DNV completes verification and certification of major Indian deepwater project
DNV has successfully completed the verification and certification of Reliance Industries Limited’s (RIL) fully commissioned KG-D6 deepwater gas field development project.
DNV has established an offshore committee in China
DNV has recently established a Greater China Offshore Committee. Mr Zhou Shouwei, Vice General Manager of CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, who is also one of the pioneers of China’s offshore industry, accepted DNV’s invitation to be the chairman of the committee.
Prestigious “Green Globe” awarded to DNV
DNV in the UK received an award at the Green Business Awards 2009. The "Green Globes" uphold the most innovative, ambitious and effective initiatives by UK business for achieving environmental sustainability, and implementing smart business practice
Joining the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute
DNV has become a founding member of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute.
Taming risk
In DNV Energy News you can now learn how to manage the most challenging risks, and even capitalise on them in turbulent times.
Prestigious pipeline award to DNV
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has given DNV the Global Pipeline Award 2009. This is the industry’s most prestigious global award and emphasizes the status of DNV’s pipeline standard.
On hand to avert offshore project delays
Delays in newbuild projects for the offshore industry inevitably result in huge financial losses. DNV has noticed a steep increase in project delays in recent years and decided to investigate the phenomenon at several yards. “This is increasingly a challenge for the whole industry,” says Carl Arne Carlsen, head of Offshore Classification in DNV.
Trinidad and Tobago - Explore for more
Birthplace of the steelpan, Trinidad and Tobago drums up visions of beautiful beaches, breathtaking marine life, and a spectacular annual Carnival celebration. However, the twin-island republic thrives on much more. The small island nation of 1.3 million people has a thriving petrochemical industry and is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas, and the largest exporter of ammonia and methanol.
Qualification of new technology - quantifying the unknown
“Everyone wants to be first to be second.” This has been said countless times in the oil and gas industry in reference to new technology. No one wants to be the risk taker; not with a billion dollar project on the line. The challenge is taking the uncertainty out of the risk when using new technology.
Chasing the wind in the west
The United States has used wind power for more than a century, and passed Germany in 2008 to become the world’s no. 1 in total wind power installation. “The potential for wind energy in the United States is formidable, and it’s the only emission-free energy source that’s ready to deliver right now,” says Denise Bode, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
DNV releases a new set of Offshore Standards for mooring systems
In response to recent research and development work and the industry’s operational experiences with mooring systems, DNV has now released a complete set of Offshore Standards covering systems design, materials, product quality, certification requirements and the fabrication process.
DNV receives US Department of Energy grant
A $269,691 grant has been awarded to DNV to assist the Department of Energy in overcoming challenges identified in its ‘20% Wind Energy by 2030’ report.
Golar Winter leaves yard for Brazil
Golar Winter, Golar’s newly converted FSRU, sets out from Keppel shipyard today. It’s Petrobras’ second FSRU and sister to Golar Spirit – both classed by DNV.
First FPSO ramps up in Tupi field
The DNV–classed BW Cidade de São Vicente became the first FPSO unit to start production on Brazil’s giant Tupi field.
DNV issues a new steel wire rope mooring standard
The increase in exploration and production activities in deep waters has made the use of steel wire ropes as segments in mooring systems more common. This trend has motivated DNV and industry partners to issue a new steel wire rope mooring standard.
DNV's MOU class certificate no.200 to Transocean
The mobile offshore unit Discoverer Clear Leader has now been delivered to Transocean. This unit is the 200th in operation to be classed by DNV.
Developing best practices for Arctic offshore structures
In order to improve existing industry guidelines for the safe design of both fixed and floating structures in Arctic offshore regions, DNV is kicking off a new joint industry project. Several of the major oil and gas players have already committed themselves, and a recommended practice for ice effects on offshore structures will now be developed.
Petrobras’ P-58 to be classed by DNV
Petrobras and DNV have today signed a classification contract for the P-58.
First Oil Loading Terminal classed in the Middle East
ZADCO’s Bravo is the first oil loading terminal to be classed in the Middle East. DNV has now handed over the Full Term Classification Certificate to ZADCO.
World’s first FDPSO now in operation
Prosafe Production’s Azurite unit is now in operation off the Republic of Congo. DNV was selected to provide classification and verification services.
Service 24 hours a day
Carl Arne Carlsen, DNV’s director of Offshore Classification explains what prompted the decision to establish a global network of Service Centers, providing regional customers with solutions round the clock.
Standards speed up innovation
DNV’s core philosophy is that technology development and knowledge sharing increase innovation and safety. So when the industry is facing challenges, the best way of solving these is for industry players to join forces through Joint Industry Projects (JIPs). Together we in this way develop the world’s best practices and standards.
Houston Approval Center hosts technology seminar
The Houston Approval Center hosted a technology seminar that was attended by over 100 engineers from local oil and gas companies. Experts from DNV Energy’s Høvik and Houston offices instructed during the two-day seminar.
Taming wind and waves
“We’re a new entrant in offshore wind, and it’s fun to be shaking things up a little bit!” says Anne Strømmen Lycke, StatoilHydro vice president, wind power. “We’re bringing in new ideas and using all our experience from offshore oil and gas.”