Mohammed bin Nasser Al Hajri leads honourees at 2026 Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards

Doha, Qatar witnessed the 2026 Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards, where Mohammed bin Nasser Al Hajri, Managing Director and CEO of Nebras Energy, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for advancing Qatar's energy industry. Over 300 dignitaries, CEOs, policymakers, diplomats, and industry experts gathered to celebrate eight recipients for their exceptional contributions to energy and sustainable development.

Six of these honorees were awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards, while two were recognized with the inaugural Young Energy Leader Awards.

Sir Frank Chapman was honored for his advancements in natural gas, while Professor Andrew Blakers received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Renewable Energy. Professor Meghan L O'Sullivan was awarded for her work in educating future energy leaders, while Professor Nick Butler was commended for his contributions to energy journalism. Ryan Lance was acknowledged for his international energy policy and diplomatic achievements.

The ceremony introduced the Young Energy Leader Awards, celebrating emerging leaders who are already making a significant impact. Boyan Slat, CEO of the Ocean Cleanup, was recognized as the International Young Energy Leader, and Dr Manal Al Shafi, a renowned Qatari academic, received the National Young Energy Leader Award. The new category aimed to recognize and encourage the next generation of energy and sustainability leaders.

The Lifetime Achievement recipients were selected through an international process, considering their sustained contributions and outstanding personal achievements. This year's event marked the first under the chairmanship of H.E. Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Al-Attiyah Foundation's Board of Trustees. Dr Daud, speaking at the ceremony, expressed pride in honoring these eight individuals whose accomplishments reflect diverse talent in energy and sustainability.

He emphasized their legacy, carrying forward his father's vision of fostering knowledge sharing, cooperation, and progress. The Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards continue to uphold the legacy of late H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, a key figure in Qatar's global energy leadership. The event was sponsored by ExxonMobil, with support from member organizations including QatarEnergy, QNB, Shell, ConocoPhillips, Marubeni, Sasol, JTA Holding, Qatar Cool, and the Qatar Free Zones Authority.