SPE Offshore Europe 2025: balancing energy security and sustainability

SPE Offshore Europe 2025 (OE25) will open its doors at the P&J Live, Aberdeen, from 2-5 September with the spotlight on finding the right balance between secure, affordable supply and meeting climate targets

The event will bring together tens of thousands of attendees, with 12 strategic panel sessions, three fireside chats and more than 90 technical presentations from 18 countries under the theme ‘Unlocking Europe’s Potential in Offshore Energy’. Senior leaders from industry and government will discuss the changing landscape of the energy sector, the importance of driving security of energy supply for the UK and accelerating progress towards net zero.

A plenary session will kick off the four-day event, with Louise Kingham, senior VP Europe and head of Country at bp, delivering an opening address, with a virtual address from Norway’s Minister for Climate and the Environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen alongside a senior UK government representative.

Across the strategic sessions, keynote speakers will provide valuable comparative insights into how different European countries are managing their energy transitions and how different governments are approaching the complex issue of energy security.

David Whitehouse, OE25 Conference Chair and CEO of Offshore Energies UK said, “Offshore energy isn’t confined to the North Sea: it is a vital sector that extends across international borders and industries. Our opening plenary and panel sessions are designed to gather leading voices from across the continent, sparking honest debate and a spirit of collaboration as we focus on investing in innovation and advancing the low-carbon technologies of tomorrow.”

The conference programme will feature 12 strategic panel sessions, 18 technical sessions and, for the first time, fireside chats and e-poster sessions. Topics will include energy security, safety, global perspectives, the future energy mix, decarbonisation, hydrogen, CCS, investment, supply chain and the future of oil and gas.

This year, the exhibition will showcase hundreds of companies across the entire offshore energy supply chain, with over 150 new exhibitors joining the show for 2025, including Acteon, Du Pont, Honeywell, Huber+Suhner, Khafii Joint Operations, Innomotics (a Siemens company), Mitsubishi Chemicals, Technip Energies and Worley. More than 75 companies plan to launch new products or services at the show.

They will join the hundreds of returning exhibitors including Balmoral, DNV, the Energy Industries Council, Expro, Net Zero Technology Centre, North Sea Transition Authority, Shell U.K. and Wood.

A total of 30 countries will be represented, in addition to nine pavilions including Australia, China, Italy, Canada, Norway, and the USA.

The show floor spans three halls and incorporates exhibition zones and five presentation theatres themed around key areas of energy evolution, including Offshore Wind, Energy Transition, Carbon Capture & Storage, Hydrogen and North Sea Future opportunities. Over 100 show floor presentations will take place covering topics including the role of decommissioning in the energy transition, cost optimisation for green hydrogen, alternative fuels production in Scotland and repurposing offshore pipelines for hydrogen transport and storage.

David Ince, SPE Offshore Europe event director, said, “The diversity of exhibitors and content on show this year is world-class, and truly demonstrates the breadth of skills and expertise in the energy sector today. OE25 is a great opportunity to explore what’s possible, and we’re here to help spark meaningful conversations across the whole offshore energy supply chain. As we look to the UK’s energy future, it’s clear that success will depend on recognising the role of all energy sources – from oil and gas to renewables – working together to deliver a reliable and secure energy mix.”

Renewed focus on skills and education

A new and expanded programme aimed at inspiring young people and developing skills will debut at OE25. For the first time, the Skills & Education Programme will run across all four days of the show, including a STEM activity zone for interactive challenges and demonstrations, presentations from industry leaders to discuss career pathways and guided school tours to offer practical insights and hands-on experiences.

Ince continued, “It is an important time for the UK’s oil and gas industry. Decisions being made today, will not only shape the North Sea’s future but also profoundly impact jobs, communities and companies across Europe. That presents us with a unique opportunity to use OE25 as a catalyst for change; to spotlight emerging opportunities, generate momentum for innovation and reframe the conversation surrounding our future energy.”

SPE Offshore Europe is organised by The Offshore Europe Partnership, a joint venture between RX (Reed Exhibitions) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). It is free to attend and registration is now open.
www.offshore-europe.co.uk
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