Press releases from DNV

DNV and RSI complete study on decarbonizing the short sea dry bulk fleet

Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonization targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study finds that while Swedish cargo owners and charterers are committed to greener practices, a lack of regulatory and economic incentives for smaller tonnage is hindering their progress.

• Maritime

DNV validates Electric Hydrogen’s ‘HYPRPlant’ industry-leading turnkey electrolyzer solution

DNV’s review assessed Electric Hydrogen’s proprietary proton-exchange membrane technology, power electronics, plant design, monitoring & controls, and standard product warranty with commercial assurances on their core technology.

• Energy

Ventyr contracts DNV to certify Norway’s first offshore wind farm

DNV has been awarded a contract by offshore wind developer Ventyr for the Design Certification of the Sørlige Nordsjø II wind turbines and offshore substation

• Energy

DNV and ACCIONA Energía collaborate on sustainable battery storage solutions

DNV is collaborating with ACCIONA Energía, a leading renewable energy company based in Madrid, to assess second-life battery energy storage systems (BESS) against European standards and industry best practices.

• Energy

Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market

The maritime industry's newbuilding activity in the first half of 2025 drove a 78% rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels.

• Maritime

DNV advances Skylark to enable safe scaling of CO2 pipelines for carbon capture and storage

DNV is advancing Skylark, a joint industry project to enhance our understanding of carbon dioxide (CO₂) pipeline operations ensuring regulators and operators globally have access to the highest quality of information to make their decisions.

• Energy

DNV-led joint industry project validates wind farm control technology unlocking new revenue streams for operators

DNV has successfully concluded a landmark joint industry project (JIP) validating the feasibility  of wind farm flow control technology (WFFC). Launched in 2023, the initiative has brought together 20 industry leaders to develop the most comprehensive dataset and methodology for assessing WFFC performance to date.

• Energy

Arca’s carbon removal methodology successfully validated by DNV

Arca, a leader in carbon mineralization technology, has announced the successful validation by DNV of its innovative methodology for permanent carbon removal. This validation marks a significant milestone in the emerging Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) industry, as it is the first time a mineralization methodology focusing on enhanced air capture and ex-situ mineralization within ultramafic mine tailings has received such recognition.

• Energy

DNV appointed Owner's Engineer for landmark 1GW solar + 600 MWH storage project in Egypt

DNV has been selected as Owner’s Engineer for the 1GW Abydos for Renewable Energy (AFRE) solar PV project and its integrated 600MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), located in Benban, Egypt. Developed by AMEA Power, this flagship project will supply 3,100GWh of clean energy to more than 500,000 Egyptian homes and avoid 1.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

• Energy

DNV introduces new service specification SE-0696 to mitigate risks in CCUS projects with standardized independent technical assurance

Industry-first framework addresses critical gaps in carbon capture verification, enabling safer, more bankable projects

• Energy

Turning point for CCS is now, DNV report finds, with global capture and storage capacity expected to quadruple by 2030

Cumulative investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is expected to reach USD 80 billion over the next five years, according to DNV’s new Energy Transition Outlook CCS to 2050 report.

DNV awards ESG Recognition to Almaviva Group

Almaviva Group earns ESG Recognition from DNV, becoming the world’s second company to receive it.

• Other sectors

DNV Grants Approval in Principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for 20K cbm LCO₂ Carrier Design

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for its 20,000 cbm liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier. This AiP is another milestone in the development of next-generation CO₂ transport solutions in this rapidly developing vessel segment.

• Maritime

Vallourec’s Delphy vertical hydrogen storage solution receives technical qualification from DNV

Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, announces the official qualification of Delphy, its vertical gaseous hydrogen storage solution, by DNV. A world first, Delphy enables the storage of 1 to 100 tons of hydrogen under maximum safety conditions. Thanks to its minimal footprint, this vertical system - extending up to 100 meters underground - meets the challenge of complex and demanding industrial environments. It targets both green hydrogen producers and industrial players such as synthetic fuel producers (e-SAF, e-methanol), green ammonia producers, steelmakers, and refineries.

• Energy

DNV signs milestone MoU with Indonesian university

DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), a leading university in Indonesia, to advance the country’s maritime and energy sectors. 

• Energy

DNV Awards AiP Certificates to Hudong-Zhonghua for Three Advanced Vessel Designs

Classification Society DNV awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. (Hudong-Zhonghua) for three innovative new vessel designs.

• Maritime

DNV grants AiP to HHI for 40K cbm LCO₂ carrier with three cargo holds

At the Nor-Shipping trade fair, classification society DNV awarded HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) an Approval in Principle (AiP) to for its newly developed 40,000 CBM liquefied CO₂ (LCO₂) carrier design featuring three cargo holds.

• Maritime

Ageing fleet drives surge in number of maritime incidents

According to DNV’s latest report Maritime Safety Trends 2014-2024 - Preparing for future risks the number of maritime safety incidents increased by 42% between 2018 and 2024, while during the same period the global fleet grew by just 10%.

• Maritime

New research reveals: ESG regulation creates strategic advantage for businesses globally

Companies are leveraging ESG regulations to strengthen business performance, despite regulatory uncertainty. Businesses are increasingly realizing the strategic value of ESG regulations in providing closer engagement with investors, shareholders, customers and employees, while reducing costs by driving operational efficiency, new global research reveals today.

• Other sectors

DNV expertise supports record USD 510 million financing or Chile's pioneering solar-storage hybrid project

DNV has played a key role in providing comprehensive advisory services to Atlas Renewable Energy to secure USD 510 million in financing for the landmark Estepa hybrid solar and battery storage project in Chile – the largest financing package in Atlas’ history. 

• Energy