NEW YORK, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In announcing the 2009 finalists for its annual Platts Global Energy Awards today, Platts underscores the changing emphasis of global energy toward both long-term and environment-conscious supply solutions, reporting a record number of entries and finalists in sustainable technologies, energy efficiency and green initiatives categories.
"Not only is it encouraging to see so many taking the lead on supply sustainability through more eco-friendly innovation, it's impressive to see a record number of total awards entries despite the very challenging global economy," said Platts President Larry Neal. "Becoming a finalist in this economic environment is no easy feat. We congratulate each of our finalists and look forward to announcing the winners in early December."
Established in 1999, the Platts Global Energy Awards has become the most recognized awards program in the industry and recognizes innovation, leadership, and superior performance in categories spanning the entire energy industry. New or updated categories for 2009 include Green Energy Initiative of the Year, Energy Efficiency Program of the Year, Deal of the Year, Infrastructure Project of the Year and Energy Producer of the Year.
Finalists in 17 performance categories were chosen from a list of over 200 nominations, based on the criteria for each category, taking into consideration the company's profile and financial performance from within the designated time-frame. The Energy Company of the Year will be selected from this overall list of finalists by the independent panel of judges including former regulators, past heads of major energy companies, leading academics and international energy experts.
Winners of the 2009 Platts Global Energy Awards will be announced Thursday, December 3, at a black-tie dinner and awards ceremony in New York City at the Cipriani Wall Street, which is expected to draw more than 500 senior energy executives from around the world. Capgemini returns as principal sponsor for the seventh year and is joined by co-sponsors Elster Integrated Solutions and SolArc.
To attend the 11th annual awards dinner, advance registration is required. Accredited media may attend as guests with advance media registration. Television cameras are welcome. For additional event or sponsorship information, contact Vicki Peterson at 970-461-1090 or Vicki_peterson@platts.com or visit http://www.globalenergyawards.com/.
The finalists in each category include: CEO of the Year Greg Boyce, Peabody Energy Antonio Brufau, Repsol Peter Duprey, ACCIONA Energy North America Chengyu Fu, CNOOC Limited James Hackett, Anadarko Petroleum Company Lewis Hay, FPL Group, Inc. Ralph Izzo, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) John C.S. Lau, Husky Energy, Inc. Milton B. Lee, CPS Energy Wayne Leonard, Entergy Corporation Aubrey McClendon, Chesapeake Energy Corporation Vincent de Rivaz, EDF Energy Commercial Technology of the Year Alter NRG Badger Licensing L.L.C. CNOOC Limited EnerNOC, Inc. InStep Software Lennox Industries Inc. Process Dynamics Inc. Repsol Shell Global Solutions Space-Time Insight Community Development Program of the Year AES Dominicana Chesapeake Energy Corporation CPS Energy El Paso Corporation Entergy Corporation (Low Income Assistance) Entergy Corporation (University Funding) Northeast Utilities PTT Public Limited Company Qalhat LNG Reliance Industries Ltd. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. Valero Energy Corporation Deal of the Year Arch Coal, Inc. Belwind NV Chesapeake Energy Corporation Enel SpA Gas Natural Mansfield Oil Company MOL Nyrt. NRG Energy, Inc. Peabody Energy T-Power NV Valero Energy Corporation Downstream Operations of the Year Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) Mansfield Oil Company Petrobras S.A. S-OIL Corporation Sovcomflot (SCF) Group Energy Efficiency Program of the Year Ameren Illinois Utilities Exel Logistics Exelon Corporation IKEA North America Johnson & Johnson Michaels Stores, Inc. MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company Orion Energy Systems Inc. Pacific Gas and Electric Company Reliance Industries Ltd. Staples Corporation Stream Energy Energy Producer of the Year Anadarko Petroleum Corporation CNOOC Limited Coal India Limited Peabody Energy Petrobras S.A. Engineering Project of the Year Entergy Corporation (Automatic Load Transfer) Entergy Corporation (University of Arkansas) Mirant Corporation MyCelx Technologies Shell Global Solutions YANSAB (Yanbu National Petrochemical Co) ENR Energy Construction Project of the Year Advatech LLC Black & Veatch City Water, Light & Power (CWLP), FPL Group, Inc. Navy CFAY Pepco Energy Services, Inc. SGT LLC Shell Global Solutions SNC-Lavalin Constructors Inc. Tetra Tech Inc. URS Washington Division (Palo Seco) URS Washington Division (Prairie Creek) Green Energy Initiative of the Year Alpine Energy Group LLC Elementa Group Inc. FPL Group, Inc. Iberdrola, S.A. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Naval Facilities Engineering Command PG&E Corporation Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Recurrent Energy (North Face) Recurrent Energy (San Francisco) SolarCity Zorlu Enerji Industry Leadership Award Arch Coal, Inc. Black & Veatch Corporation California ISO Carbon Capture and Storage Association Chesapeake Energy Corporation Duke Energy Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc (ECS) Entergy Corporation MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company Petrobras S.A. PJM Interconnection Southern California Edison Infrastructure Project of the Year ATP Oil & Gas Corporation BP Australia Bronzeoak Ltd. Entergy Corporation San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E) Tetra Tech, Inc. Lifetime Achievement Award Jean-Pierre Benque, EDF International North America Christopher Bloch, Boyle Energy Services and Technology Tom Casten, Recycled Energy Development (RED) Roger Duncan , Austin Energy Sheila Hollis, Duane Morris LLP Bill Klesse, Valero Energy Corporation Hardev Singh Kohli, Reliance Industries Ltd. Lee Raymond, Exxon Mobil Corporation, retired Larry Weyers, Integrys Energy Group Marketing Campaign of the Year Alliant Energy Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Peabody Energy PTT Public Limited Company Southern California Edison Toronto Hydro Corporation Power Company of the Year Consolidated Edison, Inc. CPS Energy Entergy Corporation Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. Rising Star Award CoaLogix EcoTek Lighting Enzen Global Solutions Private Limited Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) LanzaTech Stream Energy Sustainable Technology Innovation of the Year Abengoa Solar eSolar, Inc. HDR, Inc. Ice Energy InEnTec LLC Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) RSI Silicon Shell Global Solutions Sopogy, Inc. Tessera Solar Total TURBINA IPD Ltd. Wade Adams Group
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In advance of the Platts Global Energy Awards, finalists, economists and others will join in lively debate on the viability of numerous energy sustainability solutions at the Platts Global Energy Outlook Forum on December 2nd in New York City. The Forum, "The Outlook for Sustainability: Charting a Course Amidst Economic, Geopolitical and Environmental Challenges," will feature a keynote address from U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science Steven Koonin and two roundtable panels. Advance registration of non media and media is required for the Global Energy Outlook Forum.
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