Underwater Laser Cutting Project Phase II

The National Decommissioning Centre are commencing work on the next phase of development for the Underwater Laser Cutting system with our partners Claxton Engineering Services Ltd., University of Aberdeen and Net Zero Technology Centre.

Published: 23rd January 2023

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NDC hosts Explorathon 2022 event with Ellon Academy

Flash fiction and storytelling at the NDC for Explorathon'22. Bringing STEM, the Arts and local school pupils together to explore the energy future for the North East of Scotland. Thanks to Shane Strachan for leading us through the creative writing experience at the NDC on 10th November 2022.

Published: 5th January 2023

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NDC’s Dr Alethea Madgett talks about her career journey and her current research to RGU Alumni

Dr Alethea Madgett, Research Fellow here at the NDC, talks about her career journey and her current research at the NDC answering vital questions on functionality of ecosystems associated with oil and gas structures.

Published: 4th January 2023

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ETP Conference Session Presentation Prize A5: Transition from Oil & Gas awarded to NDC PhD Student, Arturo Regalado

The ETP 11th Annual Conference took place on 1st November 2022 at the John McIntyre Conference Centre in Edinburgh. Early career researchers scooped prizes at Scotland’s biggest energy academic conference.

Published: 28th November 2022

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NDC article featured in AGCC Business Bulletin

We were delighted to have our article featured in the November issue of the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce Business Bulletin.  The piece gives an overview of our project delivery and future direction.

Published: 2nd November 2022

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Scottish Development International Team EMEA visit the NDC

We welcomed Lynn Grieve, Global Head of Energy and Low Carbon Transition, Scottish Development International and colleagues from its EMEA offices to the NDC.

Published: 18th October 2022

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NDC Seminar Series 8

Great presentations from NDC researchers, Dr Sam Cauvin, Arturo Regalado Ruiz de Chavez and Dr Rajesh Sriramadasu at the NDC Seminar Series 8.

Published: 6th October 2022

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Publication in Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

Congratulations to our research fellow Alethea Madgett on her recent publication presenting important findings from an ecological study of a commercially important fish species and the influence of offshore oil and gas structures on its behaviours and reproduction and the necessity for evidence based management strategies for decommissioning and/or late-life management.

Published: 27th September 2022

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Climate Strategies North Sea Workshop Delegates visit NDC

Representatives from academia, industry, and civil society participating in the North Sea Climate Strategies workshop visited the NDC on 20th September 2022. The visit provided a great opportunity to showcase how our research expertise and technology is contributing to projects in renewables and decarbonising decommissioning activities and was a fitting end to the workshop.

Published: 26th September 2022

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National Decommissioning Centre and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority launch research partnership

The partnership will seek to draw on current research taking place at the NDC and the University of Aberdeen to deliver a programme of research that will provide benefit to both the nuclear and offshore energy sectors.

Published: 22nd September 2022

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