Scottish global hub aims to transform decommissioning

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A new global research centre that will combine academic excellence and industry expertise to support decommissioning activity has been officially opened today.  The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC), a global technology R&D hub that is a partnership between the University of Aberdeen and Oil and Gas Technology Centre was opened by Lord Duncan, UK Government Minister for Scotland and Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Scottish Energy Minister, in Newburgh, in North-East Scotland’s Energetica Corridor.
The government ministers joined industry and civic leaders to celebrate the launch of this long-term £38m partnership, which is part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal. The NDC is focused on reducing costs, extending field life and science-based thought leadership.