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

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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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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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