Awards
Each year Australian Energy Producers recognises outstanding work and achievements in the energy industry, with a number of awards presented during the annual Australian Energy Producers Conference.
Congratulations to the following 2024 recipients.
ALAN PRINCE AWARD
Best Peer-Reviewed Paper. This prestigious award, named after the first editor of the Australian Energy Producers Journal, is presented annually to the authors of the best peer-reviewed paper. Selected by peer reviewers and the Technical Program Committee, this award honors outstanding technical publications in Australian oil and gas exploration and development, representing the pinnacle of industry excellence.
Securing the Australian CCS project rollout by improving aspects of the GHG storage legislation: a discussion paper
Authored by Geoffrey O’Brien, Simone de Morton and David Bason (CO2CRC)
DR STEVE MACKIE AWARD
Best Extended Abstract. In 2024, this prestigious award was re-named the ‘Dr Steve Mackie Award’, after the Technical Program Committee Chair, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal for 17 years (2007 – 2024).
The Technical Program Committee, introduced the concept of an Extended Abstract in 2008. An extended abstract is a short research paper whose ideas and significance can be understood in less than an hour. This award is given to the Extended Abstract judged the best by the Technical Program Committee and which is published in Supplement 1 of the Australian Energy Producers Journal.
Analysis of an Existing Hydrocarbon Gas Pipeline for conversion to dense phase CO2 service
Authored by David Levy (ExxonMobil)
BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD
This award is judged by the delegates at the annual Conference and is given to the presenter who was judged as the best from those presenting in an oral session within the Technical and Business Program. It looks to congratulate presentation style and delivery combined with its technical content.
Beetaloo or bust: the route to commercial success for an Australian shale play
Presented by Dr Anne Forbes, Wood Mackenzie
BEST VISUAL PRESENTATION AWARD
The concept of a Visual Presentation allows for some authors to communicate their message in a visual rather than an oral way. Many of the areas of our industry are best presented in this fashion – some winners of the Alan Prince Award have chosen to present their material visually. This award is judged by the Technical Program Committee and is based on the presentation style along with its technical content.
Exploration Potential of Papua New Guinea – Latest MultiClient 3D provides new insight into the Underexplored Papuan Basin over the Papuan and Eastern Plateaus
Presented by Dr Tad Choi, Petroleum Geo-Services Australia
The Journal is the Australian Energy Producers Journal, from volume 64, 2024, previously known as The APPEA Journal.
BEST CUSTOM BUILD
INPEX
BEST SHELL SCHEME STAND
Sealumet Australia
AUSTRALIAN ENERGY PRODUCERS EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS (2023-2024)
The Australian Energy Producers Excellence Awards, previously known as the APPEA Excellence Awards, showcase the oil and gas industry’s unwavering commitment to maintaining high environmental and safety standards and positive integration with community and stakeholders.
Safety Project Excellence Award
This award recognises key advancements and achievements to improving workplace safety outcomes through new, innovative and effective applications.
Chevron Australia
Be an Upstander & Stand Up to Bullying
Presented to Michelle LaPoint, Chevron Australia by Cecile Wake, Chair, Australian Energy Producers Environment, Health and Safety Committee.
Environment Project Excellence Award
This award recognises environment projects that have led to key outcomes in environment protection or expansion of environmental knowledge.
Senex Energy
Circular Economy Solutions in the Drilling Lifecycle
Presented to Darren Stevenson, Senex Energy by Cecile Wake, Chair, Australian Energy Producers Environment, Health and Safety Committee.
Workforce Development Excellence Award
This award recognises companies that have undertaken innovative and demonstrably effective programs that have improved the wellbeing, diversity and inclusion of a company’s workforce.
Santos
Healthier Me – Helping you live well and work well
Presented to Amanda Bald, Santos by Cecile Wake, Chair, Australian Energy Producers Environment, Health and Safety Committee.
Community Development Excellence
This award recognises innovative approaches to community engagement and development across the industry.
Shell Australia
Indigenous Scholarships Program
Presented to Kim Code, Shell Australia by Cecile Wake, Chair, Australian Energy Producers Environment, Health and Safety Committee.
Chair’s Award
The Chair’s award, chosen from the other award winners, is given to the project that best meets the key values of innovation, best practice and helps drive continual improvement and better outcomes for the environment, health and safety in the communities where our sector operates.
Chevron Australia
Be an Upstander & Stand Up to Bullying
Presented to Michelle LaPoint, by Cecile Wake, Chair, Australian Energy Producers Environment, Health and Safety Committee and Meg O’Neill, Chair, Australian Energy Producers.
For full information on the Australian Energy Producers Excellence Awards, please visit Australian Energy Producers Website > Environment > Excellence Awards.
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