Year - 2026

Lifetime Achievement for International Energy Policy and Diplomacy

Mr. Ryan Lance

Executive chairman of the board of directors for ConocoPhillips

Ryan Lance is executive chairman of the board of directors for ConocoPhillips, the world’s largest independent exploration and production company. He previously served as chairman and chief executive officer of ConocoPhillips for 14 years and, under his leadership, the company focused on disciplined organic growth, portfolio optimisation, competitive shareholder returns, and the responsible development of a high-quality global upstream asset base.

A petroleum engineer by training, Mr Lance brings a technically grounded approach to corporate strategy, integrating geology, engineering, and disciplined capital allocation. Throughout his tenure, he has championed operational resilience, development with a low cost of supply, and emissions management within ConocoPhillips’ upstream-focused business model.

Mr Lance has more than four decades of industry experience, having held senior technical and executive positions at ConocoPhillips, Phillips Petroleum, and ARCO. His career has included responsibility for international exploration and production operations across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, as well as oversight of technology, major projects, and business integration.

Beyond ConocoPhillips, Mr Lance has made significant contributions to industry leadership and public service. He serves on the board of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and is a trustee of both the George and Barbara Bush Foundation and PGA REACH. He is also chair of the National Petroleum Council, vice chair of the board of directors for the Greater Houston Partnership, and former chairman of the American Petroleum Institute.

Throughout his career, Mr Lance has championed a long-term vision centred on operational excellence, disciplined investment, and the responsible development of hydrocarbon resources while supporting the transition to a lower-carbon future.