Energy companies from Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East win honors at the 26th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards S&P Global Commodity Insights

The winners came from Australia, Canada, France, India, Spain, Turkey, UAE, UKand the USA

NEW YORK, December 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading global independent provider of data, insights, analysis and benchmarks for commodity and energy transition markets, tonight recognized industry excellence in 19 performance categories and winners from nearly a dozen countries on Platts – at the Global Energy Awards Gala Awards were held in Casa Cipriani South Street in the city center New York City.

The award program is now on the 26th^th often described as the “Oscars” of the energy industry, it recognizes corporate and individual innovation, leadership and performance in the energy and chemical industries, and has awarded honors to energy companies from Australia, Canada, France, India, Spain, Turkey, UAE, UKand the USA. For the fourth year in a row, CNBC correspondent Christina Partineveloswhose coverage appears on CNBC’s television and digital platforms, hosted the event, continuing CNBC’s long history of guest hosting the awards gala.

Mark Eramoco-president of S&P Global Commodity Insights, said: “This year’s awards build on the event’s quarter-century history as the industry’s premier recognition event and celebrate the energy industry’s commitment to meeting the needs of future generations with traditional and renewable fuels, flexibility and innovation.” Congratulations to the winners and finalists alike, and we wish them continued success.”

Spanish multinational energy and petrochemicals company Repsol (OTC:) was the night’s triple winner, walking away with Energy Company year and the Energy Transition „ Downstream Award honors, as well as on Award for strategic business of the yearwinning praise from a panel of independent judges for its modernization efforts, carbon reduction and strategic investment in sustainable energy solutions. The judges pointed to progress in the production of biofuels, the production of renewable fuels from organic waste and just one plant that prevents 900,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year and the transformation of 4,500 gas stations into low-carbon alternative fuels. Repsol provided Award for strategic business of the year for their own 768 million dollars the acquisition of US renewable energy platform ConnectGen, which enhanced its international presence and entry into US onshore wind, with a global goal of reaching 20,000 megawatts of installed wind capacity by 2030 and being a multi-energy leader in sustainability.

In individual Platts Global Energy Awards achievement categories, winners included the following:

• Executive Director of the Year honors went to Lorenzo Simonelliexecutive director of an energy company Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:)with the judges heralding his “transformative” leadership since 2017, leading the company to significant emissions reductions and operational efficiencies. Under his helm, Baker Hughes achieved record revenues of 25.5 billion dollars 2023 and secured 750 million dollars in new energy orders, focusing on low-carbon solutions. The judges highlighted Simonelli’s strategic vision, commitment to the energy transition and ability to foster a diverse and dedicated corporate culture.
• Main pioneer of the year was gifted Greg JacksonCEO of a financial services and energy company Octopus Energy Groupand the judges called him a “visionary” and impressed with his company’s “first mover” growth from 2016 to today, into a global clean energy technology business serving more than seven million households in 18 countries.
• Ph.D. Katherine Mizrahi Rodriguezco-founder and chief implementation officer of Osmoses, an industrial molecular separation technology company, received Rising award – individualrecognized by the judges for its technical expertise, commitment to diversity in clean technology and leadership in groundbreaking work in revolutionizing gas separation processes that significantly reduce environmental impact.
• The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Jeffrey W. MartinCEO of Sempra, an energy infrastructure company, for his contributions to the US energy industry throughout his career, the judges described him as “one of the most respected individuals” in the field and noted his rise since graduating from West Point and US Army officer leader pri Sempra Energy (NISE:), which serves over 40 million consumers. The judges were impressed by Martin’s rapid transformation of Sempra since becoming CEO in 2018 into a leading energy infrastructure company, improving energy security and promoting a lower carbon society. The judges also highlighted Martin’s commitment to the energy transition as governor World Economic Forum and his previous win for the 2020 Platts Global Energy CEO Awards, which helped cement his status as a “spectacular leader” in the sector.

Dave Ernsbergerco-president of S&P Global Commodity Insights, said: “Being an exemplary leader in the current energy environment is no small feat.” Pointing to perspective”The era of the ‘new molecule’ market” in events’ Commodity Insights Magazine, Ernsberger emphasized the commitment, strength and innovation needed to navigate the rapidly changing energy landscape, where the challenges of the energy future extend beyond the mix of conventional and renewable energy sources, including emissions, energy origins and corporate values. “Success will go to those organizations that develop new solutions, insight and information that align financial incentives able to advance the decarbonisation targets demanded by markets, governments and consumers.”

A panel of judges selected the Platts Global Energy Awards winners from among finalists selected from nominations representing 33 different countries. Neither S&P Global Commodity Insights nor the event sponsors had any role in the judging or selection of winners.

For details on the above and the complete list of Platts Global Energy Awards 2024 winners, access the December issue of S&P Global Commodity Insights from Commodity Insights Magazineor visit Platts Global Energy Awards website.

Winners of Platts Global Energy Award 2024

Energy Company year
Repsol
Spain

Executive Director of the Year
Lorenzo Simonelli ” Baker HughesUSA

Main pioneer of the year
Greg Jackson “Octopus Energy.”
UK

Lifetime Achievement Award
Jeffrey W. Martin – Always
USA

Prize on the rise – company
LanzaJet
USA

Rising Award – Individual
Katherine Mizrahi Rodriguez – Osmosis
USA

Job of the year – financial
Serentica Renewables
India

Deal of the Year – Strategic
Repsol
Spain

Energy Transition Award – Upstream
ADNOC Offshore
UAE

Energy Transition Award – Downstream
Repsol
Spain

Energy Transition Award – LNG
Baker HughesUSA

Reward for energy transition – power
Southern Company (NISE:)
USA

Grid Edge Award
LineVision
USA

Corporate Impact Award – Targeted Program
Santos Foundation
Australia

Corporate Impact Award – Comprehensive Portfolio
Transmission of Tanap natural gas
Turkey

Sustainability Award – Best Product
The Dow Chemical (THEY ARE NOT:) The company
USA

Infrastructure project year
Dubai and the Water Administration
UAE

Commercial Technology of the Year
Li-Cycle
Canada

Energy Transition Technology of the Year
Adionics
France

Media contacts:
America:¯Kathleen Tanzi¯+ 1 917-331-4607,¯kathleen.tanzi@spglobal.com
EMEA: ¯Paul Sandell + 44 (0)7816 180039, paul.sandell@spglobal.com
Asia: Melissa Tan +¯65-6597-6241,¯melissa.tan@spglobal.com ¯

About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodity markets enables our clients to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.¯

We are a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments and regulators and creates solutions that lead to progress. Vital to the movement of commodity markets, our coverage includes oil and gas, electricity, chemicals, metals, agriculture, transportation and the energy transition. Platts ^® products and services, including leading benchmark price estimates in the physical commodity markets, are offered through S&P Global Commodity Insights.¯S&P Global Commodity Insights maintains a clear structural and operational separation between its price estimation activities and other activities conducted by S&P Global Commodity Insights. and other business divisions of S&P Global.¯

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division S&P Global (NOT: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and business solutions in the global capital markets, commodities and automotive industries. With each of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic environment so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit https://vvv.spglobal.com/commoditiinsights.