Offshore Europe 2025 Special Report

This compilation highlights news, executive insights, project updates, technology advances and the trending topics discussed at the 2025 SPE Offshore Europe event, which took place Sept. 2-5 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

The Offshore editorial team wrote or arranged the material for this special section, putting a strong emphasis on market outlooks, technology advances and safety topics that will likely trend over the next year and beyond.

 


OE25 Event Coverage

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Offshore Europe 2025 show floor
Catch up on the conversations you may have missed this week at the SPE Offshore Europe 2025 conference and exhibition in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Sept. 5, 2025

OE25 Industry News

Below, the Offshore editors highlight some of the news announcements made prior to and during Offshore Europe 2025.

Courtesy SPE Offshore Europe
Offshore Europe 2023's Future Learning Hub
The new and expanded Skills & Education Programme, which aims to inspire young professionals, develop skills and connect emerging talent with opportunities in the offshore energy...
July 23, 2025
Courtesy DNV
Spadeadam Research and Development Facility
DNV will present the findings of the risks presented by the rapidly expanding take-up of artificial intelligence (AI) in the offshore sector, and its plans for develop a suitable...
Sept. 2, 2025
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AI technology for the subsea energy sector
A digital accelerator initiative, spearheaded by software developer Elementz, will invite applications from AI startup companies next month, with the winners given access to datasets...
Sept. 3, 2025

OE25: From the Industry

Content authored by OE25 presenters and exhibitors 

In this section, industry leaders share their perspectives on the path forward, while SMEs detail recent offshore case studies. You'll need free site-access membership to view the articles below. If you are not already a registered website user, you can sign up here.

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Gas platform near Ameland in the Dutch sector of the North Sea
David Whitehouse, CEO of Offshore Energies UK and chairman of the SPE Offshore Europe 2025 Executive Committee, says policy decisions, not geology, are driving an accelerated ...
Courtesy Serica Energy
Triton FPSO
A collaborative effort between Dana Petroleum, Xodus and GDi resulted in a bi-directional data bridge connecting integrity management and planning tools, streamlining workflows...
Sept. 2, 2025
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offshore worker safety being urged as a priority among North Sea energy industry
Collaboration across operators, regulators and supply chain partners is essential to uphold safety standards and protect human life.
Courtesy RigER Corp.
AI-generated image depicts workers prepping oilfield equipment rentals
The offshore sector benefits from digital tools that automate inspection, certification and logistics processes. This shift reduces operational costs by up to 20%, extends asset...
Sept. 2, 2025
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Stock art image of an offshore FPSO
This case study outlines how a crane control issue was resolved by EnerMech on a North Sea platform through a targeted engineering approach that focused on simplicity, operator...
Sept. 3, 2025
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Silhouette of offshore oil and gas workers on helideck during sunset
Success in decarbonization and industrial development depends on robust supply chains, skilled personnel and disciplined processes.
Sept. 3, 2025
Courtesy OEG
Offshore personnel climbs offshore wind equipment
Fragmentation in the supply chain, especially in the balance of plant segment, leads to higher costs, delays and operational risks.
Sept. 3, 2025
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Illustration of an offshore rig integrated with advanced technology
Offshore operators are leveraging advanced digital tools like IIoT, AI and predictive analytics to enhance asset integrity, reduce costs and make informed decommissioning decisions...
Sept. 4, 2025
Courtesy Acteon
offshore windfarm
The next challenge and opportunity for the offshore wind industry is to ensure that policy targets and engineering achievements are matched by coordinated delivery that turns ...
Sept. 4, 2025