N.I.E.S. 2026 Award Nominees
 

1. Energy Industry Leadership Award

This award recognises an exceptional leader whose vision and decisive leadership have advanced Nigeria’s energy sector. It honours an individual who has strengthened energy security, guided the industry through change, and delivered lasting impact through integrity, collaboration, and strategic foresight. This award celebrates leadership that shapes the future of Nigeria’s energy industry. *

 

2. Woman in Energy Award

Celebrates female leadership, influence, and contributions in the energy sector *

 

3. Energy Sustainability Champion Award

This award recognizes a form of sustainability rooted in national energy security, domestic value creation, and long-term industrial resilience.   *

 

4. Excellence in Gas Development Award

For outstanding leadership in gas development that has expanded supply, reduced waste, and strengthened Nigeria’s role in the global market. 

For individuals driving adoption of low-carbon or clean energy technologies *

 

5. CSR Leadership Award

The CSR leadership award recognizes companies whose social initiatives go beyond philanthropy to create sustainable, measurable benefits for communities and society at large.     *

 

6. Lifetime Achievement in Oil & Gas Award

Honors long-term contributions to Nigeria/Africa’s oil and gas industry *

 

7. Global Energy Impact Award

For leadership and achievement that transcends national boundaries-reshaping global energy supply, strengthening international partnerships, and advancing sustainable, market-relevant energy solutions.  *

 

8. Upstream Operator of the year

The Upstream Operator of the Year category in Nigerian oil and gas awards recognizes international and independent operators excelling in exploration, production efficiency, safety, and Nigerian Content compliance. *

 

9. Best Offshore Development Project

The Best Offshore Development Project Award recognizes technical excellence, operational efficiency, and the ability to safely and sustainably deliver Nigeria’s offshore hydrocarbon resources. *

 

10. Best Onshore Development Project

The award recognizes onshore development projects that excel in operational performance, sustainable practices, and meaningful contributions to Nigeria’s energy production.   *

 

11. Best Exploration Discovery of the Year

Recognizing the most commercially promising new hydrocarbon discovery that advances Nigeria’s exploration frontier, supports future production growth, and reflects excellence in technical execution.   *

 

12. Best Oil Field Development Projects

For outstanding leadership in deep-water field development that sustains and grows Nigeria’s oil production base, showcases advanced industry execution, and attracts long-term investment. *

 

13. Best Full-Field Integrated Operator

Recognises a company whose operations span upstream production,midstream infrastructure, and downstream delivery, as a true embodiment of energy value chain excellence here in Nigeria. *

 

14. Best Downstream Company Award

Recognizes the entity that has most significantly enhanced Nigeria’s downstream energy landscape.  *

 

15. Local Oil Services Company of the Year/ Operational Performance Excellence

Recognises a local company delivering outstanding efficiency, reliability, and safety in service operations to Nigeria’s energy ecosystem. *

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