23rd June 2014
Finalists Announced for Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards 2014
The finalists in the 2014 Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards recognising achievement in the New Zealand energy sector
were announced today.
The awards, now in their fifth year, are being held in Auckland at the Langham Hotel on August 13 to recognise
achievement and excellence in the New Zealand energy sector.
Chairman of the Judging Panel, Richard Westlake, says that the calibre of entries was extremely high and the finalist
selection process had been a tough one; in two of the categories the judges named four finalists.
"Following a rigorous judging process we are delighted to announce the finalists and wish them well on the night," he
says. "The judging panel was impressed by the depth and quality of the entries and our task certainly hasn't been easy.
Some of the entries this year were the best the panel has seen."
Deloitte partner and energy leader Scott McClay says the sector plays a crucial role in the economy and continues to
adapt and change to support the standard of living we have come to enjoy in this country.
McClay says Deloitte, as principal sponsor of the awards, is proud to be involved with recognising the people and
businesses in a sector that has the potential to deliver major social and economic benefits through technological
change. “We are delighted to have this role in supporting recognition of excellence in the sector and congratulate all
the finalists announced today”, he says. “Their efforts are collectively helping to build a better and more prosperous
New Zealand.”
The event is being organised by Freeman Media, publisher of online news and information service Energy News. Organiser Neil Wembridge says that ticket sales have already passed 500 and is expecting 650 in attendance.
The 2014 Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards finalists are:
Innovation in Energy Award – sponsored by Gentrack
• Amethyst Hydro – Amethyst Hydro power scheme
• Powershop – The world’s first power company in your pocket
• Transpower – Enabling the lights to stay on – Transpower’s mobile substation and demand-side management project
Energy Project of the Year – sponsored by ITL
• Genesis Energy – Tekapo Canal remediation
• Methanex – Full of energy: The major capital project to increase production and capacity at Methanex’s methanol
plants, ensuring longevity
• OMV New Zealand – Raroa “The Return” – Swivel and mooring repair of the FPSO Raroa
• Transpower – The HVDC link upgrade project
Excellence in Health and Safety Award – sponsored by the Electricity Networks Association
• Centralines – Four years – no lost time injuries
• Genesis Energy – A zero harm culture
• Iceland Drilling – Health and Safety – in an international, culturally diverse world
Environmental Excellence Award – sponsored by PEPANZ
• Contact Energy – Contact and Ngāti Tahu
• Energyworks – Environmental leadership in pipeline construction
• Genesis Energy, Department of Conversation, Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society – Genesis Energy national Whio recovery programme
Young Executive of the Year – sponsored by ABB
• Grady Cameron – Delta Utility Services & Aurora Energy
• Trent Tscheuschler – Powerco
• James Whistler – Transpower
Energy Executive of the Year – sponsored by WorleyParsons
• Mark Binns – Meridian Energy
• Harvey Weake – Methanex
• Mark Gatland – Northpower
Energy Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Chapman Tripp
• BP
• Tiny Mighty Power
• Powershop
Overall Energy Company of the Year – Sponsored by Port Taranaki
• Meridian Energy
• TAG Oil
• Shell New Zealand
• Mighty River Power
Finalists have not been announced for the Lines Company of the Year, sponsored by TE Connectivity, or for the Editor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sector, sponsored by MB Century. The winners for these two awards will be announced on the night.
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