Energy Industry Awards: Americas LNG Awards 2026

Recognizing excellence in the energy industry

The Americas LNG Awards evening recognizes organizations that have made a stand out contribution to the LNG industry over the previous 12 months. As the sector continues on an unprecedented growth trajectory, the ceremony is an opportunity to raise awareness of the positive impact made by new projects, technologies and community engagement initiatives across the Americas. This international networking reception, hosted in an exceptional venue with a congenial atmosphere, is a highly anticipated fixture in the industry calendar. It is a key feature of Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition 2026, (October 13-15) – the fastest growing LNG event in the world, proudly held under the official auspices of the State of Louisiana.

All nominations will be reviewed by a judging committee comprised of industry experts. The shortlists nominations will be announced September 21st, with the winners announced at the Americas LNG Awards Evening on October 14, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

The venue

LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University

📍115 West Sale Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601

The 2026 Americas LNG Awards will take place in the LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University. The Center, standing at 23,000 square feet, is housed in a new, modern building on the University Campus.

The LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University serves as a critical link between education, industry, government, community and innovation, preparing a workforce equipped to support one of the most important energy sectors in the world.

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Award categories and criteria

Americas LNG Award: Project of the Year

The Americas LNG Award: Project of the Year is awarded to the company that in the past 12 months has excelled in driving forward American LNG export capacities. Nominations should detail innovations in project delivery, outstanding approaches to site safety, emissions reductions and/or time and cost efficiencies.

Areas of focus may include:

Innovation & technology
Environmental sustainability
Economic impact
Safety & risk management
Social impact & community engagement
Project execution & timeliness
Regulatory compliance & permitting
Strategic importance
Public perception & reputation
Long-term impact

Americas LNG Award: Technological Innovation

The Americas LNG Award: Technological Innovation honors outstanding progress in LNG technology across the Americas. The award recognizes original and proprietary technologies that optimize processes, drive project efficiencies, enhance project performance, improve site safety, and/or protect ecosystems.

Areas of focus may include:

Innovation and uniqueness
Environmental and sustainability impact
Operational and economic efficiency
Safety improvements
Local and regional adaptability
Collaboration and industry engagement
Commercial viability and market readiness
Regulatory compliance and alignment with regional goals
Long-term impact on the LNG industry

NEW FOR 2026 - Americas LNG Award: Community Engagement, Environment & Social Value

The Americas LNG Award: Community Engagement, Environment & Social Value is awarded to companies that create meaningful and tangible impact at local community level, role-model corporate stewardship and help to build or regenerate natural assets and the public realm for the betterment of local people and places.

Areas of focus may include:

Jobs creation
Skills training
Community outreach
Quality of life interventions
Local resilience building
Targeted community investments
Environmental regeneration
Coastal and wetlands management
Circular economics
Community-industry collaborations

Congratulations to the 2025 Winners

Americas LNG Award: Project of the Year - Woodside Louisiana LNG

For their $17.5B investment in the US LNG sector. With Final Investment Decision reached in April 2025, Woodside Louisiana LNG further underlines American leadership on the supply of secure, affordable, and lower carbon energy to the global market

Americas LNG Award: Technological Innovation - Flowserve Corporation

For its groundbreaking development of a next-generation Dry Gas Seal (DGS) technology designed to drastically reduce fugitive methane emissions in LNG and natural gas operations.