Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of International Energy Journalism

Ms. Kate Dourian

Directorate of Global Energy Relations, International Energy Agency (IEA) – Former Reuters, Platts & MEES journalist

Teresa, interviewed Moammar Qadhafi and covered the Israeli invasion of Lebanon. In 1992, Kate moved to the Reuters energy desk as a market reporter and later as editor. She joined Platts, now part of S&P Financial, in 2000 and opened the first Platts office in Dubai, covering the entire Middle East region.

She was also part of the Platts team reporting on OPEC, where she established strong relationships with ministers and heads of delegations, earning their trust for her honest reporting and her discretion. Kate has been published widely on energy matters and was a regular commentator on radio and television on energy matters.

Born in Cyprus to Armenian parents, Kate grew up in Beirut, graduating from the American University of Beirut with a BA in English Literature. She holds dual British and Swiss nationality and speaks fluent French, Arabic and Armenian. She has one son.