DNV Expands Irish Operations, Integrates Enviroguide, and Plans 200 New Jobs to Boost Sustainability and Energy Transition

DNV Expands Irish Operations, Integrates Enviroguide, and Plans 200 New Jobs to Boost Sustainability and Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) DNV has expanded its operations in Ireland by fully integrating Dublin-based Enviroguide Consulting and planning to recruit 200 new employees over the next two years. This expansion strengthens DNV’s commitment to supporting Ireland’s sustainability and energy transition goals by merging local environmental consultancy capabilities with its global technical expertise. The newly integrated services will encompass renewable energy advisory, digital assurance, and risk management, targeting sectors such as renewable energy and decarbonization. Key figures, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Hari Vamadevan of DNV, and Janet O’Shea, emphasized the strategic importance of this move, which also received support from IDA Ireland. DNV’s focus in Ireland will be to drive the country’s transition to a low-carbon energy system, leveraging its extensive global experience and commitment to innovation and sustainability.

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 8-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV has announced a significant expansion of its Irish operations, marking a major milestone in its commitment to support Ireland’s sustainability and energy transition objectives. This strategic move includes plans to recruit 200 new employees over the next two years and the full integration of Dublin-based Enviroguide Consulting into the DNV family. With this acquisition, Enviroguide’s local environmental consultancy expertise—spanning biodiversity, circular economy initiatives, and CSRD compliance—will be fully leveraged alongside DNV’s global technical leadership to deliver an expanded portfolio of services. These services, offered from DNV’s Irish office, include renewable energy advisory, digital assurance, and comprehensive risk management solutions, all aimed at driving sustainable development and decarbonization.

Headquartered in Norway and operating in more than 100 countries, DNV is a global authority in risk management and assurance. The integration of Enviroguide, now rebranded as DNV, not only reinforces DNV’s presence in the Irish market but also underpins its ambition to contribute to the country’s transition to a low-carbon energy system by providing independent energy expertise and technical guidance.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed the announcement, stating, “I welcome today’s announcement that DNV is expanding its operations in Ireland, including plans to create a further 200 high quality jobs over the next couple of years. The decision to choose Ireland as a location for DNV’s operations and their future is a vote of confidence in our highly skilled workforce and our commitment to sustainability.”

Hari Vamadevan, Executive Vice President and Regional Director for UK & Ireland, Energy Systems at DNV, remarked, “We are delighted to expand our operations in Ireland as part of our global effort to facilitate a highly decarbonized energy system in line with the Paris Agreement. Our Irish office is key to providing independent energy expertise and technical guidance to industries and governments navigating the complex energy transition.”

Adding to the excitement, Janet O’Shea, Operations Director in Ireland at DNV, stated, “We are proud to announce the rebranding of Enviroguide as DNV. With our expanded presence and access to global expertise, we are well-positioned to offer comprehensive solutions that address global sustainability challenges and support sustainable development.”

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, also expressed his enthusiasm: “I want to warmly welcome DNV to Ireland and congratulate them on their expansion plans. Sustainability is a cornerstone for IDA Ireland, and we are delighted to support investments that reinforce our commitment to fostering sustainable development. DNV’s growth here underscores Ireland’s appeal as a hub for innovative, environmentally conscious businesses.”

DNV, a leader in providing independent energy expertise and technical advisory services, plays a pivotal role in the maritime and energy sectors, particularly in renewables, oil and gas, and energy management. With a workforce of 15,000 employees—including 5,500 in its Energy Systems business—and an annual R&D investment of 5% of revenue, DNV reported a revenue growth of 10.7% in 2024. In Ireland, the company is focused on advancing the nation’s low-carbon energy transition through increased adoption of renewable energy, improved energy efficiency, and the use of digital and AI solutions to enhance sector performance.

Media Contacts:

Neil Slater
Head of Media Relations
Phone: +442038165702
neil.slater@dnv.com

Penda Sall
Media Relations, Energy Systems
contact.energysystems@dnv.com
Phone: +33 651 69 88 64

SOURCE: DNV