ADNOC wins 14 top honors at Oil & Gas Awards 2026

ADNOC has achieved a major milestone by securing 14 prestigious awards at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading global energy company known for innovation, resilience, and operational excellence.

The company’s strong performance—winning nearly half of the total awards presented—highlights its continued transformation and growth across the entire energy value chain. The awards recognized outstanding achievements in areas such as advanced technology adoption, artificial intelligence integration, sustainable energy practices, and large-scale project execution.

These accolades span multiple segments, including upstream, downstream, digital, technical, and support functions, reflecting the depth and strength of ADNOC’s integrated operations. The recognition also underscores the company’s commitment to safety, workforce empowerment, and decarbonisation initiatives.

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO of ADNOC Upstream, emphasized that the awards celebrate the dedication of the company’s workforce. He noted that ADNOC’s success is driven by its people, frontline workers, and long-term focus on value creation and operational reliability.

Among the key award winners:

• Operational Excellence Leader of the Year: Dr Ahmed Mohamed Alebri
• Industry Voice Award: ADNOC Offshore
• Unsung Hero Award: Alyaziya Alkaabi
• Sustainability Advocate of the Year: Samar Al-Hameedi
• Rising Energy Star Award: Basma Al Bishr

Additional honors further highlighted ADNOC’s leadership:

• Energy Woman of the Year: Shamma Al Shehhi
• Workforce Empowerment Award: ITQAN Talent Accelerator
• Energy Transition Project of the Year: ADNOC Gas (CO₂ Recovery & Injection Project)
• Energy Innovator of the Year: ADNOC Sour Gas
• Decarbonisation Strategy Award: ADNOC Group

Other notable recognitions include awards for shutdown excellence, exploration projects, innovation deployment, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) leadership.

The recognition reflects ADNOC’s long-term strategy built on disciplined investment, advanced technologies such as AI and robotics, and a strong focus on sustainable and responsible energy production. It also highlights the company’s role in driving the future of the global energy sector while maintaining operational excellence.