GB Energy must enact Labour’s energy transition goals, says DNV boss
DNV's chief executive of energy systems at said he is "happy to share" his ideas for GB Energy if the government asks ahead of Bill's second reading.
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CCUS projects ‘exceeded’ targets as UK ‘on track’ to be a low-carbon leader
The policy brains behind the UK’s carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) clusters have hailed progress towards ambitions to make Great Britain a world leader in the technology despite deep concerns about delays in the projects.
Bridges and Bottlenecks: 05 Energy Systems Thinking
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
Oil and gas firms optimistic despite “existential threat”, DNV report says
Oil and gas companies are optimistic despite facing "unprecedented challenges", a new report has found.
Climate change, water, and the energy transition – managing the balance
Increases in water demand for the energy transition are set to run in parallel with climate change-induced alterations to water supplies, with possibly severe implications for the viability of different energy transition sources.
Decarbonisation storm hits global shipping
Sea trade is under massive pressure to change as the global population of 61,000 ships collectively weighing in at over 2.1 billion tons deadweight is responsible for over 3% of current CO2 emissions and still rising.
UK tracks off course for net zero, DNV warns
The UK has made impressive ground in its efforts to remove carbon from its energy system. As the country closes in on 2050, it will become harder – and is currently off course to achieve net zero, according to DNV.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 04: Hydrogen and CCUS
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 03: Offshore Wind
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
Closing the workforce gap in cyber security for energy sector
The energy industry has intensified its focus on cyber security in recent years in response to rising geopolitical tensions and infrastructure and assets becoming more digitally connected.
What the energy supply chain can learn from Mike Tyson
‘Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth’, to coin Mike Tyson, and rolling with the punches is easier if you’re agile and prepared to change.
DNV appoints head of CCUS amid growing emissions focus
DNV has announced Jamie Burrows will lead its work on carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) amid a growing demand for tools to aid emissions reduction in industrial sectors.
DNV completes first phase of collaborative project to optimise floating wind substation design
Norwegian energy firm DNV has completed the first phase of its joint industry project (JIP) aimed at establishing offshore substation standards for the growing floating wind sector.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 02: Grids and Storage
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
‘It’s here’: Energy sector reckons with AI potential
Having canvassed the UK energy sector, DNV finds it open to the potential of new AI-powered technologies – albeit with some barriers to overcome.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 01: Net zero targets and the impact of climate change
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
Virtual reality, the new ‘positively engaging’ safety training tool
North Sea firms have been moving away from traditional training methods for staff and adopting technology from video games that force workers to live through vital training scenarios in the virtual world.
Sunak announcement emphasizes importance of a strong domestic energy industry
In a recent announcement, Rishi Sunak has highlighted the need for the United Kingdom to maintain a significant fossil fuel industry to avoid overreliance on foreign energy imports.
DNV and Harbour Energy to bring virtual reality to Offshore Europe
DNV is set to showcase the benefits of its virtual reality (VR) tool at the upcoming Offshore Europe event alongside Harbour Energy.
Aberdeen’s DNV to take over Dublin-based Enviroguide Consulting
The Aberdeen-based energy assurance provider, DNV, has acquired Enviroguide Consulting, an environmental consultancy based in Dublin.
DNV snaps up cyber security services firm Nixu for £83m
Risk management body DNV is to acquire Finland's Nixu in a move that will "create one of Europe’s fastest growing cyber security services businesses".
DNV supports development work on South Korea’s 8GW offshore wind ‘megaproject’
DNV has been brought on to assist Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) in developing a grid plan for a massive expansion of offshore wind.
‘Who cares wins’: Could ESG investment woes hit the UK supply chain?
Deal-making in the energy industry is no longer a simple affair, regardless of whether it is fresh investment in new capital projects off- or onshore; assets trading; oil & gas/power generation company mergers and takeovers, or supply chain related.
The East Med’s export problem
“It’s a matter of cost,” DNV’s Mediterranean manager Andrea Spessa said. “This pipeline is the best solution to transport energy from one country to another in this range.”
Pushing for policy is key for net zero future
The continual clamour to stop fossil fuel production is both powerful and persuasive. But should this heartfelt passion for net zero trump the dull pragmatism of energy supply? What will the journey to net zero really look like?