Meet the 2024 Finalists
The 2024 Power Play Award finalists were selected from a highly competitive field of professionals working across the LNG and decarbonization value chains. Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists!
The Rising Star – Presented to an outstanding young female professional under 35 years old
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Jingqi Jiang
Senior Negotiator of Mid to Long-term LNG; CNOOC Gas and Power Group
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Jiayu Ni
Legal Counsel; Guanghui International Natural Gas Trading Co., Ltd.
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Wendi Tao
Deputy Director of Natural Gas Trade Department; Shenzhen Energy Gas Investment Holding Co, LTD
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Lankexi Wu
LNG Trading Manager; Sinochem Oil Co.,Ltd
*This year's judging led to a tie, leading to four finalists in the Rising Star category.
The Ambassador – Given to a professional who displays outstanding leadership
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Brie Kelman
Senior Vice President of Commercial; Mexico Pacific
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Usha Khatiwada
Component Lead; Urja, USAID, Nepal
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Lydia Warubi
Manager, HSS PNG; Santos
The Pioneer – Awarded to an LNG champion demonstrating outstanding business, innovation and/or technology contribution
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Ulato Avei
Chairperson/Director; Gas Resources PNGLNG Plant Limited
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Nicola Duffin
Head of LNG; INEOS Energy Trading
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Yanli Zhang
Senior Manager; Sinopec Gas Company
The Low Carbon Accelerator – Awarded to a woman who is making significant contributions by leveraging innovation and collaboration
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Maria Kuosa
Chief Executive Officer; Aeromon
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Emily Shults
Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer – Low Carbon Solutions; Sempra Infrastructure
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Katrien Verlinden
President and CEO; Saipem America