Join us for a visit to the National Decommissioning Centre.

The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) is a multimillion-pound research and development complex located in Newburgh Aberdeenshire. The centre works in partnership with industry, regulators, and other key stakeholders to transform the decommissioning of energy assets and support the sector’s transition to net zero emissions.

The NDC’s project portfolio is multi-disciplinary and covers engineering, environmental, economic, and regulatory aspects. The NDC is home to a unique state-of-the-art simulator – a walk-in 9m diameter, 300-degree visual immersive environment with 4 control stations providing real-time and real-physics simulations. Other advanced facilities at the centre include a high-power fibre cutting laser used for subsea decommissioning, indoor water immersion tank, hydrostatic pressure chamber and several large capacity environmental chambers.

Visitors will receive a brief introduction/presentation to the NDC, followed by a guided tour and demonstration of the walk-in 300-degree marine simulator, offering a visual immersive environment with 4 control stations providing real-time, real-physics simulations. Attendees will have the opportunity to operate the control stations and a simulated activity.  Attendees will also have a guided tour of other facilities including the indoor immersion tank, hydrostatic testing and environmental chambers.

Booking required: To register for this event please click on 'Book Now' at the top of the page.

Map / location:

National Decommissioning Centre
Main Street
Newburgh
Aberdeenshire
AB41 6AA