Classification society ABS has approved LCO₂FSIU, a floating storage and injection unit (FSIU) developed by Japan’s MODEC for receiving, temporarily storing, and ultimately injecting carbon dioxide (CO2).
Courtesy of MODEC
MODEC received ABS’ approval in principle (AiP) for LCO₂FSIU on September 9.
As explained, the FSIU will be able to receive liquid CO2 (LCO2) transported in low-pressure conditions, store, and inject it into subsea wells at high pressure for permanent sequestration, thus eliminating the need for an onshore LCO2 receiving plant and pipeline to injection wells.
The unit is designed with a maximum CO2 injection capacity of 10 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), and a minimum total tank storage capacity of 100,000 cubic meters (cbm).
The FSIU will feature both tandem loading at the aft and simultaneous side-by-side loading at the midship port side to enable flexible and
