News from DNV

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

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...

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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...

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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 ...

Corporate

20 January, 2026

Interim DNV Group President and CEO appointed

Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen will be Interim DNV Group President and CEO while Remi Eriksen is on leave to undergo cancer treatment.

Energy

20 January, 2026

DNV expertise helps secure landmark financing for major renewable energy platform in Chile

DNV has played a pivotal role as market consultant in securing a USD 325 million financing package for T Power, the renewable energy platform managed by Chilean asset manager Toesca. This landmark tra...

Maritime

14 January, 2026

New Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) reg. 2025 now in force, revised MSN 1874 amendment available

The new Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025 entered into force on 5 January 2026, and the revised MSN 1874 Amendment 11 is now available.

Medical Devices

14 January, 2026

DNV supports NOUL in IVDR certification for AI-based diagnostic devices

As an IVDR Notified Body, DNV will certify NOUL’s AI-based miLab™ diagnostic cartridges, enabling CE marking and supporting global market access for in-vitro diagnostics.

Energy

14 January, 2026

DNV to acquire Automa Power & Utilities S.A. strengthening position as global end-to-end digital operations partner for the energy industry

DNV has announced the proposed acquisition (1) of Automa Power & Utilities S.A., a prominent Brazilian technology company offering integrated monitoring, control, and performance management solutions ...

Energy

13 January, 2026

Solar and wind capacity in MENA set for tenfold growth by 2040, DNV report finds

A new analysis by DNV finds that the Middle East is entering a period of rapid renewable power growth, led by very large solar projects and the increasing use of energy storage. The report, Rise of re...

Maritime

08 January, 2026

LNG-fuelled container ships sustain alternative fuel share of global orderbook amid industry slowdown

The latest annual data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform reflects a year shaped by regulatory uncertainty and market recalibration. While overall newbuilding activity eased in 2025 f...

Other sectors

05 January, 2026

ISO 14001:2026 has reached the final draft stage

ISO 14001:2026 is getting closer to publication, and the FDIS version has just been released.