NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy
companies from 10 countries spanning four continents tonight
received honors for leadership, innovation and exemplary
performance at the 19th annual S&P Global Platts
Global Energy Awards, often described as the "Oscars" of energy.
The program bestowed 20 awards upon companies and individuals
before an audience of nearly 400 energy and finance executives at a
black-tie ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street in lower Manhattan. For a second year, the event was
emceed by CNBC Television Energy Correspondent Jackie
DeAngelis.
WINNERS
In its selection of France-based ENGIE for "Energy Company
of the Year," the independent judges panel lauded its
all-around distinction in the execution of a total energy strategy,
where energy is "decarbonized, digitalized and decentralized," and
reflected in its performance in the "Industry
Leadership-Midstream" and "Rising Star-Individual"
Awards categories. It was Gwenaëlle Huet, CEO of the ENGIE France
Renewable unit responsible for hydro, wind, geothermal, solar and
marine energy projects, who stood apart from peers in the judges'
eyes, winning her the "Rising Star-Individual
Award". Judges pointed to her "impressive" proven
track record of strategic leadership and oversight of seven
subsidiaries at a time when ENGIE was reorganizing into 24 business
units.
"We congratulate ENGIE for its rare triple win and leadership,"
said Martin Fraenkel, president of
S&P Global Platts. "The company impressed judges for its astute
ability to read and interpret changes in energy markets and utilize
technology to provide customer-centric solutions."
"Rising Star-Company" went to Mexico-based, 2014-founded Zuma Energia, for
what judges described as "swift and exemplary" success in securing
financial backing, experienced management and developing wind and
solar projects amidst Mexico's
opening of its energy markets to private investment.
"Progressive, enlightened, and hard-charging," are among the
judges' many descriptions of Andrew
Vesey, CEO of AGL Energy Ltd., who was named this year's
"CEO of the Year," one of the most hotly
contested award categories including 7 finalists from 6 countries.
Vesey was lauded for his transformational vision to pivot
Australia's largest greenhouse gas
emitter, founded in 1827, away from coal to a diverse portfolio of
renewables and for its commitment to closing all of its coal-fired
power stations by 2050.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONORS
Both David Owens, power industry restructuring expert
and retired Edison Electric Institute executive vice president, and
Angeleno Group's Frank Zarb, who
advised five U.S. presidents on energy, were honored with
"Lifetime Achievement" accolades. For full details of
their industry-recognized accomplishments and the judges' rationale
for these and all winners, access "2017 S&P Global Platts
Global Energy Awards: Performance Today, Perspective for
Tomorrow," in the December S&P Global Platts
Insight (link:
https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/7f2bab68).
"Each of tonight's winners and the finalists are to be applauded
for contributions to the energy industry and for helping to create
a more sustainable energy future for all," said Fraenkel.
A full list of winners may also be viewed at:
(http://geaweb.platts.com/Winners/Winners2017), where you can also
find details about the awards, independent judging panel, and
more.
Media Contact:
Global, Americas, Asia: Kathleen
Tanzy, + 1 917 331 4607, kathleen.tanzy@spglobal.com
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