MODEC has signed a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract with SAMSUNG E&A for a groundbreaking offshore carbon capture pilot project. The project will use Carbon Clean’s modular CycloneCC technology, marking the first offshore deployment of this innovative carbon capture system on a MODEC Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel.
The study will focus on integrating a carbon capture module into the FPSO, with Carbon Clean providing support by supplying the rotating packed bed (RPB) technology at the core of CycloneCC and offering licensing for the process design package (PDP). SAMSUNG E&A will handle the detailed engineering, adapting CycloneCC to the offshore environment and optimizing it for the specific conditions of the FPSO.
CycloneCC is designed to excel in offshore settings, with a compact footprint that is up to 50% smaller than traditional systems. The technology reduces equipment size by a factor of ten, and the newly introduced CycloneCC C1 series offers a 70% reduction in height compared to column-based systems. The RPBs provide superior carbon capture performance, even under the motions of a vessel, making CycloneCC particularly well-suited for offshore use.
“We are focused on two main goals with our R&D efforts: ensuring a stable energy supply with minimal GHG emissions and exploring new floater solutions that bridge oil and gas with alternative energy sources,” said Koichi Matsumiya, Chief Technical Officer at MODEC. “We believe that Carbon Clean’s technology will play a crucial role in achieving these objectives, and we are committed to advancing this technology for offshore use as quickly as possible.”
Cheon Hong Park, Executive Vice President at SAMSUNG E&A, expressed excitement about the collaboration: “We’re proud to work with MODEC and Carbon Clean on this important project. It aligns with our mission to tackle societal challenges through technology and represents a significant milestone with the first application of CycloneCC’s carbon capture technology in the marine industry.”
Aniruddha Sharma, CEO of Carbon Clean, also shared enthusiasm: “We’re proud to be part of this pioneering project with SAMSUNG E&A and MODEC. Offshore carbon capture is essential for decarbonizing oil and gas operations. Our highly modular CycloneCC technology is 10x smaller than conventional solutions, making it perfect for confined spaces like floating vessels and offshore settings. Its scalable design makes it cost-effective and commercially viable for fleet-wide deployment.”
This carbon capture initiative supports MODEC’s decarbonization strategy, part of its Vision 2034 plan to reduce CO2 emissions from FPSO operations. If successful, the next phase may involve installing a scaled-up CycloneCC unit across MODEC’s FPSO fleet