DNV is a competent and trustworthy partner assisting the LNG industry in managing risks throughout the entire LNG value chain.
Ensuring a safe and successful LNG business
DNV has been involved in the LNG industry since the 1960s, and we are today deeply involved in new project developments. Currently, we are involved in more than one third of ongoing LNG projects and classifying more than one fifth of the LNG carrier fleet on order.
We have a highly qualified workforce with expert knowledge in different disciplines for the LNG industry. Our resources include:
- Risk management experts covering safety, environment and business for early phase advisory services
- Experts in all engineering disciplines to ascertain classification and verification of design and fabrication of LNG facilities
- State-of-the-art inhouse lab facilities
- Full range of computational tools
- Offices in key locations in all parts of the world.
Developing safe and reliable LNG supply chains
The LNG industry is investing huge sums to meet the world’s hunger for natural gas, expected to exceed the demand for oil by 2030. Billions are being poured into pipelines, liquefaction, shipping and receiving, terminal infrastructure, and technology, as both traditional and new players strive for promising opportunities worldwide.
2013-02-28DNV-led JIP proves feasible LNG bunkering in Australian ports
Australia: Attractive payback periods from the additional investments required for LNG fuelled shipping, along with no significant legal restrictions hindering development of LNG bunkering in Australia. This is the conclusion of a Joint Industry Project (JIP) focusing on LNG fuelled tugs and OSVs, managed by DNV with nine partners in Australia.