Wind and solar at Coober Pedy. Photo credit: Christian Sprogoe
PRESS RELEASE
NEW YORK (October 1, 2019) – Global distributed energy producer EDL is one of more than 100 energy companies from 37 countries that have been selected as Finalists for the 21stannual S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards. The 2019 finalists have been announced by program host S&P Global Platts, the leading global provider of energy and commodities information and spot market benchmarks.
EDL is in the running for the Award for Excellence – Power, in competition with power producers, as well as utilities, system operators and regional market entities from across the globe, including the United Kingdom, France, South Korea, United States of America and India.
EDL Chief Executive Officer James Harman said that it was an honour to be placed among these world-class energy companies.
“From a single power station in outback Australia in 1988, today EDL operates 98 power stations across five countries. Our 30-year history showcases a continuum of innovation where we have anticipated and responded to our customers’ evolving needs, advances in technology and policy and regulatory developments,” he said.
“It is tremendous to be recognized for our achievements on this prestigious global stage.”
Established in 1999 and often described as “the Oscars of the energy industry,” the S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards highlight corporate and individual innovation, leadership and superior performance in 21 categories spanning the entire energy complex.
Hundreds of energy industry representatives are expected to attend the 2019 Global Energy Awards black-tie dinner on December 12, in New York City.
On December 11, S&P Global Platts will host its 12th annual Global Energy Outlook Forum, a platform for critical debate of key financial, policy, trade and market factors facing the energy industry and drawing together senior executives from across the energy, financial and policy spheres.
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