Carbon Clean, MODEC to accelerate the scale-up of CycloneCC for offshore carbon capture
- Agreement establishes framework to accelerate the development and deployment of Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC technology on MODEC’s floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels.
- The collaboration will progress from a pilot phase to the installation of a commercially scaled-up CycloneCC unit, aiming to achieve cost-effective partial and full decarbonizations of FPSOs.
Carbon Clean, a global leader in revolutionizing carbon capture solutions, and MODEC, a leading provider of offshore floating platforms, have signed a landmark agreement to jointly develop and scale Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC carbon capture technology for offshore applications.
The collaboration will accelerate progress toward the deployment of a fully commercialized CycloneCC solution on MODEC’s industry leading FPSO designs. Under the agreement, a pilot plant is targeted for installation on an FPSO in 2026. This will be followed by the first commercial-scale deployment, targeting capture of up to 100,000 tonnes (t) of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, enabling partial decarbonization.
A further scale-up will integrate CycloneCC into the FPSO design to achieve full decarbonization, with the capacity to capture approximately 300,000 tpy of CO2. Together, MODEC and Carbon Clean aim to fast-track the delivery of industry-leading carbon capture technology capable of capturing up to 1,000 tpd of CO₂ onboard FPSOs, providing the maritime industry with a clear, scalable and competitive pathway to full decarbonization.
This partnership builds on the growing commercial momentum between the two companies, following the February 2025 announcement of a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract between Carbon Clean and SAMSUNG E&A. That project will result in the first-ever installation of a CycloneCC carbon capture module on a MODEC FPSO, marking a significant milestone in offshore decarbonization.
CycloneCC is uniquely suited to the offshore maritime environment. Its compact footprint is up to 50% smaller than traditional solutions, with key equipment sizes reduced by a factor of ten. The C1 series, the newest in the CycloneCC lineup, delivers a 70% height reduction compared to column-based technologies. Its rotating packed bed (RPB) design enhances performance under vessel motion – an essential advantage for FPSO operations.
Aniruddha Sharma, Chair and CEO of Carbon Clean, said: “MODEC is setting the pace for the next generation of FPSO development, and we’re proud to support their leadership with our cutting-edge carbon capture technology. This agreement is a major step toward commercializing onboard carbon capture for FPSOs and sets a precedent for the broader maritime industry. As the International Maritime Organization’s emissions regulations develop in support of maritime decarbonization, CycloneCC offers a scalable and viable solution to help vessels meet these targets and achieve full emissions reductions before the end of this decade.”
Koichi Matsumiya, Chief Technical Officer, MODEC, said: “Based upon the early success of the partnership that we are currently enjoying with Carbon Clean on the Pilot Plant Project, we decided to take this daring step to commit early to accelerating this work. As a technology integrator and offshore solutions provider, we must remain committed to our core values and continue to seek realization of our vision to explore ways to contribute to society humbly and diligently”.
This collaboration plays a key role in MODEC’s decarbonization roadmap, as outlined in its Vision 2034 strategy, which aims to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions across its FPSO fleet. It also positions both companies at the forefront of offshore decarbonization and lays the groundwork for commercial-scale adoption of CycloneCC across the global FPSO market.
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