The nine-month FEED will define the design of a Tower Offloading Unit (TOU) enabling CO2 carriers to moor offshore and safely transfer liquefied CO2 for injection into permanent geological CO2-storage. Subject to a Final Investment Decision (FID), the project is expected to progress into the full EPC phase by late 2026. The contract marks a significant step forward in the CO2 transport infrastructure to support large-scale industrial decarbonisation.
"This project represents an important evolution of our jettyless offshore loading technology toward new energy applications," said Perry Adams, Product Line Director at IMODCO Terminals (part of SBM Offshore). "By applying our proven expertise to CO2 transfer, we are helping to build the infrastructure needed for large-scale decarbonization. It also aligns with SBM’s strategic priorities of decarbonisation and diversification, besides highlighting our role in the energy transition space. We’re proud to work with Carbon Collectors on a solution that accelerates the energy transition and reinforces IMODCO’s position in SBM Offshore’s innovation-driven portfolio.”
The FEED will define a CO2-ready TOU concept designed for the harsh conditions of the North Sea. The engineering phase integrates recent development work, including advanced marine simulations and operational assessments tailored to offshore CO2 handling.
The TOU will have 3 main functions:
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Provide a North Sea weathervaning mooring solution for Carbon Collectors’ vessels
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Transfer CO2 from the vessels to the CO2-store.
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Provide a stable platform for maintenance activities.
“For Carbon Collectors this project kicks-off a new phase in realising our ambitions for providing a significant contribution to the reduction of industrial CO2-emissions in Europe," said Ludo van Hijfte, CEO. "Imodco has been an important strategic partner for us throughout the development of our direct offshore injection system. We are excited to continue this partnership into the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase, getting us ready to store our first CO2 in the Southern North Sea by 2029.”