Ghana Oil and Gas Awards at 10 -Industry players urged to form stronger ties
Deputy Minister of Energy, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has urged players in the oil and gas industry to form stronger ties and collaborations, as the country transitions into a low carbon economy.
He said due to climate change and its implications, the world was putting in place measures and strategies to transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.
He noted that this notwithstanding, the realities were that Ghana, had to explore its natural resources in a context to serve the country’s development and energy security needs.
“It is therefore important that we work together to ensure that this is achieved. Our transition to a low carbon economy must necessarily take place as we also tap into our oil and gas resources.
“We need strategies to find a balance between exploitation of the oil and gas resources and the transition agenda,” he said at the 10th edition of the Ghana Oil and Gas Awards.
He said the government was putting in places measures to make natural gas a transition fuel.
“Oil and gas will continue to feature prominently in Ghana’s energy discourse for some years to come,” he added.
Mr Mercer commended Xodus Communication for organizing the awards, noting that awards like this promote the industry and provides the platform for celebration of successes and milestones.
He said it also creates the opportunity to strategise for progress and affords all industry players to forge stronger ties and alliances to advance the objectives of the industry.
Awards
The 10th edition of the Ghana Oil and Gas Awards which brought together players in the industry was to celebrate companies and individuals who have distinguished themselves in the industry under the year under review.
The awards which is organised Xodus Communication, brought together players in the upstream and downstream petroleum sector, stakeholders, and policy makers.
In his opening remarks, the Events Director of Xodus Communication, Richard Abbey Jnr, said the Ghana Olufemi Babajide h Oil and Gas Awards seeks to celebrate outstanding achievers in the industry.
He said the awards recognises the achievements from local and international companies involved in Ghana oil and gas sector and also rewards individuals who have played a defining role in moving the industry forward.
Winners’ List 2023
1. HALL OF FAME 2023
Juwel Energy- BDC of the Year
2. HALL OF FAME 2023
Total Energies – Lubricant Product of the Year
3. HALL OF FAME 2023
Goil PLC – OMC of the Year
4. HALL OF FAME 2023
Tema Tank Farm – Depot of the Year
5. Indigenous Oil Company of the Year – Upstream 2023
Harlequin Oil and Gas Limited
6. Best Growing Oil & Gas company of the year – Downstream 2023
Kodson Plus Company Limited
7. Exploration (Drilling and Well Completion Excellence) 2023
Eni Ghana Exploration and Production Limited
8. Unsung Hero of The Year 2023
Timothy Akook - Petrosol Ghana Ltd
9. Promising Oil & Gas Company of the Year 2023
JP Trustees Limited
10. Marketing Campaign of the Year 2023
Totalenergies Marketing Ghana PLC
11. Oil and Gas Service Company of The Year (Bunkering) 2023
AI Energy Group
12. Oil and Gas Service Company of The Year (Lifting) 2023
Jonmoore International Limited
13. Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility – Downstream 2023
Engen Ghana Limited
14. Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility - Upstream 2023
Ghana National Gas Limited Company
15. Engineering and Construction Company of the Year – Upstream 2023
TechnipFMC Ghana Limited
16. Excellence in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality – Downstream 2023
Tema Tank Farm Ltd.
17. Excellence in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality – Upstream 2023
Eni Ghana Exploration and Production Limited
18. Oil and Gas Logistics Company of the Year 2023
Jonmoore International Limited
19. Oil and Gas Personality of the Year 2023
Mr Osei-Prempeh - Goil PLC
20. Bulk Distributing Company of the Year 2023
Blueocean Investment Limited
21. Brand of the Year 2023
Goil PLC
22. Emerging Brand of the Year 2023
JP Trustees Limited
23. Service Station of The Year 2023
Puma Energy Distributions Ghana Limited
24. Haulage Company of the Year 2023
JK Horgle Transport & CO Ltd
25. Oil Marketing Company of the Year 2023
Totalenergies Marketing Ghana PLC
26. Entrepreneur of the Year 2023
Mr. Kodime Agbemador -Kodson Plus Company Limited
27. CEO of the Year - Upstream 2023
Dr. Ben K. D. Asante - Ghana National Gas limited Company
28. CEO of the Year – Downstream 2023
Olufemi Babajide -Totalenergies Marketing Ghana PLC
29. Special Recognition
Outstanding Achiever of the Decade- Bunkering
Mrs. Abigail Asolange Harlley (AI Energy Group)
30. Special Recognition
Outstanding Achiever of the Decade – Petroleum Haulage
J.K Ahiadome – (J.K. Ahiadome Transport & Company Limited)
31. Special Recognition
Outstanding Achiever of the Decade – Oil and Gas Logistics
Mr. MacDonald Vasnani (Consolidated Shipping Agency Limited)
32. Special Recognition
Outstanding Achiever of the Decade – Midstream Engineering
Mr. Charles Addo (Meridian Group)
33. Special Recognition
Chief Executive Officer of the Decade
Mr. John Osei- Wusu (Juwel Energy)
34. Special Recognition
Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
Dr. Kwaku Frimpong (Frimps Oil)
35. Special Recognition
Industry Leadership Excellence Award 2023
Mr. Agyeman Duah (AOMC)
36. Special Recognition
Outstanding Achiever of the Decade – Oil Marketing (Downstream)
Michael Bozumbil (Petrosol Ghana Limited)
37. Special Recognition
Entrepreneur of the Decade
Mr. Joseph K. Horgle (J.K. Horgle Transport Limited)
38. Special Recognition
Outstanding Achiever of the Year – Energy Policy Initiative
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh