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Carbon Clean and MODEC collaborate to accelerate the scale-up of CycloneCC for offshore carbon capture

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Carbon Clean Press Release

Carbon Clean, a global leader in revolutionising 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 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, 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 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, 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 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. 

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For media enquiries please contact:

Email: press@carbonclean.com / carbonclean@kekstcnc.com

Tel: +44 7870 487 532

About Carbon Clean

Carbon Clean is a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions for hard-to-abate industries including cement, steel, refineries, and energy from waste. The company’s patented technology significantly reduces the costs of carbon capture when compared to conventional solutions.  

Carbon Clean has over a decade of experience in designing, building, and operating industrial carbon capture systems and it has 50 technology references around the world. The company is an innovation leader in the CCUS market, with over 110 active patent assets across 18 patent families covering 30 countries, and has developed a modular technology, CycloneCC, that is vital for scaling industrial carbon capture deployment to achieve global net zero targets.  

Headquartered in the UK and with offices in the US, Canada and India, the company has received funding and grant support from the British and US governments and has established partnerships with industry leaders including Chevron and Cemex. It is also an investor in the Swedish eFuel development company, Liquid Wind.   

For further information: www.carbonclean.com

About MODEC 

MODEC is a leading provider of floating production solutions such as Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels to the offshore oil & gas industry. MODEC performs Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) activities for FPSOs, and further by owning and operating its own FPSOs, it provides oil companies around the world with comprehensive and competitive solutions for oil & gas production services.  

For further information: https://www.modec.com 

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