Recipient of 2016 Chief Roughneck Award

US Steel Senior Vice President - Tubular Business David Rintoul presented Hamm with the traditional Chief Roughneck bronze bust and hard hat when recognising Hamm. "Harold is a tireless advocate for America's energy independence," said Rintoul. "He is a fighter, not only for our industry and his company, but also for the success of others. He personally devotes his time and resources to championing a healthy and secure future for all Americans. This steadfast commitment makes him a perfect choice for the 2016 Chief Roughneck Award."

Harold Hamm established Continental Resources in 1967 at the age of 21. He built a grassroots startup into a top 10 oil producer in the US. Hamm co-founded and serves as chairman of the Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, which aims to protect American jobs and economic activity generated by onshore drilling and production activities in the US. His industry leadership also includes serving as past chairman and present board member of the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association, as a founding board member of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board, and as a past president of the National Stripper Well Association.

The prestigious Chief Roughneck Award was created in 1955 to honor the lifetime achievements of petroleum industry leaders. US Steel Tubular Products proudly continues to present this important award, which is widely recognised as one of the industry's highest honours.

US Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, is the largest fully integrated tubular products manufacturer in North America, with total annual production capability of 2.8 million t. Energy industry customers utilise US Steel Tubular Products' casing, tubing, line pipe and couplings to help them locate, retrieve, transport and refine the oil and natural gas products that fuel the world.

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