Who Will Lead the Energy Revolution? EOG Tech Awards UK 2025 Announced
The landscape of energy innovation is poised for a major celebration. The inaugural EOG Tech Awards UK 2025 have officially launched, marking a significant moment for the energy, oil and gas sectors. As the call for entries opens, industry professionals are invited to nominate the pioneers redefining what’s possible in a fast-evolving field. With a deadline set for 5 p.m. (UK) on May 19, 2025, this is a premier opportunity for companies, innovators and consultants to receive long-deserved recognition.
Celebrating the Forces Driving Change
Developed to spotlight leadership, progress and ingenuity, the EOG Tech Awards UK 2025, powered by A-Team Group, recognize the organizations and individuals setting new benchmarks in operational excellence, sustainability, and digital transformation. Whether it’s cutting-edge AI deployment in data analytics or sustainable engineering breakthroughs in downstream operations, the awards champion the tangible impacts made by those navigating and shaping the future of energy.
Winners will be revealed on September 17, 2025, following rigorous evaluation by an esteemed Advisory Board and the editorial team of Energy, Oil and Gas magazine. The awards offer more than accolades—they offer visibility. Winning firms will be profiled in a comprehensive digital PR campaign, featured in Energy, Oil and Gas, and highlighted in a dedicated winners’ report published online.
Categories That Reflect an Industry in Transition
From traditional infrastructure to next-gen digital solutions, the award categories reflect the breadth and complexity of today’s energy ecosystem. Some of these categories include:
- Downstream & Midstream Operations – Honouring excellence in transport, refining and storage systems.
- Forecasting & Analytics – Celebrating innovative use of data for predictive insights and strategy.
- Core Data & Market Intelligence – Recognizing platforms and services that elevate market transparency and decision-making.
A full list of all the different categories can be found here.
How to Enter: Submission Guidelines
To participate, entrants are asked to submit a 500-word entry for each category, clearly outlining the significance of their innovation or service. Judges will evaluate submissions on several criteria, including:
- The problem addressed and the solution provided
- Efficiency and functional integration
- Measurable outcomes and industry relevance
- User experience and scalability
For consultancy-specific categories, standout entries will demonstrate transformative service delivery or innovative strategic input over the past year.
Entries can be submitted by solution providers themselves or by third parties, ensuring a diverse nomination pool that reflects the collaborative spirit of the sector.
A Panel of Industry Visionaries
The strength of the EOG Tech Awards UK 2025 lies in its governance by some of the most respected figures in the industry. The Advisory Board includes a diverse range of leaders from major energy players:

Lan Betts
Director of Open Data
GM, Information & Digital Technology
Shell

Louise Hughes
Chief Data Officer – Downstream & Renewables
Shell

Philippe Kavafyan
Board Member
Renewable UK

Saad Ali
Lead Data Engineer
Octopus Energy

Sarah Jafri
Group Data Management Director
Centrica plc

Sebastian Bringsvaerd
Head of Origination
Vårgrønn

Valerii Babushkin
Senior Director –
Data, Analytics & AI
BP

Owen Eszeki
AI Manager
EDF Energy
Their collective expertise ensures an impartial, forward-looking perspective in evaluating what constitutes true innovation and impact in 2025.
Beyond Awards: Industry Impact
The EOG Tech Awards UK 2025 are more than a ceremony—they are a platform for storytelling and recognition in an era where energy transition, digital transformation and geopolitical pressures converge. The awards aim to champion those building the resilient, data-led and sustainable systems that will power the future.
As voting opens later in the year, the industry community will be invited to participate in selecting winners from the shortlisted candidates. However, to maintain fairness, self-voting by nominated companies is not permitted.
The winners will be celebrated in a multi-channel digital campaign, reaching thousands across the sector and showcasing their work in meaningful, measurable ways.