations, Petroleum Economist has announced the winners of its 2019 Petroleum Economist Awards in 10 categories. Additionally, five awards were given to outstanding individuals for their industry contributions.
Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhi, minister of oil and gas in the Sultanate of Oman, scooped the Minister of the Year award, while Lorenzo Simonelli of oil services heavyweight Baker Hughes was honoured as CEO of the Year.
Wael Abdel Moati of the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries won the Future Leader award and Harib Al Kitani, CEO of Oman LNG was named Energy Executive of the Year. In the evening’s finale, Nathan Meehan, president of consultancy Gaffney, Cline & Associates was honoured for his storied petroleum engineering career with the Legacy award.
“Once again, we were delighted to welcome some of the most innovative firms and influential leaders from across the globe to London for the Petroleum Economist Awards,” said Elliot Jacobs, managing director of Petroleum Economist. “I extend warm congratulations to all those nominated, shortlisted and, especially, those winning in what were, as every year, hotly contested competitions across the full range of categories.”
The Petroleum Economist Awards 2019 categories and winners are:
M&A of the YearEnergean/Edison
Energy Executive of the YearHarib Al Kitani - Oman LNG
Offshore Services and Equipment (OFSE) Company of the YearSeadrill
Energy Advisory of the YearEY
Gas/LNG Project of the YearTechnipFMC - Yamal LNG
Contribution of the Year to the Energy TransitionSiemens
Future LeaderWael Abdel Moati - OapecLegal ServicesWhite & Case
Discovery of the YearGlengorm – CNOOC International
Power Project of the Year (Editorial Award)Attarat Power Company
Energy Finance Provider of the YearStandard Chartered Bank
Energy Company of the YearEnergean
Chief Executive of the YearLorenzo Simonelli - Baker HughesMinister of the YearMohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhi (Oman)
Legacy AwardNathan Meehan - Gaffney, Cline & Associates
The recipients learnt of their wins during a gala event held on 19 November at One Great George Street, Westminster. The evening was hosted by Petroleum Economist editor-in-chief Peter Ramsay, while actor, comedian and writer Miles Jupp entertained guests post-dinner with a well-received speech.
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