DNV - No. 1 2009

In this issue of DNV Energy News you can read about new state-of-the-art technology and how DNV in a number of ways provides support to such pioneering developments.

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Read about the world's first FDPSO now ready for operation off the Republic of Congo, the first FPSO to be used in Brazil's giant Tupi field and the Middle East's first classed oil loading terminal.

Also in this issue: an interview with Denise Bode, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) on the past and the future for wind energy in the US.

In addition, you can read about the development of new standards and best practices through joint industry projects.

World’s first FDPSO now in operation

Prosafe Production’s Azurite unit is now in operation off the Republic of Congo. DNV was selected to provide classification and verification services.

Petrobras’ P-58 to be classed by DNV

Petrobras and DNV have today signed a classification contract for the P-58.

First FPSO ramps up in Tupi field

The DNV–classed BW Cidade de São Vicente became the first FPSO unit to start production on Brazil’s giant Tupi field.

Chasing the wind in the west

The United States has used wind power for more than a century, and passed Germany in 2008 to become the world’s no. 1 in total wind power installation. “The potential for wind energy in the United States is formidable, and it’s the only emission-free energy source that’s ready to deliver right now,” says Denise Bode, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

DNV's MOU class certificate no.200 to Transocean

The mobile offshore unit Discoverer Clear Leader has now been delivered to Transocean. This unit is the 200th in operation to be classed by DNV.

First Oil Loading Terminal classed in the Middle East

ZADCO’s Bravo is the first oil loading terminal to be classed in the Middle East. DNV has now handed over the Full Term Classification Certificate to ZADCO.

Standards speed up innovation

DNV’s core philosophy is that technology development and knowledge sharing increase innovation and safety. So when the industry is facing challenges, the best way of solving these is for industry players to join forces through Joint Industry Projects (JIPs). Together we in this way develop the world’s best practices and standards.

Developing best practices for Arctic offshore structures

In order to improve existing industry guidelines for the safe design of both fixed and floating structures in Arctic offshore regions, DNV is kicking off a new joint industry project. Several of the major oil and gas players have already committed themselves, and a recommended practice for ice effects on offshore structures will now be developed.

DNV issues a new steel wire rope mooring standard

The increase in exploration and production activities in deep waters has made the use of steel wire ropes as segments in mooring systems more common. This trend has motivated DNV and industry partners to issue a new steel wire rope mooring standard.

DNV releases a new set of Offshore Standards for mooring systems

In response to recent research and development work and the industry’s operational experiences with mooring systems, DNV has now released a complete set of Offshore Standards covering systems design, materials, product quality, certification requirements and the fabrication process.

DNV chosen to facilitate Europe’s CCS development

Europe: DNV has been selected by the European Commission to facilitate a process to shorten the time from policy making to industry implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage.

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