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DNV is a leading technology qualifier and assurance provider in the energy transition. We qualify solutions for use in offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS), offshore and other infrastructure

We have state-of-the-art test facilities for corrosion-, coating-, hydrogen and large-scale testing, as well as failure investigation, key offerings making the industry safe, reliable and cost efficient.

DNV’s technology centres bring next-generation testing services to the industry

Working closely with DNV’s technology centres around the world, our facilities in Bergen are uniquely suited to support customers operating internationally, on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, and locally at sites and yards on the coast of Norway.

DNV’s technology centres offer a unique combination of operational, testing, analysis and subject matter expertise. Services range from on-site support, facilitation and optimization of test programs, to standardized mechanical tests and full-scale simulated service tests within these areas:

Our state-of-the-art testing facilities, easily accessible in the city centre of Bergen, include: 

  • Technology Centre for Offshore Mooring and Lifting
  • Technology Centre Materials and Corrosion
  • Technology Centre Hydrogen and CCS
  • Technology Centre Bridge Technology and Testing.

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Laboratory services and solutions offered globally

 

Corrosion testing

 

Failure analysis and failure investigation

 

Flow testing and flow calibration

 

Full-scale testing

 

Materials testing and qualification