CO2 capture solution for FPSOs
The collaboration follows Petrobras’ selection of SBM Offshore for a study exploring carbon capture module applications on FPSOs, based on an engineering and design analysis conducted with MHI and verified by DNV. The study focuses on implementing CO2 capture solutions tailored for FPSOs, utilizing MHI’s proprietary “Advanced KM CDR Process” technology combined with SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward design principles. The initiative targets CO2 emissions from onboard gas turbines, with evaluations aimed at future commercial applications.
MHI stated: “The study is the first achievement of a partnership agreement between MHI and SBM in September 2023. The agreement, a response to growing demand for decarbonization, aims to accelerate business development in CO2 capture solutions for FPSOs, to contribute to achievement of carbon neutrality on a global scale.”
MHI, which has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, is advancing decarbonization efforts across energy supply and demand. The company is developing a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain that integrates various emission sources with carbon storage and utilization methods. This partnership aligns with those goals, focusing on innovative solutions for offshore energy operations.
The collaboration builds on recent progress by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of MHI Group, which received approval in principle for its onboard carbon capture and storage system. The joint study with SBM Offshore represents a step toward sustainable energy practices, supporting global efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the oil and gas sector.
