Organised by GENERATE, EEEGR, Insight Energy and East Wind, the East of England pavilion will highlight the region’s exceptional supply chain capabilities, energy infrastructure and pioneering role in the UK’s energy transition.
Supported by RWE, the regional stand will bring together companies from offshore wind and marine logistics to gas, decommissioning and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
The UK’s most complete energy region
For more than six decades, the East of England has powered the UK through its unique mix of offshore gas, nuclear and renewable energy.
Today it continues to evolve as the UK’s most complete energy region, home to some of the most advanced energy projects and technical expertise anywhere in Europe.
The Southern North Sea (SNS) remains central to this story. Once dominated by gas production, it is now transforming into a multi-energy zone that supports both decarbonisation and UK energy security.
Carbon storage licences have been awarded in the SNS, encouraging the reuse of offshore infrastructure, depleted reservoirs and existing expertise.
At the heart of this transformation lies the Bacton Gas Terminal, redefining its role as a future energy hub integrating gas production, CCS and low-carbon hydrogen. This evolution extends the life of vital North Sea assets and creates new opportunities for the East’s energy supply chain, ports and coastal communities.
5GW of offshore wind – and 10GW to come
The East of England’s energy story is one of scale and ambition. With 5GW of operational offshore wind already powering millions of UK homes, the region leads Europe in installed capacity.
A further 10GW is in the pipeline, cementing its position as the driving force behind the UK’s offshore renewables revolution.
This surge in development offers huge opportunities – from fabrication and marine engineering to digital, environmental and professional services.
The pavilion will highlight how firms across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are supporting world-leading energy projects while contributing to emerging sectors such as hydrogen and CCS.
Ports powering the transition
The region’s ports and logistics infrastructure form the backbone of its offshore capability. Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Harwich are already central to offshore wind construction, operations and maintenance, as well as staging for decommissioning and future hydrogen activity.
- Great Yarmouth continues to expand as a key base for offshore wind and marine logistics, with investments including a new £24m O&M campus and Peel Ports’ planned Southern Terminal in its deep-water outer harbour.
- Lowestoft, home to OrbisEnergy, the Nexus and PowerPark, is evolving into a thriving clean-energy hub. ABP’s £35m investment in the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) is already attracting new business and supporting a growing offshore cluster.
- Harwich, within Freeport East, offers exceptional potential as part of a national logistics corridor connecting manufacturing, ports and offshore activity with generous tax incentives to attract investment, trade and jobs.
Together, these assets form an unparalleled ecosystem capable of servicing offshore projects across the Southern North Sea and beyond.
Unlocking opportunity in decommissioning and reuse
As older gas fields in the SNS reach the end of their production life, decommissioning represents a multi-billion-pound opportunity.
The East of England’s engineering and marine supply chains are uniquely positioned to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable solutions – from subsea removal and topside recycling to platform repurposing.
Much of this infrastructure can also be reused to support CCS and hydrogen projects, enabling a transition pathway for businesses that have supported the offshore gas industry for generations.
A unified regional effort
This year’s East of England Pavilion, which can be found at stand 2.500, is a collaborative effort among regional partners committed to promoting investment, innovation and international collaboration across the energy sector.
The 2025 delegation builds on the region’s strong presence at Global Offshore Wind, reinforcing the benefits of working together to raise the East’s profile on the global stage. The stand will also host four local supply chain companies.
At the centre of the North Sea conversation
Attending OEEC 2025 is part of a long-term strategy to place the East of England at the heart of the North Sea energy cluster.
The region’s blend of world-leading expertise, strategically located ports and deep offshore heritage positions it as both a gateway for inward investment and a place to deliver a clean energy future.
Ian Pease, business development manager at GENERATE, said: “The East of England has an unrivalled track record in delivering energy projects that power the UK and drive the energy transition.
“OEEC gives us a global platform to showcase our capabilities, connect with international partners and promote the exciting opportunities emerging from our region’s offshore energy sector.”
Source: edp24
