DNV GL JIP urges natural gas industry to 'be ready for hydrogen' Dec 5, 2014Transmission and distribution system operators (TSOs and DSOs) in the natural gas sector are under increasing pressure to reduce CO2 emissions and increase access to the natural gas infrastructure for renewable gases. However there are currently no existing guidelines for the preparation of these networks for the injection of hydrogen produced from renewable sources.
New DNV GL recommended practice for subsea lifting Dec 2, 2014The completion of a joint industry project (JIP) to improve existing standards and regulations around subsea lifting operations has resulted in a
DNV GL win multi service contract from Maersk Oil for Culzean project Nov 21, 2014DNV GL has secured a multi-million pound project from Maersk Oil North Sea UK (MOUK) for the Culzean field development project. Elisabeth Tørstad, CEO, Oil & Gas signed the contract on 24th October at the DNV GL office in Esbjerg.The scope includes Independent Competent Person (ICP) Verification, Independent Verification Body (IVB), Pressure Equipment Directive
DNV GL launches new generation of integrity management software for plants Nov 18, 2014The increasing complexity of plant production processes impacts both operational risk and business performance. By combining the best
DNV GL tackles corrosion and integrity of ageing wells with new JIP Nov 14, 2014The global oil and gas industry is now facing the reality that many of its on and offshore wells are being used beyond the original lifespan. This presents significant uncertainty around the integrity, safety and productivity of the remaining service life. DNV GL has established a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop
An important milestone for DNV GL and Harding Safety AS Nov 5, 2014As the new standard for lifeboats on the Norwegian shelf, DNV-OS-E406, was launched back in 2010, it is, today,
DNV GL calls for industry collaboration to quantify fracking risks Oct 16, 2014To address widespread concerns about fracking risks, particularly related to contamination of groundwater, DNV GL invites industry and other
New DNV GL Regional Manager for South East Asia launches LNG unit Oct 15, 2014Energy demand in South East Asia is expected to grow at twice the rate of the rest of the world. DNV GL has appointed Arve Johan Kalleklev regional
China meets Europe at the DNV GL maritime headquarters in Hamburg Oct 15, 2014The future of EU–China relations, the country’s investment in Europe as well as sustainable growth and environmental protection in the Chinese economy were just some of the topics on the agenda at the 6th Hamburg Summit last weekend. To foster new relationships and honour key players for their efforts in European–Chinese cooperation, the world’s largest classification society DNV GL hosted a dinner in its global maritime
DNV GL cooperation with Industry to address risks from offshore CO2 pipelines Oct 8, 2014Offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines could potentially pose a risk for offshore infrastructures, ships and the marine environment. To demonstrate that CO2 pipelines can be operated safely and to ensure the risks are well understood, industry stakeholders have asked DNV GL to initiate a Joint Industry Project (JIP) “CO2 Subsea Releases - Small Scale Experimental Programme’’.
DNV GL launches a JIP to combat external onshore-pipeline corrosion Oct 2, 2014Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is a serious threat to the integrity of onshore transmission pipelines and can lead to unexpected failures. Despite advances in understanding, there is limited knowledge to accurately predict its location and the rate of corrosion. For this reason, DNV GL is calling for partners to collaborate in a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop a Recommended Practice for the detection and mitigation of MIC.
DNV GL opens new office in Malaysia Oct 1, 2014To meet the growing demand in the region, DNV GL has now opened a new office in Malaysia. The official opening of the office coincided with the
New recommendations to avoid jacking system failure Sep 29, 2014A joint industry project on jacking system maintenance and inspection has resulted in a new DNV GL Recommended Practice. This provides
New Regional Manager for DNV GL in South America Sep 22, 2014Alex Imperial has taken over as DNV GL Oil & Gas’s regional manager for South America just as the company is creating a dedicated research unit in Brazil.
DNV GL proposes three new joint industry projects to move the offshore pipeline industry forward Sep 5, 2014With the oil & gas industry’s push into new energy frontiers, the offshore pipeline industry is faced with greater technical challenges relating
