The finalists for the 2026 OEUK Awards have been revealed, recognising the people and companies helping to deliver secure, homegrown energy for the UK.
Hosted by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) and sponsored by Adura, the awards come at a time when energy security and resilience are firmly in focus as global instability and rising demand place increasing pressure on energy systems.
Against a period of significant change for the sector, the OEUK Awards will recognise the expertise, innovation and determination that is helping to shape the UK’s energy future, from new technologies to the people driving progress on the ground.
Winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony on 19 November at P&J Live in Aberdeen, bringing together leaders, innovators and rising talent from across the industry.
Finalists for the Excellence in Decommissioning award have also been chosen, and the winner will be announced during OEUK’s Offshore Decommissioning Conference on 24 November.
OEUK Chief Executive David Whitehouse said:
'Our 240,000-strong industry is more than just numbers on a page. It is made up of people across the UK working every day to deliver the energy our country relies on.
'At a time of rapid change and growing pressure on our energy system, the work happening across offshore energy has never been more important.
'These awards are an opportunity to recognise the skill, innovation and commitment that continues to underpin the UK’s energy mix and to celebrate those leading the way.'
Finalists:
Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by OPITO
- Callan Duchart, Adura
- Charley Hart, Baker Hughes
- Ellie Vernon Dales, Centrica
- Joseph Pollock, Baker Hughes
- Scott MacLeod, NEO NEXT+
Early Career Professional of the Year, sponsored by Harbour Energy
- Emelia Ntiamoah, CITA-Engineering
- Kishan Amin, bp
- Nina Brundage, Ocean Winds
- Robbie Smith-Sinclair, Sureclean
- Rosie Bird, Harbour Energy
People & Culture
- Anasuria Operating Company
- Apollo
- Ithaca Energy
- NES Fircroft
- TAQA UK
Outstanding Contribution to Energy Security, sponsored by Centrica Energy Storage +
- Adura
- bp
- EnQuest
- Ithaca Energy
- Restrata
Outstanding Contribution to Energy Decarbonisation, sponsored by NSTA
- Adura
- Fugro
- NEO NEXT+
- Serica Energy
Innovative Supply Chain Company of the Year: SME, sponsored by Net Zero Technology Centre
- Aize
- Elementz
- rahd.AI
Innovative Supply Chain Company of the Year: Large Enterprise, sponsored by Net Zero Technology Centre
- Aker Solutions
- ASCO
- Boskalis Subsea Services
Neighbour of the Year
- Altrad
- Baker Hughes
- Centrica Energy Storage +
- CNOOC International
- Port of Aberdeen
Environmental Excellence, sponsored by NEMS
- bp
- Eni UK
- Kishorn Port Ltd
- NEO NEXT+
- Ocean Winds
Source: OEUK
