DNV has opened its new Technology Centre on Groningen’s Zernike campus in the Netherlands to support its research into the decarbonization of energy systems.
The Technology Centre will articulate research and technology qualification for the energy sector around demonstrating and qualifying low-carbon technologies and lead research on hydrogen and other fuels derived from it.
The new Groningen facility is part of DNV’s network of Technology Centres that leverage the group’s century-old experience in the maritime and energy sectors to qualify and apply advanced technologies for global transformations.
The facilities will drive innovation and standardisation by bringing industry players together in joint programmes to develop trusted guidelines, recommended practices and standards.
This ultimately enables the reliable operation of critical assets and systems, by establishing operational limits and assuring performance through the lifetime of oil and gas, renewables, and aquaculture assets.
DNV’s research laboratories in Groningen had already grown into an international reference on hydrogen R&D, prompting the expansion of its facilities.
Executive vice president for energy systems, Northern Europe, at DNV Prajeev Rasiah (pictured) said: “As DNV’s research and innovation activities are often at the forefront of driving technology and industry standards forward, including in the upscaling of new technologies, we have grown our capabilities to meet the needs of the industry.
“We expanded our global hydrogen network of multidisciplinary experts over the last few years, and we are keeping this momentum going with several Technology Centre updates globally this year, including the opening of this major Technology Centre in Groningen.
“What this demonstrates is our commitment to reaching the targets set by the Paris Agreement and to supporting the energy industry in removing risks around the implementation of clean energy solutions for the transition.”