National Decommissioning Centre and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority launch research partnership

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The National Decommissioning Centre and the University of Aberdeen are delighted to announce our partnership with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. We look forward to working together on areas of mutual interest to both the nuclear and oil & gas sectors, including decarbonisation of decommissioning activities, economic impacts, cost benchmarking and remote operations in hazardous environments.

Published	Thursday September 22nd, 2022

Joint Industry Funded PhDs in Engineering and Marine Biology – Applications Open

The NDC, in collaboration with industry, is offering four fully funded PhD studentships focused on advancing knowledge and understanding of aspects of subsea infrastructure decommissioning. Applications close on 30 June 2026.

Published: 9th June 2026

Study reveals how offshore structures can help – or hinder – marine ecosystems

A new international review has shed light on how offshore energy structures - from oil and gas platforms to wind turbines - shape marine ecosystems and the benefits they provide to society. The paper, Understanding the Role of Offshore Energy Structures in Ecosystem Service Delivery: Applying Global Findings to the North Sea, draws on evidence from 18 countries over 42 years and provides a roadmap for future policy and management decisions in the UK and beyond.

Published: 25th May 2026

Hands-On Experience in the Marine Simulation Lab

An R&D Engineer who recently attended the Supergen ORE Hub Masterclass at the NDC, exploring how virtual prototyping and simulation tools are helping to reduce risk and accelerate innovation in offshore renewable energy technologies has shared their experience.

Published: 20th May 2026