http://www.dnv.co.za/rss/energy_news.aspRecent energy-related news from Det Norske Veritas (DNV)http://www.dnv.com/binaries/dnvlib_gfx_logo_tcm4-255694.gifhttp://www.dnv.co.za/rss/energy_news.asphttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/newdeepwaterpipelineconceptreducescostbutnotsafety.aspLondon: DNV has developed a new pipeline concept, called X-Stream, that can significantly reduce the cost of a deep- and ultra-deepwater gas pipeline while still complying with the strictest safety and integrity regime. X-Stream is based on established and field-proven technologies which have been innovatively arranged.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnvestablishesdeepwatertechnologycentreinsingapore.aspDNV has launched a Deepwater Technology Centre in Singapore. The aim is to serve the oil and gas industry in the whole Asia Pacific region and to become a sizeable and complete competence centre for deepwater oil and gas developments. “We will capitalize on DNV’s 40 years of experience in offshore and deepwater, and on the leading position of our well established deepwater centres in Houston, Oslo and Rio de Janeiro,” said DNV’s COO Remi Eriksen at the opening ceremony in Singapore.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/dnv-kema.aspOslo/Arnhem: DNV has acquired 74.3% of KEMA’s shares, creating a world-leading consulting and certification company within the cleaner energy, sustainability, power generation, transmission and distribution sectors.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/news_events/news/2011/dnvleadsnewlyestablishedrdnetwork.aspDNV leads R&D network addressing large scale integration of wind energyMon, 21 Nov 2011 13:53:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/dnv_releases_updated_standard_for_offshore_wind_turbine_structures.aspDNV’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.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/dnvreportwarnstheeraofcheapoiliscomingtoanend.aspAberdeen: 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.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/feasibilityofnewdeepwaterwellinterventionapproved.aspAberdeen: DNV has taken Expro’s new AX-S deepwater subsea well intervention system through a feasibility assessment designed to demonstrate the viability of the innovation to stakeholders and investors. AX-S will make well intervention possible without the need for drilling rig or riser system in waters up to 3,000m deep.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/dnvdevelopshseproceduresforamidwestutilityswindoperationsintheus.aspSeattle, 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.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:34:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/summerstudentspredict4timesasexpensivetodrillinthearctic.aspOslo, 10 August: today DNV’s summer students presented the results of seven weeks of intense and targeted work with a concept for year-round drilling and exploration offshore north-east Greenland. More than anything their work unfolded a massive need for new technologies, improved standards and increased arctic research. But that’s not all; the students predict that drilling in the Arctic could be up to four times as expensive as drilling in the North Sea.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/newdnvguidanceaddressestheoptimaluseofremotesensingtechnologyforwindpowerprojects.aspDNV 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.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/newdnvwellintegrityguidelineprovidessolutiontoco2storagechallenges.aspDNV has released a new guideline for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects. The CO2WELLS guideline is the result of a major joint industry project which brought together upstream operators and power utility companies. Aimed at project developers and authorities, it describes a generic framework process for managing the risks associated with existing wells at carbon dioxide (CO2) storage locations, both onshore and offshore.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/dnvaccreditedforpowerqualitytestingofwindturbines.aspSeattle, WA – DNV announces that it has obtained accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for power quality testing on wind turbines.Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/news_events/news/2011/dnvsecuresenergyefficiencycontractsinrussia.aspRussian oil company TNK-BP recently gave the green light for two energy efficiency contracts with DNV’s climate change and environmental services unit in Moscow.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/energy/news/2011/canco2storagesitequalificationhelpmyprojectmeeta2015deadline.aspCarbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration projects are exposed to a unique and complex set of risks due to high capital investment costs, unpredictable political incentives and novel technology. Deadlines for start-up may be attached to public funding and can create incentives for projects to deviate from a commercial investment model and accept higher risks early in the project.Mon, 30 May 2011 10:47:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/dnvsignscooperationagreementwithstri.aspDNV 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.Fri, 06 May 2011 12:06:00 GMT