Aberdeen will once again host one of the world’s most influential energy events when SPE Offshore Europe 2025 takes place from 2–5 September at P&J Live — but this year’s edition carries more urgency than ever.
Bringing together tens of thousands of industry leaders, government figures and innovators from around the world, the four-day conference and exhibition will take place against a backdrop of escalating challenges for the UK’s offshore energy sector — and a pressing need to define its future.
“This is a momentous time for the UK’s oil and gas industry,” said David Whitehouse, Chair of the OE25 Executive Committee and Chief Executive of Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).
“Decisions made in the run-up to OE25 will not only shape the North Sea’s future but will have profound impacts on jobs, communities and companies across Europe.”
Opening Day Line-Up
The event opens with a high-profile plenary session featuring remarks from:
- David Whitehouse, OEUK
- Councillor David Cameron, Lord Provost of Aberdeen
- Olivier Houzé, 2025 SPE President
- Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norway’s Minister for Climate and the Environment
- Louise Kingham, Senior VP Europe and Head of Country at bp
- A UK government representative (TBC)
A panel debate will follow, moderated by Louise Stewart (OEUK), featuring:
- Juergen Maier, Chair, GB Energy
- John Evans, CEO, Subsea 7
- Luciano Vasques, CEO, Ithaca
- Zoe Barnes, Partner at Everoze and Chair, UK Floating Wind Taskforce
Conference Highlights
The main conference will include:
- 12 strategic panels
- 18 technical sessions
- 2 fireside chats
Topics range from energy security, global perspectives and decarbonisation to hydrogen, CCS, supply chain resilience, and the future of oil and gas.
Petrobras will lead two market-focused sessions for UK suppliers eyeing Brazil’s growing offshore opportunities.
New this year, the TIDE programme (Talent Investment & Diversity Events) will run daily, offering career development sessions, workshops and leadership panels aimed at attracting and retaining talent in the sector.
Exhibition Zones
The OE25 exhibition spans three halls and will feature:
- Energy Transition Theatre
- Offshore Wind Hub
- North Sea Futures Theatre
- Digitalisation Zone
- Future Talent Hub
- First-Time Exhibitor Zone
Attendance is free, and registration is open now at:
🔗 https://www.offshore-europe.co.uk/
Aberdeen’s Business Community Gears Up
Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive of Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) and OE25 Executive Committee member, urged industry to show up in strength:
In Case You Missed it:
“Despite many headwinds, the North Sea can be at the heart of the UK’s industrial future. OE25 is a pivotal moment — and we must turn up in force to show policymakers that the sector is ready to lead.”
AGCC will host several high-profile fringe events, including:
- OE25 Business Breakfast (2 Sept) for 500 delegates
🔗 Book: https://www.agcc.co.uk/events/offshore-europe-2025-business-breakfast-02-09-2025 - The Future of Energy – live podcast recording with Holyrood Sources
Featuring political insiders Geoff Aberdein, Andy Maciver and Calum Macdonald
🔗 Book: https://www.agcc.co.uk/events/the-future-of-energy-holyrood-sources-podcast-live
Political guests will be announced in the run-up to the event.
