- MODEC is pioneering the use of CycloneCC technology for carbon capture on FPSO vessels.
- The engineering firm will optimize CycloneCC for the offshore environment and FPSO operations.
- CycloneCC is significantly smaller and more efficient than traditional carbon capture systems, making it ideal for marine applications.
MODEC reports that it has initiated a groundbreaking offshore carbon capture project, signing a Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract with SAMSUNG E&A. The project will install Carbon Clean’s modular CycloneCC technology on a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, marking the first deployment of this technology in an offshore setting.
Optimizing CycloneCC for FPSOs
SAMSUNG E&A will lead the engineering design, tailoring CycloneCC to function within an FPSO’s boundary conditions.
Carbon Clean will supply the rotating packed bed (RPB) technology and process design package (PDP) licensing, ensuring optimal performance under vessel motions.
CycloneCC’s Compact and Efficient Design
CycloneCC is ideal for offshore environments, as its footprint is up to 50% smaller than traditional systems, with a 70% height reduction.
The RPB technology enhances carbon capture performance, making it more efficient in marine conditions than conventional column-based solutions.
Industry Leaders on the Project
Koichi Matsumiya, CTO, MODEC said, “We believe that the carbon capture technology proposed by Carbon Clean will be the key to achieve both of our targets. We will make our best efforts to progress the readiness level of this technology by utilizing our experience at offshore.”
Cheon Hong Park, EVP, SAMSUNG E&A said, “This marks a significant milestone with the first application of Carbon Clean’s innovative carbon capture technology in the marine industry.”
Aniruddha Sharma, CEO, Carbon Clean said, “Onboard carbon capture is essential for decarbonizing offshore oil and gas operations. Our highly modular CycloneCC technology is 10x smaller than conventional solutions.”
MODEC’s Vision 2034 and Future Plans
This pilot project aligns with MODEC’s Vision 2034 decarbonization strategy, aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions in FPSO operations.
If successful, MODEC plans to scale up and deploy commercial CycloneCC units across its FPSO fleet.
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