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Oil, gas, wind, hydrogen, carbon storage
The UK North Sea is in transition. Oil and gas production continues while offshore wind scales fast. Scotland has committed to 40GW by 2040. Floating wind projects like Buchan (1GW) and Caledonia (2GW) are moving through consenting. The pipeline exceeds 30GW across all technologies.
Scotland targets 40GW offshore wind by 2040. ScotWind + INTOG have added 23.5GW+ to the pipeline.
Project milestonesPort investmentVessel supportCable infrastructure
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Legacy infrastructure, removal, reuse, waste routes
OEUK forecasts £19.7bn in North Sea decommissioning expenditure over the next decade. 2,100 wells at £7.8m average cost. 75% of spend in central and northern North Sea. Ports from Teesside to Aberdeen will handle removal campaigns. The work is accelerating and will continue for decades.
£19.7bn decommissioning expenditure forecast over the next 10 years. 2,100 wells to be decommissioned.
Programme approvalsRemoval campaignsPort logisticsWaste handling
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Quaysides, vessels, storage, crews, components
Aberdeen South Harbour is fully operational with 8km of quayside, 300m vessel capacity and direct access to the Energy Transition Zone. Peterhead remains a key North Sea base for fishing, energy and decommissioning logistics. Ports across the UK are investing billions to support offshore wind and decommissioning.
Aberdeen South Harbour: £420m, 8km quayside, 300m vessels, £2.4bn GVA contribution.
Quay capabilityStorage landMarshalling workCrew logistics
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Ports, cables, vessels, critical infrastructure
OEUK has called for offshore installations to be designated critical national infrastructure. Undersea cable risks are growing — over 95% of intercontinental data traffic travels through subsea cables. The Royal Navy continues monitoring operations in UK waters. Cyber hygiene matters for suppliers of all sizes.
OEUK called for critical infrastructure designation on 10 June 2026. Undersea cable risks growing.
Policy updatesPublic safety noticesCyber guidanceInfrastructure resilience
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Tickets, routes, roles, transition paths
The offshore energy transition needs thousands of skilled workers. Offshore wind, decommissioning, port operations and marine engineering all offer entry points. GWO training, BOSIET and practical evidence-led applications matter. The Energy Transition Zone targets 2,500 direct green jobs by 2030.
Energy Transition Zone targets 2,500 direct green jobs by 2030. 10,000 transition-related jobs.
Training standardsTicket requirementsApprenticeshipsTransferable skills
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ROVs, AUVs, sensors, digital twins, inspection
The subsea technology sector is evolving rapidly. Combined drone and ROV inspection services are reducing downtime by up to 4x. Digital twins, autonomous underwater vehicles and advanced sensors are transforming how offshore assets are monitored and maintained. The UK has a growing cluster of subsea technology firms.
Combined drone and ROV inspections up to 4x faster. UK subsea technology cluster growing.
Technology launchesTrial resultsInvestment roundsPartnership announcements