SPE Ofshore Europe celebrates 50th Anniversary

SPE Ofshore Europe is the platform to learn, meet, explore the latest technical views and developments within the industry, and keep up to date on sectoral drivers. This year, the event celebrates 50 years since the frst edition was held in 1973 at Aberdeen University.

The theme of the milestone event, being held at P&J Live in Aberdeen from 5 to 8 September 2023, is ‘Accelerating the transition to a better energy future’.

The 2023 event has four key pillars –energy security, energy transition, future talent, and innovative technology –around which the content and features including show foor theatres will be based.

The conference and executive committee is chaired by SPE President,

Kamel Ben-Naceur. “SPE Ofshore Europe 2023 is a unique platform to showcase the latest technical views and developments within the industry”, he says. “With the overarching theme of ‘Accelerating the transition to a better energy future’, the event aims to deliver a contemporary yet balanced technical programme, covering new areas of interest as well as making time for more long-established topics. We anticipate exciting discussion and debate as the industry steps up to >>

The 2023 event has four key pillars around which the content and features including show foor theatres will be based: the energy transition challenge.”

• Energy security – Energy is at the heart of ever ything, and having a secure and afordable energy supply is vital to ensure life goes on uninterrupted. Discover innovative technologies and expertise to reduce cost, optimise performance and improve environmental impact.

• Energy Transition – The ofshore energy industry has an important role to play in the energy transition. Here at SPE Ofshore Europe, we’ll shine a light on the ongoing opportunities and challenges for how we can achieve a low carbon economy and a sustainable energy future.

• Future Talent – The future of oil and gas is in our hands. Establishing the right skills as we strive to meet our Net Zero ambitions means attracting new resource, retraining and upskilling our existing workforce, whilst ensuring equal opportunity throughout.

• Innovative Technology – Smart tech is at the core of what we do, an integral part of health and safety, innovation, future talent and energy transition. Let’s explore how we can collaborate to evolve our industry and accelerate growth.

Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director –Energy & Marine at Reed Exhibitions, co-organiser with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), adds, “SPE Ofshore Europe has been championing North Sea leadership, technology, and innovation for 50 years. The event continues to evolve alongside industry and our changing world and the 2023 show promises an impactful conference and show foor refecting the topics and technology that are motivating the industry as it transitions to a sustainable energy future.”

Split across three halls, the main exhibition includes more than 800 energy companies from the entire supply chain. Visitors range from senior level decision makers to technical, operational, and engineering functions looking for the latest energy technologies and solutions. The exhibition foor locates various zones, theatres, and hubs that cover the ofshore industry’s most important themes. The Energy Transition Zone and Theatre are for operators, service and technology companies preparing the oil & gas sector for a lower-carbon future. These are technologies that will guide us through the energy transition. The Late Life and Decommissioning Zone and Theatre will have a decommissioning and late-life focus but will embrace broader underwater technology, robotics and automation, ofshore renewables, industrial decarbonisation/CCUS, hydrogen, subsea, and mechanical engineering. Creating a net zero energy future will take new skills, new talent and new approaches. The Future Talent Hub, supported by and involving key industry stakeholders, will focus on key topics to drive this talent evolution. The Hydrogen Hub will showcase hydrogen technology including electrolysers, hydrogen refuelling containers, hydrogen-powered vehicles and fuelcells. The Ofshore Wind Theatre will see a focus on the energy transition discussing the role of Ofshore Wind within our changing energy landscape. The Innovative Technology Zone is a

Venue: P&J Live, East Burn Road, Stoneywood, Aberdeen AB21 9FX

Opening hours:

5 - 7 September: 9:30h – 18:00h

8 September: 9:30h – 14:00h space to learn what’s new and upcoming in the industry and to explore the key themes of innovation, technology, future talent, health and safety and more. Finally, the Towards Net Zero Exhibitor Trail highlights organisations across the full event who are embracing and working towards a Net Zero future.

The 2023 conference theme ‘Securing sustainable and equitable energy for the next 50 years and beyond’ will tie closely with the four key themes and is made up of three key programmes, so you can discover the latest insights tailored to your needs: i. offshore-europe.co.uk

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

• Technical Programme – With the overarching theme of ‘Accelerating the transition to a better energy future’, a contemporary yet balanced technical programme will cover new areas of interest as well as more longestablished 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 will focus on key topics to drive this talent evolution.

Created by a specialist committee of industry thought leaders, including peerreviewed technical abstracts, the conference is truly by the industry, for the industry.