MEETING THE INDUSTRY
A successful 50th anniversary of SPE Offshore Europe sets out path to a sustainable energy future Organisers have hailed the first face-to-face SPE Offshore Europe in four years a resounding success as more than 800 exhibitors and almost 30,000 attendees celebrated the 50th anniversary edition at P&J Live, Aberdeen from 5-8 September. For the first time in several years, both the UK and Scottish governments were represented by their respective energy ministers with UK Government Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Graham Stuart MP and Gillian Martin MSP, Minister for Energy and the Environment addressing attendees with supportive keynote speeches. “A lot has changed since the last face-to-face SPE Offshore Europe in 2019, but the energy, excitement and enthusiasm to learn, share and move towards a new energy future was palpable on the show floor and the conference.” said Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director – Energy & Marine at RX, co-organiser with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). The largest ever programme of energy sustainability, security and affordability topics was presented alongside talent investment and diversity events (TIDE) for the next generation of energy workforce. Hydrogen, offshore wind, CCS and other net zero technologies
colleagues. Well done to everyone for making the event such a
that will deliver lower carbon energy production in the decades
success.”
ahead played a more prominent role than ever alongside a
Jenny Stanning OEUK’s External Relations Director said: “SPE
forward-looking oil and gas programme.
Offshore Europe was the ideal arena to explain how we are
Kamel Ben Naceur SPE Offshore Europe Conference Chair, 2022
setting the agenda for energy security, the transition to net zero
SPE President and CEO of Nomadia Energy Consulting: “SPE
and pursuing the investment we need to build a high-growth low
Offshore Europe has become the global offshore energy event in
carbon world across the energy mix. The city put on a great show
Europe that covers all the components of the energy transition.
for visiting exhibitors and delegates and we’re already planning for
The exhibition floor was full, with several areas featuring net zero
the 2025 conference!”
themes. The speeches from both government ministers gave
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron said: “‘I visited
strong signals to the audience related to a significant increase in
SPE Offshore Europe across two days of the event and was thrilled
investment across all energy sectors in the North Sea. Aberdeen
to see that the sector is absolutely thriving, with an enormously
has once again made us feel very welcome and we are very much
diverse range of global stakeholders having come to Aberdeen to
looking forward to SPE Offshore Europe 2025.”
showcase their businesses at one of the world’s leading energy
Doris Reiter, Senior Vice President, bp North Sea: “SPE Offshore
conferences and exhibitions. I was especially pleased that this
Europe was a brilliant opportunity to share how bp is Backing
year’s event focussed on decarbonisation and achieving Net Zero
Britain - investing in oil and gas for today’s energy system and,
goals.”
not or, investing in low carbon businesses for the future. I was
Rob Wicks, Managing Director at P&J Live, said: “It’s been terrific
hugely encouraged to hear that same message repeated by others
to see SPE Offshore Europe back at our venue this week and there
throughout the week.
has been a real buzz across all the halls. The event continues to
“The energy transition presents a massive opportunity but it’s
make a significant impact with its insightful content and overall
not without challenge - bp wants to be part of the conversation
economic impact on the region and is something that Aberdeen
and part of the solution. That’s why we were delighted to be
should be exceptionally proud of.”
exhibiting and presenting at SPE Offshore Europe, speaking to school children, politicians, industry partners and supply chain
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