The giants' offshore project aims to store carbon and is considered the largest ever conceived worldwide

The Japanese company, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, recently announced that it has received a major order from Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE) to supply a gas compressor destined for the Kasawari CCS project. This project is considered the largest offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the world, according to the Offshore Energy website.

The Kasawari CCS project, led by MMHE in partnership with other companies, marks a significant milestone, being Malaysia's first offshore CCS project. The operation will consist of extracting gas from the Kasawari field, where it will be divided into steam rich in CO2 (permeate) and hydrocarbon gas. The hydrocarbon gas will be routed to an onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, while the permeate will be routed to the CCS offshore platform to undergo CO2 separation and compression processes.

Once compressed, the offshore CO2 will be transported via subsea pipelines to a nearby depleted gas field, where it will be safely stored. Petronas, Malaysia's energy giant, made the decision final investment (FID) for the development of the Kasawari CCS project at the end of 2022, and thereafter, MMHE was the company responsible for awarding the EPCIC contract.

Kawasaki: Eco-friendly technologies for offshore carbon neutrality

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, known for its expertise in gas compressors, demonstrates its commitment to providing environmentally friendly technologies to drive hydrogen-based energy utilization and contribute to the pursuit of offshore carbon neutrality. The company is looking to expand its efforts and obtain more orders for similar projects both in Malaysia and abroad, further consolidating its position in the gas compressor market.

The Kasawari CCS project, which is expected to start operations at the end of 2025, aims to carry out a annual reduction of approximately 3,3 million tons of CO2 emissions. This initiative is a significant step in the fight against climate change and represents a major evolution in the adoption of carbon capture and storage technologies to mitigate the environmental impact of offshore gas production activities.

The search for a more sustainable future aligned with carbon neutral goals makes projects like the Kasawari CCS essential for the energy industry and the planet. Technology and innovation in the gas compressor industry play a key role in building a cleaner, more environmentally responsible future.