UK : Energy Institute Energy Celebrate Innovation & Excellence

Sarah Beacock FEI, Professional Affairs Director, says, ‘It’s extremely encouraging to see the wealth of expertise showcased at the EI’s annual awards ceremony. The EI Awards celebrate the industry’s ongoing commitment of its companies and especially its people towards delivering sustainable energy solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, technical innovation and corporate social responsibility. The range and diversity of both entrants and winners was again a very promising sign that difficult economic times will not stifle advancement and creativity in this industry.’
 
This year’s winners are:
 
Communication award, sponsored by AMEC
Novera Energy for ‘Propellers back at Lissett’ – a campaign to engage the community and increase awareness of renewable energy.
 
Community Initiative award, sponsored by Nexen
Shell UK for the springboard programme supporting innovative low carbon ideas.
 
Environment award, sponsored by the Environment Agency
BP International for ‘How Green is the Valley Now?’ – a transformation from refinery to urban village.
 
Individual Achievement award, sponsored by Expert Alumni
Prof Tony Marmont HonFEI, Beacon Energy, for his work as a visionary and champion for non-polluting and sustainable ways of powering lives.
 
Innovation award, sponsored by ExxonMobil
Oxford Catalysts for the Microchannel Fischer-Tropsch reactor for the distributed production of third generation biofuels.
 
International Platinum award
AMEC for their innovative pre-graduate programme in Kazakhstan.
 
Safety award, sponsored by Shell
Suckling Transport for its Zero Incident Project to eliminate road accidents completely.
 
Technology award, sponsored by TAQA
Energy Systems Research Unit for development and in-sea proving of a next generation, contra-rotating marine turbine.

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