Carbon Clean and MODEC have signed an 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 commercialised 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 of CO2 per year, enabling partial decarbonisation. A further scale-up will integrate CycloneCC into the FPSO design to achieve full decarbonisation, with the capacity to capture approximately 300,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Together, MODEC and Carbon Clean aim to fast-track the delivery of industry-leading carbon capture technology capable of capturing up to 1,000 tonnes of CO₂ per day onboard FPSOs, providing the maritime industry with a clear, scalable, and competitive pathway to full decarbonisation.
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 decarbonisation.
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, says: ‘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 commercialising onboard carbon capture for FPSOs and sets a precedent for the broader maritime industry. As the International Maritime Organisation’s emissions regulations develop in support of maritime decarbonisation, 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, adds: ‘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 realisation of our vision to explore ways to contribute to society humbly and diligently.’
This collaboration plays a key role in MODEC’s decarbonisation 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 decarbonisation and lays the groundwork for commercial-scale adoption of CycloneCC across the global FPSO market.
