Lummus Technology Honored as Technology Licensor of the Year for the Third Time
Houston, October 19, 2026 - Lummus Technology, a global leader in process technologies and energy solutions, has achieved a remarkable feat by being awarded the prestigious
Technology Licensor of the Year title for the third consecutive year during the
Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards. The company earned a total of five awards this year, underscoring its commitment to innovation and leadership within the energy sector.
The recognition of Lummus extends beyond the Technology Licensor of the Year award. The company's pioneering technologies in the field were also acknowledged with accolades for the
Best Petrochemical Technology, focusing on its
Novolen® PP technology and
Advanced VRC® solutions. Moreover, Lummus secured an award for
Best Refining Technology with its innovative
NovaHPTM naphtha-to-olefins technology. These recognitions highlight Lummus’s unwavering dedication to advancing the entire energy value chain.
Notable individual honors were also presented at the event. Ujjal Mukherjee received the coveted
Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his outstanding contributions and dedication to the industry. Sydney Sweet, on the other hand, was recognized with the
Most Promising Engineer Award, reflecting the bright future of the company's engineering talent. This acknowledgment of individual brilliance complements the collective achievements of Lummus as a whole.
Leon de Bruyn, President and CEO of Lummus Technology, expressed his pride in the accomplishments of the company and its team. He stated, "These awards are a reflection of the extraordinary talent, dedication, and ingenuity of Lummus' people. Winning the Technology Licensor of the Year for the third straight time is an honor, and it's gratifying to see numerous individuals and teams being recognized across nine categories. Their unwavering commitment to innovation and delivering value for our customers truly sets Lummus apart."
Beyond the major awards, Lummus was also named finalists in several other key categories, including
Best Digital Transformation,
Best Petrochemical Technology for their
Reverse Olefins Conversion Technology (P2HOA), and the
Energy Project of the Year for the
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass 2 LNG Project. Additionally, Deepika Hegde was noted as a finalist for the
Most Promising Engineer, further showcasing the talent that Lummus nurtures.
The
Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards, sponsored by Gulf Energy Information—the world’s largest independent media company serving the energy sector—aim to recognize groundbreaking technological advances and exceptional leadership across the energy industry’s value chain. This honor builds on Lummus’s strong performance in 2025, when it was previously acknowledged as the
Technology Licensor of the Year and received recognition for the
Best Refining Technology, along with being finalists in three more categories.
About Lummus Technology
Lummus Technology stands as the global leader in developing technological solutions vital for modern life, emphasizing a commitment to a sustainable, lower-carbon future. The company licenses process technologies in various sectors, including clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing, and supply lifecycle services. Boasting proprietary formulations and cutting-edge digitalization, Lummus caters to clients around the world. To discover more about Lummus Technology and its relentless pursuit of innovation, please visit
LummusTechnology.com.