DNV is a competent and trustworthy partner assisting the LNG industry in managing risks throughout the entire LNG value chain.
Ensuring a safe and successful LNG business
DNV has been involved in the LNG industry since the 1960s, and we are today deeply involved in new project developments. Currently, we are involved in more than one third of ongoing LNG projects and classifying more than one fifth of the LNG carrier fleet on order.
We have a highly qualified workforce with expert knowledge in different disciplines for the LNG industry. Our resources include:
- Risk management experts covering safety, environment and business for early phase advisory services
- Experts in all engineering disciplines to ascertain classification and verification of design and fabrication of LNG facilities
- State-of-the-art inhouse lab facilities
- Full range of computational tools
- Offices in key locations in all parts of the world.
Developing safe and reliable LNG supply chains
The LNG industry is investing huge sums to meet the world’s hunger for natural gas, expected to exceed the demand for oil by 2030. Billions are being poured into pipelines, liquefaction, shipping and receiving, terminal infrastructure, and technology, as both traditional and new players strive for promising opportunities worldwide.
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DNV becomes a member of the International Gas Union
The International Gas Union (IGU) has accepted DNV as a new member of its organisation. IGU represents 750 of the world’s gas experts and arranges the World Gas Conference every three years.
How to pick the right LNG concept
OTC, Houston, USA: DNV analyses of worldwide LNG developments reveal that only a handful of significant parameters influence the choice of LNG concept. Analysing and managing the risks relating to these parameters help developers achieve optimal return on their investments.
Energy-based approach will enhance the safety of LNG operations
OTC, Houston, USA: DNV has developed a risk-based approach which analyses the risk of accidental spills from LNG transport. Managing the overall risks by preventing collisions with sufficient energy to release LNG is the only acceptable approach to running the marine operations at LNG terminals safely.