DNV releases updated standard for offshore wind turbine structures
DNV’s recognized standard for design of offshore wind turbine structures has been through a revision process together with the wind energy industry. The updated standard which aims to reduce cost and increase safety is now available.
DNV report warns the era of cheap oil is coming to an end
Aberdeen: The DNV ‘Technology Outlook 2020’ report presented at Offshore Europe warns that the age of ‘cheap’ oil is coming to an end. With a forecasted increase in global energy demand of 19% by 2020, DNV says the sector will have to push the boundaries to satisfy this need.
DNV develops HSE procedures for a mid-west utility’s wind operations in the US
Seattle, WA, USA: DNV has developed HSE procedures for a mid-west utility’s wind operations. For wind farm operators such safety programs keep workers safe, comply with regulations and meet or exceed best practices for hazard management in the wind industry.
New DNV guidance addresses the optimal use of remote sensing technology for wind power projects
DNV has published a new Recommended Practice document that provides the wind power industry with in-depth knowledge about the use of remote sensing technology for characterizing wind resources.
DNV signs cooperation agreement with STRI
DNV has signed an agreement with the Swedish Transmission Research Institute (STRI) in an effort to meet the increasing market demand for advanced solutions for power transmission in the offshore sector.
Large potential for LNG in regional shipping and power generation
Singapore: Investments in infrastructure for small scale LNG power production might be justified when the total demand for electric power exceeds 500 MW within a 120,000 km2 island region with no pipeline connection.
Joint Industry Project to develop an improved design basis for the use of shear keys
DNV is inviting key industry players to create an improved basis for a reliable design methodology for grouted connections with shear keys in jacket type and monopile wind turbine structures.
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.
New design practices for offshore wind turbine structures
DNV and key industry players are today releasing a report on the design of offshore monopile wind turbine structures.
DNV to investigate the Deepwater Horizon blowout preventer
Houston: DNV has been contracted by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) of the departments of the Interior and Homeland Security for the forensic examination of the blowout preventer (BOP) and lower marine riser package that was fitted to the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico, the site of the Deepwater Horizon disaster and oil spill.
DNV acquires Behnke, Erdman & Whitaker Engineering, Inc.
The acquisition of Behnke, Erdman & Whitaker Engineering, Inc. (BEW Engineering, Inc.) in San Ramon, California, supports the DNV strategy of growth in Clean and Renewable energies.
DNV recommends changes to the US safety regime
Houston: “A step change can be achieved with respect to prevention and mitigation of major accidents through a performance based safety regime supported by a risk management approach. Empirically, the risk can be reduced by a factor of ten,” says Elisabeth Tørstad, DNV COO in the Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa.
US and Norway: Fundamental differences between drilling regimes
Houston: DNV has compared the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the Norwegian offshore drilling regulatory regimes and regulations. The study identified several similarities, but overall there are some fundamental differences between the two countries’ regulations.
DNV obtains accreditation for noise testing of wind turbines
DNV announces that its Seattle, Washington, office has been approved for accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for acoustic noise emissions testing on wind turbines.
Breakthrough guideline to boost Carbon Capture and Storage
DNV and the energy industry, with valuable contribution from government agencies, have developed the world’s most comprehensive guideline for safe and sustainable geological storage of CO2. This unified procedural framework is intended for global use, supporting both industry and regulators, and is a breakthrough that should speed up the large scale deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).
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.
Better results through risk management: Clarifying risk exposure and impact in complex projects
Fluctuating oil prices and distressed financial markets have underlined the importance of comprehensive project risk management. Stakeholders should understand their actual exposure before committing to complex projects. Active risk management helps provide better results.
Clearing the smoke
The focus of safety management for many years has been on the prevention and mitigation of incidents. In this article we aim to highlight the importance of incident investigation techniques as a powerful management systems tool and how, through adaption, similar incident investigation techniques can be used for both occupational and process safety incident investigation, regardless of size or complexity.
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.
DNV establishes clean energy unit in London
In order to support the UK’s renewable energy and carbon abatement industries, such as wind, wave, tidal and CCS, DNV is strengthening its presence in London. “A new unit will accommodate at least 25 specialists within a year,” says Remi Eriksen, DNV Energy’s Chief Operating Officer.
DNV guideline to reduce downtime caused by software
In order to support rig owners and operations in reducing downtime caused by integration and quality issues with software-intensive control systems, DNV is publishing a Recommended Practice.
Enterprise risks on the UK Continental Shelf
The latest market situation is leading to difficulties for some energy companies, while creating great opportunities for others. To understand how the major UK operators are dealing with these risks on an enterprise level, DNV has conducted a survey among their executives.
Inviting the industry to continue developing CO2 pipeline guideline
This week, DNV and major governmental and industry partners finalised the world’s first guideline for the transmission of CO2 in pipelines. However, a set of knowledge gaps was also identified and DNV is now inviting existing and new partners to join a second phase of the CO2PIPETRANS Joint Industry Project.
World’s first CO2 transmission guideline ready
DNV, authorities and major industry partners have developed the world’s first guideline for the transmission of CO2. Its unified approach will ensure that CO2 is transmitted in offshore and onshore pipelines in a reliable, safe and cost-effective manner.
World’s first class notation for offshore wind turbine installation units
In response to the emerging offshore wind power market, DNV is launching the world’s first class notation for offshore wind turbine installation units.
New DNV risk survey: Challenges and opportunities in the European power sector
How is the European power sector coping with the challenges and opportunities related to climate change? The answers are revealed in DNV’s new pan-European survey.
DNV chosen to facilitate Europe’s CCS development
Europe: DNV has been selected by the European Commission to facilitate a process to shorten the time from policy making to industry implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage.
Robust platform to meet the economic downturn
DNV’s results for 2008 show growth, but in the long term the financial downturn is also expected to affect DNV’s results.
Making offshore wind farms safer
Due to the rapid wind farm developments, DNV together with industry partners and authorities is now developing a new safety standard, providing safety requirements for transformer and accommodation platforms.
Developing a unified approach to qualifying CO2 storage sites
DNV is now developing a standard methodology for characterising, selecting and qualifying proper sites for geological storage of CO2 – both offshore and onshore. This work is being carried out together with Norwegian authorities and more than 10 of the world’s key oil, gas and coal players.