Japan's MODEC and Eld Energy Collaborate on 2029 Carbon Capture SOFC

en.Wedoany.com Reported - MODEC and Eld Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a 1.2-megawatt energy system integrating solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology with carbon capture, targeting future deployment on floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels.

This collaboration aims to provide efficient power generation solutions for the offshore industry, significantly reducing operational emissions. Under the agreement, Eld Energy will lead the design, procurement, construction, testing, and validation of the SOFC-based power generation system, while MODEC will develop the carbon capture facility and integrate the comprehensive solution into future FPSOs.

The two parties plan to conduct onshore testing of the 1.2-megawatt system in 2029, followed by a long-term demonstration project to evaluate its performance under real operating conditions. This collaboration builds on a partnership initiated in 2025, during which the two companies jointly developed a small-scale SOFC system for maritime applications, progressing from a 40-kilowatt unit to a 120-kilowatt system, alongside a pilot carbon capture project. The new initiative is seen as a significant step toward commercial-scale deployment of offshore energy production.

SOFC technology generates electricity through a high-temperature electrochemical process, offering higher efficiency than conventional power generation systems and fuel flexibility. When integrated with carbon capture technology, the system has the potential to substantially reduce emissions while maintaining the reliability and continuous power supply required for offshore operations.

As the offshore industry faces increasing pressure to reduce emissions, MODEC and Eld Energy view the combination of advanced fuel cell technology and carbon capture as a promising pathway toward zero-emission FPSOs. The project aims to demonstrate a scalable energy architecture to support the long-term decarbonization of offshore oil and gas production.

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