Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), a representative body for the offshore energy sector, will showcase its new Economy & People report at an event in Lowestoft on Tuesday, June 25.
The event at OrbisEnergy is one of a series of breakfast briefing roadshows happening in major energy hubs across the UK, all sponsored by Deloitte.
OEUK has evolved its flagship Economic Report to produce an update of the offshore sector’s workforce profile, plus fresh data on the industry’s contribution to the economy.
The report will also provide updates on actions being taken to reduce carbon emissions and ensure a resilient energy supply while stimulating economic growth and supporting highly skilled jobs.
Those attending the roadshow events will have an opportunity to hear about the investment opportunities, pathways to economic growth and actions required to unlock the offshore energy sector’s growth potential.
With the East of England being at the centre of plans for hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), offshore wind and ongoing support for oil and gas production, the Lowestoft roadshow will set out how the opportunity for the region and wider country can be achieved through action to improve its competitiveness for investment and ongoing development of its supply chain and skilled workforce.
The event will be chaired by Graham Elgie, finance and corporate services director at OEUK.
Speakers and panellists include Paul Hubbard, regional director – offshore wind at Bilfinger UK Limited; Kevin Keable, chair of EEEGR; and Irene Bruce, head of energy services agreement (ESA), employment and skills at OEUK.
EEEGR is also an event partner for the Lowestoft roadshow.
OEUK’s members include those with an interest in offshore oil, gas and increasingly carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and wind. They vary from the largest energy producers and developers, to contractors, consultancies and the smallest start-ups with all sharing the ambition to safely provide cleaner fuel, power and products to the UK.
This year marks the third anniversary of the North Sea Transition Deal that industry agreed with the UK government with the aim of reaching next zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The first of its kind by any G7 nation, the deal aims to grow the economy, sustain high-skilled jobs, establish new energy businesses, attract investment and grow exports.
Ross Dornan, market intelligence manager at OEUK, said: “OEUK’s Economy & People Report and launch events come at a crucial time for the UK. It will help grow understanding of the opportunities that oil, gas, offshore wind, hydrogen and CCS bring to communities across the country.
“This event will showcase efforts to develop supply chain capacity and skills to ensure UK companies can capture as much value as possible. This will all help deliver a homegrown energy transition that stimulates the creation of more highly-skilled jobs, whilst reducing emissions and growing energy supplies.”
The Lowestoft event will take place from 8.30-11am on Tuesday, June 25.
It comes just before the UK goes to the polls on July 4, with energy being high on the political agenda. You can download the offshore energy sector’s manifesto here.
Places for the roadshows can be booked at oeuk.org.uk/event/oeuk-economy-people-report-launch-breakfast-roadshows
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