ADIPEC has announced the winners of the 2026 ADIPEC Technical Excellence Awards. The ceremony took place on 4 November at The Exchange Theatre, ADNEC, as part of the ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conferences programme.
The Awards recognise outstanding technical contributions that demonstrate excellence in research quality, innovation and measurable industry impact. Winners were selected through a structured, merit-based evaluation process from submissions across the Technical Conference, organised by SPE, and the Downstream Technical Conference.
Aligned with ADIPEC 2026’s focus on strengthening energy systems, the Awards spotlight engineering excellence, practical insight and scalable solutions that turn technical expertise into real-world progress.
Haitham Al Jenaibi, ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference Chair, said: “As energy systems grow more complex, technical excellence is what turns ambition into delivery. This year’s winners show how rigorous engineering, applied innovation and collaboration across the value chain are improving performance and reliability today. I congratulate every winner, and the emerging researchers whose work points to the future of our industry.”
This year’s finalists and winners are:
| # | Category | WINNER |
| 1 | AI and Digital Transformation
|
Nader Gerges
ADNOC |
| 2 | Exploration and Geoscience
|
Haitham Al Shukairi
Occidental of Oman |
| 3 | Advanced Drilling, Completions and Well Delivery
|
Mohamad Ahmad
ADNOC Onshore |
| 4 | Energy Addition and Sustainable Solutions
|
Carlos Arrias
SLB |
| 5 | Integrated Field Development
|
Akshaya Kumar Pradhan
Kuwait Oil Company |
| 6 | Health, Safety and Environment
|
Alexander Nezich
Shell
|
| 7 | Marine Operations and Logistics
|
Namo Gogana
NMDC Energy |
| 8 | Project and Operational Excellence
|
Winyou Rinnanont
PTTEP
|
| 9 | People Development and Diversity
|
Aulia Carolina
SLB |
| 10 | Unconventional Resource Development
|
Ahmed Abd El Aziz
ADNOC Onshore |
| 11 | Downstream Excellence and Innovation
|
Mark Batt-Rawden
Envorem
|
| 12 | Young Professional Award
This category celebrates the emerging talent making a significant impact early in their careers |
Daniel Holloway
RAK Gas
|
| 13 | Resilience Award
The Resilience Awards category recognizes the contributions that have helped overcome operational challenges and thrive under pressure |
Abhijith Suboyin
ADNOC Logistics and Services
|
| 14 | Rising Star Award, Academia
Recognizes the next generation of innovators shaping the future of energy |
Saad Challiwala
Texas A&M University at Qatar
|
The Awards aim to uphold the highest standards of technical excellence, support the development of emerging researchers and students, and recognise work that makes a meaningful impact on industry and community.
