en.Wedoany.com Reported - MODEC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway's Eld Energy to jointly develop a 1.2 MW power generation system integrated with carbon capture functionality for future floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units.

Under the agreement, Eld Energy will lead the design, procurement, and construction of the power generation system based on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, covering testing and validation work. MODEC will be responsible for developing the carbon capture facility and integrating the entire system into the FPSO design. The two companies plan to conduct onshore testing of this 1.2 MW unit in 2029, followed by a long-term demonstration project.

This collaboration builds on research into offshore applications of SOFC technology initiated in 2025. Previously, the two parties had progressively advanced from a 40 kW system to a 120 kW SOFC and carbon capture pilot project. The latest phase aims to demonstrate the scalability of the technology and its ability to integrate carbon management solutions for offshore power generation.

SOFC generates electricity by directly converting chemical energy at high temperatures and can utilize multiple fuel types. When combined with carbon capture technology, the system is expected to provide a viable pathway for reducing emissions from FPSO power generation while maintaining operational reliability. MODEC stated that it will continue to pursue technologies that support stable offshore energy production and advance emission reduction plans for FPSO operations.

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