DNV GL appointed Arve Johan Kalleklev as regional manager for oil and gas in Southeast Asia. Simultaneously, the company is launching a dedicated LNG and gas consulting unit in Singapore to support development plans for a reliable gas and LNG infrastructure in Asia.

According to a statement from the company, it is estimated that $460 billion will need to be invested in the region’s gas and LNG infrastructure by 2035 to meet demand, which is expected to grow at twice the rate of the rest of the world.

“By establishing the LNG and gas consulting unit, DNV GL is demonstrating its continued commitment to Singapore’s ambition of becoming Asia’s natural gas hub,” Kalleklev said. “I believe DNV GL has an important role to play as an independent partner with more than 50 years of experience at the forefront of the LNG industry.”