Offshore Energies UK is taking a lead in sharing information to protect vital UK offshore energy producers from deliberate damage to their operations.
Specialists from industry, defence policy, the security services and academia will address a high level security and resilience conference being held at the centre of the UK’s offshore energy industry in the Union Kirk, Aberdeen, Scotland on 30th April 2025.
This is the first offshore energy event of its kind in the UK to discuss how to respond to risks to subsea infrastructure and protect against damage and is being held ahead of publication of the government’s Strategic Defence Review which is expected to discuss the importance of protecting underwater networks.
The conference is part of OEUK’s remit on behalf of its membership of more than 400 organisations, to promote domestic energy security and a homegrown energy future to reduce reliance on imports.
Mark Wilson OEUK’s director of health, safety, environment and operations, who is leading the conference, said:
“Offshore Energies UK takes very seriously its responsibilities to monitor the global energy landscape and stay ahead of security threats. In an increasingly uncertain world it is essential that the UK maintains its leadership in this critical area.”
Delegates will gain an understanding of the range of security threats and vulnerabilities faced by the energy industry faces. They will learn how to build resilience in their organisations from the diverse range of security experts in attendance and be given an opportunity to network with key industry stakeholders.
