2–5 September 2025
P&J Live, Aberdeen, Scotland

SPE Conference


Unlocking Europe’s Potential in Offshore Energy

The SPE Offshore Europe conference will be chaired by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) CEO David Whitehouse. The conferences’ theme, "Unlocking Europe's Potential in Offshore Energy," will align closely with key focus areas including Oil & Gas, Digital and Net Zero.

Developed by a specialist committee of industry thought leaders, including peer-reviewed technical abstracts, the conference remains true to its "by the industry, for the industry" ethos. This approach solidifies OE's position as the premier offshore energy event in Europe and the largest free-to-attend conference dedicated to the offshore energy community

The four-day exhibition and conference will feature a mix of engaging formats, including panel sessions and, the continuation of high-level fireside chats. This diverse program aims to stimulate forward-thinking discussions involving sector leaders, politicians, technical experts, and influencers from around the globe, ensuring an inclusive dialogue that involves both young professionals and established industry figures

OE will serve as a platform for collaboration, progress, and results, designed to help the offshore energy value chain accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future. The event will bring together key leaders, speakers, trailblazing companies, and innovative investors to explore how to deliver secure, sustainable, and affordable energy while addressing the challenges of decarbonizing energy systems.​



SPE Offshore Europe remains a key fixture for our collaborative, innovative industry and I’m pleased to take on the role of chair. The conference shines a spotlight on the UK sector and its excellent people to a global audience. As we consider the national and global challenges facing us, we must make sure everyone understands the enormous potential benefits of a transition led by integrated homegrown energies – oil, gas, hydrogen and wind and more.​


David Whitehouse
Chief Executive Officer, OEUK​ OE25 Conference Chair



The Programme​

The SPE Conference is made up of three key programmes, so you can discover the latest insights tailored to your needs.

Keynote Programme

Keynote sessions led by global representatives from leading companies in the industry providing cutting-edge content keeping you and your company informed and competitive.​

Technical Programme

With the overarching theme of “Accelerating the transition to a better energy future”, a contemporary yet balanced technical programme covered new areas of interest as well as more long-established topics.​

TIDE Programme

Creating a net zero energy future will take new skills, new talent and new approaches. The Talent Investment & Diversity Events (TIDE) programme focused on key topics to drive this talent evolution. ​


In Partnership with SPE

Our conference is known as a source of high-quality independent content, delivered by the industry’s leading voices and backed by The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). No other event offers the industry this level of commercial, strategic and technical learning free of charge.

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional association whose more than 124,800 members in 134 countries are engaged in oil and gas exploration and production. SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge providing opportunities to exchange information at in-person and online events and training courses, publications, and other resources.

Meet our Conference Speakers

Louise Kingham

Senior Vice President

Europe and Head of Country, bp (Plenary)

Andreas Bjelland Eriksen

Minister for Climate and the Environment

Norwegian Government (Plenary)​

Juergen Maier

Chair

Great British Energy (Plenary)​

Luciano Vasques

CEO

Ithaca (Plenary)​

Zoë Barnes

Partner at Everoze,

NED (OWGP, NCC)

Peter Costello

President

Upstream, Shell​

Camilla Salthe

Senior Vice President

UK Upstream, Equinor​

Claire Mack

Chief Executive

Scottish Renewables​

Hildegunn Blindheim

CEO

Offshore Norge​

Valerie Marcel

Executive Director

New Producers for Sustainable Energy​

Darren Davidson

Vice President UK

Siemens Energy​

Nicolas Payer

UK Managing Director

TotalEnergies E&P UK​

Sayma Cox

CEO

Concordia Energy​

Richard Sandford

Senior Vice President

Offshore Wind, bp​

Virginia Ruiz Albacete

Co-CEO, UK & Ireland

Copenhagen Offshore Partners​

Ken Gilmartin

CEO

Wood​