DNV establishes Deepwater Technology Centre in Singapore
DNV has launched a Deepwater Technology Centre in Singapore. The aim is to serve the oil and gas industry in the whole Asia Pacific region and to become a sizeable and complete competence centre for deepwater oil and gas developments. “We will capitalize on DNV’s 40 years of experience in offshore and deepwater, and on the leading position of our well established deepwater centres in Houston, Oslo and Rio de Janeiro,” said DNV’s COO Remi Eriksen at the opening ceremony in Singapore.
DNV Petroleum Services appoints Charlotte Rojgaard as Global Technical Manager
Singapore - DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) is pleased to announce that Charlotte Rojgaard has taken over from Dag Olav Halle as the company’s Global Technical Manager; a position based in the DNVPS headquarters in Singapore.
World’s first certificate of fitness for safe CO2 storage
Calgary: DNV awards the world’s first certificate of fitness for safe CO2 storage to Shell’s Quest Carbon Capture and Storage project.
The HS Chopin brings DNV Navigator to 2000
Hamburg: DNV Navigator certificate no. 2000 has now been installed on the HS Chopin. The event took place while the 3,500 TEU container vessel visited the port of Hamburg earlier today.
Matthias Laatsch to lead DNV’s wind energy office in Hamburg
Hamburg: DNV has appointed Matthias Laatsch to lead its wind energy operations in Hamburg, Germany. Due to the combination of its global leadership in the certification of offshore wind projects and strong local capabilities in marine operations and surveillance in fabrication yards, DNV is in a prime position to support Germany’s offshore wind energy industry.
DNV accelerates its Carbon Capture and Storage activities in Asia Pacific
Carbon Capture and Storage enabling use of CO2 for enhanced oil and gas recovery, is currently being planned for projects in Asia, Australia and Middle East.
DNV report confirms huge potential for Coal Bed Methane in Asia
Coal Bed Methane (CBM) may become as important for Asia and Australia, as shale gas has become for North America. This requires that the CBM industry manages to overcome critical commercial, technical and regulatory challenges. A DNV-facilitated study concludes that reliable verification schemes, more comprehensive performance monitoring systems, more specific environmental guidelines and more reliable risk mitigation options are needed to make this industry expand.
DNV commits to ‘Sustainable Energy for All’
DNV is committed to supporting the UN’s ‘Sustainable Energy for All’ targets.
DNV establishes a pipeline technical committee in Greater China
DNV has established its Greater China Pipeline Technical Consultative Committee. Yang Zupei, Secretary General of CNPC Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation Standardization Committee, has accepted DNV’s invitation to be the Chairman of the Committee.
Arctic drilling in a safe way
Oslo, 10 August: today DNV’s summer students presented the results of seven weeks of intense and targeted work with a concept for year-round drilling and exploration offshore north-east Greenland. More than anything their work unfolded a massive need for new technologies, improved standards and increased arctic research. But that’s not all; the students predict that drilling in the Arctic could be up to four times as expensive as drilling in the North Sea.
DNV contributes to China’s project excellence
DNV recently co-arranged the China National Project Excellence Awards together with the Investment Association of China. The awards were also endorsed by the National Development and Reform Commission, which is the parent body of Investment Association of China.
New DNV well integrity guideline provides solution to CO2 storage challenges
DNV has released a new guideline for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects. The CO2WELLS guideline is the result of a major joint industry project which brought together upstream operators and power utility companies. Aimed at project developers and authorities, it describes a generic framework process for managing the risks associated with existing wells at carbon dioxide (CO2) storage locations, both onshore and offshore.
DNV recognised as a global leader in Sustainability Assurance
OSLO: DNV’s sustainability assurance services were put to the test in global research carried out by the independent analyst firm Verdantix. The analysis found DNV to be one of the six providers that lead the global sustainability assurance market.
World’s most efficient container vessels contracted in China
Shanghai: The new generation of 10,000 TEU container vessels contracted by Seaspan represents major improvements in energy efficiency, cargo capacity, operational efficiency and emission reductions. The order for seven 10,000 TEU container vessels plus 18 options is the biggest ever container contract entered into in China. The vessels will be built to DNV class.
DNV to verify Green Ships for Korea Finance Corporation’s “Green Ship Program”
SEOUL: On 15 June 2011, DNV signed a MoU with the Korea Finance Corporation (KoFC) to cooperate on verification of the green ships.
Dedicated energy efficiency group established in Piraeus
Piraeus: DNV has established a dedicated environment and energy efficiency team to operate out of the Piraeus office in response to the increasing level of interest shown by shipowners in the region.
Towards performance based regulations
The US Coast Guard issues regulations to ensure maritime safety. USCG Commandant Bob Papp is interviewed in DNV’s corporate magazine Forum: “To be sure, we have prescriptive regulations, such as many of the lifesaving and fire protection regulations, but we are moving more towards performance based regulations,” he says.
DNV strengthens cleaner energy management in North America
Houston, USA: In order to support ambitious growth targets in the US, DNV announces the promotions of Robert Z. Poore to Vice President of Business and Service Development for Cleaner Energy and Stephen R. Jones to Head of Department in the Seattle and Boston offices.
DNV to issue new offshore technical guidance on offshore gas terminals
Based on DNV’s extensive experience in LNG, the company has prepared a detailed design and construction guidance for offshore gas terminals, scheduled to be released shortly.
Prepares for safety and compliance at Rotterdam’s new LNG terminal
Rotterdam: Rotterdam’s Gate terminal will be the first LNG import terminal in The Netherlands and DNV is assisting the developers to meet the safety and regulatory requirements set for this landmark project.
DNV evaluates the safety of Rotterdam’s expanding CO2 hub
Oslo: Risk management studies carried out by DNV will be crucial to the safety and public acceptance of the CO2 logistics hub being developed through the Rotterdam Climate Initiative.
DNV selected ‘Best Verifier’
DNV selected ‘Best Verifier’ in the 11th annual Environmental Finance and Carbon Finance market survey of environmental markets.
Moving closer to Korea Gas Corporation
DNV has signed a MOU with Korea Gas Corporation, South Korea’s state-run gas corporation, to cooperate in EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality) projects. With this firm agreement on the partnership, DNV will contribute to improving safety and quality of the Korean energy market.
DNV expands staff of experts in Perth
Perth: Introducing front-end technology qualification and experiences from deepwater and LNG projects worldwide are key drivers behind the strong growth experienced in Australia by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), an independent risk management company.
DNV to certify offshore wind converter station
Hamburg: DNV will certify an offshore wind converter station being built by grid operator TenneT in the German sector of the North Sea.