The 2025 edition of SPE Offshore Europe (OE25) continues to serve as a pivotal platform for advancing the offshore energy sector. This year’s event places a strong emphasis on technological innovation, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas, all aimed at accelerating the transition to a secure and sustainable energy future.
OE25 relies on the active engagement of industry leaders who share a commitment to driving progress and shaping the next chapter of offshore energy. In line with this mission, we had the privilege of speaking with Pamela Stevenson, Service Manager for Economic Development at Fife Council.
Pamela provided an exclusive preview of Fife Council’s plans for OE25, highlighting their efforts to bring local businesses to Aberdeen to showcase their innovations and foster meaningful collaboration with other decision-makers.
In this article, discover how Fife Council is leveraging OE25 as a platform to share breakthroughs, build partnerships, and contribute to shaping the future of offshore energy.
Paint us an image of OE: Describe it in 3 words
Pamela Stevenson: Collaborative, Innovative, Transformative.
Why did you choose to exhibit at OE25?
Pamela Stevenson: We are exhibiting at SPE Offshore Europe as part of our Economic Development Trade Development Programme to showcase Fife's advancements in the offshore energy sector. Our key objectives are to attract investment, foster collaboration within the industry, and highlight the contributions of local companies to Fife's success in the offshore energy sector.
What products or services will you have on display? Will you launch new ones at OE25?
Pamela Stevenson: We will be displaying a range of products and services from Fife's innovative businesses, including advancements in sustainable energy solutions, cutting-edge technology, and services that support the offshore energy value chain.
[On new launches] No, not directly, but we will be promoting organisations and highlighting their transition to a sustainable energy future.
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What benefits are you looking forward to as you exhibit at OE25?
Pamela Stevenson: We expect to derive several benefits from exhibiting at OE, including generating substantial leads, securing new business opportunities, and enhancing our national and international reputation. The event also provides an excellent opportunity for networking and gaining insights into the latest industry trends.
Who are you interested in meeting at OE25?
Pamela Stevenson: We are interested in meeting industry leaders, potential investors, and key decision-makers within the offshore energy sector. Job titles of interest include CEOs, CTOs, business development managers, and other senior executives involved in energy transition projects.
InvestFife’s Quest: Share Fife with the World
InvestFife’s Trade Development Programme is built on the premise of bringing local businesses to the global market. The company organises group stands at major national and international events and exhibitions that Fife business owners can join. This allows them to increase their presence in the industry, boost sales, and secure more partnerships at multiple locations and levels.
Fife boasts of its ideal location, coupled with longstanding expertise in and service to the UK North Sea, which deems its local offshore businesses worth exploring.
Not to mention, as the locale cements its position as a leader in the UK hub, various developments for renewable energy are already underway, making it ready for the changes and challenges of the energy transition.
Regional advancements and knowledge like these in offshore oil and gas can be pivotal on the global stage. It can offer unique insights for multinational companies looking to expand or invest in specific locations.
As such, this innovative programme expresses the show and the company’s shared belief in the value of collaboration and exchange. InvestFife’s efforts to bring local offshore companies with verified expertise to the expo is surely an opportunity one wouldn’t want to miss.
Have some insights you want to share at the main stage of OE25? Call for papers is now open!
2–5 September 2025 | P&J Live, Aberdeen, Scotland