Fife Council’s Economic Development Team is inviting expressions of interest from Fife businesses wishing to attend the Energy Exports Conference (EEC) 2026 at P&J Live, Aberdeen, on 2nd–3rd September 2026, as part of our Trade Development Programme.
EEC is a major international event organised by the Energy Industries Council (EIC), bringing together global energy operators, developers, contractors, and supply chain specialists. Over two days, the conference highlights real export project opportunities across a wide spectrum of sectors and technologies.
The event features a busy conference agenda, an interactive exhibition, one to one procurement sessions, and high level networking opportunities.
EEC attracts over 1,500+ attendees, 950+ companies, 110+ speakers, and 150+ exhibitors, making it one of the UK’s most significant platforms for international energy engagement.
Why Join the Energy Exports Conference Learning Journey?
This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to explore new export markets, strengthen their position in the global energy supply chain, and understand where future investments and international opportunities lie. Attendees can benefit from:
- Direct insight into global energy project opportunities across oil & gas, renewable energy, hydrogen, CCUS, offshore wind, nuclear, grid and transmission, and emerging technologies
- Connections with international operators, developers, government delegations, EPCs, and major global contractors seeking UK supply chain involvement
- Access to an interactive exhibition showcasing hundreds of suppliers, technologies, and export ready solutions
- Invitation only opportunities for 1 to 1 procurement meetings with global buyers
- Practical networking with industry leaders, international delegations, export advisors, embassies, and trade experts from across the world
Who Should Apply?
This supported learning journey is suitable for:
- Engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication companies
- Energy technology, digital, data, automation, and instrumentation businesses
- Offshore wind, hydrogen, CCUS, and renewables focused suppliers
- Oil & gas supply chain companies diversifying into cleaner energy markets
- Professional services supporting the energy industry (HSE, consultancy, logistics, inspections, design, etc.)
- Any Fife based business seeking export growth, diversification, or international market access
Support Available
A limited level of support may be available to help eligible Fife businesses participate in this learning journey.
This could include contributions toward travel, accommodation, and/or exhibition entry; however, the exact level of support will depend on available budgets at the time of allocation.
Please note that:
• Support is not guaranteed,
• Businesses that have previously received funding may receive a lower contribution, and
• Final support levels will be confirmed once all applications have been assessed.
Participants will also be asked to complete a short post event feedback form to help evaluate the impact of the programme.
To note your interest, get in touch with Kieran Hunter, Economic Advisor – Market and Trade Development at email: [email protected].
