Malaysia-based Yinson Production announced that it has commissioned a carbon capture and storage (CCS) system on the floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel “Agogo.” This marks the world’s first post-combustion carbon capture system installed on an offshore facility, a milestone achieved through a collaboration between Yinson Production, Azule Energy, and Carbon Circle.
Azule Energy explained that this CCS system operates using the open-source CESAR1 solvent. CESAR1 is a novel amine-based mixed solvent developed through years of academic research, international pilot projects, and global R&D collaboration. It features low regeneration energy consumption and fast reaction rates, making it suitable for large-scale offshore deployment.
Azule Energy stated: “Our partners have completed the system integration and commissioning of the CESAR1-based system, overcoming practical challenges such as space constraints and operational complexity. This project strongly demonstrates that when industry stakeholders collaborate, they can deliver viable climate solutions for the offshore oil and gas sector.”
It is reported that the Agogo FPSO has a daily oil production capacity of 120,000 barrels and a storage capacity of 1.6 million barrels. It is Angola’s first carbon-neutral FPSO and serves as the core facility of the Agogo Integrated West Hub project. The project is operated by Azule Energy, which holds a 36.84% stake, with partners including Sonangol P&P (36.84%) and Sinopec International (26.32%).
It is worth noting that the Agogo FPSO was originally a 320,000-ton VLCC originally built in 2009. It underwent conversion work at two Chinese shipyards—China Resources Daxing and Shanghai COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry—and was completed and set sail from Shanghai in February 2025.