For America's pipeline operators, the energy transition creates a $12T opportunity in the next 25 years.

Safe, responsible and profitable operations

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Our approach

DNV is ready to help make strategic decisions that will ensure your pipeline portfolio remains profitable over the next 25 years and beyond. We see two key opportunities.

First, you can maximize value generation by safely extending the life of your existing pipelines. There are approximately 2.4 million miles of pipeline in North Arica – and some of these assets were installed more than 60 years ago!

Second, you can capture new revenue streams by retrofitting your oil and gas pipelines to safely transport new feedstock like CO₂, hydrogen, and renewable products.

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Solving an impossible problem

Lynsay Bensman, Senior Vice President, Pipeline and Laboratory Services, shares how DNV became the last shot for a customer facing a decade of technical issues.

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Columbus Technology Center and Materials Testing Lab

When you partner with DNV, you gain access to a unique and broad portfolio of testing, inspection and certification laboratories. The world-class facilities are complemented by strong multi-disciplinary knowledge and experience from global shipping, oil & gas and energy sectors. From the world-leading Spadeadam test center in the UK to materials testing and failure investigations in the USA.

Our Materials Testing Lab and Technology Center in Columbus, Ohio, gives you the assurance you need to act with confidence.

We test under challenging environments and conditions that nobody else can replicate.
We have the largest number of servo-electric plates on the planet.
We generate large amounts of data and translate it into unique, bespoke insights for our customers.

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Materials Testing Lab and Technology Center in Columbus, Ohio

Our lab is capable of answering the biggest questions and solving problems no one else possibly can.

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Materials Testing Lab and Technology Center in Columbus, Ohio

We research solutions to ensure pipelines can safely transport carbon dioxide and hydrogen at our technology center and around the world.

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Solutions for the biggest industry challenges

Aging pipelines

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.

Pipeline Integrity

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.

Emerging fuels and feedstock

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.

Safety

Leveraging data analytics and our deep industry expertise, we proactively identify and mitigate threats to prevent pipeline failures. We provide comprehensive safety assessments for hazards like corrosion and cracking, ensuring regulatory compliance and offering strategies for effective control or elimination.

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Examples of our work

The biggest hydrogen blending study to date

We are analyzing the gas supply chain, from hydrogen injection to end-user delivery. Our findings 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 license to operate at risk

This type of issue had never been seen and solved before - we were able to solve it. Because we have a long history of research in the field of cracking, our DNV team 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 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. By understanding the extent of corrosion, operators gained the knowledge and confidence needed to evaluate pipeline life expectancy and make informed decisions to safely extend the life of their assets..