Updated Dec. 22, 2025
Cheniere enjoyed a big night as a triple winner at the 2025 Platts Global Energy Awards, which were held Dec. 11 in New York City.
President and CEO Jack Fusco was named Chief Executive of the Year, and Cheniere was honored with the Excellence in Energy Award for LNG before capping the evening by capturing Energy Company of the Year.
Fusco was recognized for his vision, leadership and transformative impact within Cheniere and the LNG industry. In honoring Cheniere, judges and organizers highlighted the company’s industry leadership, strategic excellence and commitment to innovation.
“I am honored to accept these awards on behalf of our 1,700-plus Cheniere employees, whose hard work, dedication and commitment make a us global leader in LNG and a company that is admired for not only what we do, which is to provide the world with the energy it needs to thrive, but also how we do it – safely, reliably and with integrity,” Fusco said.
The Platts Energy Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the energy industry, are a prestigious annual event hosted by S&P Global Energy (formerly S&P Global Commodity Insights), celebrating individuals and companies that have delivered extraordinary achievements in the energy sector. Award winners are chosen by an independent panel.
Cheniere won praise from the award’s panel of independent judges for its impressive operational scale, pivot to LNG exports and subsequent rise to the largest U.S. LNG producer under Fusco’s leadership. The company was recognized for its role in “providing vital energy stability to markets in Europe, Asia and across the world,” S&P Global Energy said.
Fusco was lauded as a trailblazer, with judges pointing to the company’s impressive metrics, “ranging from robust financials to operational discipline to commitment to and demonstrated community engagement and an ‘exemplary’ safety record,” S&P Global Energy said. Fusco also was praised for his stewardship of the company’s shift to exports and growth, as well as his dedication to innovation.
It was Cheniere’s first time as a triple winner at the Platts Global Energy Awards. The company also was recognized in 2018 and 2022.
“(Cheniere’s) triple recognition reflects your remarkable momentum and the industry-wide confidence in your vision,” S&P Global Energy said.
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