Announcing the news yesterday, the Norwegian-headquartered firm said it has signed a letter of intent with Kadans Science Partner for the development of a new multi-tenant building on the Zernike Campus, where DNV GL with its 80 energy experts, laboratories and test facilities will be one of the main residents.
“After more than 40 years at our current location on the Energieweg in Groningen, we were ready for the next step,” said Johan Knijp, Country Manager for Oil & Gas in DNV GL.
“The move to a sustainable building with ultramodern test facilities in a dynamic and stimulating campus environment is a wonderful step forward for our Groningen location and our employees.”
“We look forward to being part of the lively eco-system on the Zernike Campus.”
Hydrogen focus
Hydrogen research will be given a prominent position in the new complex.
“Many of our testing and research programmes focus on the use of sustainable gases, such as biogas and hydrogen,” Knijp continued. “We work with local and international parties on the energy world of tomorrow.”
“The Northern Netherlands has recently been designated by Brussels as the first ‘Hydrogen Valley’ in Europe. The region has everything to become a leader in the energy transition.”
“With these investments, DNV GL will make its contribution to new test facilities and laboratories. One of the innovation labs will be set up as a hydrogen laboratory.”
“New technology is developed and tested together with customers.”
As an example of new technology, Knijp said, “We recently started this with a multi-year innovation program for the application of hydrogen in the production of glass, ceramics, steel and stone.”
“25 partners from home and abroad and the Dutch government participate in the project. It is our ambition to start more such innovation cooperation projects in the coming years.”
