AOGA Industry Awards Current Alliance members were among those honored by the Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) with its 2025 AOGA Indus- try Awards at the association’s annual conference in late August. See more photos on Pages 20-21
Contractor of the Year — Denali Universal Services (ABOVE LEFT): The Contractor of the Year Award for Safety Perfor- mance recognizes an oil and gas support company that has demonstrated exemplary commitment to safety. For over 30 years, Denali Universal Services (DUS) has been a cornerstone contractor for ConocoPhillips Alaska, known for embedding a proactive and comprehensive safety culture throughout its operations. From achieving 20 years of inci- dent-free operations to receiving multiple ConocoPhillips safety honors, DUS consistently demonstrates safety leadership. The organization instills safety as a personal value across all levels, fostering lasting habits that extend beyond the work- place. This sustained commitment has positioned DUS as a model for what a safety-first culture can achieve across Alas - ka’s oil and gas industry. Project of the Year — Horizontal Directional Drilling under the Colville River by ConocoPhillips Alaska (BELOW LEFT): The Alaska Oil and Gas Project of the Year for Environmental Stewardship and Innovation Award honors an Alaska oil and gas industry project that demonstrates superior environmen - tal stewardship in its area of design, construction or operation and/or an innovative approach that sets a new standard for industry design, construction or operation in Alaska. ConocoPhillips Alaska’s use of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to install dual pipelines under the Colville River during a single winter construction season sets a new precedent in sustainable engineering. Completed with zero reportable in- juries and no environmental impact to the river, this project highlights the integration of advanced technology, safety, and minimal ecological disturbance. Real-time water monitoring confirmed the protection of a vital subsistence resource for the community of Nuiqsut. The project sets a new benchmark for environmental accountability and is a testament to the potential for innovation, even in one of the world’s most challenging operating environments. Marilyn Crockett Lifetime Achievement Award — Mark Ireland, Santos (ABOVE CENTER): The Marilyn Crockett Life- time Achievement Award is named in honor of the former AOGA executive director who dedicated her 41-year career to, as she stated, “growing Alaska’s economy through a vibrant oil and gas sector in the state.” This award honors the dedication Marilyn displayed during her career: exceptional devotion of time, effort, thought, and action consistently shown in his/her work for the betterment of the oil and gas industry in Alaska. Mark Ireland’s 40-year career includes leadership in nearly every major oilfield west of the Kuparuk River and international technical leadership roles. A mentor, innovator, and respected voice in the industry, Ireland has been instrumental in shaping the future of Alaska’s oil sector, including the development of
the Pikka Unit. He will retire this November, leaving behind a legacy of technical excellence and quiet, principled leadership. Ireland’s work has not only advanced production in Alaska but has built a culture of mentorship and integrity that continues to influence young professionals across the industry. Rising Star Award — Sydney Long, ConocoPhillips Alaska: The Rising Star Award honors a young professional in the oil and gas industry under the age of 35 who has made an immedi- ate and definitive impact on the oil and gas industry in Alaska.
Sydney Long, a senior ana- lytics engineer, has swiftly advanced through key roles in engineering and analytics at ConocoPhillips Alaska. Her work includes contributing to the longest well in North America, the 35,526-foot Fiord West well in the Kuparuk reservoir, and developing industry-lead- ing technical guidance that has helped shape company practices. Long is recognized as a mentor within ConocoPhillips and actively works to share industry knowledge with professionals in every area of the company. In addition to her work on the clock,
Long shares her passion for Alaska’s energy future by volunteering for Alaska Resource Education, sparking student interest in careers across Alaska’s resource industries.
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