SBM Offshore has a proud history of bringing new technologies to the offshore industries. With over 50% of our R&D budget now devoted to decarbonizing and renewable technologies, we continue our innovation journey to support the energy industry as it transitions to a cleaner future.
We are continuously developing a range of emission-reducing components and technologies for integration onboard FPSOs, demonstrating the potential for further carbon-intensity reduction based on near-market ready technologies including:
Together with our partner MHI, we are developing the post-combustion carbon capture module for use onboard FPSO vessels. The technology has obtained DNV’s Statement of Qualified Technology and can now be proposed and customized for specific projects and clients.
We are exploring the early stages of offshore hydrogen, ammonia, and lithium production studies. Additionally, ongoing investment in robotics will enhance safety and efficiency within SBM Offshore’s operational fleet.
In 2023 alone, we filed 36 new patent applications to the portfolio of 122 patent families, particularly in the areas of renewables and electrification. SBM has made headway in 22 technology development projects of which 9 have reached ‘TRL 4’ – the level where reliability, function and performance criteria are met and the technology is ready to be deployed, for example, the qualification of an energy-saving deep water suction system for the use of colder water on the topside.