Subir Raha shortlisted for energy award

Subir Raha, the former chairman and managing director of Oil and Natural Gas Corp, has been short-listed for the prestigious "Energy Executive of the Year" award instituted by London-based renowed energy journal 'Petroleum Economist'.

The other short-listed nominees are: Elias Velasco Garcia of Union Fenosa Gas, John Lau of Husky Energy, Alexander Medvedev of Gazexport and Adnan Shihab-Eldin, acting secretary - OPEC, a release said.

The winner for the coveted award will be announced at an awards ceremony in September at the Banqueting House in London. The evening will be hosted by the highly-respected BBC World Affairs Editor, John Simpson CBE.

Raha has spent more than 35 years in the oil industry and held various posts including the top slot of India's most valuable company - ONGC.

In a communiqué, 'Petroleum Economist' has mentioned that "Raha's appointment in 2001 launched a progressive period of investment and exploration that secured numerous commendations for clean energy and transparency initiatives for the ONGC group.

The development of education and research programmes demonstrated Raha's commitment to the future of ONGC and the industry at large."

The 70-year-old energy publication, which is the official publisher of most of the global energy events, including World Petroleum Congress and World Gas Conference, has 10 Award categories, with the most coveted one being the "Energy Executive of the Year Award."