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OEE: the largest global network of ocean energy professionals

The largest global network of ocean energy professionals

Ocean Energy Europe is the largest network of ocean energy professionals in the world. Over 120 organisations, including Europe’s leading utilities, industrialists and research institutes, trust OEE to represent the interests of Europe’s ocean energy sector.

As a not-for-profit organisation, every euro invested in OEE is used to promote the European ocean energy industry. 

If you’re active in the ocean energy sector, OEE can help your business grow. 

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The voice of Europe's ocean renewable energy industry

Ocean Energy Europe’s mission is to create a strong environment for the development of ocean energy, improve access to funding, and enhance business opportunities for its members.

To achieve this, OEE engages with the European Institutions (Commission, Parliament, Council, EIB, etc), and national ministries on policy issues affecting the sector.

The results are undeniable: in the past few years the sector’s profile has increased significantly, and the EU has emerged as a major driver of the industry.

Vi Maris Award

The OEE industry award Vi Maris recognises excellence in the ocean energy industry. The award acknowledges individuals or organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to the ocean energy sector. Previous winners are:

  • Sue Barr, Marine Energy Council – 2019 Vi Maris Award
  • Jason Hayman, Sustainable Marine – 2020 Vi Maris Award
  • Jochen Weilepp, University of Applied Sciences Biberach – 2021 Vi Maris Award
  • Britta Schaffmeister, DMEC – 2022 Vi Maris Award
  • Tony Lewis, OceanEnergy Ireland – 2023 Vi Maris Award
  • Henry Jeffrey, University of Edinburgh – 2024 Vi Maris Award

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