Aker Solutions, PETRONAS, MISC Berhad, and Clean Energy Systems (CES) have signed an agreement to commence the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase for the ZEUS Demo Project.
The agreement was formalized on 17 June 2025 during the Energy Asia 2025 Conference in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant milestone in the development of the world’s first Zero Emission Power Station (ZEUS).
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Key Highlights of ZEUS FEED Contract:
- Project: ZEUS Demo Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) – Zero Emission Power Station
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Energy Asia 2025 signing)
- Partners: Aker Solutions, PETRONAS, MISC Berhad, Clean Energy Systems (CES)
- Technology: High-pressure oxyfuel thermal system with integrated CO₂ capture
- Purpose: To generate dispatchable, zero-emission power using high-CO₂ natural gas streams
- Applications: Onshore, offshore, and floating power solutions
- Next Milestone: Final Investment Decision (FID) for EPC phase in 2026
- Testing: To be carried out in Malaysia, replicating full-scale plant conditions
The ZEUS project will use high-pressure oxyfuel technology integrated with carbon capture to produce reliable, zero-emission power. This innovation aims to unlock previously stranded high-CO₂ natural gas reserves and transform them into sustainable energy sources.
Project Scope
The ZEUS Demo FEED is designed to:
- Replicate thermodynamic conditions of a commercial-scale plant
- Validate system feasibility through testing in Malaysia
- Minimise redesign requirements for future scale-up and deployment
- Lay the groundwork for the EPC phase in 2026
Leaders’ Comments
- Zahid Osman, President & Group CEO, MISC:
“ZEUS demonstrates how we are delivering more energy with fewer emissions. By integrating carbon capture with maritime expertise, we are unlocking new opportunities for offshore deployment and supporting the global transition to low-carbon energy.” - Izwan Ismail, VP Group Technology & Commercialisation, PETRONAS:
“ZEUS is a bold statement of our commitment to a sustainable future. It fosters innovation ecosystems and accelerates delivery of low-emission solutions for our upstream business.” - Jo Kjetil Krabbe, EVP Power Solutions, Aker Solutions:
“Our focus is on robust engineering and system integration to ensure ZEUS is technically sound and reliable for demanding operational environments.” - Mark McGough, CEO, CES:
“ZEUS validates our rocket-engine based oxy-combustion technology, developed over two decades. We’re excited to deliver this innovation to the oil & gas market.”
Strategic Impact
The ZEUS project represents a major step forward in zero-emission power generation, combining advanced carbon capture with scalable technology for onshore, offshore, and floating applications. The collaboration highlights the partners’ shared ambition to provide sustainable, affordable, and reliable clean energy to support the global energy transition.
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