Kuwait 2024 Award Ceremony and Book Launch

October 9, 2024

The Energy Year Kuwait 2024, a comprehensive report on Kuwait’s thriving energy sector, was officially launched at the Grand Hyatt Kuwait on October 9, 2024. The launch marks the ninth edition of The Energy Year’s series on the country.

Bader Al Attar, KPC’s Managing Director of Planning & Finance and Anwar Al Mutlaq, Shell Kuwait’s Country Chair and Vice President for Upstream, were keynote speakers at the launch, sponsored by Zain, National Technology Enterprises Company (NTEC) and Hub2Energy.

“It is an honour to stand here today, at this prestigious event, to celebrate the achievements and advancements of Kuwait’s energy industry,” noted Al Attar in his address. “I am reminded of the significant strides we have made in our journey towards a sustainable and innovative energy future.”

The event featured an Awards Ceremony during which The Energy Year team distributed seven awards honouring individuals, companies and projects for their exceptional contributions to the domestic market over the past year.

Wadha Ahmed Al Khateeb, CEO of KNPC and Acting CEO of Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company, was named Person of the Year for her leadership in navigating Kuwait’s downstream segment through a transformative period. In collaboration with KPC and its subsidiaries, she has played a key role in shaping the nation’s energy landscape and ushering in a promising and sustainable future.

“This is not just a personal award but a recognition for every employee in the refining sector for all our hard work, dedication, professionalism and achievements throughout the years, said Al Khateeb. “Congratulations to all of the businesses in the refining sector of Kuwait.”

The other awards presented during the ceremony were: