NOF

What NOF does

NOF (legally NOF Energy Limited) is a UK-based business development membership organization founded in 1988 and headquartered in Durham, England. The company operates a B2B membership network connecting UK energy sector suppliers with major developers, operators, and contractors across the global energy sector. Its core offering is an annual subscription that bundles four services: Business Development support, Events (from roundtables to large-scale conferences), Industry Introductions (daily facilitated connections between members and partner organizations), and Supply Chain Engagement (tailored engagement programs run on behalf of developers and operators). A subscription add-on, the Offshore Wind Projects Database, provides project-level data, key player insights, and forecast market and supply chain spend information for the offshore wind sector; this product is operated and hosted by third-party RCG (The Renewables Consulting Group), which retains intellectual property in the underlying modeling.

The company monetizes primarily through recurring annual membership subscriptions, supplemented by transactional revenue from event participation (exhibitor stands, delegate fees), sponsorship packages, and the offshore wind database subscription. Distribution is via direct membership sales, a member login portal for the database, and Eventbrite for event ticketing. NOF does not develop proprietary technology — its differentiator is the curated network of energy sector relationships, market position (self-described as 'the strongest energy sector network in the UK'), and recurring engagement cadence. Notable enterprise relationships include the Dogger Bank Wind Farm supplier engagement (with Equinor and SSE as project partners, attracting ~300 delegates), Inch Cape offshore wind, Amentum in nuclear, and members across offshore/marine and engineering services.

Name

NOF

Legal name

NOF Energy Limited

Website

https://nof.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NOF is a UK-based business development membership organization (founded 1988, Durham) that connects energy sector suppliers with major developers, operators, and contractors via annual membership, events, and an offshore wind projects database add-on.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Subscriptions: NOF generates primary revenue through annual membership subscriptions, offering four core services: Business Development, Events, Industry Introductions, and Supply Chain Engagement. Members pay annual fees for access to the network, introductions, and events.
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from event participation including conference attendance, exhibition stands, and sponsorship packages. Events range from small roundtables to major conferences. Member and non-member pricing structures apply.
3. Offshore Wind Projects Database Subscription: An add-on subscription to the core membership, providing 12-month access to the database including projects data, reports, and webinars. Managed through the member login area with up to 10 authorized users per subscriber.
4. Sponsorship: Revenue from event and organizational sponsorship packages, allowing companies to brand and gain visibility at NOF events and within the network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NOF is a UK-wide business development membership organisation that helps companies in the global energy sector make valuable connections, source supply chain opportunities, and engage with industry stakeholders. It delivers annual membership services including business introductions, industry events, supply chain engagement, and an intelligence database (the Offshore Wind Projects Database, delivered with RCG) that tracks opportunities across offshore wind projects.

Product overview

NOF is a UK-wide business development membership organization offering an annual membership with four core services: Business Development, Events, Industry Introductions, and Supply Chain Engagement. The organization also offers an add-on Offshore Wind Projects Database service (powered by third-party provider RCG - The Renewables Consulting Group) that provides access to critical offshore wind projects data, key player insights, and market forecasting. NOF acts as a networking hub connecting businesses of all sizes in the global energy sector, particularly focusing on the UK supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NOF Membership (Annual Subscription) Annual non-transferable company-level membership that grants access to NOF's business development services, industry introductions, events at member rates, member communications, and eligibility for the Offshore Wind Projects Database and other member benefits. Designed for companies operating in or supplying to the global energy sector.
• NOF Industry Events (Conferences & Networking Events) Conferences, networking events, and award ceremonies (e.g., NOF Awards) hosted by NOF for the UK and international energy sector community. Ticketed events with separate pricing for NOF members and non-members.
• Event Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship packages for NOF-hosted events and awards, providing brand visibility, delegate access, and networking opportunities for energy sector sponsors.
• Offshore Wind Projects Database (with RCG) Subscription database delivered in partnership with RCG that provides intelligence on active offshore wind projects, supply chain opportunities, and contractor visibility for developers, Tier 1 contractors, and member suppliers. Access to the database is offered as a member benefit and via subscription.
• Industry Introductions & Business Development Services Facilitated introductions and business development support helping member companies connect with buyers, developers, and partners across the UK and global energy supply chain, including offshore wind, oil and gas, nuclear, and renewables.
• Energi Coast Cluster Programme Cluster development programme for offshore wind supply chain companies in north-east England, providing engagement, networking, and supply chain development activities, managed by NOF's Energi Coast Cluster Development Manager.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ delegates at major supplier events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RCG (The Renewables Consulting Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationRCG is NOF's third-party provider for the Offshore Wind Projects Database. RCG operates and hosts the database platform and owns all intellectual property rights in the modeling and forecasting outputs. The database subscription is accessed via RCG-operated systems.
• RelyOn NutecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA globally recognized training specialist providing practical training for the high hazard, offshore, and downstream chemicals, and energy sector. Introduced to NOF member 6 Engineering for potential collaboration on hydrogen safety training.
• Dogger Bank Offshore Wind FarmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNOF organized a major supplier event on behalf of Dogger Bank Wind Farm working with both Equinor and SSE as project partners. The event attracted around 300 delegates and provided a platform to present the project and meet key suppliers.
• EquinorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the two partners on the Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm project, working with NOF to organize supplier engagement events.
• SSEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the two partners on the Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm project, working with NOF to organize supplier engagement events.
• Energi Coast ClusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOF hosts the Energi Coast Cluster Development Manager role, Hannah Smiles, indicating a partnership or alignment with the Energi Coast offshore wind cluster initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Global Underwater Hub: Formerly Subsea UK, the trade body for the UK subsea sector with a membership, events, and supply chain facilitation model targeting subsea and offshore industries. Comparable business model to NOF in adjacent offshore supply chain segments.

Direct peers

• Energy UK: UK-wide energy trade association representing generator, supply, and network companies. Runs industry events, networking, and supply chain facilitation for energy sector members, closely comparable to NOF's B2B member-services model across the broader energy sector.
• Energy Industries Council (EIC): Global energy trade association focused on supply chain connections, trade missions, networking events, and project tracking for energy sector suppliers. Very similar business model to NOF in matching supply chain companies with energy project opportunities.
• RenewableUK: UK renewable energy trade association running a membership-based model with member networking, supply chain engagement, events, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable to NOF's role in the renewables sector, though with a wider mandate across all renewable technologies.
• Offshore Energies UK (OEUK): UK offshore energy trade body (formerly Oil & Gas UK) providing membership services, supply chain engagement, and events for the offshore energy sector. Highly comparable in membership events and supply chain matchmaking role, with overlap on offshore wind alongside oil and gas.

Regional players

• Energi Coast: North East England offshore wind cluster organization with which NOF has a documented partnership (NOF hosts the Energi Coast Cluster Development Manager). Partial geographic and thematic overlap, comparable supply chain engagement and networking focus for offshore wind.
• Scottish Renewables: Scottish-focused renewable energy trade body running a comparable membership, events, and supply chain engagement model. Serves a different geography (Scotland) but operates the same type of member-services playbook for renewables that NOF delivers across the UK.

Others

• Invest in Durham: Regional economic development organization with a focus on the energy sector around Durham and the North East, NOF's home geography. Provides networking and introductions between businesses and energy sector partners, but as a public-sector development body rather than a commercial membership organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/noflimited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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