Energy Business Awards Asia 2007
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The inaugural Energy Business Awards, Asia (EBAAs) were announced on the evening of September 11th 2007, at the Opening Ceremony of the 23rd Asia-Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) in Singapore. The Awards were presented on the EBAA’s behalf by Mr S. Iswaran, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore, and Guest-Of-Honour for the evening. |
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Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC) collected top prize winning Energy Company of the Year. SPC Chief Financial Officer, Mr Koh Ban Heng, remarked, “It’s indeed a surprise to be given this award as SPC strives hard to hold its own against energy giants in Asia. I’m truly honoured to receive this award on behalf of the dedicated SPC team who have worked very hard, and the SPC Board, for their guidance and support over the years. Thank you too, the organisers of Energy Business Awards, my fellow industry participants, business partners and friends for this award.” |
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Mr Seck Wai Kwong, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Singapore Exchange, which was named gold award winner for Excellence in Energy Trading and Risk Management stated, “SGX AsiaClear is honoured to receive the inaugural Energy Business Award for Excellence in Energy Trading & Risk Management. We deeply appreciate the strong support of market participants in using SGX AsiaClear which has enabled us to win this award. SGX AsiaClear is constantly working towards service excellence and meeting customers’ trading and risk management needs. We look forward to continuing our good partnership with over-the-counter market participants.” |
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Mr. Jeremy Searle, Managing Director Oil at GfI/Spectron, collected the gold award for Excellence in Energy Broking. “We are especially pleased to be awarded this gold award for 'Excellence in Energy Broking". . Being recognised so early for our work in this dynamic marketplace plainly underscores the value and strength that GFI has added, which will only be enhanced by our recent joint venture with Spectron Group. This in turn demonstrates our ongoing investment in, and commitment to, the region,” said Mr. Searle. |
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The Asia Carbon Group took home the gold award in the Excellence in Environmental Markets category. Mr. Malcolm Chew, Group MD and CFO of Asia Carbon Group said, “Asia Carbon Group is very honoured to receive this award. We are delighted and deeply grateful for this recognition of our efforts and contribution towards sustainable development and climate change mitigation through the opportunities presented by the mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol. The Asia Carbon Group shall continue to contribute and broaden our reach as we strive to excel in the global carbon market arena.” |
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| “These are the first regional awards to be conferred by Energy Business and recognise the critical contribution being made by the Asian marketplace to the global energy complex. Asia is both the world’s fastest growing energy market, as well as playing a significant role in the fast growing environmental markets through the development of CDM projects,” said Jeremy Wilcox of the Energy Partnership and co-founder of the Energy Business Awards. |
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| “We are pleased to provide APPEC as the forum for the inaugural Energy Business Awards Asia. All short-listed companies were worthy representatives in their chosen field of excellence. This year’s nominees have demonstrated the commitment, energy and dedication to advancing energy business in the region,” said Patrick Soh, Ace Events. |
The 2007 Gold & Silver Award Winners:
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