Excellence in Energy brings Texas to Abu Dhabi
Posted: 8 October 2003
Pipeline magazine the Middle East's premier oil and gas title is
to host the regions first-ever Oil Barons Ball.
The Ball will take place on the 17 December at the Hotel InterContinental
in Abu Dhabi.
This glittering evening coincides with Pipeline magazine's "Excellence
in Energy Awards 2003".
The Excellence in Energy Awards, now in its third successful year,
has been described as the Middle East’s Oil Oscars.
The awards give recognition to the outstanding achievements of
companies operating in the Middle East’s energy sector.
Awards are presented in a number of categories including: Best
in Health and Safety; Project of the Year; Outstanding Achiever
of the Year; Overall Excellence in Energy; and Best in Information
Technology.
The winners are selected by Pipeline readers who vote for the companies
and individuals they feel deserve recognition for their achievements.
Interest in this year’s event is strong and the Pipeline
web site has seen a substantial increase in on-line votes.
Winners of last year’s awards were:
Outstanding Achiever: HE Yousef Omair bin Yousef, CEO ADNOC
Best in Environment: ADNOC
Project of the Year: Dolphin Energy Project
Best in Industry Services: Halliburton
Best in IT: Oracle
Overall Excellence in Energy: Saudi Aramco
Best in Technology: Schlumberger
Best in Health and Safety: Total
Top dignitaries and VIPs and their guests will be at this prestigious
event.
Intel Corporation is sponsoring the Excellence in Energy Awards
2003. This highlights Intel’s commitment the Middle East’s
energy sector.
“The Oil Barons Ball is turning into the largest social gathering
of oil professionals the UAE has ever seen,” said Pipeline’s
Eileen Michael. “The evening will be packed with glamour and
provide an ideal social and networking opportunity, and the chance
to mingle with the oil and gas ‘barons’ of the region”.
The Ball, a black tie event, will feature black and gold to signify
oil.
However, in keeping with the Dallas theme, Stetsons will be allowed.
Guests can expect fireworks at midnight, laser light shows, musical
entertainment, and the chance to meet some of the personalities
of the region.
Tickets for the ball are on sale now. They can be obtained by calling
the ticket hotline + 971 4 391 0488 or online at www.pipelinedubai.com.
Corporate tables are available for bookings of 10 and over.
This is a massive event. Tickets are selling fast and attendance
is expected to be in excess of 2000.
Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to a local charity,
making the whole evening a worthy cause.
Tickets are issued on a first come first served basis so dust off
your Stetson and mosey on down to Abu Dhabi for an unforgettable
event.
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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