Modec awards FEED for FPSO onboard carbon capture system

Wedoany.com Report-Feb 27, Modec, a Japanese company specializing in floating production systems, has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract with Samsung E&A, a Korean firm focused on construction and project management. Announced on February 27, 2025, the agreement involves designing a carbon capture system for a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. The project incorporates Carbon Clean’s modular CycloneCC technology as part of a pilot program, marking its initial use in an onboard carbon capture application.

Carbon Clean will assist Samsung E&A by providing FEED support, which includes supplying the rotating packed bed technology central to CycloneCC and licensing the process design package. Samsung E&A will handle detailed engineering to adapt the system for offshore conditions and the specific requirements of Modec’s FPSO. The collaboration aims to test the feasibility of this technology in a marine environment.

The CycloneCC system offers a compact design, with a footprint up to 50% smaller than traditional carbon capture solutions. Its largest components are reduced by a factor of 10, and it achieves a 70% height reduction compared to conventional column-based systems. The rotating packed bed technology is also engineered to maintain performance despite vessel movements, an advantage over standard setups.

Should the pilot prove effective, Modec may proceed with installing a larger, commercial version of the CycloneCC unit across its FPSO fleet. This step would expand the application of the technology in offshore operations. The initiative reflects efforts to lower carbon emissions in the oil and gas sector through innovative engineering.

Aniruddha Sharma, chair and CEO of Carbon Clean, stated: “Onboard carbon capture is essential for decarbonizing offshore oil and gas operations. Its replicable, scalable design makes it logistically and commercially viable to be deployed across a fleet at a fraction of the cost of traditional amine systems.” His comments emphasize the system’s potential for widespread adoption due to its efficiency and reduced costs.

The project combines Modec’s expertise in FPSOs with Samsung E&A’s engineering capabilities and Carbon Clean’s advanced technology. Focused on practicality, the CycloneCC unit aims to address environmental challenges in offshore energy production. Success in this pilot could lead to broader implementation, supporting the industry’s shift toward sustainable practices.