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The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), the third largest gas and oil exhibition and conference in the world, today announced that 18 entries across six categories have been shortlisted for the 2013 edition of the ADIPEC Awards.
Launched to recognise and celebrate energy innovation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, the ADIPEC Awards are presented to deserving organisations and individuals selected on the basis of a meticulous three-tier evaluation process.
This year’s award categories have expanded to include two new elements – the ‘Empowerment of Women in Gas and Oil Industry’ award, which aims to recognise initiatives taken to raise the profile of female gas and oil professionals, and the ‘Young ADIPEC Engineer’ award, which celebrates individuals who have less than four years of industry experience and have displayed great potential as future leaders.
Mohammed A. Sahoo AlSuwaidi, Director, Gas Directorate – ADNOC and Chairman – ADIPEC 2013 Conference, said: “The role of these awards is not just to recognise but to inspire corporations, organisations and most of all people – encouraging them to continue to make a difference in their chosen field of energy expertise.
“Because of the importance of the awards to the future of the industry, we have brought together a highly skilled and experienced jury team to oversee the evaluation process, and identify outstanding performers in what has been a busy year of energy innovation.”.
Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Chairman of the ADIPEC Awards’ Regional Select Jury and Chief Operating Officer of Mubadala, said: “I am honoured to have been asked to chair the Regional Select Jury, and have the opportunity to work closely with such a diverse group of experts in the regional gas and oil industry. I am particularly looking forward to witnessing the recognition of the winners of the two new award categories: Empowerment of Women in Gas and Oil Industry and the Young ADIPEC Engineer. These categories will help define and support the future growth of the industry by rewarding the rising champions in the sector and promoting diversity.”
The awards received a record 292 submissions from 22 countries this year, featuring participation from 79 organisations from across the region. The two new categories received more than 60 submissions between them, indicating the increased level importance being placed on the role of women and young professionals within the industry.
Nominees were shortlisted after an initial assessment by a Pipeline Review Committee and a Regional Select Jury comprising experts from the regional oil and gas industry. Each shortlisted entry will then be thoroughly screened by a minimum of seven judges at the Regional Select Jury Meeting on October 23.
Forming the cornerstone of the four-day exhibition and conference, the three companies shortlisted per category for the 2013 ADIPEC Awards are as follows:
In the first category, for Best Gas and Oil Project, the finalists are Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), BP Rumaila Oilfield, and GASCO joint project with ADMA-OPCO and ADGAS.
The second category, Best Gas & Oil Innovation or Technology, includes ADMA-OPCO, BP Rumaila Oilfield and Kuwait Oil Company.
The third category of Best Gas and Oil HSE Initiative has shortlisted Schlumberger, Qatar Shell and Takreer.
The fourth category of Best CSR Initiative has shortlisted Total Abu Al Bukhoosh, ExxonMobil and ADNOC Distribution.
The fifth category for Empowerment of Women in Gas & Oil Industry recognised initiatives submitted by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Total Abu Al Bukhoosh and ADCO.
Finally, the Young ADIPEC Engineer Award finalists include candidates from Shell Qatar, Shell Iraq and Gasco.
The ADIPEC Awards winners and runners-up in all categories will be announced at the ADIPEC Awards Dinner, which is hosted by ADNOC and takes place at the Emirates Palace on Sunday 10 November.
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