KOGS 2026 Awards

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.