The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gas, Dr Ben K.D Asante has been recognized as the Energy Personality of the Year at the Ghana Energy Awards 2019.
The event which was held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra brought together captains of industry in both the private and public sectors.
The award was for his excellent performance in the country’s energy sector.
Notable among his achievements was the transformation of the Ghana National Gas Company to become a major player in the power sector both locally and internationally.
Chief Executive Officer of UBI Group, Salma Okonkwo, also emerged Female Energy Personality of the Year.
Below is the full list of winners
Lifetime Achievement Award – Erasmus Alexander Kalitsi (Former VRA CEO)
Osagyefo Young Leadership Award – Dr. Ben Boakye
CEO of the Year (Power) – Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa (CEO – VRA)
CEO of the Year (Petroleum) – Alhassan Tampuli (CEO – NPA)
Rising Star (Individual) – Ernest Amissah (CEO – Sun Power Innovations)
Rising Star (Company) – PETROSOL
Energy Institution of the Year – Petroleum Commission
Industry Leadership Award (Power) – GRIDCO
Industry Leadership Award (Petroleum) – GOIL
Energy Company of the Year (Power) – Bui Power Authority
Energy Company of the Year (Petroleum) – Ghana Gas
Energy Company of the Year (Renewable) – Strategic Security Systems
Innovation Project of the Year – VRA
Strategic Deal of the Year – Springfield
Energy Business Leadership Award (Male) – Senyo Hosi (CEO – CBOD)
Energy Business Leadership Award (Female) – Efua Quansah (Country Director – PEG Ghana)
Emerging Energy Company of the Year – Webber Energy
Energy Consultancy Service Company of the Year – ACEP
Brand of the Year – Vivo Energy
Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year – Kosmos Energy
Excellence in Power Generation – Karpowership
Clean Energy Initiative of the Year – VRA
Off-Grid Energy Solution of the Year – Total Ghana
Energy Efficient Organization of the Year (Private) – Ashesi University
Energy Efficient Organization of the Year (Public) – Energy Commission
Best Energy Reporter of the Year – Michael Creg Afful – Oman FM