Report on potential for in-situ major component replacement for floating offshore wind

The National Decommissioning Centre in collaboration with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult's Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence and Solve Wind, has investigated the potential of in-situ major component replacement technologies as an alternative to traditional tow-to-port operations for floating offshore wind turbines.

Published: 21st October 2026

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Framework strengthens understanding of offshore infrastructure’s role in marine ecosystems

A new paper led by The National Decommissioning Centre Research Fellow Dr Alethea Madgett brings together multiple scientific approaches to better understand the ecological role of offshore infrastructure. The framework could help inform future decommissioning decisions, habitat enhancement initiatives and efforts to support fisheries productivity and biodiversity restoration.

Published: 9th September 2026

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Workshop examines future of health and safety in offshore wind

PhD researcher in Energy and Environmental Law at the University of Aberdeen Mabel Omolola Demokun has shared a blog following a workshop held to examine the future of health and safety in offshore wind. The workshop was funded by the National Decommissioning Centre and held in partnership with the Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law.

Published: 30th August 2026

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NDC Doors Open Day

The NDC will be open to the public on Saturday, 19 September, as part of the Doors Open Days festival.

19/09/2026 10:00 am - 19/09/2026 4:00 pm

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