Energy Council Singapore Awards of Excellence
Now in its 13th year, the Awards stand as a long‑established recognition of the people and companies shaping the Asia‑Pacific energy sector’s progress
There has never been a more important time to celebrate and reward outstanding achievements.
The Energy Council’s annual Awards for Asia Pacific represent a regional benchmark of excellence for those working in our industry, shining a spotlight on the remarkable contributions and breakthroughs within the Asia Pacific region.
This year, our panel of judges honoured the leading individuals and companies across 10 categories from pushing the boundaries of technology to driving impactful projects and much more.
See who made the shortlists below 👇
2026 Awards Judges
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2026 Awards Winners
Celebrating Regional Energy Leaders: The 2026 APAC Award Laureates
The Energy Council proudly present the winners of the 2026 Energy Council Singapore Awards of Excellence, showcasing exemplary achievements across vital energy categories:
NOC Partnership Excellence Award
Winner: PETRONAS
Recognised for setting the regional benchmark in NOC collaboration, including a landmark joint venture with Eni across Indonesia and Malaysia, deepening partnerships with TotalEnergies, Pertamina, PetroVietnam and Timor Gap, and bringing MedcoEnergi into Malaysia via the Cendramas PSC.
Shortlist:
• PETRONAS
• PTTEP
• CNOOC
Upstream Company of the Year
Winner: Enquest
Awarded for rapid regional expansion, growing from a single Southeast Asian asset into a multi-country portfolio spanning Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei, including entry into Vietnam via the acquisition of Harbour Energy’s stake.
Shorlist:
- MecoEnergi
- EnQuest
- Valeura Energy
Energy Solutions Provider of the Year
Winner: AON
Honoured for delivering innovative risk transfer solutions for the UK’s flagship CCUS projects, Teesside and Northern Lights, enabling investment in first-of-a-kind carbon capture infrastructure.
Shorlist:
- Aon
- Baker Hughes
- Welligence Energy Analytics
Deal of the Year (Under $100 Million)
Winner: Horizon Oil & Matahio Energy
Recognised for the highly creative co-acquisition of ExxonMobil’s Thailand assets, with swift execution that saw Matahio sanction a development project within five months.
Shorlist:
- Horizon & Matahio
- Samos for FSO Suksan Salamander
- Conrad Asia Energy
Deal of the Year (Over $100 Million)
Winner: Energy Chandra Asri & Glencore
Awarded for the acquisition of Shell’s Singapore Energy & Chemicals Park, safeguarding industrial continuity while creating a scalable regional platform in a challenging margin environment.
Shorlist:
- Medco & Repsol
- Glencore & Chandra Asri
- PTTEP & Hess
Rising Star Award
Winner: Matahio Energy
Celebrated for achieving, within three years, what many operators take decades to accomplish, operating across three jurisdictions and rapidly advancing newly acquired assets.
Shorlist:
- Matahio Energy
- Conrad Asia Energy
- Sunda Energy
Pragmatic Transition Pioneer Award
Winner: Keppel
Recognised for advancing Singapore’s energy transition through landmark infrastructure, including the country’s first hydrogen-compatible power plant and ammonia solutions on Jurong Island.
Shorlist:
- Inpex
- Keppel
- MedcoEnergi
Explorer of the Year
Winner: Murphy Oil
Awarded for significant oil discoveries in Vietnam, including the largest find in a predominantly gas-prone province—demonstrating sustained technical expertise and exploration conviction.
Shorlist:
- Murphy Oil
- Eni
- Prime Energy
Male Leader of the Year
Winner: Wai-Lid Wong, CEO, Matahio Energy
Honoured for guiding Matahio’s rapid growth into a multi-jurisdiction operator following strategic acquisitions and fast-tracked project delivery.
Shorlist:
- Wai-Lid Wong, CEO, Matahio Energy
- Montri Rawanchaikul, CEO, PTTEP
- Ravi Meka, Business Development Manager, Murphy Oil
Female Leader of the Year
Winner: Donnabel Kuizon Cruz, President & CEO, Prime Energy
Recognised for leading Prime Energy through a transformative period, including the Philippines’ first major gas discovery in over a decade at Malampaya East-1.
Shorlist:
- Donnabel Kuizon Cruz, President and CEO, Prime Energy
- Kanita Sartwattayu, CEO, PTTEP
- Cindy Lim, CEO, Keppel Infrastructure Division
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