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Energy Council Singapore Announces 2026 Awards of Excellence Winners
Published 10th June 2026
SINGAPORE – 10 June, 2026 – The Energy Council is proud to unveil the winners of the 2026 Singapore Awards of Excellence, recognising the companies and individuals setting the benchmark for performance, innovation and leadership across the regional energy sector. This year’s winners reflect a dynamic industry navigating complexity while delivering growth, strengthening partnerships and advancing pragmatic energy transition strategies.
2026 Winners
- NOC Partnership Excellence Award: PETRONAS
- Upstream Company of the Year: EnQuest
- Energy Solutions Provider of the Year: Aon
- Deal of the Year (Under $100 Million): Horizon Oil & Matahio Energy – Acquisition of ExxonMobil’s Thailand assets
- Deal of the Year (Over $100 Million): Chandra Asri & Glencore – Acquisition of Shell’s Singapore Energy & Chemicals Park
- Rising Star Award: Matahio Energy
- Pragmatic Transition Pioneer Award: Keppel
- Explorer of the Year: Murphy Oil
- Male Leader of the Year: Wai-Lid Wong, CEO, Matahio Energy
- Female Leader of the Year: Donnabel Kuizon Cruz, President & CEO, Prime Energy
These award winners reflect the breadth of excellence across the energy landscape, from upstream performance and strategic dealmaking to leadership and pragmatic progress in the energy transition.
“The Awards of Excellence highlight organisations and leaders who are not only navigating a complex operating environment, but actively shaping the future of energy,” said Frances Allington, Project Director APAC, Energy Council.
The Energy Council extends its congratulations to all winners for their achievements and continued contribution to the industry.
The Energy Council’s Vision: Driving APAC Energy Forward
This impressive list of winners, drawn from a diverse set of companies and individuals, paints a vivid picture of the Asia Pacific energy sector. It highlights a region committed to both robust energy security and the accelerating energy transition, driven by strategic partnerships, cutting-edge energy technology, and exceptional leadership. The Awards underscore The Energy Council’s deep understanding of the critical balance being struck between traditional energy production and the urgent push towards cleaner solutions across this vital global region.
The Energy Council’s Vision: Driving APAC Energy Forward
The Energy Council is a premier global platform fostering dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators. Reinforcing its mission to shape the future of the global energy sector, The Energy Council provides unparalleled networking opportunities and cutting-edge insights for the entire energy community, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and strategic growth.
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