Tag Archives: DNV

Independent Due Diligence by DNV Enables €2 Billion Solar Portfolio Refinancing Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) DNV acted as technical due diligence advisor for Sonnedix’s successful €2 billion refinancing of a 1.3 GW European solar portfolio spanning 50 assets across six countries. Working on behalf of a consortium of leading international banks, DNV carried … Read the full press release

New DNV AiP Supports Development of Ammonia and LNG Ready Ultra-Large Container Vessel

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle to Zhoushan Changhong International and CIMC ORIC for a 21,700 TEU multi-fuel ready ultra-large container ship design developed with MSC. The concept enables the integration of LNG and emerging fuels such … Read the full press release

New Tilting Rotor Sail System from CMES-Tech Achieves DNV Approval, Advancing China’s Green-Shipping Innovation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has granted Type Approval Design Certification to CMES-Tech for its 5m × 35m Tilting Type Wind Assisted Rotor System — the first rotor sail system developed in China to be certified under DNV’s WAPS rules. The approval … Read the full press release

Revised DNV-ST-B203 standard expands to polymer AM parts and streamlines industrial qualification

(IN BRIEF) DNV has issued a new edition of its DNV-ST-B203 additive manufacturing standard, expanding its scope to polymer parts and introducing new design rules, qualification pathways and sustainability-reporting methods to accelerate safe industrial adoption of 3D printing. Developed through … Read the full press release

DNV launches London Cruise Centre to enhance decarbonization, innovation, and local support for Europe’s cruise industry

(IN BRIEF) DNV has inaugurated its London Cruise Centre to provide enhanced, time-zone-aligned support for cruise operators, shipyards, and ports across Europe. The centre will focus on helping the cruise industry address growing complexity through decarbonization, digitalization, and regulatory compliance. … Read the full press release

DNV Report Reveals New Energy Commodities Could Deliver Over a Quarter of Asia Pacific’s Emission Reductions by 2050

(IN BRIEF) A new DNV report predicts that new energy commodities (NECs) like hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable fuels, and carbon capture will drive over 25% of Asia Pacific’s emissions reductions by 2050, contributing around USD 1.1 trillion annually to the regional … Read the full press release

Det Norske Veritas Foundation Launches Major Research Fund to Drive Scientific and Societal Development Across the Nordic Region

(IN BRIEF) The Det Norske Veritas Foundation has launched a NOK 2 billion (USD 200 million) research fund aimed at supporting basic scientific research in the Nordic region. Expected to provide NOK 50–100 million annually, the fund will finance projects … Read the full press release

DNV highlights modular reactor designs and regulation as key to future nuclear-powered shipping

(IN BRIEF) DNV has released a new white paper exploring the potential of nuclear propulsion in driving maritime decarbonization amid rising environmental pressures. The report examines the technological, regulatory, and commercial challenges involved in adapting nuclear energy for maritime use, … Read the full press release

DNV Strengthens Grenergy’s Renewable Ambitions in Chile with Key Role in Financing One of Latin America’s Largest Hybrid Plants

(IN BRIEF) DNV has acted as the market consultant for Grenergy’s $270 million financing of the Elena hybrid solar and storage project in Chile’s Antofagasta region. Combining 77 MW of solar PV with a 430 MW/3.5 GWh battery system, the … Read the full press release

DNV Launches First Public Tender Portal for E-Methanol Procurement Across EU and UK

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched the first public tender portal for e-methanol procurement across the EU and UK, connecting a major e-methanol producer with industrial buyers to facilitate access to stable, RFNBO-certified fuel supplies. The initiative aims to meet the … Read the full press release

Gasum and Wallenius Sol Partner on FuelEU Maritime Pool to Advance Low-Emission Shipping and Regulatory Compliance

(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Wallenius Sol have signed a cooperation agreement under which Wallenius Sol’s dual-fuel vessels will join Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as compliance generators by operating on renewable bio-LNG. The partnership enables Wallenius Sol’s customers to benefit from … Read the full press release

DNV certifies Songlilai Trading Enterprise and Junshin Sushi with MSC and ASC Chain of Custody standards for sustainable seafood sourcing

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded MSC and ASC Chain of Custody certifications to Songlilai Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd and its subsidiary Junshin Sushi Pte Ltd, presented at Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore. The certifications guarantee seafood traceability back to sustainable … Read the full press release

DNV validates Hanwha Ocean’s LNG fuel tank innovation with AiP for 16,000 TEU containership design

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle to Hanwha Ocean for its newly developed high-pressure Type B LNG fuel tank for 16,000 TEU containerships, announced at Gastech 2025. The design increases the vapor pressure limit from 0.7 bar … Read the full press release

Vaisala unveils WindCube 2.1 XP with extended range and efficiency to strengthen wind resource assessment

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has launched the WindCube 2.1 XP, a major upgrade to its trusted vertical profiler wind lidar, delivering higher accuracy, better data availability, and improved energy efficiency. The system provides reliable measurements up to 400 meters and is … Read the full press release

DNV and BMJ Future Health Commission report highlights gaps in trust and training as barriers to digital health adoption

(IN BRIEF) DNV and BMJ Group, through the BMJ Future Health Commission, have published a new report showing that digital health technologies have yet to deliver the expected efficiency and workload benefits for healthcare professionals. Survey results from over 300 … Read the full press release

DNV invests in Spadeadam facility to de-risk hydrogen, CCS, and energy transition technologies

(IN BRIEF) DNV has upgraded its Spadeadam Research and Development Facility in Cumbria to support the safe scaling of energy transition technologies, including hydrogen and carbon capture. The investment enhances the site with interactive capabilities such as 4k streaming, advanced … Read the full press release

DNV highlights progress of ISO 9001 revision as draft released ahead of 2026 publication

(IN BRIEF) DNV has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 is progressing, with the Draft International Standard now released for global ballot and review. The update, due for full publication in late 2026, introduces new leadership requirements for promoting … Read the full press release

Gasum and Viking Line strengthen FuelEU Maritime pooling with bio-LNG powered vessels on the Baltic Sea

(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Viking Line have partnered to expand FuelEU Maritime pooling by running Viking Glory and Viking Grace on bio-LNG, significantly boosting the supply of compliance credits. Operating between Turku and Stockholm, the vessels now use 50% bio-LNG, … Read the full press release

DNV secures contract to oversee quality for Net Zero Teesside Power and Northern Endurance Partnership CCS projects

(IN BRIEF) DNV has been awarded a three-year contract to provide quality assurance and inspection services for Net Zero Teesside Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership, two cornerstone CCS projects in North East England. Covering everything from equipment inspections to … Read the full press release

Egypt partners with DNV, Siemens and Enxpert to modernize 7,000 km pipeline network with digital technologies

(IN BRIEF) EGPC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DNV, Siemens, and Enxpert Energy to digitally modernize Egypt’s 7,000 km petroleum pipeline network. The three-phase program will introduce Digital Twin models, predictive analytics, theft detection, and real-time monitoring through … Read the full press release