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Finalists from 36 Countries Vie for 2026 Platts Global Energy Awards
— Winners to be announced live on December 3, 2026, in New York City at Black-Tie Gala —
September 1, 2026, Miami, FL – Companies and individuals from 36 countries have been selected as finalists for the Platts Global Energy Awards program, now in its 28th year as the industry's premier recognition event. The 2026 finalists, over 57% of which hail from outside of the United States, were just announced by program host and organizer S&P Global Energy, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, and benchmark prices for the energy, petrochemicals, metals, shipping, commodities, and energy transition markets.
A must-attend event, the Platts Global Energy Awards, often described by participants as the "Oscars" of energy, recognizes corporate and individual innovation, leadership, and exemplary performance in 19 categories spanning the entire energy and chemicals value chain.
This year's Platts Global Energy Awards program saw an increase in nominations from Latin America, resulting in finalists from Colombia and Brazil. In addition to the Americas' finalists, many other nations were represented, including Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Turkey, and China.
Exowatt has been named a finalist in two categories: Rising Star Company and Emerging Technology of the Year. Founded in 2023 to solve the power bottleneck constraining AI infrastructure, Exowatt develops the Exowatt P3, which delivers power on demand by capturing and storing solar energy in the form of high-temperature heat and converting it into dispatchable electricity as needed.
"The energy industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, requiring resilience, strategic vision, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities. This year's finalists have distinguished themselves through exceptional leadership, technological advancement, and operational excellence. Their achievements demonstrate how innovation is driving progress across global energy markets, and we are honored to recognize them through the 2026 Platts Global Energy Awards," said Simon Marshall, Head of Energy Conferences, Training & Strategic Media, S&P Global Energy.
See the full list of finalists here: 2026 Platts Global Energy Awards Finalists
Winners of the 28th annual Platts Global Energy Awards will be announced on the evening of December 3 at a black-tie gala in downtown Manhattan. The winners of the Platts Global Energy Awards are determined by an independent judging panel of international energy experts whose backgrounds and experiences include regulation, policymaking, corporate leadership, trading, and strategic consulting. Neither S&P Global Energy nor its event sponsors submit votes or select winners.
Access the full list of nomination categories and event details at the Platts Global Energy Awards website: www.globalenergyawards.com
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About Exowatt
Exowatt is purpose-built to power AI, delivering dedicated, renewable energy to the engines of modern intelligence. Founded in 2023 by Hannan Happi and Atomic CEO Jack Abraham, Exowatt's mission is to make sustainable, clean energy always available and almost free.
Exowatt is backed by a16z, Atomic, Felicis, Overmatch Ventures, and Sam Altman and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
For more information, visit www.exowatt.com.
