The 2023 edition of the prestigious Ghana Oil and Gas Awards (GOGA), has recognised a total of 38 individuals and companies with various honours for their outstanding roles and contributions towards the growth of the country's oil and gas sector in a ceremony held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra on Friday.

The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh was recognised for his leadership in the sector.

Organised by Xodus Communications Limited, the scheme remains the largest industry initiative dedicated to championing excellence with the aim to celebrate companies and individuals who have distinguished themselves in the upstream and downstream sectors of the industry for the year under review, and for the past ten years since the Award was instituted.

Endorsed by the Ministry of Energy, the event emphasised the strategic role of different sector agencies in achieving the country's energy transition objectives.

Deputy Minister of Energy, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, graced the colourful ceremony as the special guest of Honour, with the oil and gas sector's finest in attendance, including Mr Agyeman Duah, the President of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies, Professor David Atta Peters, Awarding Board Chair and former Board member of the Petroleum Commission.

According to him, exploring the natural resources in the country is very key in the nation’s development, but industry players need to pull resources together for the transformation of the economy.

He added that the Energy Ministry is poised to propel the country to meet its energy target of using power from clean and efficient energy sources.

He congratulated the outstanding contributions of Xodus Communications Limited for their ingenuity in putting together such a unique platform that recognises and celebrates the innovation and excellence of agencies in the industry.

"Climate change is affecting a lot of major decisions in the world. I will urge you all to foster unity as you explore our natural resources for our good benefits. I also want to take the opportunity to commend Xodus Communications Limited for their stunning leadership qualities and exceptional dedication to serve our industry over the years, "Egyapa Mercer noted.

The Events Director of Xodus Communications Limited, Richard Abbey Junior, said the awards initiative has four thematic areas which is stewardship, corporate social responsibility, health, safety environment, and quality, and technology and innovation.

The platform of the event, he added, further promotes the industry's operations for an overall improvement in the national economy.

"Thank God GOGA is 10 years today. It has been a long journey, but the Awarding Board has been keen on credibility, and the team has really worked hard to achieve this milestone. Today, we honour companies and entrepreneurs of the decade who have contributed to the industry."

Xodus Communications Limited is the founder of Ghana Oil and Gas Awards, Ghana Manufacturing Awards, Ghana Insurance Awards, Forty under 40 Africa, Ghana, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Below is the full list of winners 2023:

1. HALL OF FAME 2023
   Juwel Energy- BDC of the Year
2. HALL OF FAME 2023
   Total Energies – Lubricant Product of the Year
3. HALL OF FAME 2023
   Goil PLC – OMC of the Year
4. HALL OF FAME 2023
   Tema Tank Farm – Depot of the Year
5. Indigenous Oil Company of the Year – Upstream 2023

Harlequin Oil and Gas Limited

6. Best Growing Oil & Gas company of the year – Downstream 2023

Kodson Plus Company Limited

7. Exploration (Drilling and Well Completion Excellence) 2023

Eni Ghana Exploration and Production Limited

8. Unsung Hero of the Year 2023

Timothy Akook - Petrosol Ghana Ltd

9. Promising Oil & Gas Company of the Year 2023

JP Trustees Limited

10. Marketing Campaign of the Year 2023

Totalenergies Marketing Ghana PLC

11. Oil and Gas Service Company of The Year (Bunkering) 2023

AI Energy Group

12. Oil and Gas Service Company of The Year (Lifting) 2023

Jonmoore International Limited

13. Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility – Downstream 2023

Engen Ghana Limited

14. Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility - Upstream 2023

Ghana National Gas Limited Company

15. Engineering and Construction Company of the Year – Upstream 2023

TechnipFMC Ghana Limited

16. Excellence in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality – Downstream 2023

Tema Tank Farm Ltd.

17. Excellence in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality – Upstream 2023

Eni Ghana Exploration and Production Limited

18. Oil and Gas Logistics Company of the Year 2023

Jonmoore International Limited

19. Oil and Gas Personality of the Year 2023 Mr Osei-Prempeh - Goil PLC
20. Bulk Distributing Company of the Year 2023

Blueocean Investment Limited

21. Brand of the Year 2023

Goil PLC

22. Emerging Brand of the Year 2023

JP Trustees Limited

23. Service Station of The Year 2023

Puma Energy Distributions Ghana Limited

24. Haulage Company of the Year 2023

JK Horgle Transport & CO Ltd

25. Oil Marketing Company of the Year 2023 Totalenergies Marketing Ghana PLC
26. Entrepreneur of the Year 2023

Mr. Kodime Agbemador -Kodson Plus Company Limited

27. CEO of the Year - Upstream 2023 Dr. Ben K. D. Asante - Ghana National Gas Limited Company
28. CEO of the Year – Downstream 2023 Olufemi Babajide -Totalenergies Marketing Ghana PLC
29. Special Recognition
    Outstanding Achiever of the Decade- Bunkering Mrs. Abigail Asolange Harlley (AI Energy Group)
30. Special Recognition

Outstanding Achiever of the Decade – Petroleum Haulage

    J.K Ahiadome – (J.K. Ahiadome Transport & Company Limited)

31. Special Recognition
    Outstanding Achiever of the Decade – Oil and Gas Logistics
    Mr. MacDonald Vasnani (Consolidated Shipping Agency Limited)
32. Special Recognition
    Outstanding Achiever of the Decade – Midstream Engineering
    Mr. Charles Addo (Meridian Group)
33. Special Recognition
    Chief Executive Officer of the Decade
    Mr. John Osei- Wusu (Juwel Energy)
34. Special Recognition
    Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
    Dr. Kwaku Frimpong (Frimps Oil)
35. Special Recognition
    Industry Leadership Excellence Award 2023
    Mr. Agyeman Duah (AOMC)
36. Special Recognition
    Outstanding Achiever of the Decade – Oil Marketing (Downstream)
    Michael Bozumbil (Petrosol Ghana Limited)
37. Special Recognition
    Entrepreneur of the Decade
    Mr. Joseph K. Horgle (J.K. Horgle Transport Limited)
38. Special Recognition
    Outstanding Achiever of the Year – Energy Policy Initiative
    Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh