The energy sector is shifting fast. From decarbonisation demands and capital uncertainty to disconnected planning processes, this year’s OEUK Share Fair 2025 brought those realities into sharp focus.

Futuresense was proud to attend this high-impact event, which gathered senior leaders from across the energy landscape, oil & gas majors, offshore wind developers, hydrogen pioneers, and the SME supply chain that supports them. Conversations were dynamic, strategic, and grounded in a common theme: How can we plan better, act faster, and make smarter decisions in a volatile world?

The Unspoken Thread: The Rise of EPM in Energy

While Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) didn’t feature as a headline topic, it echoed in every conversation. Leaders from BP, Siemens Energy, Ithaca Energy and others spoke about: 

• The need for real-time portfolio and resource planning
• The challenge of budget agility under tax and policy shifts
• The pressure to integrate financial, ESG, and operational data
• The growing importance of scenario modelling to balance investment across oil, gas, wind, CCS, and hydrogen

This is exactly where Futuresense plays.

What We Heard – and Why It Matters

From the sessions and 1-on-1 conversations, several strategic insights stood out:

• BP highlighted the complexity of managing net-zero portfolios under fiscal pressure.

EPM fit: Strategic modelling, ESG-linked investment planning, and consolidated decision dashboards.

• Ithaca Energy, a mid-cap operator, spoke about the difficulties of maintaining budget discipline across capex-intensive upstream projects.

EPM fit: Project controls, supplier performance dashboards, and rolling forecasts.

• Siemens Energy discussed digital innovation through its Omnivise platform, proving that performance software is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a core part of the energy tech stack.

Futuresense edge: Unlike others who focus on operations, Futuresense brings deep expertise to the Office of the CFO and strategic planning, where financial precision meets executive decision-making.

Cross-Functional, Cross-Sector: EPM Has Grown Up

Energy companies no longer view EPM as just a finance tool. It’s now a mission-critical enabler across departments:

• CFOs use it for budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and capex modelling
• ESG teams use it for carbon accounting, ESG disclosure, and integrated reporting
• Operations teams use it for resource planning, KPI tracking, and real-time visibility
• Strategy teams use it for scenario modelling across energy types

Whether in mining, oil & gas, renewables, or utilities, Futuresense is helping companies shift from siloed planning to one connected source of truth.

The Barriers Are Real, and We Help Overcome Them

Many energy firms are keen to adopt modern performance platforms but don’t always know where to start. At Share Fair, we heard about:

• Data fragmentation: ESG, project, and financial data live in different systems
• Change fatigue: EPM is often seen as “heavy” for mid-size firms
• Short-termism: Teams are stuck in quarterly reactivity, lacking visibility for strategic decisions
• Capability gaps: Excel dependency is high; forecasting maturity is low

This is where Futuresense brings its strength: deep experience, practical implementation, and tailored support. Whether it’s Oracle or OneStream, we don’t just roll out software, we embed performance thinking.

Where Energy Is Going and How We Help Lead It

The conference reinforced that energy CFOs are evolving into performance architects. They’re being asked to:

• Justify multi-energy investment trade-offs
• Integrate ESG and financial metrics
• Enable digital board reporting and real-time insights
• Lead transformation, not just report on it

EPM is the engine that supports that shift, and Futuresense is the partner that makes it real.

Final Thoughts

The Share Fair confirmed what we already know: The energy transition isn’t just a technical shift; it’s a planning challenge. And for companies navigating fiscal pressure, ESG reporting, and capital constraint, EPM isn’t optional; it’s essential. If you’re rethinking how your finance or strategy function supports performance in this new energy era, we’re here to help.

Let’s talk about building resilience, agility, and clarity together.