<p>The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development has constituted a global selection committee, led by Lee Raymond, former chairman and chief executive of ExxonMobil Corporation, for this year&rsquo;s Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement.</p>

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This year&rsquo;s committee also includes Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa al-Thani, chief executive of Qatargas; Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, secretary general, Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, World Energy Council; Maria van der Hoeven, former executive director International Energy Agency; and Mustapha Bakkoury, president at Masen (Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy).</p>

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A group of renowned figures are invited annually to join the selection committee to independently evaluate the nominees based on impact, innovation, long-term vision and leadership.<br />
The 2019 winners will be presented their awards at a gala dinner event held at the Sheraton Doha on May 1, sponsored by Qatar Petroleum, North Oil Company, ExxonMobil, Shell, Qatar Airways, Total and Dolphin Energy.<br />
The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards are given annually to individuals for their lifetime achievements in the advancement of the global energy industry in seven categories.</p>

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The lifetime achievement awards are for advancement of the Qatar Energy Industry, advancement of GECF, advancement of Education for Future Energy Leaders, advancement of Producer-Consumer Dialogue, advancement of International Energy Journalism, advancement of Renewable Energy, and advancement of International Energy Policy and Diplomacy.</p>

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The nominees are voted on by an international selection committee who choose candidates for an outstanding record of accomplishment in their sector over the whole of a career; men and women who have made an exceptional impact on the energy industry with distinct personal achievements for a consistent and prolonged period of engagement.</p>
