Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards to honour visionary leaders in energy industry on Oct 22

More than 300 global leaders from the energy sector will gather at the prestigious ‘Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement’ on October 22 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Resort and Convention Centre.

This exclusive gala dinner will celebrate six distinguished individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the energy industry in various fields.

The sponsors of the 2024 Award are ExxonMobil, North Oil Company Qatar and TotalEnergies.

The Lifetime Achievement Awards, recognised as a benchmark of excellence, will be presented in the following categories: Qatar’s energy industry, natural gas, education for future energy leaders, renewables, journalism, and international energy policy and diplomacy.

The winners are selected based on their significant and long-lasting impact on their respective sectors, embodying leadership, innovation, and dedication to the future of energy.

Previous recipients of these coveted awards include some of the most influential names in the industry, such as James Mulva, former Chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips; Rex Tillerson, former US Secretary of State; Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, former Chairman of Shell and Chairman of the UN Global Compact Foundation; and Professor Michael Gratzel, Director of the Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne.

Their legacies serve as an inspiration to those continuing to shape the future of global energy.

Since its inception in 2015, the Al-Attiyah Foundation has been a leading voice in the energy and sustainability space, providing expert analysis and insights into pressing global, regional, and national challenges. Through its industry-leading research papers, current affairs articles, daily news briefings, and engaging podcast interviews with thought leaders, the Foundation plays a pivotal role in shaping energy discourse.

In addition to its publications, the foundation hosts quarterly ‘CEO Roundtables’ and an interactive ‘Webinar Series’, where global experts share their perspectives with members and partners.

Its Sustainable Development Directorate also produces an annual publication that delves into critical topics, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to exploring the intersection of energy and sustainable development.

The Foundation’s continued growth is thanks to its prestigious member organisations, which include some of the world’s most influential companies, including QatarEnergy, Woqod, QatarEnergy LNG, Shell, QNB, QEWC, QChem, Qapco, Dolphin Energy, Qafco, ConocoPhillips, Qatar Cool, Gulf Helicopters, Marubeni, Sasol and JTA Holdings.