Study presents data-driven model to assess emissions from North Sea decommissioning

A new study by researchers at the National Decommissioning Centre and the University of Aberdeen presents a bottom-up model to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and energy use from decommissioning North Sea offshore oil and gas structures. Applied to decommissioning projects in the Brent and Tern fields, the model shows strong agreement with existing estimates and provides a transparent, adaptable framework to support better decision-making in the energy transition.

Published: 24th March 2026

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CoRRODE project launched to investigate offshore pipeline degradation

A new project has been launched under INSITE Phase 3 to better understand how subsea pipelines break down over time when left in place. CoRRODE (Coating and Residue Release from Offshore Degraded Equipment) is led by Professor Alfred Akisanya at the University of Aberdeen in collaboration with the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC).

Published: 27th January 2026

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From MSc Graduate to Project Engineer: Read an NDC intern’s experience

Read an interview with Panuwat Booncharoensombut, a recent MSc Offshore Engineering graduate from the University of Aberdeen, who joined the NDC on a Research Internship focused on Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Lightweight Floating Offshore Wind Turbine with a Single Mooring System.

Published: 15th January 2026

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All-Energy 13-14 May 2026

The NDC is exhibiting at stand N10 at All-Energy 2026 at the SEC Glasgow (13-14 May 2026). Our staff and researchers will be available to discuss the NDC’s R&D expertise and advanced facilities, including our marine simulator.

13/05/2026 8:30 am - 14/05/2025 4:00 pm

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