Commercializing with confidence. The next phase of the energy transition demands committed implementation of new technologies. Floating offshore wind is opening new possibilities for wind power locations and will play a critical role in the transition to a cleaner energy supply, contributing significantly to an increase in offshore wind power. According to DNV, the technology … Continue reading Floating Offshore Wind
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DNV wins contract to certify new Polish offshore wind farms
Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV has been awarded a contract by the Equinor and Polenergia S.A. owned joint ventures, MFW Ba?tyk II sp. z o.o. and MFW Ba?tyk III sp. z o.o for the certification of the Baltyk II and Baltyk III offshore wind farms. The projects, located in the Polish exclusive economic … Continue reading DNV wins contract to certify new Polish offshore wind farms
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MOU finalized to grow offshore wind power in Vietnam
A Memorandum of Understanding to deliver one of Vietnam’s first offshore wind power assets has been signed by DNV, IE, and PTSC M&C. With the Government of Vietnam recently approving Power Development Plan 8, offshore wind power development is considered one of the workable options for Vietnam’s energy transition. The MOU is expected to promote … Continue reading MOU finalized to grow offshore wind power in Vietnam
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DNV forecasts oil demand in transport sector to half by 2050
Transport sector will be revolutionized by electrification but increase its share of overall emissions. Electricity is continuing to gain traction in previously thought to be hard-to-electrify sectors including heavy trucking and aviation. Electricity’s share in transport will grow from 1% today to 23% in 2050, according to DNV’s latest Transport in Transition report. DNV’s … Continue reading DNV forecasts oil demand in transport sector to half by 2050
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DNV launches new joint industry project to tackle earthquake challenges for wind farms
DNV has started a new joint industry project (JIP) to increase certainty in the design process for wind farms challenged by earthquakes. The so called ACE2 JIP is a follow-up project of “Alleviating Cyclone and Earthquake Challenges” (ACE) JIP and will deeply investigate issues related to earthquakes which was not conducted in the first project. … Continue reading DNV launches new joint industry project to tackle earthquake challenges for wind farms
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DNV publishes world’s first certification guidance for energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland
DNV has published an important update of its comprehensive service specification for project certification, DNV-SE-0190. The new edition is the world’s first document which addresses the certification of energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland. Poland is planning impressively rapid growth in offshore wind and has recently published the Polish Maritime Safety Act which … Continue reading DNV publishes world’s first certification guidance for energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland
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Wind farm has the potential to optimize wind turbine performance
Wind farm control technology has the potential to optimize turbine performance and increase renewables energy production. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has launched a joint industry project (JIP) alongside wind farm owners, turbine manufacturers, as well as other sector experts, to increase confidence in innovative wind farm control (WFC) technology. WFC covers … Continue reading Wind farm has the potential to optimize wind turbine performance
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DNV and PETROJET sign MoU to support green hydrogen projects in Egypt
DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PETROJET, a leading regional Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) contractor, to strengthen their collaboration for the energy transition in Egypt through the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives (including ammonia). The MoU aims to scope areas in which DNV can … Continue reading DNV and PETROJET sign MoU to support green hydrogen projects in Egypt
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Jurong Island ESS advances Singapore’s ambitions for energy storage
DNV played a key role in commissioning South-East Asia’s largest energy storage system (ESS) as technical advisor. The independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV has acted as the advisor for the commissioning of the energy storage system (ESS) developed by Sembcorp Industries on Singapore’s Jurong Island. DNV ensured the completeness and proper execution of … Continue reading Jurong Island ESS advances Singapore’s ambitions for energy storage
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DNV study shows high offshore hydrogen infrastructure potential for Europe
Offshore hydrogen production is paramount to meet the substantial increase expected in European hydrogen demand, as hydrogen is due to play a significant role as a low-carbon energy carrier – not only to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, but also to boost security of energy supply in Europe. The “Specification of a European Offshore Hydrogen Backbone” study, … Continue reading DNV study shows high offshore hydrogen infrastructure potential for Europe
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DNV embarks on a project to support KEPCO to bring offshore wind power to South Korea
DNV will support the development of an optimal design and network routing plan for integrating large-scale offshore wind into the power grid. DNV will also study how to minimize renewables integration costs. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is assisting KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation) Research Institute in the development of a long-term … Continue reading DNV embarks on a project to support KEPCO to bring offshore wind power to South Korea
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DNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
An industrial scale concept for a floating production unit to produce green ammonia has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, affirming the technical feasibility of the design. The project is now ready to start the Basic Design phase. The so-called NH3 FPSO concept is being developed by Netherland-based SwitchH2 BV and Norway-based BW Offshore … Continue reading DNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
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RWE and DNV to validate implications of long-distance “wake effects” from large offshore wind clusters
RWE and DNV have now agreed on a scope to conduct a large study assessing the impact of far wakes in offshore wind. The scope of the study asks DNV to validate the effects that RWE experts have identified. RWE models predict that large clusters of offshore wind farms could have far-reaching wind-shadowing effects, impacting … Continue reading RWE and DNV to validate implications of long-distance “wake effects” from large offshore wind clusters
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DNV officially authorized to issue certificates for offshore wind projects in Poland
DNV has been authorized by the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure to issue certificates for offshore wind farms and assembly of power output equipment in Poland. The certification will be executed according to Polish law requirements, reflected in DNV’s Service Specification ”Project certification of wind power plants”. “Poland is planning impressively rapid growth in offshore wind,” … Continue reading DNV officially authorized to issue certificates for offshore wind projects in Poland
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“Coexistence is essential” as DNV report shows demand for ocean space will grow 5-fold by 2050
The collaboration between ocean industries will need to intensify for the rapid buildout of offshore wind energy and aquaculture to coexist sustainably with other industries and the ecosystem. Høvik, Norway, March 09 2023 – The collaboration between ocean industries will need to intensify for the rapid buildout of offshore wind and aquaculture to coexist sustainably with … Continue reading “Coexistence is essential” as DNV report shows demand for ocean space will grow 5-fold by 2050
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DNV and partners launch EMRED JIP to create GHG reporting metrics for offshore wind installation vessels
DNV and partners have recently launched a new JIP – EMRED. The JIP aims to establish a monitoring and reporting framework for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the offshore wind installation sector. The partners comprise energy companies, ScottishPower Renewables, RWE, Vattenfall, Orsted, and installation/operation companies, Jan De Nul Group, DEME, Ziton, Cadeler, Van Oord, … Continue reading DNV and partners launch EMRED JIP to create GHG reporting metrics for offshore wind installation vessels
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DNV to launch joint industry project to adapt certification process of installation aids for offshore wind farms
DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, is launching a JIP to develop a decision tool and reference that can be used by all stakeholders during the specification, design, manufacture, procurement, and approval of any equipment intended for the installation and decommissioning of bottom-fixed wind turbines. DNV forecasts that wind energy capacity will expand … Continue reading DNV to launch joint industry project to adapt certification process of installation aids for offshore wind farms
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DNV expands solar forecasting expertise with the acquisition of solar data specialist Solcast
DNV has acquired global solar irradiance data and forecasting provider Solcast to further expand DNV’s offering to solar energy customers with digital and data-driven services that help maximize the value of solar power plants globally. DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) forecasts that by 2050 electricity production will more than double and 30% of all electricity will come … Continue reading DNV expands solar forecasting expertise with the acquisition of solar data specialist Solcast
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DNV acquires AI-enabled wind software-as-a-service provider Proxima Solutions to strengthen its GreenPowerMonitor business
Proxima Solutions offers a suite of artificial intelligence-based (AI) asset management software tools that enable renewable energy asset owners and managers to optimize operations, assess plant performance and maximize energy production. Proxima Solutions AI algorithms allow the early detection of component anomalies and enable asset owners to implement preventative maintenance measures to avoid expensive machinery … Continue reading DNV acquires AI-enabled wind software-as-a-service provider Proxima Solutions to strengthen its GreenPowerMonitor business
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Ocyan and LZ Energia appoint DNV technical advisor for hydrogen conversion of diesel drilling rigs
DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider, was engaged by Ocyan as independent third party in the qualification process of a system injecting hydrogen as an additive in the internal combustion engines of drilling rigs, in order to reduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from drilling. DNV’s technology qualification process … Continue reading Ocyan and LZ Energia appoint DNV technical advisor for hydrogen conversion of diesel drilling rigs
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