http://www.dnv.com/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.com/rss/energy_news.asphttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/norway_day_at_expo_in_korea.aspYeosu, 14 May: HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske today attended Norway Day celebrations at the World Expo in Korea. Norway’s participation in the World Expo is a partnership between the Norwegian authorities and four private sponsors – Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Höegh Autoliners, Kongsberg and Wilh. Wilhelmsen.Mon, 14 May 2012 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/smart_energy_collective.aspDNV KEMA signs cooperation agreement involving the development of five large-scale smart grid demonstration projects.Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnv_expands_its_sustainability_consultancy_with_the_acquisition_of_two_tomorrows_group.aspLondon: DNV, the international risk management company, has acquired leading sustainability agency, Two Tomorrows Group, further expanding its sustainability consulting service capability across the globe.Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnv_has_entered_into_a_strategic_partnership_with_norwegian_stormgeo_group.aspOslo/Bergen: DNV has, as part of a strategic partnership with StormGeo, acquired the right to purchase 22,6 % of StormGeo’s shares through a mutually convertible capital issue, putting their weight behind a world-leading meteorology and risk assessment company. Bjørn K. Haugland, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer of DNV Group will join the Board of Directors of StormGeo.Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnv_increases_its_arctic_focus_and_acquires_the_oilspill_preparedness_company_nps.aspThe Arctic has large oil and gas resources and operations in this sensitive and harsh area will require efficient oil-spill preparedness solutions. “The acquisition of Norwegian Petro Services (NPS) in Norway and its recognised expertise will play an important role in our activities in this field,” says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV’s COO of the Norway, Russia and Finland division.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnvtocooperatewithkoreanationaloilcorporationonehsq.aspSeoul: DNV and Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC), a state-run oil company in South Korea, have agreed to cooperate on environment, health, safety and quality management system enhancement.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:57:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/closetiesbetweendnvandkogasinlngresearchanddevelopment.aspSeoul: DNV has signed a MOU with Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), South Korea’s state-run gas corporation, to cooperate on research and development in the LNG sector. While this is DNV’s second MOU with KOGAS, following the first in 2010 to cooperate on EHSQ issues, DNV is the first international risk management organisation in Korea to cooperate with KOGAS on research and development projects in the LNG sector.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnv_acquires_vattenfall_shares_in_stri.aspDNV acquires Vattenfall shares in STRI to expand its presence in the power transmission sector.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/dnvstrengthensglobalpositionsthroughthreeseparatecompanies.aspOSLO: Following the transfer of the majority shareholding in KEMA, DNV is now establishing a group structure to manage the strong industry positions it now holds. By merging some of its activities with KEMA, DNV is committed to driving the global transition toward a safe, reliable and clean energy future.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/remieriksennewceoofdnvmaritimeandoilgas.aspOSLO: Remi Eriksen will take up the position as Chief Executive Officer of DNV Maritime and Oil & Gas on 1 March. Following its acquisition of the majority shareholding in KEMA, DNV is now establishing a group structure with three companies to manage the strong multiple industry positions it now holds.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:56:00 GMThttp://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 GMT