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Testing, inspection and certification laboratories
As a customer of DNV, you have access to a unique and broad portfolio of testing, inspection and certification laboratories. The best facilities are complemented by strong multi-disciplinary knowledge and experience from global shipping, oil & gas and energy sectors. From the world-leading Spadeadam test centre in the UK to materials testing and failure investigations in the USA.
Oil will keep powering aviation, marine transport and heavy freight. Natural gas will become the world's leading energy source around 2035. Eventually low carbon fuels will gain market share. But the truth is that you need pipelines whether its gas or oil, biofuels, ammonia, CO2 or hydrogen. The aging pipeline infrastructure and the introduction of new feedstocks present significant technical challenges.
DNV’s insights and expertise are crucial for ensuring that our customers make the best decisions for their businesses, their communities, and the environment and guarantee safe and reliable operations of their pipeline assets.
A customer brought in the DNV team on a sizeable project where they already had a couple of failed attempts to find a problem, and it was their last shot. "It was really satisfying to see the customer succeed!", Lynsay Bensman
By investigating over 1,000 unique pipeline failures, both onshore and offshore, we have gained unparalleled experience and cutting-edge expertise. In fact, we have investigated more than 70% of onshore pipeline failures in North America alone! Our dedication to safety and innovation is evident, as we are a leading issuer of widely adopted standards. This vast experience allows us to continuously improve our standards and ensure the safety of pipelines around the world.
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The average age of America’s pipelines is nearing 40 years – that means many pipelines are hitting their mid-life crisis. As pipelines age, their risk profile transforms. Your profitability depends on managing these risks. |
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We provide a comprehensive program to extend asset life. Our pipeline integrity assessments include advanced ILI analysis and materials testing to provide you with the accurate data needed for confident decision making. Now is the time to let our experts help you make informed decisions on your pipeline assets. |
America’s vast network of existing pipelines can be used to move low carbon fuels like biofuels, ammonia, CO2 or hydrogen. But these new feedstocks carry unique risks. Understanding the risks enables you to future proof your portfolio and capitalize on this high-value opportunity. |
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With a combination of data analytics and our own industry expertise, we identify and mitigate threats to prevent failures. For hazards such as corrosion, cracks, AC interference and many others, we provide our customers with a complete safety assessment review of their pipeline asset to ensure not only regulatory compliance but how these hazards can be controlled or eliminated. |
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The biggest hydrogen blending study to date We are analyzing the gas supply chain, from hydrogen injection to end-user delivery. Our findings will also contribute to developing codes and standards for safe hydrogen transport, paving the way for a cleaner energy future. |
A mystery pipeline failure that put the industry’s license to operate at risk This type of issue had never been seen before, and only we were able to solve it. Because we have a long history of research in the field of cracking, DNV was able to determine that the failure was caused by stress corrosion cracking on the pipe’s external surface but hidden beneath a layer of mineral insulation. |
Ensuring safe, responsible deepwater oil and gas operations We conducted a forensic examination of the Deepwater Horizon blowout preventer. Our analysis provided a clear understating on the root cause of the blowout preventor’s failure and led to improved standards and regulations for deepwater oil and gas operations. |
Giving operators a clear picture on asset life and integrity We used our CGReal analysis to assess more than 100 pipelines. Our work combined engineering and statistical analyses to identify and confirm corrosion growth. Understanding the state of corrosion gave operators the knowledge and confidence to assess a pipeline's remining life and determine how to safely extend the asset’s. |
The JIP would review the applicability of existing natural gas storage guidance for hydrogen with a focus on fire and explosion consequences and risk mitigation methods
Collaborate on developing industrial practices for safe and reliable transport of CO2 in Flexible Composite Pipes
DNV embarks on groundbreaking hydrogen blending feasibility study to decarbonize gas system in British Columbia
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