Press Release

Asia Pacific Energy Capital Assembly Announces Winners of the 2024 Awards of Excellence

Published 6th June 2024

SINGAPORE – The Asia Pacific Energy Capital Assembly (APAC) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Awards of Excellence, who have shown remarkable success within the dynamic energy sector across the region. These awards, judged by 28 renowned industry experts, recognise companies and individuals for their innovation, leading role in energy transformation and efforts towards achieving net zero by 2050.

Commitment towards Sustainability
Winners of the 2024 Awards of Excellence emphasise how important it is for the energy industry in achieving Net Zero by 2050. Their dedication to innovation, responsible use of resources, and technology advancements paves the way for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for the Asia Pacific region.

Looking into Future
The APAC 2024 congratulates all winners and nominees for their extraordinary achievements. We look forward to recognising further advancements and celebrating the continued leadership of the energy sector in fuelling a future powered by innovation and sustainability at the 2025 Awards of Excellence.

Below are the Award Winners of 9 categories

NOC of the Year

Sponsored by Kongsberg Digital

Upstream Company of the Year

Sponsored by Accenture

Midstream/LNG Company of the Year

Deal of the Year

Executive of the Year

Sean Guest, CEO, Valeura Energy

Dr. Guest has had an impressive career of over 30 years in the international oil and gas sector. He took up his position at Valeura Energy in 2017 and has led the company’s successful transformation into a major energy producer since then. He stresses the need for a strong growth plan at Valeura Energy that includes developing natural assets internally, seeking M&A opportunities and adding gas to their portfolio. It was also revealed during the APAC 2024 Award of Excellence ceremony that Valeura Energy scooped the title of ‘Upstream Company of the Year’.

Sponsored by Aon

New Entrant of the Year

Sponsored by Gunvor

Energy Technology of the Year

Sponsored by Valeura Energy

Energy Transition Company of the Year

Explorer of the Year

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