Welcome from the Conference Chair

Dear Energy Community and Industry in General,

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2025 Europe Energy Conference in the city of Vienna! Known for its rich history, great architecture, and vibrant culture, Vienna provides the perfect backdrop for our gathering. We are excited to host you in this magnificent city as we come together to explore and innovate for a responsible energy transition.

Our conference theme, “Innovating Together: People, Energy, and Solutions for a Responsible Transition,” underscores the critical importance of collaboration in addressing the energy challenges of our time. We invite energy companies from around the world to join us in this endeavor, bringing their expertise, innovation, and commitment to sustainable practices.

We are honored to have OMV as our host company. OMV, headquartered in Vienna, is leading the way with its ambitious Strategy 2030 and 2050. By 2030, OMV aims to become a leading provider of sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and energy with a strong focus on circular economy solutions. Our commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 reflects their dedication to a sustainable future. OMV’s strategy includes significant investments in renewable energy, carbon capture and storage, and the reduction of oil and gas production for energy use.

At the heart of OMV’s success in its three Energy core regions – North, CEE, and South – are its employees in three powerhouses: Exploration & Production (E&P), Gas Marketing & Power, and Low Carbon Business. The deep expertise in geology, geoscience, drilling, subsurface and surface engineering, advanced production technologies, gas trading, low carbon technologies, and digitalization is essential in driving OMV’s strategic and transformation efforts to becoming a net-zero company and ensuring a secure, affordable, and diversified energy supply.

This year’s conference will dive into a range of critical topics, including:

· Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management

· Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation

· Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions

· Underground Storage Technologies

· Field Development and Geoscience – Facts and Challenges in an Evolving Energy Scenario

· Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence

· Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications

· Talent Development and Diversity

These topics are at the forefront of our industry’s evolution, addressing both current challenges and future opportunities. With SPE under the tagline Solutions, People and Energy, as the driving force behind this gathering, we are uniquely positioned to leverage the global network and technical expertise in subsurface technologies to inspire transformation. We look forward to your participation and contributions as we work together to create innovative solutions for a sustainable energy future. Let us take this opportunity to network, share knowledge, and drive forward the energy transition.

Welcome to Vienna, and welcome to the 2025 Europe Energy Conference!