OBM Announced as a Finalist for the Platts Global Energy Awards

Finalists from 36 Countries Vie for 2026 Platts Global Energy Awards  

- Winners to be announced live on December 3, 2026, in New York City at Black-Tie Gala -  

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – Sept 10, 2026  – Companies and individuals from 36 countries have been selected as finalists for the Platts Global Energy Awards program, now in its 28th year as the industry’s premier recognition event. The 2026 finalists, over 57% of which hail from outside of the United States, were just announced by program host and organizer S&P Global Energy, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, and benchmark prices for the energy, petrochemicals, metals, shipping, commodities, and energy transition markets.    

A must-attend event, the Platts Global Energy Awards, often described by participants as the “Oscars” of energy, recognizes corporate and individual innovation, leadership, and exemplary performance in 19 categories spanning the entire energy and chemicals value chain.  

This year’s Platts Global Energy Awards program saw an increase in nominations from Latin America, resulting in finalists from Colombia and Brazil. In addition to the Americas’ finalists, many other nations were represented, including Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Turkey, and China.

OBM has been named a finalist in the Grid Edge category for its work connecting energy-intensive customers with the evolving power grid. Through its Foreman platform, OBM provides energy analytics and flexible load management that helps customers respond to changing grid and market conditions while giving power suppliers greater visibility and control over flexible demand. By connecting energy-intensive operations with the needs of the grid, OBM is helping bridge traditional power infrastructure with new sources of generation and creating more opportunities for customers to participate in a more flexible, responsive energy system.

“The energy industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, requiring resilience, strategic vision, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities. This year’s finalists have distinguished themselves through exceptional leadership, technological advancement, and operational excellence. Their achievements demonstrate how innovation is driving progress across global energy markets, and we are honored to recognize them through the 2026 Platts Global Energy Awards,” said Simon Marshall, Head of Energy Conferences, Training & Strategic Media, S&P Global Energy.

See the full list of finalists here: 2026 Platts Global Energy Awards Finalists 

Winners of the 28th annual Platts Global Energy Awards will be announced on the evening of December 3 at a black-tie gala in downtown Manhattan. The winners of the Platts Global Energy Awards are determined by an independent judging panel of international energy experts whose backgrounds and experiences include regulation, policymaking, corporate leadership, trading, and strategic consulting. Neither S&P Global Energy nor its event sponsors submit votes or select winners.  

Access the full list of nomination categories and event details at the Platts Global Energy Awards website: www.globalenergyawards.com

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OBM is a leader in flexible load management and energy analytics, providing customers with energy agility, operational simplicity, and risk mitigation through its suite of solutions. With a proven track record in Bitcoin mining, OBM brings deep operational expertise in managing large, price-sensitive, grid-connected loads over 500 MW and applies that experience across energy-intensive markets. By combining real-time data, load control, market-responsive automation and operational support, OBM helps customers understand how power is being used, respond dynamically to grid and price conditions, reduce risk, and turn energy strategy into an economic advantage. For more information about OBM’s flexible load management and energy analytics solutions, visit www.obm.io.