Azule Energy has recently commenced the construction of the FPSO Agogo, which will feature a Carbon Capture and Storage Unit (“CCS”), to be installed in the offshore Block 15/06 in Angola.
According to a statement sent to the Jornal de Angola, the construction of the facility is being undertaken by the company “Yinson Production,” specializing in FPSO leasing.
This marks the world’s first post-combustion carbon capture unit installed on board an FPSO, designed on a pilot scale and intended for use as a demonstration unit in a floating offshore environment to assess technical readiness and gain operational knowledge.
“This groundbreaking facility is expected to become a benchmark in the energy industry, significantly reducing the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere, marking a significant step in the implementation of future CCS technology expansion for net-zero FPSO projects,” the statement reads.
The FPSO Agogo will also incorporate cutting-edge technology, focusing on emission reduction, such as electrification, advanced automation and digitization, a combined-cycle power system, a water turbine generator, a crude tank cover system, and an integrated closed flare system.
