Carbon Circle and Yinson Production are capturing CO₂ Offshore
Lysaker, Norway 18. March 2026
AGOGO FPSO Carbon Capture Unit Commences Operations
The AGOGO FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) carbon capture unit has officially commenced operations, marking a global first: the world’s first offshore post‑combustion CO₂ capture system installed and operating on a producing FPSO.
This milestone represents a significant step forward for offshore decarbonisation and builds on the strong industry interest generated by the AGOGO FPSO CCS Project as a pioneering offshore demonstration initiative. For years, offshore carbon capture has been discussed as a future possibility. Today, it is operating under real offshore conditions.
From concept to operational reality
The project has been delivered through close collaboration between Yinson Production, Azule Energy, and Carbon Circle AS, combining offshore operational experience with carbon capture process expertise. Together, the partners have successfully integrated and initiated offshore carbon capture using the open‑source CESAR1 solvent - an advanced amine blend developed for low regeneration energy and high reaction rates, and extensively evaluated across academia, R&D organisations, and international pilot campaigns.
The AGOGO FPSO installation demonstrates that post‑combustion carbon capture can be safely and effectively deployed offshore, providing valuable insights into system performance, operability, and integration on an FPSO.
Preparing for comprehensive testing and learning
With the unit now in operation, the project is entering a comprehensive pilot testing phase. Real‑world operational data will be used to validate solvent performance, optimise capture rates, and benchmark offshore CCS behaviour. This learning is critical for establishing a technological foundation for future large‑scale deployment across the global FPSO fleet.
Carbon Circle has been actively involved in tuning and commissioning activities, including intensive work during the Easter period. The upcoming test programme is thoroughly planned and will be remotely supported from Carbon Circle’s office in Oslo.
Enabling practical decarbonisation offshore
By integrating carbon capture into an operating FPSO, the project not only reduces emissions from offshore production but also builds much‑needed operational understanding of CCS in a marine environment. It highlights what is possible when collaboration, innovation, and practical execution come together.
The AGOGO FPSO carbon capture project stands as a key milestone for the offshore energy sector, demonstrating that offshore CCS has moved beyond concept studies and into real‑world operation.
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