KOGS 2026 Awards

The KOGS 2026 Awards celebrate remarkable achievements and forward-thinking contributions across the energy sector. From academic innovation and sustainability leadership to groundbreaking digital transformation, regional project delivery, and inclusive workplace culture, the awards honour individuals and organisations driving progress across the full oil and gas value chain. These accolades also spotlight the rising stars shaping the future of energy through technical excellence and visionary leadership.

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Nomination Submission Deadline: 30 October 2025

Invitation to Participate: KOGS 2026 Awards

Honoring Excellence and Vision in the Energy Sector

The KOGS 2026 Awards cordially invite nominations and applications for this distinguished occasion, which celebrates outstanding achievements, exemplary leadership, and transformative contributions throughout the energy sector. Whether you represent seasoned expertise, pioneering research, digital advancement, or are an emerging leader, this is a unique opportunity to gain recognition on a prominent stage. The KOGS 2026 Awards honour those who advance industry standards, inspire ongoing improvement, and contribute meaningfully across the entire oil and gas value chain.

We encourage you to submit a nomination or application at your earliest convenience. Please consider sharing your accomplishments or nominating a colleague or team whose work merits acknowledgment. Join a community of distinguished innovators and leaders who are shaping the future of our industry.

Together, let us set new standards of excellence and collaborate towards a brighter, more sustainable energy landscape. We invite you to participate in the KOGS 2026 Awards and join us in celebrating those who are leading the way forward.

Talal Al-Adwani
Conference Programme Co-Chair
Manager New Venture Group
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)

Academic Award

This award recognises students and faculty members from colleges, universities, or other postsecondary education institutes for the successful completion of research, studies and contributions to oil and gas industry. The award highlights academic and applied work that demonstrates scientific industry relevance, and potential for real-world impact across the upstream value chain.

Sustainability and Energy Transition Award

This award celebrates organisations, teams, or individuals leading impactful initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable and low-carbon future for the energy sector. It honors innovation and excellence in integrating decarbonisation strategies, renewable energy, and advanced environmental technologies across the hydrocarbon value chain.

AI and Digital Transformation Award

This award honors exceptional achievements in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, and digital transformation technologies in Oil and Gas industry. It celebrates pioneering solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, optimise performance, and accelerate the digital evolution across the energy value chain.

Regional Project Excellence Award

This award acknowledges and celebrates exceptional performance in the planning, execution, and delivery of a major oil and gas project in the Arabian Gulf Region. It honors project teams that have demonstrated technical excellence, operational efficiency, stakeholder alignment, and environmental stewardship in successfully bringing large-scale energy infrastructure to fruition.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award

This award recognises an individual, team, or organization within the oil and gas industry that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to fostering diversity, promoting equity, creating an inclusive environment in the workplace or community, and empower underrepresented groups across the energy sector.

Young Professional Award

This award celebrates emerging leaders of under the age of 35 who have demonstrated exceptional talent, innovation, technical excellence, or leadership in the energy industry. It fucuses on individuals who are shaping the future of the sector through impactful contributions to projects, technology, sustainability, or organisational culture.

Award winners will be announced in February 2026.

Get ready to celebrate the game-changers fueling innovation and excellence in the energy industry!

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