{"id":983245,"date":"2025-11-28T13:58:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T13:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=983245"},"modified":"2025-11-28T13:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T13:58:48","slug":"uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/","title":{"rendered":"UK underwater sector valued at \u00a39.4 billion as project delays threaten offshore energy supply chains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_What_the_new_valuation_report_says_%E2%80%94_sector_size_risks_context\" title=\"\u00a0What the new valuation \/ report says \u2014 sector size, risks &amp; context\">\u00a0What the new valuation \/ report says \u2014 sector size, risks &amp; context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_Why_firms_are_worried_%E2%80%94_the_%E2%80%9Cgap%E2%80%9D_delays_potential_exodus\" title=\"\u00a0Why firms are worried \u2014 the \u201cgap\u201d, delays &amp; potential exodus\">\u00a0Why firms are worried \u2014 the \u201cgap\u201d, delays &amp; potential exodus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#%E2%80%A2_%E2%80%9CActivity_vacuum%E2%80%9D_in_UK_subsea_work\" title=\"\u2022 \u201cActivity vacuum\u201d in UK subsea work\">\u2022 \u201cActivity vacuum\u201d in UK subsea work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#%E2%80%A2_Supply%E2%80%91chain_mismatch_lost_investor_confidence\" title=\"\u2022 Supply\u2011chain mismatch &amp; lost investor confidence\">\u2022 Supply\u2011chain mismatch &amp; lost investor confidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#%E2%80%A2_Risk_of_%E2%80%9Crelocation_abroad%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%94_not_just_export\" title=\"\u2022 Risk of \u201crelocation abroad\u201d \u2014 not just export\">\u2022 Risk of \u201crelocation abroad\u201d \u2014 not just export<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_Concrete_%E2%80%9CCase%E2%80%91Study%E2%80%9D_Figures_Key_Statistics_from_the_Report\" title=\"\u00a0Concrete \u201cCase\u2011Study\u201d Figures &amp; Key Statistics from the Report\">\u00a0Concrete \u201cCase\u2011Study\u201d Figures &amp; Key Statistics from the Report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_Industry_Stakeholder_Commentary_%E2%80%94_Voices_from_the_Sector\" title=\"\u00a0Industry &amp; Stakeholder Commentary \u2014 Voices from the Sector\">\u00a0Industry &amp; Stakeholder Commentary \u2014 Voices from the Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_What_to_Watch_%E2%80%94_What_Happens_Next_and_Whats_at_Stake\" title=\"\u00a0What to Watch \u2014 What Happens Next (and What\u2019s at Stake)\">\u00a0What to Watch \u2014 What Happens Next (and What\u2019s at Stake)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_What_It_Means_%E2%80%94_Big_Picture_Why_It_Matters\" title=\"\u00a0What It Means \u2014 Big Picture &amp; Why It Matters\">\u00a0What It Means \u2014 Big Picture &amp; Why It Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_Sector_value_what_the_data_says_%E2%80%94_recent_findings\" title=\"\u00a0Sector value &amp; what the data says \u2014 recent findings\">\u00a0Sector value &amp; what the data says \u2014 recent findings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_%E2%80%9CCase_studies%E2%80%9D_Illustrative_Examples_Whats_actually_happening_on_the_ground\" title=\"\u00a0\u201cCase studies\u201d &amp; Illustrative Examples: What\u2019s actually happening on the ground\">\u00a0\u201cCase studies\u201d &amp; Illustrative Examples: What\u2019s actually happening on the ground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_Industry_Leadership_Comments_%E2%80%94_What_Stakeholders_Are_Saying\" title=\"\u00a0Industry &amp; Leadership Comments \u2014 What Stakeholders Are Saying\">\u00a0Industry &amp; Leadership Comments \u2014 What Stakeholders Are Saying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_Risks_What_Could_Go_Wrong_%E2%80%94_Worst%E2%80%91Case_Scenarios\" title=\"\u00a0Risks &amp; What Could Go Wrong \u2014 Worst\u2011Case Scenarios\">\u00a0Risks &amp; What Could Go Wrong \u2014 Worst\u2011Case Scenarios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_What_Needs_to_Happen_%E2%80%94_Recommendations_What_Stakeholders_Urge\" title=\"\u00a0What Needs to Happen \u2014 Recommendations &amp; What Stakeholders Urge\">\u00a0What Needs to Happen \u2014 Recommendations &amp; What Stakeholders Urge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-underwater-sector-valued-at-9-4-billion-as-project-delays-threaten-offshore-energy-supply-chains\/#_What_to_Watch_Next_%E2%80%94_Signals_Indicators_to_Follow\" title=\"\u00a0What to Watch Next \u2014 Signals &amp; Indicators to Follow\">\u00a0What to Watch Next \u2014 Signals &amp; Indicators to Follow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_the_new_valuation_report_says_%E2%80%94_sector_size_risks_context\"><\/span>\u00a0What the new valuation \/ report says \u2014 sector size, risks &amp; context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>According to the GUH\u2019s new \u201cBusiness Survey 2025\u201d, the UK underwater market is now valued at <strong>\u00a39.4\u202fbillion<\/strong> \u2014 up from around \u00a39.2\u202fbillion in 2024. (<a title=\"Survey warns UK offshore energy supply chain may shift overseas amid project delays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldoil.com\/news\/2025\/11\/25\/survey-warns-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-may-shift-overseas-amid-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">World Oil<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>This growth reflects a mixture of <strong>new construction projects<\/strong> and importantly a large amount of <strong>exports<\/strong>: currently, exports account for about <strong>43% of all revenue<\/strong> generated by UK underwater\u2011supply\u2011chain companies. (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds - Aberdeen Business News\" href=\"https:\/\/aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Aberdeen Business News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>However \u2014 and here\u2019s the critical warning \u2014 the report flags major <strong>risks to the domestic supply chain<\/strong> due to <strong>persistent project delays<\/strong> in offshore energy and infrastructure projects (oil &amp; gas, offshore wind, defence). (<a title=\"Offshore Energy: Are Delays Putting UK Supply Chains at Risk | Supply Chain Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/supplychaindigital.com\/news\/offshore-energy-delays-cause-risks-uk-supply-chain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Supply Chain Digital<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Among respondents: <strong>96%<\/strong> say that work is \u201cmoving too slowly,\u201d <strong>81%<\/strong> say developments are not happening at the pace needed, and <strong>82%<\/strong> believe UK supply\u2011chain capacity is no longer aligned with demand. (<a title=\"Survey warns UK offshore energy supply chain may shift overseas amid project delays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldoil.com\/news\/2025\/11\/25\/survey-warns-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-may-shift-overseas-amid-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">World Oil<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The report \u2014 titled <strong>\u201cMinding the Gap\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 warns that prolonged inactivity could lead companies to relocate their assets, facilities and skilled personnel overseas, even though the UK has a globally competitive supply chain and &#8220;world\u2011leading&#8221; underwater\u2011sector capability. (<a title=\"Survey Finds Growing Risk Of UK Offshore Energy Supply Chain Relocating Overseas Due To Project Delays | Ocean News &amp; Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/oceannews.com\/news\/energy\/survey-finds-growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Ocean News &amp; Technology<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_firms_are_worried_%E2%80%94_the_%E2%80%9Cgap%E2%80%9D_delays_potential_exodus\"><\/span>\u00a0Why firms are worried \u2014 the \u201cgap\u201d, delays &amp; potential exodus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A2_%E2%80%9CActivity_vacuum%E2%80%9D_in_UK_subsea_work\"><\/span>\u2022 \u201cActivity vacuum\u201d in UK subsea work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The combination of lagging oil &amp; gas projects and delayed renewables (offshore wind) has created a \u201cvacuum of inactivity,\u201d meaning that even though the supply\u2011chain firms exist and are capable, there is not enough domestic demand to keep them busy. (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds | Oilfield Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oilfieldtechnology.com\/offshore-and-subsea\/26112025\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">oilfieldtechnology.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The CEO of GUH \u2014 Neil Gordon \u2014 warned that this vacuum is already playing out: \u201cthere is a real possibility \u2026 that gap will be filled by fast\u2011moving international projects, drawing away our assets, facilities and skilled personnel.\u201d (<a title=\"Survey Finds Growing Risk Of UK Offshore Energy Supply Chain Relocating Overseas Due To Project Delays | Ocean News &amp; Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/oceannews.com\/news\/energy\/survey-finds-growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Ocean News &amp; Technology<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A2_Supply%E2%80%91chain_mismatch_lost_investor_confidence\"><\/span>\u2022 Supply\u2011chain mismatch &amp; lost investor confidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite export success, many firms say the UK\u2019s internal project pipeline is too uncertain. The lack of clarity around future investments, policy consistency, and project timelines undermines confidence for long\u2011term investments: major industrial and subsea projects take years to mobilize, and delays could push firms to prioritise faster markets abroad. (<a title=\"Offshore Energy: Are Delays Putting UK Supply Chains at Risk | Supply Chain Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/supplychaindigital.com\/news\/offshore-energy-delays-cause-risks-uk-supply-chain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Supply Chain Digital<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A2_Risk_of_%E2%80%9Crelocation_abroad%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%94_not_just_export\"><\/span>\u2022 Risk of \u201crelocation abroad\u201d \u2014 not just export<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Because a subsea \/ underwater supply chain is inherently mobile, companies that now export more than 40% of revenue may decide to relocate their base of operations entirely \u2014 especially if overseas markets promise quicker returns, clearer policies, and less waiting. (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds - Aberdeen Business News\" href=\"https:\/\/aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Aberdeen Business News<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>This would not just be a temporary export shift \u2014 it could mean <strong>permanent loss<\/strong> of skilled jobs, infrastructure, and competitive advantage. As GUH puts it \u2014 once assets leave, \u201ca return to the UK will be incredibly unlikely, even when our own projects eventually begin.\u201d (<a title=\"Survey Finds Growing Risk Of UK Offshore Energy Supply Chain Relocating Overseas Due To Project Delays | Ocean News &amp; Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/oceannews.com\/news\/energy\/survey-finds-growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Ocean News &amp; Technology<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Concrete_%E2%80%9CCase%E2%80%91Study%E2%80%9D_Figures_Key_Statistics_from_the_Report\"><\/span>\u00a0Concrete \u201cCase\u2011Study\u201d Figures &amp; Key Statistics from the Report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric \/ Indicator<\/th>\n<th>Value \/ Finding<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>UK underwater sector value (2025)<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u00a39.4\u202fbillion<\/strong> (<a title=\"Survey warns UK offshore energy supply chain may shift overseas amid project delays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldoil.com\/news\/2025\/11\/25\/survey-warns-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-may-shift-overseas-amid-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">World Oil<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Share of revenue from exports (underwater supply\u2011chain firms)<\/td>\n<td><strong>43%<\/strong> (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds - Aberdeen Business News\" href=\"https:\/\/aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Aberdeen Business News<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>% of firms saying offshore projects progressing too slowly<\/td>\n<td><strong>96%<\/strong> (<a title=\"Survey warns UK offshore energy supply chain may shift overseas amid project delays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldoil.com\/news\/2025\/11\/25\/survey-warns-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-may-shift-overseas-amid-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">World Oil<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>% of firms saying developments not progressing at needed pace<\/td>\n<td><strong>81%<\/strong> (<a title=\"Windtech International - UK underwater supply chain at risk from project delays, survey warns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.windtech-international.com\/industry-news\/uk-underwater-supply-chain-at-risk-from-project-delays-survey-warns?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Windtech International<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>% of firms saying supply\u2011chain capacity not aligned with demand<\/td>\n<td><strong>82%<\/strong> (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds | Oilfield Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oilfieldtechnology.com\/offshore-and-subsea\/26112025\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">oilfieldtechnology.com<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These numbers show both the existing strength of the sector \u2014 in value and global demand \u2014 and the serious concern over its long\u2011term sustainability if domestic project flow remains stalled.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Industry_Stakeholder_Commentary_%E2%80%94_Voices_from_the_Sector\"><\/span>\u00a0Industry &amp; Stakeholder Commentary \u2014 Voices from the Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>GUH\u2019s Neil Gordon: He frames the current moment as \u201cpivotal,\u201d urging a coordinated industrial strategy, \u201ctargeted investment,\u201d stronger policy support, and a commitment to timelier project delivery \u2014 to prevent the underwater sector from bleeding talent, facilities, and export capacity. (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds - Aberdeen Business News\" href=\"https:\/\/aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Aberdeen Business News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Many firms reportedly \u201cincreasingly view greater prospects internationally than domestically,\u201d citing shorter timelines, supportive policy frameworks, and higher activity abroad. (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds | Oilfield Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oilfieldtechnology.com\/offshore-and-subsea\/26112025\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">oilfieldtechnology.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The broader industry warnings: repeated delays to offshore infrastructure put not just supply\u2011chain firms, but the entire Britain\u2019s energy\u2011transition ambition at risk. Without more certainty, the country may lose its comparative advantage in subsea engineering, manufacturing, and innovation. (<a title=\"Offshore Energy: Are Delays Putting UK Supply Chains at Risk | Supply Chain Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/supplychaindigital.com\/news\/offshore-energy-delays-cause-risks-uk-supply-chain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Supply Chain Digital<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short \u2014 while the UK underwater sector remains valuable and globally competitive, confidence internally is \u201ceroding,\u201d and the window to preserve the supply\u2011chain base is narrowing. (<a title=\"UK: Global Underwater Hub reacts to Autumn Budget and North Sea Future Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.energy-pedia.com\/news\/united-kingdom\/global-underwater-hub-reacts-to-autumn-budget-and-north-sea--future-plan-202119?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">energy-pedia.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_to_Watch_%E2%80%94_What_Happens_Next_and_Whats_at_Stake\"><\/span>\u00a0What to Watch \u2014 What Happens Next (and What\u2019s at Stake)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether the UK government responds to GUH\u2019s call by <strong>accelerating domestic offshore (oil\/gas + renewables) and marine\u2011infrastructure projects<\/strong>. Project pipeline speed and clarity will be crucial to retain firms.<\/li>\n<li>Whether investment \u2014 both public and private \u2014 shifts toward offshore wind, subsea cables, offshore infrastructure and other marine technologies, to absorb the underwater\u2011sector capacity.<\/li>\n<li>How many companies decide to <strong>relocate abroad<\/strong> \u2014 even temporarily \u2014 to chase faster overseas projects. That could permanently erode the UK\u2019s underwater industrial base and its skilled workforce.<\/li>\n<li>Whether policy certainty (tax, regulation, subsidies) improves \u2014 or continues to hamper investment decisions. A stable, supportive policy environment is needed to motivate long\u2011term commitments in subsea infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>The impact on jobs: the underwater\/subsea sector supports many skilled jobs; a decline could threaten livelihoods, regional economies (especially in coastal communities), and the UK\u2019s positioning in global underwater\u2011engineering markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_It_Means_%E2%80%94_Big_Picture_Why_It_Matters\"><\/span>\u00a0What It Means \u2014 Big Picture &amp; Why It Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The story of the \u00a39.4\u202fbillion valuation is at once one of success and warning. On one hand, the UK retains a <strong>globally respected underwater supply\u2011chain base<\/strong> with strong export demand and cross\u2011sector capability (oil &amp; gas, renewables, defence). On the other hand, domestic policy indecision and project delays are creating a structural risk \u2014 a \u201chollowing out\u201d of the industry from within.<\/p>\n<p>If the situation isn\u2019t addressed, the UK could lose a competitive underwater engineering ecosystem and decades of subsea\u2011supply\u2011chain expertise \u2014 which could be hard or impossible to re\u2011build. That would hamper Britain\u2019s ability to manage its own offshore energy transition, subsea infrastructure, and marine\u2011engineering ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>In short: the underwater sector\u2019s value is real \u2014 but fragile. Its future depends heavily on timely action, coordination between government and industry, and maintaining confidence in the UK as a base for subsea innovation and deployment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Here\u2019s a deeper look \u2014 with <strong>case studies, facts, and comments<\/strong> \u2014 on the recent findings about the UK underwater \/ offshore\u2011energy sector (valued at \u00a39.4\u202fbillion) and the concerns that project delays may threaten the supply chain.<br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Sector_value_what_the_data_says_%E2%80%94_recent_findings\"><\/span>\u00a0Sector value &amp; what the data says \u2014 recent findings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>According to the latest Global Underwater Hub (GUH) \u201cBusiness Survey\u202f2025\u201d, the UK underwater\/ subsea supply\u2011chain market is now valued at <strong>\u00a39.4\u202fbillion<\/strong>, up from about \u00a39.2\u202fbillion in 2024. (<a title=\"Survey warns UK offshore energy supply chain may shift overseas amid project delays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldoil.com\/news\/2025\/11\/25\/survey-warns-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-may-shift-overseas-amid-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">World Oil<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Much of this growth comes from <strong>exports and international work<\/strong> \u2014 as many UK subsea firms increasingly contribute to projects abroad. In fact, it is reported that <strong>43% of total revenue<\/strong> for UK underwater\u2011supply\u2011chain companies comes from exports. (<a title=\"UK underwater market hits \u00a39.4 billion: Project delays place offshore energy supply chain at risk - Offshore Energy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/uk-underwater-market-hits-9-4-billion-project-delays-place-offshore-energy-supply-chain-at-risk\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Offshore Energy<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>However, despite the growth in market size and export opportunities, the survey reveals widespread concern among industry participants:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>96%<\/strong> of respondents say work in offshore energy and infrastructure (oil &amp; gas, offshore wind, defense) is \u201cmoving too slowly.\u201d (<a title=\"Survey Finds Growing Risk Of UK Offshore Energy Supply Chain Relocating Overseas Due To Project Delays | Ocean News &amp; Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/oceannews.com\/news\/energy\/survey-finds-growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Ocean News &amp; Technology<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>81%<\/strong> believe developments are not proceeding at the speed needed to meet demand or expectations. (<a title=\"Survey warns UK offshore energy supply chain may shift overseas amid project delays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldoil.com\/news\/2025\/11\/25\/survey-warns-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-may-shift-overseas-amid-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">World Oil<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>82%<\/strong> feel that the UK supply\u2011chain capacity is <strong>not aligned with current demand<\/strong> \u2014 i.e. there&#8217;s over\u2011capacity, but not enough domestic work to keep firms busy. (<a title=\"Survey Finds Growing Risk Of UK Offshore Energy Supply Chain Relocating Overseas Due To Project Delays | Ocean News &amp; Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/oceannews.com\/news\/energy\/survey-finds-growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Ocean News &amp; Technology<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These numbers point to a paradox: even as the sector remains big and globally relevant, the domestic market is weakening \u2014 posing long-term risk to supply\u2011chain viability in the UK.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E2%80%9CCase_studies%E2%80%9D_Illustrative_Examples_Whats_actually_happening_on_the_ground\"><\/span>\u00a0\u201cCase studies\u201d &amp; Illustrative Examples: What\u2019s actually happening on the ground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though the GUH survey is aggregate (industry-level), its findings correspond with various concrete signs in the sector \u2014 which together act as de facto case\u2011studies of what could go wrong (or is already going wrong):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Export-led activity while UK projects stall<\/strong>: Many UK subsea companies appear to lean more on foreign contracts and offshore projects abroad rather than UK\u2011based work. This is driven by attractive \u201cshorter timelines, supportive policy frameworks and greater volume\u201d overseas \u2014 a pattern highlighted by GUH\u2019s CEO. (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds - Aberdeen Business News\" href=\"https:\/\/aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Aberdeen Business News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk of permanent relocation<\/strong>: GUH warns that because the supply chain is inherently mobile (ships, rigs, subsea tech, personnel), once companies relocate abroad for steady projects, \u201ca return to the UK will be incredibly unlikely, even when our own projects eventually begin.\u201d (<a title=\"Survey Finds Growing Risk Of UK Offshore Energy Supply Chain Relocating Overseas Due To Project Delays | Ocean News &amp; Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/oceannews.com\/news\/energy\/survey-finds-growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Ocean News &amp; Technology<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Under\u2011utilised capacity at home<\/strong>: Firms report mismatch between capacity (skills, assets, infrastructure) and demand \u2014 meaning expensive assets and trained workforce may sit idle for long periods if domestic projects remain delayed. (<a title=\"Offshore Energy: Are Delays Putting UK Supply Chains at Risk | Supply Chain Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/supplychaindigital.com\/news\/offshore-energy-delays-cause-risks-uk-supply-chain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Supply Chain Digital<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These \u201con\u2011the-ground\u201d stories confirm the broad-stroke data: UK\u2019s underwater sector is strong \u2014 but momentum is shifting abroad, and domestic inactivity is eroding long-term stability.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Industry_Leadership_Comments_%E2%80%94_What_Stakeholders_Are_Saying\"><\/span>\u00a0Industry &amp; Leadership Comments \u2014 What Stakeholders Are Saying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Voices from across industry and sector leadership paint a clear picture of concern and warning:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GUH\u2019s CEO Neil Gordon said there is a real risk of a \u201cvacuum of inactivity,\u201d where delayed oil &amp; gas and renewables projects are creating \u201ca gap\u201d that international firms will fill \u2014 taking assets, facilities and skilled personnel away from the UK. (<a title=\"Survey Finds Growing Risk Of UK Offshore Energy Supply Chain Relocating Overseas Due To Project Delays | Ocean News &amp; Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/oceannews.com\/news\/energy\/survey-finds-growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Ocean News &amp; Technology<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>On that note, Neil Gordon stressed the UK still has a \u201csupply chain with the capability and capacity to lead,\u201d but added that \u201cconfidence in project timelines and policy support is eroding.\u201d (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agcc.co.uk\/news-article\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">AGCC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The new report calls for urgent action ahead of the government\u2019s budget: specifically, it urges <strong>faster domestic project delivery<\/strong>, <strong>clearer policy support<\/strong>, <strong>investment in skills\/workforce<\/strong>, and <strong>strategic diversification<\/strong> \u2014 to prevent a structural decline in the supply\u2011chain base. (<a title=\"Offshore Energy: Are Delays Putting UK Supply Chains at Risk | Supply Chain Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/supplychaindigital.com\/news\/offshore-energy-delays-cause-risks-uk-supply-chain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Supply Chain Digital<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In effect, industry leaders are issuing a kind of \u201clast call\u201d to policymakers: act now, or risk losing decades of subsea\u2011engineering leadership and thousands of jobs in the underwater sector.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Risks_What_Could_Go_Wrong_%E2%80%94_Worst%E2%80%91Case_Scenarios\"><\/span>\u00a0Risks &amp; What Could Go Wrong \u2014 Worst\u2011Case Scenarios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If things continue as the survey warns \u2014 i.e. slow project approvals, unclear policy, delays \u2014 these risks could materialize:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Permanent relocation of companies and expertise abroad<\/strong> \u2014 when firms find better business overseas, they may move capital and workforce. Once gone, it\u2019s hard to bring them back: subsea infrastructure is mobile and global.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Degradation of UK\u2019s competitive edge in subsea engineering<\/strong> \u2014 without active domestic demand, the know-how, skilled labour, and technological edge could erode; the UK may no longer compete globally as a leading underwater\u2011sector hub.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of jobs and communities reliant on offshore supply\u2011chain<\/strong> \u2014 many specialised jobs (engineering, fabrication, marine services) may be lost; coastal and port communities could be particularly affected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Under-utilised capacity, wasted investment, idle facilities<\/strong> \u2014 significant sunk cost in facilities\/assets becomes wasteful if they remain unused, which may discourage future investment altogether.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delayed energy transition &amp; infrastructure projects<\/strong> \u2014 undersea work isn\u2019t just about oil &amp; gas: offshore wind, subsea cables, defense and marine infrastructure also suffer delays, slowing broader energy transition and infrastructure plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_Needs_to_Happen_%E2%80%94_Recommendations_What_Stakeholders_Urge\"><\/span>\u00a0What Needs to Happen \u2014 Recommendations &amp; What Stakeholders Urge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the findings and commentary, the survey recommends several actions to avoid the worst outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accelerate domestic project delivery<\/strong>: shorten approval and permitting processes, clear backlog, and commit to a pipeline of offshore (oil &amp; gas, renewables, subsea) projects so supply\u2011chain firms have steady domestic work. (<a title=\"Offshore Energy: Are Delays Putting UK Supply Chains at Risk | Supply Chain Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/supplychaindigital.com\/news\/offshore-energy-delays-cause-risks-uk-supply-chain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Supply Chain Digital<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase policy clarity and long\u2011term support<\/strong>: stable regulatory, fiscal and energy\u2011policy frameworks to encourage investment and confidence among supply\u2011chain firms. (<a title=\"Growing risk of UK offshore energy supply chain relocating overseas due to project delays, survey finds - Aberdeen Business News\" href=\"https:\/\/aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk\/growing-risk-of-uk-offshore-energy-supply-chain-relocating-overseas-due-to-project-delays-survey-finds\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Aberdeen Business News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthen the skills pipeline<\/strong>: invest in workforce training, apprenticeships, and retention of specialised skills so the sector remains competitive and ready to deliver when demand returns. (<a title=\"UK: Global Underwater Hub reacts to Autumn Budget and North Sea Future Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.energy-pedia.com\/news\/united-kingdom\/global-underwater-hub-reacts-to-autumn-budget-and-north-sea--future-plan-202119?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">energy-pedia.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote diversification<\/strong>: encourage firms to engage in a variety of subsea domains \u2014 offshore wind, marine infrastructure, cables, defense contracts, global exports \u2014 to avoid over-reliance on domestic oil &amp; gas. (<a title=\"Offshore Energy: Are Delays Putting UK Supply Chains at Risk | Supply Chain Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/supplychaindigital.com\/news\/offshore-energy-delays-cause-risks-uk-supply-chain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Supply Chain Digital<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If these measures aren\u2019t taken, the report implies, the UK risks \u201crepeating past declines that cannot be reversed overnight.\u201d (<a title=\"UK: Global Underwater Hub reacts to Autumn Budget and North Sea Future Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.energy-pedia.com\/news\/united-kingdom\/global-underwater-hub-reacts-to-autumn-budget-and-north-sea--future-plan-202119?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">energy-pedia.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_to_Watch_Next_%E2%80%94_Signals_Indicators_to_Follow\"><\/span>\u00a0What to Watch Next \u2014 Signals &amp; Indicators to Follow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether the government (in its next budget or policy updates) responds with concrete measures \u2014 faster project approvals, incentives, or clearer offshore\u2011energy strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Which subsea companies begin to shift their focus \u2014 do more firms start taking international contracts, relocate facilities, or announce staff moves abroad?<\/li>\n<li>The fate of export\u2011heavy UK underwater firms: do they stay UK\u2011based or set up shop elsewhere long\u2011term?<\/li>\n<li>How delays in offshore wind, oil &amp; gas, subsea\u2011cable and marine\u2011infrastructure projects evolve over the next 12\u201324 months.<\/li>\n<li>Whether the skills pipeline is maintained or begins to shrink (e.g. fewer apprentices, brain drain), which would erode long\u2011term sector resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0What the new valuation \/ report says \u2014 sector size, risks &amp; context According to the GUH\u2019s new \u201cBusiness Survey 2025\u201d, the UK underwater&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-983245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gb-news","category-uk-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UK underwater sector valued at \u00a39.4 billion as project delays threaten offshore energy supply chains - UK News &amp; 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