News from DNV

Aquaculture and Ocean Health

02 March, 2026

DNV acquires AquaCloud to strengthen shared data infrastructure for aquaculture

DNV has entered into an agreement to acquire big-data specialists AquaCloud, strengthening its ambition to further develop shared data standards and trusted data infrastructure for the aquaculture ind...

Maritime

02 March, 2026

DNV rules 2026 – Hearing period now open

DNV has submitted its class rules and standards for industry hearing, open for comments from 1 March to 12 April. This year’s hearing covers 77 documents, planned for publication on 1 July 2026. This ...

Energy

02 March, 2026

DNV supports Ascenty's renewable power agreement in Brazil with independent technical due diligence

Latin America’s largest renewable energy self-generation contract for data centres secures a reliable, long-term power supply for Ascenty, meeting rising electricity demand driven by digital and AI gr...

Food and beverage
Other sectors

19 February, 2026

DNV Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano Wins BRCGS Auditor Award 2026

DNV is pleased to announce that Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano has been named BRCGS Auditor of the Year 2026

Corporate

19 February, 2026

DNV Launches Industrial Services to Support Rapidly Expanding Energy and Infrastructure Markets

DNV has launched Industrial Services, evolving its inspection business into a dedicated global provider of quality assurance and inspection services for energy, infrastructure and complex industrial s...

Maritime

16 February, 2026

IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR13)

The 13th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13) was held in London from 9 to 13 February 2026. PPR commenced discussions on a legally binding framework on bio...

Energy

12 February, 2026

DNV acquires Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd to establish global centre of excellence for grid-connection engineering in Australia

DNV today announced the acquisition of Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd (SPS), an established Australian power systems engineering consultancy known for its advanced grid-connection capabilities.

Energy

11 February, 2026

DNV certifies ADNOC's West Aquifer CO₂ storage site at endorsement stage

DNV today announced that ADNOC has been awarded a CO₂ Storage Certificate at the Site Endorsement stage for its West Aquifer CO₂ storage development, marking a significant milestone for the United Ara...

Energy
Maritime
Manufacturing
+5

10 February, 2026

Norwegian critical infrastructure organizations can’t rest on their laurels, warns DNV Cyber report

What secured us yesterday won’t secure us tomorrow, advises DNV Cyber, as a new report shows that more than half (55%) of Norwegian executives working in critical infrastructure are confident in their...

Energy

09 February, 2026

Energy Transition Outlook shows Gulf Cooperation Council expanding energy exports while lowering emissions intensity

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to become world's largest hydrogen exporter by 2060, producing 19 MtH₂ annually, while maintaining dominant position in global oil and gas markets.

Energy

06 February, 2026

DNV to ensure robust design for Cadent's landmark UK hydrogen pipeline

DNV has been appointed by Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network as Owner’s Engineer for the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) of Cadent’s H2East Pipeline: Humber to Nottinghamshire. This...

Energy
Maritime
Manufacturing
+5

05 February, 2026

“We must all take responsibility for Norway’s critical infrastructure”

As Norway gears up to discuss the threats we face as a nation, we should also discuss who is responsible for securing our critical infrastructure, as three-quarters (72%) of Norwegian executives say g...

Energy
Maritime
Manufacturing
+11

04 February, 2026

“We must all take more responsibility to protect Sweden’s critical infrastructure”

Swedish businesses and the public show strong support for greater government action to manage cyber-attacks, including tougher regulation and politically sensitive measures, but government cannot solv...

Energy

29 January, 2026

DNV launches recommended practice to support robust 3D fire mapping in high hazard industries

DNV has announced the release of a new recommended practice (RP) - DNV-RP-A102 Fire detector mapping - which aims to strengthen process safety by providing guidance on how to determine the right numb...

Healthcare

29 January, 2026

DNV becomes the largest shareholder in Recare

Investment will scale AI platform for hospitals and care facilities

Maritime

26 January, 2026

IMO Sub-Committee on ship design and construction (SDC 12)

The 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12) took place from 19 to 23 January 2026. SDC 12 finalized the revised Explanatory Notes for the Safe Return to Port con...

Energy

22 January, 2026

DNV advances carbon removal as part of climate strategy: Agreement signed with Carbon Centric

DNV and Carbon Centric have entered into a four-year agreement for the purchase of carbon removal credits. The agreement will help realize a new carbon capture plant that will capture approximately 30...

Energy

22 January, 2026

DNV supports Ørsted as technical advisor to support divestment of stake of the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm

DNV has successfully completed Vendors’ Technical Due Diligence on Ørsted’s Hornsea 3. The Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, located 160 km off the Yorkshire coast and 120 km off the Norfolk coast, will f...

Maritime

22 January, 2026

DNV and Partners commence second phase of low-pressure CO₂ ship transport project

DNV, Equinor and TotalEnergies announce the start of the second phase of the CETO (CO2 Efficiently Transported via Ocean) joint industry project (JIP). Overall, the project aims to further de-risk the...

Medical Devices

21 January, 2026

Clearlab contact lenses and lens care products receive combined MDSAP, ISO13485 and EU MDR certification from DNV

DNV, the independent global assurance and risk management provider, has certified contact lenses and multi-purpose lens care solutions from Clearlab in accordance with the Medical Device Single Audit ...

DNV acquires AquaCloud to strengthen shared data infrastructure for aquaculture

DNV rules 2026 – Hearing period now open

DNV supports Ascenty's renewable power agreement in Brazil with independent technical due diligence

DNV Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano Wins BRCGS Auditor Award 2026

DNV Launches Industrial Services to Support Rapidly Expanding Energy and Infrastructure Markets

IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR13)

DNV acquires Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd to establish global centre of excellence for grid-connection engineering in Australia

DNV certifies ADNOC's West Aquifer CO₂ storage site at endorsement stage

Norwegian critical infrastructure organizations can’t rest on their laurels, warns DNV Cyber report

Energy Transition Outlook shows Gulf Cooperation Council expanding energy exports while lowering emissions intensity

DNV to ensure robust design for Cadent's landmark UK hydrogen pipeline

“We must all take responsibility for Norway’s critical infrastructure”

“We must all take more responsibility to protect Sweden’s critical infrastructure”

DNV launches recommended practice to support robust 3D fire mapping in high hazard industries

DNV becomes the largest shareholder in Recare

IMO Sub-Committee on ship design and construction (SDC 12)

DNV advances carbon removal as part of climate strategy: Agreement signed with Carbon Centric

DNV supports Ørsted as technical advisor to support divestment of stake of the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm

DNV and Partners commence second phase of low-pressure CO₂ ship transport project

Clearlab contact lenses and lens care products receive combined MDSAP, ISO13485 and EU MDR certification from DNV

Norwegian critical infrastructure organizations can’t rest on their laurels, warns DNV Cyber report