The Board of Trustees of the UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy Trust has appointed The Rev’d Stuart ‘Stu’ Hallam as Chaplain to the UK offshore energies industry.
Stu will take up the full-time role from 1 September 2026. He will play a pivotal role in providing financial, pastoral, emotional, mental and spiritual care to those working, and those who have worked, in the offshore energy industry.
Established in 1986 by Rev’d Andrew Wylie, the Chaplaincy has supported the sector for over 40 years and Stu will become the 7th full-time Chaplain. Stu joined the Chaplaincy in an interim role in February 2026 and has already conducted a number of offshore and onshore visits.
He has a wealth of experience supporting those on the frontline in the armed forces. Prior to joining the Chaplaincy, Stu served as a Royal Navy Commando Chaplain from 2002 to 2018, having earned the famous ‘Green Beret’. Stu became Lead Chaplain for the Royal Marines in 2016 before retiring from the Royal Navy in 2018 to take up a post as Rector of a large Anglican Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
After returning to the UK, he served as a Chaplain within the Prison Service and currently holds the position of Chaplain at a Secure Mental Health Unit run by the NHS and Ministry of Justice, in Devon.
Stu has a keen interest in mental health, a topic which is regarded as a priority in the North Sea energy sector. Away from the church, he performs in a Shanty band called ‘Bow Movement’ and is keen on fitness, enjoying cycling and Kettlebell High-Intensity Interval Training (HITT).
Scott Barr, Managing Director of Harbour Energy’s UK Business Unit and Chair of the UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy Trust, said:
“Many people across our industry will already have met Stu during his time with the Chaplaincy and seen first-hand the positive impact he is having.
“The Chaplaincy plays an important role in supporting the wellbeing of people across our offshore community and their families. Stu combines his commitment to helping people with a wealth of experience gained in a range of challenging environments. He will continue to strengthen the Chaplaincy’s presence across our sector and build on the strong foundations already in place.”
More information about the Chaplaincy including how to contact the team, is available via the website here
The UK Oil & Gas Industry Chaplaincy operates through the support of The UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy Trust (SCIO) which is fully funded by Offshore Energies UK. The UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy Trust is legally constituted and exists to administer the annual costs of supporting the Chaplaincy service.
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