International Conference and Exhibition «Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2023» (OGT 2023), held in Ashgabat October 25-27 became one of the grandiose and successful events of the fuel and energy complex of Turkmenistan. The forum attracted over 700 national and foreign delegates, over 400 companies and about 10,000 visitors to the exhibition. 

On Friday, on the last day of the conference, a ceremony was awarded to the Forum participants in six nominations: Excellence in Energy Award, Best Moderator Award, Excellence in Catering Services, Outstanding Contribution as a Knowledge Partner, Distinguished Excellence in Technical Panel Hosting, Exhibition Excellence Award.

Excellence in Energy Award for outstanding achievements in the field of energy was awarded to companies: SOCAR, Dragon Oil, CNPC, Pel Limited, Auguste International, Çalik Enerji, Daewoo E&C Branch in Ashgabat, Baker Hughes, Yug-Nefegaz, Hyundai Engineering, Mitro International Limited, Buried Hill, Eni Turkmenistan Limited, Schlumberger, Napeco, LX International, Severtransnerud.

The best moderator of the conference became Ambassador John McGregor, head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat. 

Excellence in Catering Services Award for Best Catering Services was awarded to «Gul Zaman» and «Arassa Deniz». 

Outstanding Contribution as a Knowledge Partner Award was awarded to the Analytics Manager (Middle East and Africa) from S&P Global Commodity Insights Claire Godard. S&P supported the organizers of the OGT 2023 conference in the development of the agenda for the Forum and in the invitation of high-ranking speakers. 

Award for Distinguished Excellence in Technical Panel Hosting for was presented to the SPE Company – Society of Petroleum engines.

Exhibition Excellence Award for the best design of the pavilion at the OGT 2023 exhibition went to two companies that were chosen from 70 participants – this is Malaysian Petronas and Turkmen Company «Söwda Gurluşyk Maslahaty».