News from DNV

25 August, 2025

DNV and EGPC partner to advance pipeline safety and operational excellence through digital transformation

Digital Solutions at DNV and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), alongside partners Siemens and Enxpert Energy, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to modernize Egypt's petroleum pipeline infrastructure through advanced digital technologies. This collaboration will leverage DNV's industry-leading digital solutions, including Synergi Pipeline Simulator’s Digital Twin and real-time monitoring capabilities, to enhance pipeline safety and operational efficiency across Egypt's 7,000+ kilometre network.

  • Energy
19 August, 2025

DNV supports Zelestra in securing $282 million green financing for Aurora hybrid solar and storage project in Chile

DNV has enabled Zelestra to secure a $282 million green financing package for Chile’s Aurora project—a landmark 220 MWdc solar PV and 1 GWh battery storage hybrid facility. By delivering renewable energy during nighttime hours under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Aurora addresses Chile’s dual challenge of grid reliability and decarbonization, setting a benchmark for large-scale renewable projects in Latin America.

  • Energy
07 August, 2025

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
29 July, 2025

IMO III 11: Finalized guidance on remote surveys, audits and verifications

The 11th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 11) took place from 21 to 25 July 2025. The Sub-Committee completed guidance on remote surveys, ISM audits and ISPS verifications and added Industrial Personnel (IP) Code items to the harmonized survey guidelines. It also considered marine safety investigation reports, identifying parametric rolling, fire safety in self-unloading bulk carriers and inflatable lifejackets for consideration.

  • Maritime
24 July, 2025

Ban on discharge of water from open loop EGCSS in coastal waters of the north-west Europe from 1 July 2027

The 16 OSPAR contracting parties have agreed to phase out discharge from EGCSs in coastal waters of the European north-east Atlantic. Restrictions on open loop discharge are to take effect from 1 July 2027, and closed loop discharge from 1 July 2029. Read more about the ban in this news and on what to consider if EGCSs are an essential part of your SOx emissions compliance strategy.

  • Maritime
23 July, 2025

DNV awards GASA certificate to MOL, MISC, PETRONAS and SDARI for new LCO2 carrier design

DNV has awarded a General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) certificate to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., (MOL), MISC Berhad (MISC), PETRONAS CCS Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (PCCSV) and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI), for their jointly-developed 62,000 cubic metres (cbm) liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier design. This milestone builds upon an Approval in Principle (AiP) awarded by DNV in 2023 and highlights the growing role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Asia’s decarbonization efforts.

  • Maritime