Awards

Each year Australian Energy Producers recognises outstanding work and achievements in the energy industry, with a number of awards presented during the annual Australian Energy Producers Conference.  Congratulations to the following 2023 recipients.

ALAN PRINCE AWARD

Best Peer-reviewed Paper. This prestigious award, named after the first editor of The APPEA Journal* is given to the authors of the best peer-reviewed paper published in The APPEA Journal* annually. It is judged by the peers who review the various papers along with the Technical Program Committee. This award has been given to some of the key technical publications in the history of oil and gas exploration and development in Australia and represents the pinnacle of technical excellence in our industry.

Australian Salt Basins – Options for Underground Hydrogen Storage
Presented by Marita Bradshaw, Geoscience Australia
Authored by Marita Bradshaw, Geoscience Australia; Stephanie Rees, Geoscience Australia; Liuqi Wang, Geoscience Australia; Mike Szczepaniak, Geoscience Australia; Wayne Cook, Geoscience Australia; Sam Voegeli, Geoscience Australia; Christopher Boreham, Geoscience Australia; Carmine Wainman, Geoscience Australia; Sebastian Wong, Geoscience Australia; Chris Southby, Geoscience Australia; Andrew Feitz, Geoscience Australia

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BEST EXTENDED ABSTRACT AWARD

In recognition of the amount of time required to write and publish a technical journal article (peer-reviewed paper) to be presented at the annual Conference and published in The APPEA Journal*, the Technical Program Committee in 2008, introduced the concept of an Extended Abstract. An extended abstract is a short research paper whose ideas and significance can be understood in less than an hour. This award is given to the Extended Abstract judged the best by the Technical Program Committee and which is now published in Supplement 1 of The APPEA Journal*.

Carbon capture and storage’s role within Australia’s energy transition: necessary, safe, and reliable
Presented by Matthias Raab, CO2CRC
Authored by Matthias Raab, CO2CRC; Geoffrey O’Brien, CO2CRC

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BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD

This award is judged by the delegates at the annual Conference and is given to the presenter who was judged as the best from those presenting in an oral session within the Technical and Business Program. It looks to congratulate presentation style along with technical content.

Carbon Dioxide-enhanced Oil Recovery in Australia – Techno-Economic Evaluation, Carbon Dioxide Source/Sink Networks and Current Policy Landscape
Presented by David Bason, CO2CRC

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BEST VISUAL PRESENTATION AWARD

The concept of a Visual Presentation allows for some authors to communicate their message in a visual rather than an oral way. Many of the areas of our industry are best presented in this fashion – some winners of the Allan Prince Award have chosen to present their material visually. This award is judged by the Technical Program Committee and is based on the presentation style along with its technical content.

Challenges and Lessons Learnt from Northern Territory (NT) Orphan Well Project
Presented by Shaun Hingerty, The Northern Territory Government

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*The APPEA Journal will be known as the Australian Energy Producers Journal from volume 64, 2024.


BEST CUSTOM BUILD

Chevron Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEST SHELL SCHEME STAND

Optimal Group Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


APPEA EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS (2022-2023)

Environment Project Excellence Award
The Pygmy Blue Whale Management Project
Woodside Energy

Accepted by Denise McCorry, Principal Biodiversity Scientist, Woodside Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Project Excellence Award
The Otway Offshore Project
Beach Energy

Accepted by Brad Muir, Beach Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Development Award
The Karratha Education Initiative – Enriching Educational Opportunities & Achievement
Woodside Energy

Accepted by Amanda Fuery, Corporate Affairs Manager North West, Woodside Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workforce Development Award
Esso Australia’s Mentored Apprenticeship Program
ExxonMobil

Accepted by Dylan Pugh, Chairman, ExxonMobil Australia and Thomas Mutimer, Apprentice Electrician, ExxonMobil Australia

 

 

 

 

 

Navigator | Woodside’s Leadership Development Program
Woodside Energy

Accepted by Julie Fallon, EVP Corporate Services, Woodside Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPEA Chair’s Award
The Karratha Education Initiative – Enriching Educational Opportunities & Achievement
Woodside Energy

Accepted by Amanda Fuery, Corporate Affairs Manager North West, Woodside Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

For full information on the Australian Energy Producers Excellence Awards, please visit Australian Energy Producers Website > Environment > Excellence Awards.

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