18 September 2015
Petroleum Economist Awards 2015 winners revealed
On 17 September 2015, the winners of this year's Petroleum Economist Awards were presented with their trophies at a black-tie ceremony held at the Banking Hall in the City of London, attended by their colleagues and peers from across the energy industry.
The Petroleum Economist Awards is an annual scheme, designed celebrate the people, companies and projects which epitomise the best of the energy industry. The scale of achievement of this year's winners was certainly impressive - together they showed not just the expertise, dedication and far-sightedness necessary to compete effectively in today's market, but also the clarity of purpose and flexibility essential to negotiating the pressures and challenges inherent in such challenging times. Click here to view images from the event. The Petroleum Economist team would like to congratulate the winners of this year's awards: Minister of the Year Pedro Joaquín Coldwell, Minister of Energy, Me
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