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 2025 recipients:
ALAN PRINCE AWARD
Best Peer-Reviewed Paper. This prestigious award, named after the first editor of the Australian Energy Producers Journal, previously known as The APPEA 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.
Automatic Rock Strength Prediction in Data-Limited Wells
Authored by Max Millen (Origin Energy); Scott Mildren (Tech Limit) & Thomas Flottmann (Origin Energy)
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.
A Hierarchical Application of 20+ years of Learnings from North American Unconventional Exploration and Appraisal Activities to Delineate a 1MM-acre “Sweet Spot” in the Beetaloo Basin Shale Gas Play, NT, Australia
Authored by Donny Loughry (Tamboran Resources)
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.
Navigating and leading corporate strategy amid energy transition uncertainty
Presented by Olga Savenkova (Rystad Energy)
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.
A case study on CO2 production casing operations
Presented by Jessica Wrigley (InGauge Energy)
BEST CUSTOM BUILD
Senex Energy
BEST SHELL SCHEME STAND
Omega 365
AUSTRALIAN ENERGY PRODUCERS EXCELLENCE AWARDS (2024-2025)
The Australian Energy Producers 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.
Environment Project Excellence Award
This award recognises environment projects that have led to key outcomes in environment protection or expansion of environmental knowledge.
ConocoPhillips Australia on behalf of ConocoPhillips APLNG, Shell QGC, and Santos GLNG
Gladstone Long Term Turtle Management Plan.
Presented to (L-R) Ingrid England, Lead Environmental Advisor, Shell, on behalf of Shell QGC; Becky Peavler, General Manager HSE, ConocoPhillips Australia on behalf of ConocoPhillips APLNG; Miles Yeates, Principal Environmental Consultant Eco-logical on behalf of Eco Logical and Tomas Radzevicius, Vice President Operations, Santos on behalf of Santos GLNG by Cecile Wake, Chair, Australian Energy Producers Environment, Health and Safety Committee.
Safety Project Excellence Award
This award recognises key advancements and achievements to improving workplace safety outcomes through new, innovative and effective applications.
Amplitude Energy
The Amplitude Energy BMG Decommissioning Campaign – Delivering Safety Excellence
Presented to Chad Wilson, Chief Operating Officer, Amplitude 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
Real Thrives Here Program
Presented to Amanda Bald, Vice President People Experience, 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.
Woodside Energy
Woodside Development Fund and One Tree Community Services – Roebourne Pathways Program
Presented to Tony Cudmore, Executive Vice President Sustainability, Policy & External Affairs, Woodside Energy 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.
ConocoPhillips Australia on behalf of ConocoPhillips APLNG, Shell QGC, and Santos GLNG
Gladstone Long Term Turtle Management Plan
Presented to (L-R) Ingrid England, Lead Environmental Advisor, Shell on behalf of Shell QGC; Becky Peavler, General Manager HSE, ConocoPhillips Australia on behalf of ConocoPhillips APLNG; Miles Yeates, Principal Environmental Consultant Eco-logical on behalf of Eco Logical and Tomas Radzevicius, Vice President Operations, Santos on behalf of Santos GLNG by Meg O’Neill, Chair, Australian Energy Producers.
For full information on the Australian Energy Producers Excellence Awards, please visit Australian Energy Producers Website > Events > Excellence Awards.
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