The Energy Institute Young Professionals Network (EI YPN) Aberdeen Highlands and Islands is excited to announce its upcoming event, "North Sea: What's Next?", a crucial discussion on the future of the North Sea energy basin.
The event, sponsored by Viaro Energy, will take place on Thursday September 11th 2025, 5.30pm at The Douglas Hotel, Aberdeen. It aims to connect young professionals, emerging talent and those working within the North Sea energy sector with industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of North Sea operations, including new technologies, energy transition strategies, and career development.
With industry consolidation, shifting policy, and the challenge of balancing energy security with climate targets, this is a pivotal moment for the basin. Our panel brings together senior executives, service providers, policy voices and young professionals to cut through the headlines and discuss what really matters.
Panellists leading the discussion:
- Jillian Owen, COO at Viaro Energy
- Lucinda Layfield, MA to SVP UK & Ireland, PMO Adura IJV Integration Project at Equinor
- Greig Gauntlett, Senior Management Accountant at North Sea Midstream Partners
- Daniel Henry, Process Engineering Graduate at Ithaca Energy and Committee Member at Energy Institute Young Professionals Network- Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands
- Moderated by Sandy Fettes, Director at Hogarth Energy
The discussion will cover a range of pressing topics, including the challenges and opportunities facing the basin, the role of young professionals in shaping the future, and the importance of innovation in a changing energy mix.
Viaro Energy's Commitment to the North Sea and Young Talent:
Viaro Energy's endorsment of this event highlights its deep commitment to the North Sea and its workforce. The company is passionate about the region, seeing it as a vital hub for both traditional and new energy production. Viaro believes in the long-term potential of the North Sea and is dedicated to investing in its continued success.
This event provides a unique platform for young professionals to learn directly from key industry figures and network with peers, gaining valuable insights that will help them advance their careers in a rapidly transforming sector with candid debate, fresh insight, and real connection – exploring the future of the UK North Sea.
For more information and to register, please visit North Sea: Whats Next? | Energy Institute or contact Nicki Vass, Chair of Energy Institute Young Professionals Network ypnaberdeen@energyinst.org
About the Energy Institute Young Professionals Network (EI YPN) Aberdeen Highlands and Islands:
The EIYPN provides a platform for young professionals in the energy sector to network, develop skills, and gain insights from industry leaders. It aims to foster a collaborative environment to help shape the future of the energy industry.