RSK Group has been recognised for its commitment to innovation and technical excellence in the energy sector after winning the Innovation & Technology Award at the World Energy Supply Chain Awards (WESCA) 2026. This award celebrates the innovative soil and groundwater remediation projects being undertaken in Iraq.
The award was presented during the WESCA 2026 ceremony aboard Dubai’s iconic QE2 on 22 October, bringing together leading organisations and professionals from across the global energy supply chain to celebrate outstanding achievement, innovation and industry excellence.
Adding to the success, RSK was also shortlisted in the People & Competency category, recognising the strength of its multidisciplinary teams and its ongoing investment in developing the expertise needed to address the evolving challenges of the energy sector.
Celebrating innovation and collaboration
Accepting the award on behalf of RSK, Louis Jacobs, Middle East and Africa Divisional Director, thanked the people, clients and partners who have contributed to the company’s success: “This recognition belongs to our incredible team, our clients who trust us and our partners who collaborate with us every day.”
Rachael Ryder, General Manager of RSK Environment LLC-SPC, said: “We were thrilled to be recognised at the WESCAs and proud to see our projects, people and capabilities acknowledged on an international stage. The awards ceremony was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate alongside colleagues and peers from across the industry, recognising the innovation, expertise and collaboration that continue to drive the sector forward.”
Supporting the energy transition
The award reflects RSK’s long-standing commitment to helping clients navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
From conventional energy and oil and gas projects through to renewable energy, decarbonisation initiatives and critical energy infrastructure, RSK supports clients throughout the entire project life cycle. Its multidisciplinary teams provide expertise across environmental assessment, permitting, engineering, construction and operational support, helping organisations deliver projects safely, efficiently and sustainably.
A strong presence across the Middle East
RSK’s success is underpinned by more than two decades of experience delivering projects across the Middle East. With established operations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Basra, as well as an established presence in Saudi Arabia, RSK combines local market knowledge and regional delivery capability with specialist expertise drawn from across its global network.
This blend of regional understanding and international technical excellence enables RSK to support some of the region’s most complex and strategically important energy projects.
People at the heart of innovation
Winning the Innovation & Technology Award and being shortlisted for the People & Competency category reflects a core belief across RSK: that meaningful innovation is driven by talented people working together to solve real-world challenges.
As the Middle East continues to invest in both established energy systems and the technologies shaping its future, RSK remains committed to bringing together its people, technical expertise and regional experience to deliver safer, smarter and more sustainable energy solutions.