Environmental Technology & Emissions

Next-Generation Low-Emission Design

The Kaminho project represents a paradigm shift in deepwater FPSO environmental design. TotalEnergies designed the FPSO Kaminho to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from conception, integrating multiple technologies that collectively make it one of the lowest-emission deepwater developments globally.

Key environmental features include: all-electric design (eliminating conventional gas turbines that are a primary source of FPSO CO2 emissions), zero routine flaring through complete reinjection of all associated gas into pre-salt reservoirs, carbon intensity of 16 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (significantly below the industry average of 20-30+ kg CO2e/boe for deepwater developments), and breakeven below $30 per barrel demonstrating that low-emission design does not compromise economics.

Carbon Capture & Storage Potential

The FPSO Kaminho is designed with potential for post-combustion carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology integration. TotalEnergies has confirmed that CCS technology could prevent the emission of approximately 8 million tonnes of CO2 over the project's operational life. This forward-looking design feature positions Kaminho as a potential pilot for offshore CCS deployment in West Africa.

Gas Reinjection & Zero Flaring

All associated gas produced from the Cameia and Golfinho reservoirs is fully reinjected back into the geological formations through dedicated injection wells in the subsea production system. This eliminates routine flaring entirely — aligning with Angola's commitment to the World Bank's Zero Routine Flaring by 2030 initiative. The gas reinjection also maintains reservoir pressure, supporting long-term production optimization.

TotalEnergies-Sonangol R&D Partnership

Alongside the FID, TotalEnergies and Sonangol EP signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on research and technology, specifically targeting decarbonization of the oil and gas industry. Areas of collaboration include: methane emissions reduction, renewable energy integration, support for Sonangol's new Sumbe R&D center, and development of Sonangol's research capabilities in reservoir geology, process electrification, and photovoltaics.

For the broader energy transition context, Angola's environmental commitments, and strategic outlook, see our dedicated pages.