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Founded in 1973 as Offshore Scotland< |
Founded in 1973 as Offshore Scotland<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/32826/the-genesis-of-offshore-europe-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-oil-gas-shows/|title=Energy Voice|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=|via=}}</ref>, [[Society of Petroleum Engineers|SPE]] Offshore Europe is a biennial conference and exhibition that takes place in [[Aberdeen|Aberdeen, Scotland]]. The event focuses on upstream oil and gas production and has grown into one of the largest events of its kind in Europe. The event attracts visitors and exhibitors from around the world, 108 countries were represented at the 2015 event<ref>{{Cite web|url=www.offshore-europe.co.uk|title=SPE Offshore Europe|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>. |
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The exhibition is held across 6 halls with large temporary structures constructed to accommodate such a large number of exhibitors. In previous years hall 6 has been dedicated to a specific area of the industry that is of particular interest at the time, zones featured include deep-water and Intelligent Energy, which was so popular it developed into its own event. In 2017 hall 6 will feature the Decommissioning Zone for the first time in collaboration with industry association Decom North Sea< |
The exhibition is held across 6 halls with large temporary structures constructed to accommodate such a large number of exhibitors. In previous years hall 6 has been dedicated to a specific area of the industry that is of particular interest at the time, zones featured include deep-water and Intelligent Energy, which was so popular it developed into its own event. In 2017 hall 6 will feature the Decommissioning Zone for the first time in collaboration with industry association Decom North Sea<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.offshore-europe.co.uk/Decommissioning-Zone/|title=SPE Offshore Europe|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>. |
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The event brings a large influx of visitors to the city with OE2007 bringing an estimated £25m to the local economy.< |
The event brings a large influx of visitors to the city with OE2007 bringing an estimated £25m to the local economy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8242089.stm|title=BBC News|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=|via=}}</ref> |
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== Records[edit] == |
== Records[edit] == |
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Attendees - over 63,000 in 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/offshore/2013/09/offshore-europe-2013-conference-looks-to-the-future.html|title=PennEnergy|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=|via=}}</ref> |
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Attendees - over 63,000 in 2013<sup>[[Draft:SPE Offshore Europe#cite note-5|[5]]]</sup> |
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Exhibitors - 1,542 in 2015<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2015/09/offshore-europe-2015-confirms-positive-outlook-for-oil-and-gas-industry.html|title=PennEnergy|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=|via=}}</ref> |
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Exhibitors - 1,542 in 2015<sup>[[Draft:SPE Offshore Europe#cite note-6|[6]]]</sup> |
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== Notable Attendees[edit] == |
== Notable Attendees[edit] == |
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[[Margaret Thatcher]], LG, OM, PC, FRS, FRIC the then Prime Minister opened the 1985 event in the new venue the [[Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre|AECC]]. |
[[Margaret Thatcher]], LG, OM, PC, FRS, FRIC the then Prime Minister opened the 1985 event in the new venue the [[Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre|AECC]]. |
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[[Alex Salmond]], The Leader of the Scottish National Party attended the 1999 event and spoke at the gala opening in 2013< |
[[Alex Salmond]], The Leader of the Scottish National Party attended the 1999 event and spoke at the gala opening in 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.energyvoice.com/other-news/44069/first-minister-pays-tribute-super-puma-crash-victims/|title=Energy Voice|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=|via=}}</ref>. |
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[[George Osborne]], CH, PC spoke in the Opening Plenary Session in 2013< |
[[George Osborne]], CH, PC the then Chancellor of the Exchequer spoke in the Opening Plenary Session in 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/44190/offshore-europe-2013-chancellor-backs-shale-gas-industry-support-offered-oil-gas-industry/|title=Energy Voice|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=|via=}}</ref> |
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[[Anne, Princess Royal]], attended in 2013 to encourage more females to enter the industry< |
[[Anne, Princess Royal]], attended in 2013 to encourage more females to enter the industry<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/44295/offshore-europe-princess-anne-urges-oil-industry-tackle-skills-shortage-female-engineers/|title=Energy Voice|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=|via=}}</ref> |
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[[Brian Cox (physicist)|Brian Cox]], OBE, FRS spoke in the Opening Plenary Session in 2015< |
[[Brian Cox (physicist)|Brian Cox]], OBE, FRS spoke in the Opening Plenary Session in 2015<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/north-of-scotland/689878/prof-brian-cox-speaks-aberdeen/|title=Press and Journal|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=|via=}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Business conferences]] |
[[Category:Business conferences]] |
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SPE Offshore Europe
Founded in 1973 as Offshore Scotland[1], SPE Offshore Europe is a biennial conference and exhibition that takes place in Aberdeen, Scotland. The event focuses on upstream oil and gas production and has grown into one of the largest events of its kind in Europe. The event attracts visitors and exhibitors from around the world, 108 countries were represented at the 2015 event[2].
The exhibition is held across 6 halls with large temporary structures constructed to accommodate such a large number of exhibitors. In previous years hall 6 has been dedicated to a specific area of the industry that is of particular interest at the time, zones featured include deep-water and Intelligent Energy, which was so popular it developed into its own event. In 2017 hall 6 will feature the Decommissioning Zone for the first time in collaboration with industry association Decom North Sea[3].
The event brings a large influx of visitors to the city with OE2007 bringing an estimated £25m to the local economy.[4]
Records[edit]
Attendees - over 63,000 in 2013[5]
Exhibitors - 1,542 in 2015[6]
Notable Attendees[edit]
Margaret Thatcher, LG, OM, PC, FRS, FRIC the then Prime Minister opened the 1985 event in the new venue the AECC.
Alex Salmond, The Leader of the Scottish National Party attended the 1999 event and spoke at the gala opening in 2013[7].
George Osborne, CH, PC the then Chancellor of the Exchequer spoke in the Opening Plenary Session in 2013[8]
Anne, Princess Royal, attended in 2013 to encourage more females to enter the industry[9]
Brian Cox, OBE, FRS spoke in the Opening Plenary Session in 2015[10]
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- ^ [www.offshore-europe.co.uk "SPE Offshore Europe"].
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- ^ "BBC News".
- ^ "PennEnergy".
- ^ "PennEnergy".
- ^ "Energy Voice".
- ^ "Energy Voice".
- ^ "Energy Voice".
- ^ "Press and Journal".