HART Energy Publishing has named ConocoPhillips the North American Energy Company and Refiner of the Year. Larry Ziemba, president, U.S. refining, accepted the award on the company's behalf last week in San Diego, Calif.

In selecting the honorees, HART examines corporate commitment and achievements in three primary categories:

• Cleaner Environment. Producing cleaner, higher-quality gasoline and diesel fuel are among the greatest achievements recognized each year.
• Investment and Corporate Growth. The award recognizes investment and the highest operational and safety standards. Recipients also demonstrate innovative use of resources, often in difficult and challenging environments.
• Vision. The recipients of the HART Refining & Energy Company of the Year Awards are recognized for their innovation and Global Vision.

ConocoPhillips' strong commitment to operations excellence was recognized, as was its setting the highest standards for personal safety, process safety and reliable operations. In 2007, the company again achieved leading positions in safety and environmental performance, and has been a reliable supplier of transportation fuels to the market with utilization rates
exceeding 95 percent, well above the industry average.